Enterprise Turnkey Storage
Gigabyte & Western Digital Platforms
Scale from high-performance compute to dense capacity nodes — fully integrated, tested, and supported.
Trusted Technology Partners
Gigabyte Enterprise General
Purpose Servers
Gigabyte platforms are single-node configurations that provide a wide range of server options suitable for compute-intensive workloads, virtualization, and storage-centric use cases. These validated systems feature scalable CPU and memory options, redundant power designs, and flexible expansion for high-speed networking and NVMe storage.
Western Digital Data Center Platforms
Western Digital’s data center platforms, offered in single or dual-node configurations, are optimized for capacity, efficiency, and durability. Designed for continuous operation, they feature modular designs, high-density storage nodes, and compatibility with multiple drive interfaces including SAS, SATA, and NVMe.
We also support other enterprise hardware platforms. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Understanding Scale-Up vs Scale-Out Storage
Choose the right scaling strategy for your storage infrastructure growth
Scale-Up Storage
Vertical Scaling
What is Scale-Up?
Scale-up (vertical scaling) means adding more resources—CPU, memory, storage capacity, or network bandwidth—to a single system or node. You’re making one powerful storage controller more capable rather than adding multiple systems.
Key Characteristics:
Dual Controller: Unified management through one storage head
Simpler Architecture: Centralized control and monitoring
Capacity Expansion: Add more drives or expand existing arrays
Performance Boost: Upgrade CPUs, add cache, or faster networking
Best For:
• Smaller to medium-sized deployments
• Organizations preferring simplicity
• Centralized storage management
• Applications requiring single-namespace access
• Budget-conscious projects with moderate growth
Scale-Out Storage
Horizontal Scaling
What is Scale-Out Storage
Scale-out (horizontal scaling) means adding more nodes or systems to your storage cluster. Each node contributes storage capacity, processing power, and network throughput. The cluster presents a unified storage pool to users and applications.
Key Characteristics:
Multiple Nodes: Distributed architecture across many systems
Linear Scalability: Add nodes to increase capacity and performance
Built-in Redundancy: Data distributed across multiple nodes
No Single Bottleneck: Workload distributed across cluster
Best For:
• Large-scale enterprise deployments
• Unpredictable or rapid growth scenarios
• High-concurrency workloads
• Organizations requiring maximum uptime
• Distributed applications and services
How Holstein IT Supports Both Approaches
Scale-Up Solutions
• Single-node Gigabyte and WD platforms
• Expandable chassis with high drive-bay counts
• Local HA configurations for redundancy
• TrueNAS, Synology, QNAP single-controller setups
• Ideal for 10TB – 500TB deployments
Scale-Out Solutions
• Multi-node clustered architectures
• Ceph, GlusterFS, and distributed file systems
• Share-Nothing and Stretch HA topologies
• RSF-1 replication across geographic sites
• Perfect for 500TB+ and petabyte-scale needs
What We Offer
Comprehensive turnkey storage solutions designed for enterprise reliability and performance.
Turnkey Racks
Fully assembled, pre-configured, imaged, and validated for production readiness.
Optimized Nodes
Capacity and performance-optimized for compute, hybrid, or storage-dense environments.
High-Speed Networking
NVMe-oF support with 10/25/40/100 GbE interfaces available.
Custom Integration
Custom rack integration with structured cable management.
Expert Commissioning
Onsite or remote commissioning and warranty coordination.
Key Benefits
Accelerated Deployment
Systems arrive pre-configured and tested, reducing time-to-
production
Validated Stack
Hardware and firmware combinations validated with supported
NAS operating systems
Simplified Engagement
Single procurement and support channel across multiple
hardware vendors
Scalable Performance Tiers
Flexible node types covering compute-heavy to storage-
dense workloads
Hardware Details
Models & SKUs
Compute Nodes: Balanced CPU and memory for virtualization
Dense Capacity Nodes: High-bay chassis for archive storage
Hybrid Nodes: SSD and HDD blend for tiered performance
Networking Options
Configurable NICs: 10/25/40/100 GbE connectivity
RDMA support for low-latency environments
Optional managed switches for rack interconnect
Storage Media
NVMe SSDs: High-performance caching and metadata
SAS/SATA HDDs: High-capacity sequential workloads
Endurance Tiers: Mixed-use, read/write intensive options
Power & Cooling
Redundant PSUs: Up to 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency
Configurable airflow: Front-to-back or back-to-front
Thermal assessments for custom deployments
Unlimited scalability
Scale seamlessly from small deployments to large enterprise environments without disruption.
Support for adding compute, storage, and networking resources independently to match workload demands.
Designed for future growth with modular architecture and flexible expansion options.
Warranty & Field Service
Comprehensive support and service options
Standard Coverage
3-year warranty with extended coverage available
RMA Handling
Coordinated returns
with vendor partners
Onsite Support
Hardware replacement
and escalation support
Next-Day Service Support
Next day replacement
parts available
Technical Specifications
Model
CPU
Memory
Drive Bays
Max capacity
Network Ports
Form Factor
GIGA-S1
Dual Xeon
512 GB
12x 3.5″
240 TB
4x 25 GbE
2U Rack
WD-C24
Dual EPYC
1 TB
24x 3.5″
480 TB
2x 40 GbE
4U Rack
Supported RAID / Erasure Coding
Hardware and software RAID options depending on OS:
• ZFS mirror and RAID-Z layouts
Supported RAID / Erasure Coding
Typical performance ranges:
• Random IOPS: 250K – 1M depending on configuration
• Sequential throughput: Up to 20 GB/s aggregate per rack
Primary Use Cases
Our validated platforms excel across diverse enterprise workloads and industries.
Backup and archival repositories
Data analytics and AI pipelines
Virtualization and VDI clusters
Media production and post-processing
CCTV and video surveillance storage
Cloud-native object and block storage backends
Ready to Transform Your Storage Infrastructure?
Let’s discuss your requirements and design the perfect solution.