UniVirStor Dense:Mars 424 | ARM microserver Ceph storage solutions | Ambedded

Mars424 Ceph Storage 2U 24x HDD OSD | Ceph solution integrates with easy installation, pre-configured software, and a user-friendly UI. Also provide Ceph consultancy, professional service, and seamless updates, offering both software-only and turnkey appliance options.

Mars424 2U 24x HDD Ceph Storage Appliance - Mars424 Ceph Storage 2U 24x HDD OSD
  • Mars424 2U 24x HDD Ceph Storage Appliance - Mars424 Ceph Storage 2U 24x HDD OSD
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Mars424 2U 24x HDD Ceph Storage Appliance

Mars424

UniVirStor Dense:Mars 424

Mars424 is optimized for high-capacity Ceph clusters, offering 24 hot-swappable HDDs with up to 720TB raw capacity in a 2U chassis. Compared to traditional 2U 12-bay servers, it cuts rack space and server costs by 50%. Mars424 also features 4 hot-swappable NVMe bays for cache, boosting HDD OSD performance with faster IOPS, lower latency, and improved cluster efficiency.

  • Mars424 is a turnkey Ceph storage appliance, enabling rapid deployment of a production-ready Ceph cluster within one day.
  • Pre-verified and pre-tuned software to optimize hardware integration, ensuring high stability and performance.
  • Ambedded offers three years of software maintenance, professional services, and comprehensive hardware warranty.

Features
  • High-density server with 2U 24x HDD and 4x NVMe for cache
  • Single AMD EPYC 48 Cores 2.75 GHz processor, 128 GB DDR5. 4x 25 Gbps network ports ( Can scale down CPU and Memory for low-performance applications. )
  • UniVirStor Manager web UI: deployment, management, and monitoring
  • Storage protocols: Ceph RBD, File System, S3, iSCSI, NFS, SMB
  • Scale out and Scale up
  • Highly resilient, self-healing, self-balancing
  • Support erasure code and replica pools
  • Host, rack, and data center failure protections
  • Highly available load balancer for S3, NFS, and SMB
  • Disaster Recovery: Multisite & stretched cluster
  • 5x8 next business day support by email and remote access. Optional prepaid tokens for emergency support.

Applications
  • Cloud infrastructure: OpenStack, CloudStack, Kubernetes, Proxmox backend storage
  • Data lake: AI and big data applications
  • Object Storage: S3-compatible storage for cloud-native apps, backups, media archives, and big data.
  • Disaster recovery: Multi-site object replication and geo-redundancy.
  • Content delivery: Large-scale video, audio, and image storage with efficient data distribution.
  • Enterprise scale-out NAS.

Mars424 Specification
Hardware SpecificationsMars 424
ProcessorSingle AMD EPYC 9454P 48 Cores, 2.75GHz
Memory128GB DDR5 (Adding more memory if this server will colocate MDS, S3, NFS & SMB gateways)
Network Interface
  • 1 x 1 GbE IPMI/BMC LAN port
  • 4 x 25 Gbps for Ceph public and in-cluster network
Storage device and interface
  • System drive: 2 x 480GB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • OSD: 24x 3.5" SATA & 4 x NVMe SSD
System managementIPMI BMC
Power Supply
  • 2x 1600W Redundant Titanium Level (96%) Hot-plug power supplies
  • AC input: 200 - 240VAC / 50 - 60Hz
  • 2x 150 cm C13 to C14 power cords
Certificate of conformityCE, FCC, UKCA
Package includes & Mechanical
  • Form factor 2U 19" rack mount
  • Server: 88.9 (H) x 436.9 (W) x 863.6 (D) mm
  • Packaging: 305 (H) x 737(W) x 1321 (D) mm
  • Slide rail: Included 1x Mounting rail
  • Optional Cable Management Arm
Support and warranty
  • 3 years of software updates and professional service
  • 3 years hardware warranty
  • Optional prepaid emergency support tokens
Software Specifications: Please refer to the UniVirStor software page
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Mars424 2U 24x HDD Ceph Storage Appliance | 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 Mars424 2U 24x HDD Ceph Storage Appliance, 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 — at scale, with speed, and within budget.