Description
Experience extraordinary storage density and flexible compute with the WD Ultrastar Serv60+8 Hybrid Storage Server. Engineered for data centers that demand maximum capacity and agile software-defined storage (SDS), the Serv60+8 combines a dense 4U rackmount chassis with a hybrid storage architecture to deliver scalable performance for virtualization, analytics, backups, and cloud-native workloads. With 60 hot-swappable 3.5-inch drive bays and 8 NVMe bays, dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, and intelligent caching and tiering, this server is designed to grow with your business while simplifying management and control. Its high-density design is optimized for hyper-converged clusters and dedicated storage nodes alike, delivering the reliability, efficiency, and enterprise-grade manageability that modern SDS deployments demand.
- High-density 4U chassis with 60 x 3.5-inch drive bays and 8 NVMe slots provides massive capacity alongside fast flash-assisted caching to accelerate data access and reduce latency in SDS workloads.
- Dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors deliver robust multi-core compute power for virtualization, data analytics, databases, and software-defined storage operations, ensuring responsive performance under mixed workloads.
- Hybrid storage with NVMe caching and tiering combines high-speed NVMe for hot data with cost-efficient HDDs for cold data, optimizing total cost of ownership while maintaining rapid access to critical workloads.
- Flexible memory and drive configurations allow you to tailor RAM and storage to your workload profile, balancing performance, capacity, and footprint to fit your data-center needs.
- Enterprise-grade reliability and manageability includes redundant hot-swappable power supplies, scalable cooling, and comprehensive remote management (Redfish/ILO/iDRAC) for maximum uptime and centralized administration in data centers.
Technical Details of WD Ultrastar Serv60+8 Hybrid Storage Server
- Chassis and form factor: 4U rackmount design with 60 x 3.5-inch drive bays and 8 NVMe slots, enabling a dense storage footprint without compromising airflow or serviceability.
- Processors: Dual Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs (configurable by SKU) to meet demanding SDS, virtualization, and data-intensive workloads.
- Memory: High-capacity DDR4 memory support with multi-channel bandwidth to accelerate analytics, databases, and in-memory workloads.
- Storage options: Hybrid storage approach combining high-density HDDs for capacity with NVMe for fast cache and tiering to speed hot data access.
- Networking and expansion: Flexible networking options with PCIe expansion and Ethernet adapters to sustain high-throughput data movement in clustered environments.
- Power and cooling: Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and modular cooling design to maintain performance and uptime under load.
- Management and security: Comprehensive remote management capabilities (Redfish/ILO/iDRAC) to simplify administration, monitoring, and security in modern data centers.
How to install WD Ultrastar Serv60+8 Hybrid Storage Server
- Prepare your rack space and install the 4U chassis with appropriate rails, ensuring proper ventilation and clearance for servicing.
- Unbox and verify all components, including drives, NVMe modules, power supplies, and network interfaces, following the manufacturer’s safety guidelines.
- Mount the chassis in the rack and connect power, network, and management interfaces to a dedicated management network for out-of-band monitoring.
- Install the required drives and NVMe devices into their respective bays, securing all hot-swappable components and ensuring proper seating for optimal performance.
- Power on the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup to configure basic system parameters, storage topology, and boot devices according to your SDS or OS deployment plan.
- Configure RAID, caching, and tiering settings as needed for your SDS environment, then install your chosen software-defined storage, hypervisor, or operating system. Enable remote management (Redfish/ILO/iDRAC) for ongoing administration, monitoring, and firmware updates.
Frequently asked questions
- What workloads is the Serv60+8 designed for? It is engineered for data centers that require high-density storage and flexible compute for virtualization, data analytics, enterprise databases, backups, and cloud-native applications within software-defined storage environments.
- How many bays does it provide? The server features 60 hot-swappable 3.5-inch drive bays for HDDs and 8 NVMe bays for fast cache and tiering, enabling a blend of capacity and performance.
- What processors are included? It uses Dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, configurable by SKU to meet varying performance and workload requirements.
- What about data protection and reliability? The system includes redundant hot-swappable power supplies and scalable cooling, designed to maximize uptime and resilience in demanding data-center deployments.
- Can I manage this server remotely? Yes. It supports enterprise-grade remote management interfaces such as Redfish, ILO, and iDRAC for centralized monitoring, diagnostics, firmware updates, and secure access.
- Is NVMe caching and tiering beneficial for SDS? Absolutely. NVMe-backed caching accelerates hot data access, while HDDs provide cost-effective capacity for colder data, improving overall performance and total cost of ownership.
- Is this server suitable for hyper-converged deployments? Yes. Its high density, powerful CPUs, and flexible storage configuration make it a strong candidate for hyper-converged clusters and dedicated storage nodes alike.
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