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Qumulo Storage Physics



Storage Field Day 8


This video is part of the appearance, “Qumulo Presents at Storage Field Day 8“. It was recorded as part of Storage Field Day 8 at 8:00 - 10:00 on October 22, 2015.


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The presentation by Qumulo, titled “Qumulo Storage Physics” and led by Peter Godman, delves into the evolving landscape of storage technologies, particularly focusing on the issues associated with managing unstructured data. Godman emphasizes the significant changes that different storage media have undergone over the years, with attention given to the limitations of hard disk drives (HDDs) versus solid-state drives (SSDs). By tracing the historical development of these technologies, he illustrates how throughput, IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), and storage capacities have evolved, highlighting the challenges faced by businesses as data volumes continue to multiply.

Throughout his talk, Godman addresses the fundamental physics of how storage devices operate, illustrating that while throughput may improve, the IOPS performance of HDDs does not scale proportionately with increased storage capacity. He shares specific statistics over time, showing how the performance of HDDs has stagnated compared to the rapid advancement of SSD technology. While SSDs provide faster performance, they also present cost challenges, as the dollar per capacity ratio remains significantly higher than that of HDDs. This disparity creates a pressing need for innovation in storage solutions to bridge the gap between speed and affordability as organizations increasingly demand faster data access amidst growing datasets.

To combat these challenges, Godman outlines the factors that contribute to reduced performance in storage systems, such as fragmentation, the prevalence of small files, random I/O patterns, and inefficient data protection mechanisms. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing these factors to enhance the performance of storage systems. The presentation concludes with a preview of Qumulo’s upcoming innovations aimed at addressing these inefficiencies in network-attached storage and optimizing system performance. Overall, it advocates for a balanced approach to managing storage that both maximizes speed and affordability, critical for the evolving needs of data-intensive environments.

Personnel: Peter Godman


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