WD OpenFlex F3200 Series Fabric Device

Unlock the potential of your IT infrastructure with the WD OpenFlex F3200 Series Fabric Device. This innovative modular building block is designed for open, composable disaggregated IT infrastructure, enabling businesses to respond swiftly to the exponential growth of data and diverse workloads. With a focus on speed, agility, and efficiency, the OpenFlex F3200 series utilizes cutting-edge NVMe™-over-Fabrics technology, offering an unparalleled solution for modern data centers.

Key Features of WD OpenFlex F3200 Series Fabric Device

• Enhanced Data Sharing: NVMe-oF technology allows for storage disaggregation, enabling multiple applications and servers to access a common pool of storage capacity.
• Low Latency Performance: Exploiting NVMe device-level performance, the OpenFlex F3200 ensures the lowest end-to-end latency from application to shared storage.
• Support for Multiple Storage Tiers: Access NAND flash media, disk, GPUs, FPGAs, and tape via NVMe-oF, addressing all data center storage uniformly.
• Dynamic and Flexible Provisioning: Quickly deploy and re-deploy assets to meet ever-changing business requirements, reducing stranded or underutilized resources.
• Compatibility with Existing Frameworks: Manageable through current data center orchestration frameworks, ensuring seamless integration into your existing infrastructure.

Technical Details of WD OpenFlex F3200 Series Fabric Device

• Protocol: NVMe™-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF)
• Scalability: Supports scale-out performance for large analytics and high-performance computing tasks.
• Compatibility: Works with diverse storage solutions including NAND flash, disk drives, and more.
• Deployment: Modular design allows for flexible scaling at the enclosure or device level.
• Efficiency: Reduces CAPEX and OPEX by minimizing resource over-provisioning.

How to Install WD OpenFlex F3200 Series Fabric Device

Installing the WD OpenFlex F3200 Series Fabric Device is a straightforward process:

1. Ensure all appropriate networking and power connections are in place.
2. Mount the OpenFlex F3200 in your data center rack, ensuring adequate airflow.
3. Connect the device to your existing storage and compute resources via NVMe-oF.
4. Utilize your data center orchestration framework to configure and manage the device.
5. Test the connectivity and performance to ensure optimal operation within your infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is NVMe-oF and how does it benefit my data center?

NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) is a network storage protocol that allows for the disaggregation of storage from compute, enabling shared access to a common pool of storage. It improves performance, decreases latency, and enhances resource utilization in the data center.

2. Can I use the OpenFlex F3200 with existing hardware?

Yes, the WD OpenFlex F3200 is designed to be compatible with various existing technologies and can seamlessly integrate into your current infrastructure.

3. How does the OpenFlex F3200 reduce operational costs?

By minimizing resource over-provisioning and allowing for dynamic provisioning, the OpenFlex F3200 reduces both capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operational expenditures (OPEX), leading to significant cost savings over time.

4. Is the OpenFlex F3200 suitable for high-performance computing?

Absolutely! The OpenFlex F3200 is optimized for large-scale high-performance computing (HPC) and analytics tasks, ensuring that you can tackle demanding workloads effectively.

5. What support does Western Digital offer for the OpenFlex F3200?

Western Digital has established the Open Composable Compatibility Lab (OCCL) for testing and verifying different vendors' open architectures, demonstrating their commitment to supporting a dynamic community of technologies for composable disaggregated infrastructure (CDI).