WRITTEN BY
Amit Thakkar,
Vice President, Product Management
In today's data-driven world, the explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) initiatives are placing unprecedented pressure on enterprise IT infrastructure. Training complex AI models requires massive data sets, driving
a relentless demand for storage that is both ultra-dense and high-performing. IT professionals face a persistent challenge: how to house this ever-growing deluge of information while battling strained budgets and limited data center floor space. The
cost of expanding physical infrastructure, from real estate to cooling and power, is a major challenge. Moreover, the expenses associated with maintaining vast arrays of less compact storage quickly increase costs, crippling the economics of large-scale
AI data ingest and archive. The demand for an ultra-dense, efficient, and versatile storage solution that can keep pace with AI workloads has never been more acute.
Density Unleashed
Celestica has met this demand by tackling significant engineering challenges to create the SD6300, the industry's most compact
JBOD with 108 drive bays in a 19” wide, 1200 mm deep 4U enclosure. Integrating this massive density—supporting 104 SAS-3 and 4 cutting-edge SAS-4 drives, accommodating both 2.5” and 3.5” form factors—into a single unit required breakthrough thermal
management and power delivery systems.
Top view of SD6300 - showing 108 drives
Celestica ensured high availability and reliability through a fully redundant architecture, featuring dual-expansion modules, dual-rotor fans, and high-availability power. This sophisticated design ensures that while density is maximized, there's no compromise
on performance, uptime, or data availability, with the system uplink supporting high-speed SAS-4 connectivity to the host.
Designed for AI and More
The SD6300 is perfectly positioned to address several key use cases, offering a versatile platform that drives value across the data center. Its high density is ideal for hyperscale environments and large-scale object storage implementations, where maximizing
drives per rack unit directly translates to reduced TCO. Furthermore, its support for the latest SAS-4 standard makes it powerful enough for demanding applications such as high-speed AI training data ingestion and archiving. Conversely, its vast capacity
and space efficiency make it a cost-effective choice for cold storage, allowing enterprises to archive huge datasets without requiring significant physical expansion. This flexibility ensures the SD6300 can be a central component in any modern storage
strategy.
SD6300 Storage Expansion System
A Legacy of Storage Expertise
Choosing the SD6300 means partnering with Celestica, a manufacturer well known for our expertise in complex, high-reliability infrastructure. Celestica’s history of engineering excellence and commitment to quality ensures that the SD6300 delivers on its promise of maximum utilization of data center floor space and sustained reduced CapEx and OpEx. By consolidating vast storage capacity into a single, high-availability, and power-efficient chassis, Celestica provides a robust solution that simplifies deployment, minimizes maintenance overhead, and offers the essential flexibility needed for an evolving data landscape. The SD6300 is not just a storage device; it’s a strategic investment in the future efficiency and scalability of your data center.
We’ll be at SuperComputing 2025
To see the SD6300 in person, visit the Celestica booth #1945 at SC25 (SuperComputing, 2025) in St Louis, MO, from November 17-20. Our experts will be on hand to discuss your storage needs.
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Learn more about the SD6300 and how it can help to solve your data center storage challenges. Visit our website for more information about Celestica’s Storage Platforms.