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In this episode, Chris is in conversation with VAST Data CMO, Jeff Denworth.  The topic covers the recent announcement of Ceres, a new hardware platform combining ruler form-factor flash and BlueField DPUs.  The new solution, which will eventually replace the current “Mavericks” D-boxes is a 1U system with flash, storage-class memory and network connectivity through DPU SmartNICs.  The design can be vastly simplified compared to other storage solutions as the hardware component simply presents storage as drives over NVMe-oF.  A single 1U system supports up to 22 ruler drives, with a capacity of 675TB.  Jeff also discusses the certification of VAST Universal Storage with NVIDIA SuperPods.  The certification process confirms the suitability of storage systems to operate in the highest scaling SuperPod DGX systems, crucially offering customers a path to support.  The certification is expected to be completed in Q3.As Jeff highlights towards the end of the discussion, Universal Storage addresses many modern application requirements.  Customers are only just starting their journey to learn what the VAST platform has to offer.To find out more about Ceres, head over to https://vastdata.com/  – we’ve also added links to previous podcasts and content at the end of these show notes.Elapsed Time: 00:31:04Timeline00:00:00 – Intros00:01:35 – What is Ceres? (In VAST terms)00:03:10 – Ceres uses “ruler” flash and DPUs00:03:45 – Ceres will replace “Mavericks”00:04:05 – What are the benefits of the “ruler” flash format?00:05:20 – 48/60TB ruler capacities could come soon00:07:30 – Base unit is 22 drives, 675TB capacity – in 1U00:08:55 – A PCIe switch connects drives and DPUs00:09:30 – The BlueField DPUs expose NVMe devices to the network00:10:45 – Ceres enables the DASE architecture00:12:20 – Scalability is achieved through additional Ceres shelves00:13:35 – Disaggregation is possible now, with faster networks00:14:15 – Other deployment modes will come along – including cloud00:14:40 – What is SuperPod?00:16:05 – How is VAST supported on SuperPod?00:16:55 – Universal Storage is the first NAS system for SuperPod00:18:25 – SuperPod certification is also about gaining support00:20:30 – Legacy design required cores to scale lanes00:22:40 – Is storage starting to centralise?00:24:55 – It’s good to be protocol independent00:27:20 – Customers are looking for simplicity of operation00:29:20 – Single systems are eclipsing 100PB – petabytes00:30:15 – Wrap UpRelated Podcasts &amp; Blogs#226 – VAST Data Universal Storage for Data Protection#216 – The Data Explosion with VAST Data CEO Renen Hallak#105 – Introduction to VAST Data (Part I) with Howard Marks#106 – Introduction to VAST Data (Part II) with Howard Marks#190 – NVIDIA BlueField SmartNICs and DPUsVAST Data has Vast AmbitionsVAST Data goes software-only – what does this mean for customers?VAST Data launches with new scale-out storage platformCopyright (c) 2016-2022 Storage Unpacked. No reproduction or re-use without permission. Podcast episode #w3e4.The post #233 – Introduction to the VAST Data Ceres Hardware Platform with Jeff Denworth (Sponsored) appeared first on Storage Unpacked.

