QNAP Unveils 4U 60-Bay High-Density JBOD for Petabyte Expansion

QNAP's New High-Density JBOD Solution: TL-R6020Sep-RP

In an era where data is generated at an unprecedented rate, businesses are in dire need of efficient storage solutions. Recognizing this demand, QNAP® Systems, Inc. has announced the release of their latest product, the TL-R6020Sep-RP. This innovative high-density JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) designed for SAS/SATA storage is geared towards maximizing storage capacity while minimizing rack space and operational costs.

Key Features and Benefits

1. High Capacity in a Compact Design: The TL-R6020Sep-RP is designed as a 4U unit with 60 bays that can accommodate SAS/SATA hard drives. It enables organizations to achieve petabyte-scale storage capacity within a compact chassis. This is particularly beneficial for businesses dealing with large volumes of inactive data, video surveillance archives, big data analyses, and multimedia file storage.

2. Optimized Bandwidth: The system is equipped with four Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) ports, offering a SAS bandwidth of up to 12 Gb/s. QNAP has integrated Broadcom® SAS DataBolt™ technology, which optimizes data transfer efficiency by doubling the effective throughput for seamless operation.

3. Redundancy for Reliability: With a dual-path design, the TL-R6020Sep-RP ensures uninterrupted operation even in the event of a cable failure. This design philosophy is crucial for enterprises where data accessibility and reliability are paramount.

4. Scalability: Organizations can easily daisy-chain up to four TL-R6020Sep-RP units, allowing for a total of up to 240 drives and 4 PB of raw storage capacity. This flexible scaling means businesses can adapt their storage solutions to match evolving needs without overhauling existing infrastructure.

5. Sustainability: QNAP’s approach with the TL-R6020Sep-RP minimizes physical footprint, reducing weight and energy consumption while meeting long-term scalability needs. It effectively accommodates the growing data demands of today’s enterprises without compromising on user efficiency.

6. User-Friendly Maintenance: The system comes with an easily serviceable chassis of 750 mm depth, along with hot-swappable units, power supplies, and fans for simpler maintenance. Visual indicators at the front panel assist users in managing their disk and power status seamlessly.

Integration and Data Protection

One of the standout features of the TL-R6020Sep-RP is its compatibility with QNAP NAS Storage Snapshots Manager. Users can manage the JBOD and all units effectively, ensuring smooth integration into their existing QNAP NAS ecosystem. When paired with ZFS, it offers benefits such as inline compression, deduplication, and self-repair capabilities, assuring the integrity of data across petabyte-scale environments.

Final Thoughts

Given the increasing demands for data storage in industries such as surveillance, big data, and others, the TL-R6020Sep-RP emerges as an ideal solution. Waterball Liu, QNAP’s Product Manager, states, "With the growing volume of data from surveillance and big data, businesses require a storage expansion that is both scalable and reliable." The TL-R6020Sep-RP meets these needs head-on, offering a compact, efficient, and cost-effective way to expand storage capabilities while saving valuable rack space.

For more information and detailed specifications, visit QNAP’s website.