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ARM Based Microserver | Ceph storage appliance for enterprise | Ambedded

Ambedded ARM microserver platform, measuring 4.4 x 6.6 cm, it is the smallest network server, fully equipped to manage the storage while directly connected to the net. The Mars 400 appliance accommodates 8 microservers inside a 1U chassis. Each microserver owns its dedicated SoC, onboard memory, onboard flash disk, 2x2.5Gbps ethernet (connecting to 2 different in-chassis switches), dedicated disk drive. This microserver architecture allows Ceph user to assign any node as Ceph OSD, MON, or MDS. So you can deploy a high availability Ceph cluster in just 3 sets of Mars 400. Ambedded is a high-quality End-to-End Ceph Storage Provider, a ARM Based Microserver, Ceph storage appliance, Ceph turnkey solution, Ceph professional service, Emergency Ceph support, Ceph storage software solution package on general servers, S3 object storage provider from Taiwan since 2013. Discover Ambedded's Ceph storage appliances and full-stack software. Pre-tuned, web UI, expert support - optimized for AI, cloud, and enterprise workloads. With more than 20 years Software Defined Storage experience, Ambedded with the talented team experienced in ARM based software defined storage appliance design and manufacture.

ARM Based Microserver | ARM microserver Ceph storage solutions | Ambedded

All Ceph daemons own dedicated hardware resources on ARM microserver | High-Performance Ceph Appliances

All Ceph daemons own dedicated hardware resources on ARM microserver

ARM Based Microserver

Ambedded ARM microserver platform, measuring 4.4 x 6.6 cm, it is the smallest network server, fully equipped to manage the storage while directly connected to the net.
The Mars 400 appliance accommodates 8 microservers inside a 1U chassis. Each microserver owns its dedicated SoC, onboard memory, onboard flash disk, 2x2.5Gbps ethernet (connecting to 2 different in-chassis switches), dedicated disk drive. This microserver architecture allows Ceph user to assign any node as Ceph OSD, MON, or MDS. So you can deploy a high availability Ceph cluster in just 3 sets of Mars 400.

benefit of ARM microserver with ceph, offers smallest failure domain, dedicated hardware resource, 3x1U servers to deploy a ceph cluser, high OSD density and power saving 70%
benefit of ARM microserver with ceph, offers smallest failure domain, dedicated hardware resource, 3x1U servers to deploy a ceph cluser, high OSD density and power saving 70%
Benefits on Arm-based MicroServer Mars 400
    Compare to traditional servers architecture which runs Multiple Ceph OSD daemons on a big node server, Ambedded Mars 400 Arm-based Microservers owns 5 significant benefits
  • It offers the smallest failure domain to OSD level compared to the x86 centralized server platforms.
  • All Ceph daemons own hardware resources to get a balanced workload, resulting in increased cluster performance and stability.
  • Customers can use only 3x1U Mars 400 appliances to build a high-availability ceph cluster (or SUSE enterprise storage). Ambedded reduces the initial investment of building a ceph (or SUSE enterprise storage)with a minimum of 7~8 units x86 servers.
  • The Ambedded Mars 400 consumes a maximum of 100 watts of power. It saves customers more than 60% of power utility consumed by the server compared to the same scale of the Ceph cluster powered by x86 servers.
  • Under the power supply limitation on each rack, Mars 400 can accommodate 1.6 times of OSD compared to general x86 servers.
ARM server Specification
Server Platform Specification
ARM MicroServer
Node
  • 8x ARM microserver nodes, each microserver node has following specs:
  • CPU: ARM Quad-Core 64-bit Cortex-A72 1.2GHz,
  • Memory: 4GB DDR4 SDRAM,
  • System Storage: 16GB flash disk
  • Network: Dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet
  • Storage Interface: 2x SATA 6Gbps ports
  • 1x 3.5”/2.5” SATA disk bay for OSD data storage
  • 1x 120GB M.2 SATA bluestore WAL/DB
  • 5 Watts power consumption
  • Operation System:
  • Mars 400: Ubuntu
In-Chassis Switch
  • Dual in-chassis switches (Hot-Swappable)
  • Each switch has 2x 10Gbps SFP+/10G Base-T RJ-45 interface
  • Each switch has 8x 2.5Gbps port connect to 8x microserver nodes
Ceph Daemon
Configuration		Each microserver node can be configured as independent Ceph monitor, OSD & MDS, RADOS, and iSCSI gateways
Baseboard
Management
Controller
Module
  • Command-line user interface through SSH
  • 10/100 Mbps out of band ethernet management interface
  • Microserver Node Management:
  • Independently control microserver node power and reset
  • Server node console over ethernet
  • Network configuration
  • Restore microserver nodes
  • Chassis power, fan speed, Panel LED control
  • Monitoring: PSU, fan, temperature
Power SupplyDual redundant 300 Watts power supply unit
Mars 400 photo set
ARM based Microserver Mars 400

The Mars 400 accommodates 8 microservers inside a 1U chassis. Each microserver owns its dedicated SoC, onboard memory, onboard flash disk, 2x2.5Gbps ethernet, and dedicated disk drive. It provides dedicated hardware resources to all Ceph distributed storage daemons.



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Benefits of Mars 400 arm server compare to the other traditional servers
Benefits of Mars 400 arm server compare to the other traditional servers

explain the the benefits of using arm microserver architecture on ceph storage, comparing to the traditional x86 server hardware.

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ARM Based Microserver | 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 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.