The storage revolution in the age of AI
In this digital age, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is in full swing and is changing the way we live and work. The rapid development of AI is inseparable from the support of data, but the traditional storage architecture is difficult to meet the needs of AI workloads. The inefficiency of small file processing and the limited throughput of large files have become a bottleneck in the development of AI. In the face of this challenge, Huawei has set off a storage revolution with its innovative technological capabilities.
Huawei's OceanStor A800 breakthrough
OceanStor A800 is a high-performance storage system designed for AI workloads by Huawei, which uses a breakthrough data-control separation architecture. This innovative architecture separates the data path from the control path, dramatically improving the performance of small and large files. It also supports emerging data paradigms such as vector indexes and tensor data, accelerating the training process of AI models.
In addition to its excellent performance, OceanStor A800 also has unparalleled scalability. It scales to exabytes of storage capacity and scales seamlessly with real-time super cluster scheduling, ensuring that the storage system scales seamlessly as the amount of data grows. This flexibility enables OceanStor A800 to adapt to changing AI workload requirements.
In terms of energy efficiency, OceanStor A800 also shows a leading edge. With a storage density of up to 1PB/U and a power consumption of only 0.7W/TB, it is the greenest and most energy-efficient storage solution in the industry. This will not only help reduce operating costs, but also help reduce carbon emissions and contribute to building a sustainable digital infrastructure.
OceanStor A800 uses OceanFS high-performance parallel file system to seamlessly connect multiple protocols, including NFS, CIFS, HDFS, and S3, to meet the requirements of different application scenarios. Whether it is a traditional enterprise application or an emerging AI workload, OceanStor A800 provides a seamless data access and management experience.
Comprehensive AI data protection
In the age of AI, data security is paramount. OceanStor A800 has built-in anti-ransomware protection with a detection accuracy of up to 99.99%, fully protecting valuable AI data assets. Neither malware nor human error can threaten the integrity and availability of data.
In addition to powerful anti-ransomware protection, Huawei has launched a series of AI data solutions, including AI data lakes, all-scenario data protection, and DCS full-stack data center solutions, providing comprehensive support for operators and enterprises to build AI-oriented digital infrastructure.
The power of storage that is driving the AI era
The advent of the AI era requires not only the support of computing power, but also the power of storage. The release of the OceanStor A800 marks a revolutionary change in Huawei's AI storage field. It breaks through the limitations of traditional storage architectures and provides high-performance, high-scalability, energy-efficient, and high-security storage solutions for AI workloads.
This storage revolution will provide a strong impetus for the development and application of large AI models. Whether it is natural language processing, computer vision, or other AI fields, OceanStor A800 will play a key role in facilitating the application of AI technology in various industries.