A data storage system is a specialized device or hardware and software system for centralized storage of large volumes of data. It provides high availability, fault tolerance and performance when working with data, which is critically important for data centers and enterprise systems.
FINTECH JSC has developed a unique technology for scaling geographically distributed secure data centers and automated systems without modernization and without the need to take them out of service. Our solutions include NAS network storage, Russian storage systems Yadro Tatlin, Aerodisk and others. We also recommend reviewing our services for installation and commissioning of hardware and software systems.
Advantages of data storage systems for business and the public sector
Any secure data center created on the basis of the SintezM software platform technologically consists of several information protection contours: closed, confidential, open and Internet access.
Each of the listed contours includes:
- switching core;
- cluster of servers of isolated virtual machines;
- cluster of application and database servers;
- cluster of data storage system servers;
- central backup storage;
- cluster of network file storage servers;
- software repository;
- technological cluster of virtualization environment management servers;
- cluster of servers of the hardware and software system for ensuring information security and controlling and managing the functioning of the data center;
- cluster of testing platform servers.
Scaling storage systems without stopping the data center
Data storage systems work in conjunction with virtualization of servers and server clusters and data and virtual machine backup systems, ensuring reliable storage and protection of information.
Technologically, the scaling of a data center is carried out in the virtualization environment, which allows connecting server and network equipment, additional nodes of data storage systems and backup systems, and new software to it without taking the data center out of service by the operation service.
The same applies to repair and restoration works, during which virtual machines deployed on failed physical servers are automatically deployed on serviceable equipment, and faulty equipment is replaced with new equipment without taking the data center out of service.
Russian data storage systems in the Ministry of Industry and Trade registry
FINTECH JSC offers Russian data storage systems included in the registry of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. We work with storage system manufacturers: Yadro (Tatlin), Aerodisk, Depo Storage, Kraftway and others. All solutions have FSTEC certificates and meet the requirements for processing restricted access information.
How to choose a data storage system for an enterprise
When choosing a data storage system, we take into account: the required storage capacity, performance (IOPS), load type (OLTP, OLAP), fault tolerance level, scalability, integration with the existing infrastructure and regulatory requirements for information protection. Our attestation testing will confirm the compliance of the selected storage system with security requirements.
Key advantages of storage systems from FINTECH JSC:
- Scalable data storage systems — expansion without modernization
- Fault-tolerant storage — guaranteed data preservation
- Russian storage systems — full import substitution, Ministry of Industry and Trade registry
- Virtualization integration — a unified management environment
- Information protection — compliance with FSTEC requirements
For interaction with external AIS in a secure data center, hardware and software systems for interfacing with external systems are provided, the number of which depends on the category of information processed in these systems (maximum four: for closed, confidential, open systems and systems functioning on the Internet).
Integration with other technologies
Data storage systems provide the disk subsystem for all components of a secure data center. Server virtualization uses storage system arrays as storage for virtual machines and their snapshots. Backup systems direct backup copies to dedicated storage system repositories, while control and management systems track the state of disk arrays and data integrity.
Design and operation of data storage
- AIS design and developmentDesign of the storage architecture: selection of topology, load distribution and redundancy.
- Installation and commissioning of hardware and software systemsPhysical installation of disk arrays, configuration of RAID groups and connection to servers.
- Technical support and maintenanceMonitoring of disk state, replacement of failed media and storage system maintenance.