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BeeGFS High Capacity Storage solution architecture
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3 BeeGFS High Capacity Storage solution architecture
Figure 2 shows the large configuration architecture with four PowerVault ME4084 storage arrays.
Solution reference architecture—large configuration
In Figure 2, the management server (the topmost server) is a PowerEdge R640. The MDS function is provided
by two PowerEdge R740 servers. The MDS pair is attached to a PowerVault ME4024 through 12 Gb/s SAS
links. The PowerVault M4024 hosts the metadata targets.
The SSs are a pair of PowerEdge R740 servers. The SS pair is attached to four fully populated PowerVault
ME4084 storage arrays through 12 Gb/s SAS links. The four PowerVault ME4084 arrays host the storage
targets.
The solution uses Mellanox HDR100 InfiniBand as the data network connecting the storage solution to the
compute clients. Gigabit Ethernet is used for management operations.