Apex Storage develops high-density NVMe M.2 arrays, specifically the Apex Storage X21 and X16, which support up to 128TB of storage per card and deliver read/write speeds of 30.5GBps. These solutions address the need for efficient, high-performance storage in mission-critical applications such as database acceleration, video editing, and machine learning.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
High-performance computing applications such as database acceleration, 4K/8K video editing, machine learning, and packet capture require storage solutions that can provide both high capacity and ultra-fast data access. Traditional storage architectures often struggle to meet these demands efficiently, leading to performance bottlenecks and increased latency.
Solution
Apex Storage develops high-density NVMe M.2 arrays designed to maximize storage capacity and performance within a single PCIe card. Their X21 and X16 series of PCIe add-in cards (AIC) support multiple NVMe M.2 SSDs, enabling up to 128TB of storage per card. These solutions are engineered to seamlessly integrate into existing PCIe slots, providing a straightforward upgrade path for enterprise and production NVMe applications. By consolidating numerous M.2 drives onto a single card, Apex Storage significantly increases storage density and reduces the physical footprint required for high-performance storage.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes enterprises and professionals in fields requiring high-performance, high-capacity storage, such as data centers, video production studios, scientific research institutions, and organizations involved in AI and machine learning.
Features
- Supports up to 21 (X21 series) or 16 (X16 series) NVMe M.2 SSDs on a single PCIe card
- Available in Gen4 and Gen5 PCIe versions
- Achieves read/write speeds up to 31 GBps (Gen4) and 56 GBps (Gen5)
- Designed as a double-width, full-height, full-length (FHFL) card for compatibility with standard PCIe slots
- Suitable for Windows, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems
- Key use cases include NAS/SAN NVMe arrays, 4K/8K video editing, database acceleration, machine learning/AI training, and packet capture arrays