BlackPearl Nearline Media Gateway
Object-based hybrid disk storage that simplifies digital media preservation
Integrate popular media management applications with object-based disk & tape
BlackPearl Nearline Media Gateway revolutionizes digital media preservation through a simple, cost-effective approach that optimizes the data management of large, unstructured datasets, supports multiple concurrent workflows, and seamlessly integrates with a variety of storage targets. The gateway provides a secure, scalable object storage environment for digital media that supports instant access and long-term archiving, with enhanced ransomware resilience and hybrid cloud capabilities.
Benefits of BlackPearl Nearline Media Gateway
All-in-One Solution
Simplifies digital media preservation with a cost-effective, all-in-one solution for multiple concurrent workflows.
Scalable Performance
Offers on-premises performance combined with cloud-like scalability, expanding to multiple exabytes of storage.
Advanced Policy Control
Implements advanced policy control for data retention and copies, giving you complete control over your archive strategy.
Enhanced Security
Ensures data security with multi-factor authentication, Object Lock for immutability, and encryption for data in-flight and at rest.
Diverse Storage Management
Provides flexible and scalable storage options, including object-based disk, tape and replication to the cloud for instant access and long-term archiving.
Easy Integration
Integrates easily with 40+ asset management systems and supports custom integrations through an API and SDK to seamlessly adapt to your specific workflows.
Cost Efficiency
Reduces complexity and costs by eliminating the need for expensive third-party data movers.
BlackPearl Delivery Appliances
BlackPearl H3300
BlackPearl X Series
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 | ||||||||
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