SA Hybrid Cloud Storage Array

Benefits

Many enterprises are adopting cloud solutions because of their flexibility and reliability. However, migrating from traditional storage arrays can be challenging. This process often requires system rebuilds and new application development, which introduces risk. Many customers also have strict requirements for where their sensitive data is physically stored. As a result, enterprises are increasingly using a hybrid cloud for their digital transformation.

The Alibaba Cloud Hybrid Cloud Storage Array is an integrated hardware and software device. It combines the benefits of public cloud storage with traditional storage arrays:

• Simple

  You can use the Alibaba Cloud Hybrid Cloud Storage Array just like an on-premises storage device without changing your existing IT architecture. You can use both local storage and cloud storage without worrying about protocol compatibility between on-premises devices and cloud storage.

• Flexible

  The array integrates seamlessly with Alibaba Cloud storage. It leverages the benefits of public cloud storage, such as easy scalability, rapid deployment, and pay-as-you-go pricing, to help you quickly respond to changing business needs.

• Efficient

  Automatic cloud replication maintains a copy of your data in the cloud and on-premises. If the array fails, all data remains accessible from the cloud. If the network fails, all data remains accessible from the array.

  The cloud cache feature ensures fast application response times, even when data is stored in the cloud. This feature uses the cache of your local storage. Hot data is stored locally for high-speed access, while cold data is stored in the cloud to leverage the massive storage space of the public cloud.

• Reliable

  The Alibaba Cloud Hybrid Cloud Storage Array uses a fully redundant hardware design. It supports data encryption, integrates with Active Directory (AD) and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), and supports Access Control Lists (ACLs). The distributed storage in the cloud provides multi-replica, cross-region protection, 99.999999999% (11 nines) data reliability, and complete data consistency verification to ensure that your data is secure and reliable.

The Alibaba Cloud Hybrid Cloud Storage Array is designed for enterprise customers who require high-performance, reliable storage and want to seamlessly migrate to the cloud:

• Automatically synchronizes data to the cloud based on user-defined policies for cloud backup and disaster recovery.

• Supports automatic cloud replication and cloud caching for high-speed data access and efficient storage space utilization.

• Data compression and deduplication improve data transfer efficiency between the cloud and local storage.

• Supports a full range of host-side protocols, including FC, iSCSI, FCoE, NFS, CIFS, and Cinder.

• Provides rich enterprise data services such as multi-version snapshots and replication.

• Supports gateway-free active-active disaster recovery for arrays to protect critical enterprise applications.

• Supports heterogeneous virtualization to increase the utilization of legacy arrays and reduce total IT costs.

• Supports multi-controller expansion to improve array performance and capacity.

• A fully redundant design ensures security and reliability, and supports deployment in data center racks.

• Clone feature: Supports volume cloning to create read-write volume clones.

• Fault recovery: Supports failover and failback. If a controller fails, online failover ensures business continuity.

The Alibaba Cloud Hybrid Cloud Storage Array combines the cost-effectiveness and scalability of cloud storage with on-premises data center architecture. This helps you easily transfer data between your data centers and the public cloud.

Product specifications

Alibaba Cloud SA Hybrid Cloud Storage Array product specifications

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DataSheet

For more information, see the SA Hybrid Cloud Storage Array DataSheet.

Technical whitepaper

For more information, see the SA Hybrid Cloud Storage Array Technical Whitepaper.