Economies of Scale Propel Cloud Storage
Next generation cloud data centers are now deploying NVMe SSD storage as a core
component, replacing the slower legacy SATA interface. The Ultrastar DC SN630 NVMe
SSD is built on Western Digital’s in-house controller and firmware technology and utilizes
our own 64-layer BiCS3 3D NAND, which allows Western Digital to tightly control all design
aspects and consistently deliver low latency and high performance. This essential NVMe
offering provides twice the maximum capacity per slot and more capacity choices than our
prior generation, up to 7.68TB.
Cloud services are revolutionizing how companies think about data storage by
transitioning from fixed-cost IT infrastructure to variable cost models. As more business
services move to the cloud to reap the benefits of the “pay-as-you-go” model, the
demands on cloud service providers to scale increase exponentially. Finding ways to
maximize and streamline storage by running concurrent workloads across the storage
infrastructure has become essential. Furthermore, cloud storage services must offer
high availability and consistent I/O performance to be delivered 24/7, 365 days a year.
Ultrastar®
DC SN630 NVMe™ SSDs help customers meet these rigorous requirements at a
viable $/GB.
Ultrastar DC SN630 SSDs Increase Productivity
and Lower TCO
SATA SSDs have long been used in data centers and cloud storage. But as capacity needs
grow, along with the necessity to access data with minimal latency, the adequacy of the
interface bandwidth between the host and the drive comes under scrutiny. The SATA
(6Gb/s) interface constrains performance of most SSDs and introduces latency compared
to NVMe SSDs. Utilizing higher capacity points with fast, low latency NVMe allows data
center architects to reduce the number of servers deployed while still handling more
users and providing more services per server. Server reduction, in turn, reduces the
number of “per-core” software licensing fees required resulting in even lower TCO.
Highly Reliable Storage Innovation
Utilizing the industry standard NVMe command protocol that lowers latency and
improves bandwidth, Ultrastar DC SN630 SSDs enable a cost-effective transition to nextgeneration storage platforms.
Available in the 2.5-inch U.2 small form factor with a slim 7mm profile, typical power
consumption under 10.75W, and hot-swap capability, Ultrastar DC SN630 NVMe SSDs
simplify large-scale deployment in the data center. This results in efficient workload
utilization, a lower thermal profile compared to 25W PCIe SSDs, and improved TCO.
Ultrastar DC SN630 SSDs protect your data by providing data protection, proprietary
wear levelling algorithms, and power loss protection required in a demanding enterprise
environment. By leveraging Western Digital’s history of providing world class enterprise
storage solutions, manufacturing excellence, and commitment to reliability leadership,
Ultrastar DC SN630 SSDs enable data center customers to innovate with minimal risk,
backed with a 5-year limited warranty.
Options to Simplify Data Security
Compliance and privacy requirements drive the need for increased data security.
Ultrastar DC SN630 models with Instant Secure Erase (ISE) provide peace of mind by
using behind-the-scenes encryption keys to expedite drive redeployment and retirement.
Secure Firmware downloads with RSA authentication ensure that the drive runs
authentic Western Digital firmware only.