High Throughput
xiRAID can handle high data throughput, essential for packet capturing systems that need to process and store large amounts of network traffic without bottlenecks.
Packet Capturing
Packet capturing storage solutions must be designed to handle high-throughput data streams and ensure data integrity and speed. These solutions need to support rapid data writing capabilities to capture every packet of network traffic without dropping any data, which is vital for tasks such as network monitoring, cybersecurity analysis, and compliance auditing.
High read and write speeds, enabled by technologies like NVMe™, ensure that large volumes of data can be processed quickly. But storage solutions should also have robust data protection features, like mirroring and automatic failover, to ensure that captured data remains secure and accessible even in case of failures. All these needs can be met using xiRAID, developed by Xinnor.
Performance Testing
xiRAID delivers 97% efficiency for crucial packet capturing sequential write operations
Packet capturing demands lightning-fast sequential write performance to keep up with the relentless flow of network data. xiRAID's software RAID engine not only safeguards your drives but also unleashes the full potential of NVMe SSDs, achieving an impressive 97% efficiency for the sequential write operations that are vital to the packet capturing industry. This exceptional write performance ensures that no packet goes unrecorded, even in high-speed network environments where data loss could mean missing critical information or security threats.
| Test | Measured single drive performance | 2x RAID5 theoretical performance | xiRAID 2xRAID5 performance | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Stripe Sequential read (GB/s) |
14 | 336 | 310.3 | 92% |
| Full Stripe Sequential write (GB/s) |
6.75 | 149 | 144.5 | 97% |
Test setup:
xiRAID configuration: 2x RAID level 5;
Server: 1x Supermicro AS-2125HS-TNR;
CPUs: 2x AMD EPYC 9534 64-Core Processor @ 2450 MHz;
Memory: 24x Micron 32 GB DIMMS @ 4800 MT/s;
Drives: 1x KIOXIA CD7 (boot drive), 24x KIOXIA CM7 3.2 TB KCMYXVUG3T20 drives;
OS: Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS;
Kernel: 5.15.0-87-generic.
xiRAID Advantages for Packet Capturing
Reliable Performance
The software RAID engine maintains high performance even in degraded modes, ensuring that packet capturing continues smoothly even if some storage devices fail.
Scalability
It supports the creation and management of large RAID arrays, which can be scaled up to meet increasing data capture and storage requirements.
Efficient Data Management
xiRAID includes advanced features like customizable strip sizes and spare pool management, allowing for efficient and flexible data management and recovery in packet capturing systems.
Optimized for Modern Storage
The software is optimized for NVMe and NVMe-oF devices, which are commonly used in high-performance packet capturing systems to ensure fast data access and storage.
Low Latency
xiRAID's architecture ensures minimal latency in read and write operations. This low latency performance is maintained even under heavy load, ensuring timely data capture and processing.
