BlackPearl S3
Hybrid Cloud Object Storage
Scalable object-based disk storage that seamlessly extends to tape & cloud
Ready to bring the high cost of cloud storage down to earth?
Use Cases
Backup & Disaster Recovery
BlackPearl S3 is an ideal target platform for backup & recovery, enabling highly-effective storage & secure access to object-based data.
Active & Long-Term Archival
BlackPearl S3 is an optimal choice for both active & long-term data retention archives. As archives grow, it easily expands or extends to tape, cloud or both.
Media & Entertainment Content Archival
BlackPearl S3 excels at rapid access to large videos, high-res images & media assets, perfect for content libraries & production workflows.
Benefits of BlackPearl S3 Hybrid Cloud Object Storage
S3-Compatible Storage
Configure your storage to match your needs with S3 Infrequent Access & Glacier storage tiers, providing cost-efficient flexibility.
Cost-Effective Data Management
Optimize budgets by storing large, unstructured datasets at a fraction of the cost compared to public cloud storage, ensuring data is both secure & affordable.
On-Prem Performance with Cloud Flexibility
Experience the best of both worlds - enjoy the flexibility of the cloud combined with on-prem performance, ensuring your data is accessible and responsive.
Data Immutability
Object Lock (WORM) ensures your data remains impervious to deletion or unauthorized modification, offering robust ransomware resiliency.
Data Control & Compliance
You have full control over your data, allowing you to maintain sensitive information or proprietary data within your physical infrastructure.
Complete Data Security
Encryption safeguards your critical data from unintended exposure in flight & at rest, ensuring security even if ransomware attacks.
BlackPearl Delivery Appliances
BlackPearl H3300
BlackPearl F7300
BlackPearl Expansion
Specifications at a glance
| H3300 | F7300 | E2078 | |
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| Processor | AMD Milan CPU | AMD Genoa CPU | N/A |
| RAM | 512GB | 512GB | N/A |
| Availability | Single node or Active/Standby | Single node or Active/Standby | N/A |
| Expansion | Up to 4x E2078 | Up to 8x E2078 | N/A |
| Protection | ZFS RAID dual-parity or triple-parity | ZFS RAID dual-parity or triple-parity | ZFS RAID dual-parity or triple-parity |
| Dimensions | 4U, 7x19x27(in), | 2U, 3.5x19x30(in), | 4U, 7x19x32(in), |
| 17.8x48.3x68.6(cm) | 8.9x48.3x76.2(cm) | 17.8x48.3x81.3(cm) | |
| Power | Dual 1300W PS | Dual 1600W PS | Dual 1600W PS |
| Network | 1x 1 GbE mgmt; | 1x 10 GbE mgmt; | N/A |
| 1x 1 GbE IPMI | 1x 1 GbE IPMI | N/A | |
| 2x 10/25 or 40/100 GbE | 2x 40/100 GbE | N/A | |
| Connectivity | 6x PCIe (Gen4) slots | 2x PCIe (Gen5) slots | SAS Interface |
| 5x 4-prt 12Gb SAS HBAs | 2x 4-prt 12Gb SAS HBAs | SAS Interface |
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| 5x 4-prt 24Gb SAS HBAs | 2x 4-prt 24Gb SAS HBAs | SAS Interface |
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| 5x 4-prt 16Gb FC HBAs | 2x 4-prt 16Gb FC HBAs | SAS Interface |
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| 5x 4-prt 32Gb FC HBAs | 2x 4-prt 32Gb FC HBAs | SAS Interface |
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| Capacity | 24x 3.5” HDD | 24x 2.5” SSD | 78x 3.5” HDD |
| 4x 2.5” SSD | 78x 3.5” HDD | ||
| HDD’s | 8, 20, 22TB SAS | N/A | 4, 8, 20, 22TB SAS |
| 8, 20TB SAS (SED) | 8, 20TB SAS (SED) | ||
| SSD’s | 1.6, 6.4, 12.8, 25.6TB NVMe SSD (U.2) | 1.6, 6.4, 12.8, 25.6TB NVMe SSD (U.2) | N/A |
| Throughput | Up to 3GB/s to tape (sustained) | Up to 12GB/s to tape (sustained) | N/A |
Resources
Collateral & White Papers
Spectra Legacy BlackPearl Models
| | BlackPearl V Series | BlackPearl S Series | BlackPearl X Series | ||||||
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| Interface | Motherboard | Motherboard | Motherboard | ||||||
| Up to 3 FC or SAS HBA | Up to 3 FC or SAS HBA | Single node or Dual node Active/Standby | 2 PCIe Up to 2 FC or SAS HBA | 1x 1 GbE mgmt 2x 40/100 GbE |
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| Internal Disk Drives | N/A | ||||||||
| Flash Drives | 1.6, 6.4 25TB NVMe(U.2) | ||||||||
| Throughput | Up to 9 GB/s to tape sustained | ||||||||
Start your journey
Rule your data and put some sovereigns back in your pocket
Extend your object storage seamlessly to tape and the cloud for improved data retention.
