Ambedded Object Storage Solution

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UniVirStor Object Storage Solution - Ambedded S3 Object Storage architecture: clients, load-balanced RGW layer, Ceph RADOS cluster
  • UniVirStor Object Storage Solution - Ambedded S3 Object Storage architecture: clients, load-balanced RGW layer, Ceph RADOS cluster

UniVirStor Object Storage Solution

Ambedded Object Storage Solution

Ambedded Object Storage turns any Ceph cluster into an S3 and Swift-compatible object store, built on the Ceph RADOS Gateway (RGW). Applications, AI/ML pipelines, and backup software talk to it using the same S3 API they already use โ€” no proprietary SDK, no rewritten integrations.

It runs as pure software on any x86 or Arm64 server with standard Ethernet, is deployed and managed entirely from the UniVirStor (UVS) Manager web UI, and scales from a single RGW instance to a load-balanced, multi-tenant, multi-site object storage service โ€” with no vendor lock-in.

S3-Compatible Object Storage You Run and Control

Ambedded S3-compatible Object Storage gives you the same S3 API your applications already speak, running as software-defined storage on a Ceph cluster you control โ€” on your own servers, in your own data center.

Enterprise identity, storage tiering, and multisite replication are built in and managed from a single web console, so object storage scales with your organization instead of forcing a re-architecture later.

  • Pure software โ€” runs on any x86 / Arm64 server you already own
  • Self-hosted โ€” full control over where data physically resides
  • IAM, LDAP/AD, and local user identity โ€” pick the right model per team
  • Scale-out โ€” add nodes online as capacity and traffic grow

Why Ambedded Object Storage

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S3 & Swift API Compatible

Built on the Ceph RADOS Gateway (RGW), translating standard S3 and Swift REST calls into native Ceph storage โ€” no proprietary SDK required.

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Multiple Object Storages, One Cluster

Deploy several independent Object Storage services on a single Ceph cluster โ€” separate namespaces for different teams or customers.

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Enterprise Identity, Three Ways

IAM users with AWS-style JSON policies, LDAP/Active Directory users for SSO, or simple local RGW users โ€” choose per workload.

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Storage Class Tiering

Map custom storage classes to NVMe or HDD placement targets, so hot and cold data can share one bucket namespace at different cost points.

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Multisite Replication & DR

Realm / zonegroup / zone replication across sites, with a secondary site promotable to master if the primary site is lost.

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Built-In HA & Load Balancing

Run multiple RGW instances behind Ambedded's integrated Ingress load balancer for redundancy and throughput.

One Cluster. S3-Compatible End to End.

Clients talk standard S3/Swift to a load-balanced RGW layer, which translates requests into the native Ceph RADOS protocol โ€” all deployed and managed from the UniVirStor Manager web UI.

Ambedded S3 Object Storage architecture: clients, load-balanced RGW layer, Ceph RADOS cluster, secondary site

Standard API, no rewrites

Existing S3/Swift applications, SDKs, and backup tools connect without code changes.

Pure software, any server

Runs on standard x86 or Arm64 servers with Ethernet โ€” no proprietary hardware required.

Load-balanced by default

Multiple RGW instances behind a built-in load balancer remove any single point of entry failure.

Managed Entirely From UniVirStor Manager

Bucket Creation & Protection

  • Create buckets by Realm, Zonegroup, and Zone directly from the web UI
  • Per-bucket quotas, versioning, and five ACL levels (private to public-read-write)
  • Object Lock with Governance or Compliance retention for WORM-style immutability
  • Server-Side Encryption (SSE-S3 or SSE-KMS) applied per bucket
  • JSON bucket policies, with a built-in policy generator
UniVirStor Manager Create S3 Bucket dialogCreate S3 Bucket dialog in UniVirStor Manager

Protect Every Object โ€” Against Failure, Mistakes, and Disaster

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Bucket Versioning

Keep multiple versions of an object to recover from accidental overwrites or deletion.

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Object Lock (WORM)

Governance or Compliance retention blocks deletion or overwrite for a fixed period.

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Erasure Coding / Replication

The underlying Ceph cluster protects objects across disks, hosts, and racks, with self-healing.

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Server-Side Encryption

SSE-S3 or SSE-KMS encrypts objects at rest; traffic between cluster hosts is encrypted too.

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Multisite DR Replication

Asynchronous replication to a remote zone, with manual promotion if the primary site is lost.

Built for Your Workloads

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AI / ML Data Lakes

S3 is the standard interface for training and inference pipelines; tier active datasets on NVMe and archives on HDD.

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Backup & Archive Targets

Point S3-compatible backup software at a self-hosted target, with multisite replication for offsite copies.

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Enterprise & Government Multi-Tenancy

IAM and LDAP/AD-based isolation, quotas, and bucket policies suit regulated, multi-department organizations.

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Cloud-Native & DevOps

Standard S3-compatible API for containers, Kubernetes persistent storage, and applications built for cloud object storage.

Software-Defined. Enterprise-Ready. Fully Supported.

UniVirStor ships as a complete software stack โ€” Linux OS, tuned kernel, Ceph, and UniVirStor Manager โ€” installable on your own servers. Ambedded backs it with cluster design consulting, deployment service, seamless software updates, and a 5x8 SLA with optional emergency support.

Multi S3 Storage SupportAWS IAM-Compatible PoliciesAD / LDAP IntegrationStorage Class TieringMultisite Replication + DR PromoteBuilt-In HA Load Balancing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ceph Object Storage?
It is a software-defined object storage service built on the Ceph RADOS Gateway (RGW), which exposes an Amazon S3-compatible (and OpenStack Swift-compatible) API on top of a distributed Ceph cluster. Data is stored as objects in a flat namespace rather than a folder hierarchy, which suits unstructured data such as backups, media, logs, and AI/ML datasets.
Is it compatible with our existing S3 applications and SDKs?
How does multi-tenant identity management work?
How does multisite replication support disaster recovery?
Can I tier data to control storage cost?
What hardware or deployment model does it require?

UniVirStor Object Storage Solution | Ceph Storage Solutions; Ceph Appliances & Software|Ambedded

Founded in Taiwan in 2013, Ambedded Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of block, file, and object storage solutions based on Ceph software-defined storage. We specialize in delivering high-efficiency, scalable storage systems for data centers, enterprises, and research institutions. Our offerings include UniVirStor Object Storage Solution, Ceph-based storage appliances, server integration, storage optimization, and cost-effective Ceph deployment with simplified management.

Ambedded provides turnkey Ceph storage appliances and full-stack Ceph software solutions tailored for B2B organizations. Our Ceph storage platform supports unified block, file (NFS, SMB, CephFS), and S3-compatible object storage, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) while improving reliability and scalability. With integrated Ceph tuning, intuitive web UI, and automation tools, we help customers achieve high-performance storage for AI, HPC, and cloud workloads.

With over 20 years of experience in enterprise IT and more than a decade in Ceph storage deployment, Ambedded has delivered 200+ successful projects globally. We offer expert consulting, cluster design, deployment support, and ongoing maintenance. Our commitment to professional Ceph support and seamless integration ensures that customers get the most from their Ceph-based storage infrastructure โ€” at scale, with speed, and within budget.