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Using Epis Technology to Create a 10GbE Environment on a Budget

Getting rid of the performance bottleneck for modern workloads

IDC says that global data creation will reach 44 zettabytes by 2020. This puts more and more pressure on businesses to improve the speed at which they process data. IOPS performance has never been more important for file servers and storage areas. SSD caching greatly increases IOPS, but these performance gains are useless if the network bandwidth doesn’t match. In a workflow that relies on collaboration, a storage server needs to be able to handle a lot of users at once.

This is where switching to 10GbE networking makes a big difference.

Why 10GbE is Important for Today’s Businesses

A lot of businesses are moving toward micro data centers with fast servers that use 10GbE to speed up data transfer. A 10GbE network can make file transfers, database performance, virtualization workloads, and creative production workflows go a lot faster.

But for small and medium-sized businesses, the problem has been cost. A complete 10GbE setup, which includes a server, NICs, transceivers, and cabling, can cost more than $2,000. This makes it seem out of reach for teams like creative studios or small and medium-sized businesses that work with large media files.

But modern tasks like video editing, high-resolution photography, media archiving, and collaborative design need the speed that only 10GbE can give them.

The good news is that 10GbE networks don’t need to use expensive proprietary hardware anymore, especially when they are set up smartly with affordable Synology-based solutions.

Cheap 10GbE: The Move Toward RJ45 Adoption

For 10GbE environments, there are two main types of connectors:

  • RJ45 (Ethernet) is a common, cheap, and easy-to-use option.
  • SFP+ is a common choice for fiber-based installations over long distances.

For most studios, offices, and local creative teams that work within 100 meters, RJ45 is a cheap and high-performance option that doesn’t require any changes to the infrastructure.

This change has made it much easier to put things into action. A lot of small creative teams can now get enterprise-level speeds with just a 10GbE-ready Synology NAS and a compatible NIC. They don’t even need to replace their old Ethernet cables.

An Example of a 10GbE Deployment in the Real World

A creative studio that uses a direct 10GbE connection is one of the best setups we’ve seen:

  • The photographer uses a 10GbE NIC to connect a MacBook directly to a Synology NAS
  • You can quickly transfer huge RAW and PSD files for editing
  • Clients get finished projects through secure sharing links made by NAS
  • Assistants and editors can work together at the same time from different computers.

This mixed workflow, which uses 10GbE for heavy users and 1GbE for regular users, is cost-effective, scalable, and works well.

How Epis Technology Makes Your 10GbE Journey Better

Epis Technology builds high-performance, cost-effective 10GbE environments with Synology hardware that is customized for each company’s unique workflow.

Our engineers are here to help you:

  • Check to see if your current network is ready for 10GbE
  • Choose the best Synology NAS and 10GbE NICs for your work
  • Set up direct-connect 10GbE networks for creative professionals
  • Use a hybrid 1GbE + 10GbE architecture to get the best performance
  • Use SSD caching and throughput tuning to improve storage IOPS
  • Set up shared workflows for making media, virtualizing, or working with more than one person

Epis Technology makes sure that your photography studio, video production house, engineering firm, or small business can get to data faster without having to spend more money.

Synology and Epis Technology Work Together to Make High-Speed Storage

Synology has a number of NAS devices and dual-port NICs that are ready for 10GbE. This lets businesses get rid of bottlenecks and increase performance as needed.

Along with Epis Technology’s knowledge in:

  • Improving the network
  • Design of storage architecture
  • Workflows for media with high throughput
  • Plans for protecting and backing up data

…your business gets an infrastructure that is ready for the future and works like a big company.

Epis Technology can help you design and set up an affordable 10GbE solution that fits your workflow if you’re ready to modernize your storage network and get rid of performance problems.

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