2. System Requirements

Operating System: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (or later, 64-bit)

CPU: Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC, 8+ cores (16+ threads recommended)

Memory: 128 GB RAM minimum

Storage: System: 500 GB SSD; Archive: As required (RAID-protected HDD/SSD, LTO tape, S3-compatible object storage)

Network: 10GbE recommended, redundant NICs for HA

Tape Support: SAS, SCSI, or FC HBA (Broadcom/LSI, Dell PERC, or equivalent)

Remote Management: iDRAC, IPMI, or equivalent

Database: MySQL (default), PostgreSQL, or NoSQL (for advanced/clustered deployments)

Other: Root/sudo access, internet connectivity for updates

 

The ScaleLogic - SFS Media Node is an efficient single-socket 2U rack server that delivers high performance and outstanding TCO.

 

Powerful performance per investment dollar 

The new SF Media Node is a 2U, single-socket rack server. Designed to be the best investment per dollar for your media workflow, this server provides performance and reliability.

 

Stay ahead of the curve 

Delivering breakthrough performance for Archive workloads using the latest socket, memory, and PCI bus is at its core. This appliance is purpose-built and optimized for SF Archive and SF Migrate.

 

 

Invest wisely in a platform that grows with your business 

  • Using AMD EPYC 4th generation processor to deliver outstanding single socket proxy transcoding in an air-cooled chassis. 
  • Utilizes DDR5 at 4800 MT/s memory and PCIe Gen5 with double the speed of previous Gen4 for faster access and transport of data optimizing SF Archive’s output.

 

Sustainability 

From recycled materials in our products and packaging, to thoughtful, innovative options for energy efficiency, our portfolio is designed to make, deliver, and recycle products to help reduce the carbon footprint and lower your operation costs. We even make it easy to retire legacy systems responsibly.

 

Features

Technical Specifications

Processor

One 4th Generation AMD EPYC

Memory

128 GB registered ECC DDR5

Storage controllers

Boot Optimized Storage system: HWRAID 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs

Drive Bays

Front bays:  Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 245.76 TB

Power Supplies

1400 W Platinum 100—240 VAC or 240 HVDC, hot swap redundant

(Includes two NEMA C13 to C14 power cords)

Cooling Options

Air cooling

Fans

High performance Silver (HPR) fans/ High performance Gold (VHP) fans

Up to 6 hot plug fans

Form Factor

2U rack server (Included and required - square hole rack rails)

Embedded Management

Lights out management RJ45 Ethernet connector

Bezel

LCD security bezel

Security

AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME)

AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV)

Cryptographically signed firmware

Data at Rest Encryption (SEDs with local or external key mgmt.)

Secure Boot

Secure Erase

Secured Component Verification (Hardware integrity check)

Silicon Root of Trust

TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ

Embedded NIC

4 x 10 GbE RJ45

Network options

3 x FH expansion slots

HBA

Add-on as needed (2 x 12GSAS/PCIe SAS38xx) – For Tape Library

Software

SF Archive and or SF Migrate

Dimensions

Height – 86.8 mm (3.41 inches)

Width – 482 mm (18.97 inches)

Depth – 772.13 mm (30.39 inches) with bezel 

758.29 mm (29.85 inches) without bezel

Dimensions (Shipping)

Height – 327 mm ( 12.9 inches)

Width – 667 mm ( 26.25 inches)

Depth – 1010 mm ( 39.76 inches)

Weight - 29.02kg (64 lbs.)

 

 

 

Xa

Xb

Y

Za

Zb

Zc

482.0 mm (18.97 inches)

434.0 mm (17.08 inches)

86.8 mm (3.41 inches)

35.84 mm 

(1.96 inches) 

With bezel

22.0 mm 

(.86 inches) Without bezel

700.7 mm 

(27.58 inches) Ear to rear

736.29 mm (28.98 inches)

Ear to PSU handle