SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corp.
(NASDAQ: QMCO) today announced the latest version of its
award-winning parallel file system, StorNext 7, introducing the new
File System Pools feature to automate data placement on NVMe and
HDD storage for high-throughput, low-latency workloads. In
addition, the newest version of StorNext is much easier to use,
with a redesigned and more intuitive user interface. The StorNext 7
File System is a key addition to the company's new portfolio of
offerings to classify, manage and protect unstructured data across
its lifecycle, and is another step in Quantum's strategy to be the
leading provider of data and storage management services for video
and unstructured data, especially video workflows.
Optimize the Use of NVMe with StorNext File System
Pools
Organizations that need to ingest and process video,
digital images, and other large unstructured data sets are
increasingly turning to NVMe storage because of its dramatic
performance advantages over traditional SSD and HDD storage.
By implementing NVMe in a StorNext file system environment,
StorNext accelerates throughput for streaming workloads, for fast
ingest of large data sets and improved processing, editing, and
analysis of video and other forms of unstructured data. NVMe
is also enabling customers to gain back valuable data center space
by replacing racks of HDD storage with compact NVMe storage
servers.
Now available in StorNext 7 software, StorNext File System Pools
enable administrators to define pools of NVMe, SSD, and HDD within
their file system and create policies to move files and folders
between those pools automatically. As a result, files move
seamlessly between pools for greater performance at a lower overall
cost.
Building on Award Winning Data Management
Capabilities
Quantum continues an aggressive pace of
development with StorNext. In May the company
introduced StorNext 6.4, with enhancements including
self-describing objects to make cloud content more accessible, and
improved retrieval speed from large object stores. The File System
Pools feature builds on these capabilities for more efficient data
management.
Now Easier to Configure and Manage
StorNext 7 offers expanded web services APIs that provide new ways
to query metadata, automate data movement, configure and manage the
file system. An all-new user interface makes the StorNext File
System significantly easier to navigate and manage.
Simplified, Capacity-Based Licensing Model
StorNext 7
is available via a simplified, capacity-based licensing model that
better aligns software services with customer value. StorNext 7 is
available for quoting today and will be generally available by
mid-December.
Supporting Quotes
"As StorNext continues to evolve it
grows as a more potent solution for a wider range of use cases,
such as high speed data ingest and streaming, data analytics, and
artificial intelligence," noted Steve
Strong, Partner, Cinesys. "StorNext 7 helps customers
contain costs by more efficiently managing storage resources."
"Data is growing at an unprecedented annual rate, driving the
cost of storage up," said Randy
Kerns, Senior Strategist, Evaluator Group. "New services are
continually being developed which depend on insights gained from
large sets of data, while IoT and edge data capture are presenting
new challenges around real time data analytics. Quantum's
refinement of its StorNext software solution is aimed at addressing
the challenges this environment presents."
"A policy-based approach to managing and accessing data
throughout its lifecycle is the first step toward monetizing it,"
said Ed Fiore, General Manager of
Primary Storage, Quantum. "By optimizing StorNext 7 for NVMe
workloads, customers can apply this power to workflows where
performance can directly affect the value of the data."
Additional Resources
- For more about StorNext:
https://www.quantum.com/stornext
About Quantum
Quantum technology and services help
customers capture, create and share digital content – and preserve
and protect it for decades. With solutions built for every
stage of the data lifecycle, Quantum's platforms provide the
fastest performance for high-resolution video, images, and
industrial IoT. That's why the world's leading entertainment
companies, sports franchises, researchers, government agencies,
enterprises, and cloud providers are making the world happier,
safer, and smarter on Quantum. Quantum is listed on Nasdaq
(QMCO) and was added to the Russell 2000® Index in 2020. For more
information visit www.quantum.com/.
Quantum, the Quantum logo and StorNext are registered trademarks
of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains
"forward-looking" statements. Quantum advises caution in reliance
on forward-looking statements. If the risks or uncertainties ever
materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, the results of
Quantum Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Quantum")
may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other
than statements of historical fact are statements that could be
deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to
statements regarding lower costs being achieved with StorNext File
System Pools, and customer cost reductions through more efficient
data management with StorNext 7.. Risks, uncertainties and
assumptions include the risk that StorNext 6.4 is not accepted by
hybrid cloud and multi-cloud storage users, and other risks that
are described herein, including but not limited to the items
discussed in "Risk Factors" in Quantum's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K filed
with the Securities and Exchange Committee on August 6, 2019. Quantum expressly disclaims any
obligation to update or alter its forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required by applicable law.
Public Relations Contact:
Bob Wientzen
Quantum Corp.
+1 (720) 201-8125
bob.wientzen@quantum.com
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