Atlantis Computing, the leading provider of Software-Defined Storage
(SDS), today announced the expansion of its hyperconverged appliance
product line with the introduction of the Atlantis HyperScale CX-4 model
and the availability of all models on the Dell PowerEdge FX2 server
platform. The
CX-4 appliance is a two-node hyperconverged integrated system with
compute, all-flash storage, networking and virtualization designed for
remote offices, branch offices (ROBO) and micro data centers.
Paul Delory, research director at Gartner Research, said, "ROBO
infrastructure often takes the form of a micro data center, an
architecture that is increasingly common for specific use cases. HCIS
can make ideal building blocks for micro data centers. A cluster of HCIS
appliances can be paired with a network switch to create a complete
infrastructure stack that requires relatively little space, less power,
no special cooling system, no nonstandard power outlets and no special
mounting hardware. In Gartner's analysis, the two primary design goals
in a micro data center are that it should run autonomously, but be
controlled centrally; and that it should be a self-contained solution
that is easy to deploy, replace, monitor and control remotely. The HCIS
architecture aligns very well with these design objectives."
With
4 TB of effective storage capacity and 48 compute cores in a compact 2U
footprint, Atlantis HyperScale enables IT organizations to meet all the
infrastructure requirements of their remote sites, simplify operations,
cut costs and ensure that all critical data remains safely backed up to
a central site. At a starting price of $43,000 for a two-node
configuration (including 3 yrs. of 24x7 support), the Atlantis
HyperScale CX-4 is the most affordable hyperconverged appliance on the
market and includes data protection, high availability and disaster
recovery capabilities at no additional cost.
"The new Atlantis HyperScale CX-4 truly meets an unmet need in the industry and is a game changer for our ROBO customers," said Chetan Venkatesh,
president and CEO of Atlantis. "Prior to this offering, it would be
unheard of for a ROBO environment to be equipped with an all-flash
hyper-converged appliance because of the cost."
Atlantis
technology is known for transforming the economics of a datacenter, and
the CX-4 is no different. It provides the lowest entry point cost for
any hyper-converged appliance and a simplified deployment process that
pre-configures networking for each remote appliance to connect to
central Atlantis Manager virtual appliance. Atlantis customers can
experience the agility, efficiency and assurance they covet while also
seeing drastic savings in ROBO infrastructure and operations costs.
Atlantis HyperScale Appliances Available on Dell PowerEdge FX2 Platform
As a result of the high volume of customer requests, Dell is
teaming with Atlantis to provide the entire line of Atlantis HyperScale
all-flash hyperconverged appliances on their PowerEdge FX2 platform.
Atlantis HyperScale CX-4, CX-12 and CX-24 appliances are now available
on Dell servers through Dell distributors and channel partners in the
U.S., Europe and the Middle East, shipped directly to customers.
According
to Gartner, "By 2018, 40 percent of midsize enterprises will replace
all data center servers and storage with integrated systems, up from
single digits in 2015."
The Atlantis HyperScale solution,
targeted at mid-market customers, is the first hyperconverged offering
available on the Dell FX2 platform, which combines blade server density
and integrated 10GbE switching with the cost-effectiveness of rack
servers. The appliance's integrated networking simplifies cabling and
provides better network performance between the hyperconverged appliance
nodes compared to other hyperconverged appliances that require a
separate 10GbE switch.
"Adding Dell to our portfolio will expand
the reach of Atlantis HyperScale benefits," Venkatesh said. "Since
launching Atlantis HyperScale, one after the other, customers are
telling us how much money they're saving, how much faster they can
deploy and react and how much simpler their jobs have become. With Dell
as a partner, we'll be able to introduce these benefits to a much wider
market and give customers more technology freedom."
The Atlantis HyperScale CX-4 will be available this month through Atlantis Computing Authorized Resellers.
"We're a Dell shop, and now, with the Atlantis HyperScale on
the Dell FX2, we've finally found a hyperconverged appliance that
delivers on the promises of simplicity, performance and cost savings,"
said Bryan Badger, President of Integral Networks. "We've seen a lot of
success with Atlantis, especially when it comes to using Atlantis
HyperScale as part of our cloud infrastructure."
"We have plenty
of customers who could benefit from smaller hyper-converged appliances,
at reasonable price points," said Robert Sims, Senior Solutions
Architect at Cetus Solutions Limited based in the United Kingdom. "CX-4
is a smart decision for ROBO environments and small distributed
datacenters because it provides an affordable, all-flash, plug-and-play
storage solution that doesn't skimp on performance, while also
guaranteeing three years of data services and a single point of support.
You can't find this combination of benefits in any other
hyper-converged appliance."