In this episode, Chris is in conversation with VAST Data CMO, Jeff Denworth. The topic covers the recent announcement of Ceres, a new hardware platform combining <a href="https://www.architecting.it/blog/flash-capacities-failure-domains/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ruler</a> form-factor flash and BlueField DPUs. The new solution, which will eventually replace the current “Mavericks” D-boxes is a 1U system with flash, storage-class memory and network connectivity through DPU SmartNICs. The design can be vastly simplified compared to other storage solutions as the hardware component simply presents storage as drives over NVMe-oF. A single 1U system supports up to 22 ruler drives, with a capacity of 675TB. Jeff also discusses the certification of VAST Universal Storage with NVIDIA SuperPods. The certification process confirms the suitability of storage systems to operate in the highest scaling SuperPod DGX systems, crucially offering customers a path to support. The certification is expected to be completed in Q3.As Jeff highlights towards the end of the discussion, Universal Storage addresses many modern application requirements. Customers are only just starting their journey to learn what the VAST platform has to offer.To find out more about Ceres, head over to <a href="https://vastdata.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vastdata.com/</a> – we’ve also added links to previous podcasts and content at the end of these show notes.Elapsed Time: 00:31:04<h2>Timeline</h2><ul><li>00:00:00 – Intros</li><li>00:01:35 – What is Ceres? (In VAST terms)</li><li>00:03:10 – Ceres uses “ruler” flash and DPUs</li><li>00:03:45 – Ceres will replace “Mavericks”</li><li>00:04:05 – What are the benefits of the “ruler” flash format?</li><li>00:05:20 – 48/60TB ruler capacities could come soon</li><li>00:07:30 – Base unit is 22 drives, 675TB capacity – in 1U</li><li>00:08:55 – A PCIe switch connects drives and DPUs</li><li>00:09:30 – The BlueField DPUs expose NVMe devices to the network</li><li>00:10:45 – Ceres enables the DASE architecture</li><li>00:12:20 – Scalability is achieved through additional Ceres shelves</li><li>00:13:35 – Disaggregation is possible now, with faster networks</li><li>00:14:15 – Other deployment modes will come along – including cloud</li><li>00:14:40 – What is SuperPod?</li><li>00:16:05 – How is VAST supported on SuperPod?</li><li>00:16:55 – Universal Storage is the first NAS system for SuperPod</li><li>00:18:25 – SuperPod certification is also about gaining support</li><li>00:20:30 – Legacy design required cores to scale lanes</li><li>00:22:40 – Is storage starting to centralise?</li><li>00:24:55 – It’s good to be protocol independent</li><li>00:27:20 – Customers are looking for simplicity of operation</li><li>00:29:20 – Single systems are eclipsing 100PB – petabytes</li><li>00:30:15 – Wrap Up</li></ul><h2>Related Podcasts &amp; Blogs</h2><ul><li><a href="https://storageunpacked.com/2022/02/226-vast-data-commvault/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#226 – VAST Data Universal Storage for Data Protection</a></li><li><a href="https://storageunpacked.com/2021/11/216-data-explosion-hallak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#216 – The Data Explosion with VAST Data CEO Renen Hallak</a></li><li><a href="https://storageunpacked.com/2019/06/105-vast-data-part-i/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#105 – Introduction to VAST Data (Part I) with Howard Marks</a></li><li><a href="https://storageunpacked.com/2019/06/106-introduction-to-vast-data-part-ii-with-howard-marks-sponsored/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#106 – Introduction to VAST Data (Part II) with Howard Marks</a></li><li><a href="https://storageunpacked.com/2021/01/190-nvidia-smartnics-dpus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#190 – NVIDIA BlueField SmartNICs and DPUs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.architecting.it/blog/vastdata-vast-ambitions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VAST Data has Vast Ambitions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.architecting.it/blog/vast-data-gemini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VAST Data goes software-only – what does this mean for customers?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.architecting.it/blog/vast-data-launch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VAST Data launches with new scale-out storage platform</a></li></ul>Copyright (c) 2016-2022 Storage Unpacked. No reproduction or re-use without permission. Podcast episode #w3e4.The post <a href="https://storageunpacked.com/2022/06/233-vast-data-ceres/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#233 – Introduction to the VAST Data Ceres Hardware Platform with Jeff Denworth (Sponsored)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://storageunpacked.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storage Unpacked</a>.

#233 – Introduction to the VAST Data Ceres Hardware Platform with Jeff Denworth (Sponsored)

One of the things we don’t spend enough time talking about is how hard it is to build a business. Bringing an idea to market requires so many factors to align it can be mind-blowing. We are going to talk to someone who is a veteran of the startup space to tell us what it is really like.Today we are talking with VAST Data CMO and co-founder Jeff Denworth about what it takes to bring a product to market in a competitive industry. We are going to talk about the challenges, compromises, tradeoffs and difficult decisions that go into it. We are also going to talk about the ingredients needed to not just build a great product, but a great company, and we are going to learn a bit about VAST Data and what makes it tick. Welcome Jeff,FUTRtech focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly video podcasts where Chris Brandt and Sandesh Patel talk with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.

One of the things we don’t spend enough time talking about is how hard it is to build a business. Bringing an idea to market requires so many factors to align it can be mind-blowing. We are going to talk to someone who is a veteran of the startup space to tell us what it is really like. Today we are talking with VAST Data CMO and co-founder Jeff Denworth about what it takes to bring a product to market in a competitive industry. We are going to talk about the challenges, compromises, tradeoffs and difficult decisions that go into it. We are also going to talk about the ingredients needed to not just build a great product, but a great company, and we are going to learn a bit about VAST Data and what makes it tick.  Welcome Jeff, FUTRtech focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly video podcasts where Chris Brandt and Sandesh Patel talk with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.

#48: Building A Unicorn With VAST Data Founder Jeff Denworth

Chief Trailblazer, Rose Ross speaks with Jeff Denworth, Chief Marketing Officer and co-founder of VAST Data, winner of the 2020 Storage Trailblazers Award. Jeff shares his secret to the impressive success of the firm, including being able to raise a round of funding that didn't need to be dipped into, despite COVID. He also describes the fundamentals that all startups should follow. More about VAST Data at www.vastdata.com

Chief Trailblazer, Rose Ross speaks with Jeff Denworth, Chief Marketing Officer and co-founder of VAST Data, winner of the 2020 Storage Trailblazers Award. Jeff shares his secret to the impressive success of the firm, including being able to raise a round of funding that didn't need to be dipped into, despite COVID. He also describes the fundamentals that all startups should follow. More about VAST Data at <a href="http://www.vastdata.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vastdata.com</a>