As storage demands grow, many organizations outgrow traditional single-server infrastructure. What begins as a simple environment can quickly become difficult to scale, manage, and maintain. Clustered storage offers a more resilient approach combining multiple storage nodes into one unified system designed for scalability, high availability, and long-term growth. At 45Drives, our storage solutions are powered by Ceph the industry-leading open-source platform for object, block, and file storage. As a Diamond Member of the Ceph Foundation, we help organizations deploy scalable infrastructure with the flexibility of open-source technology and the reliability required for enterprise workloads. Key features of clustered storage include: • Seamless scalability • High availability with 99.99% uptime • Unified object, block, and file storage • Open-source flexibility without vendor lock-in • Simplified infrastructure management • Fault-tolerant architecture built for growth Whether you're planning for AI, archive, backup, or large-scale data growth, clustered storage provides a foundation built to scale. Learn more about Ceph and clustered storage with 45Drives: 45drives.com/software/ceph-s… #Ceph #OpenSourceStorage #EnterpriseStorage #DataInfrastructure #ClusterStorage #SoftwareDefinedStorage #ScalableStorage #45Drives #DataCenterSolutions #StorageSolutions #CephFoundation

As storage demands grow, many organizations outgrow traditional single-server infrastructure. What begins as a simple environment can quickly become difficult to scale, manage, and maintain. Clustered storage offers a more resilient approach combining multiple storage nodes into one unified system designed for scalability, high availability, and long-term growth. At 45Drives, our storage solutions are powered by @Ceph, the industry-leading open-source platform for object, block, and file storage. As a Diamond Member of the Ceph Foundation, we help organizations deploy scalable infrastructure with the flexibility of open-source technology and the reliability required for enterprise workloads. Key features of clustered storage include: • Seamless scalability • High availability with 99.99% uptime • Unified object, block, and file storage • Open-source flexibility without vendor lock-in • Simplified infrastructure management • Fault-tolerant architecture built for growth Whether you're planning for AI, archive, backup, or large-scale data growth, clustered storage provides a foundation built to scale. Learn more about Ceph and clustered storage with 45Drives: 45drives.com/software/ceph-s… #Ceph #OpenSourceStorage #EnterpriseStorage #DataInfrastructure #ClusterStorage #SoftwareDefinedStorage #ScalableStorage #45Drives #DataCenterSolutions #StorageSolutions #CephFoundation

Understanding Ceph Placement Groups (PGs) and Why They Matter Placement Groups are a foundational part of how Ceph distributes and balances data across a cluster. When PG counts are properly sized, clusters stay balanced, performance remains predictable, and scaling is far less disruptive. To make this easier, we built a Ceph PGs per Pool Calculator that helps estimate an appropriate PG count based on: Number of OSDs in the cluster Total pools Replication or erasure coding configuration The goal isn’t just “more PGs” it’s right-sized PGs that support even data distribution and efficient recovery as clusters grow. This tool is especially useful for teams designing or expanding production Ceph environments, where early planning can prevent long-term performance and rebalancing challenges. 👉 Click here to learn more and try the PG calculator: ow.ly/Nz9I50Y7JII #Ceph #OpenSourceStorage #StorageEngineering #Infrastructure #Linux #DataCenterArchitecture #OpenStorage #45Drives #SystemsEngineering

45Drives is heading to Ceph Days Raleigh on March 25, 2026. This full-day event brings together Ceph experts, core contributors, partners, and community members to discuss the latest developments in the Ceph project, upcoming roadmap initiatives, and real-world deployments. The day will conclude with a networking reception for attendees. We’re also proud to share that Mitch Hall, Chief Architect at 45Drives and Ceph Foundation Board Member, will be presenting: “FastEC in Ceph Tentacle: A Technical Deep Dive into Next-Gen Erasure Coding Performance.” If you're in the Raleigh area and interested in open-source storage, Ceph innovation, and connecting with the community, this is a great opportunity to join the conversation. Register now to secure your spot: ow.ly/JzpT50YsyIp #Ceph #CephDays #OpenSourceStorage #RaleighNC #45Drives

Ceph Storage Solutions Webinar with 45Drives Join the 45Drives team for a live webinar exploring how Ceph clustered storage delivers scalable, highly available, open-source storage for modern infrastructure. 📅 March 11, 2026 ⏰ 3:00–4:15 PM ADT What will be covered: • Clustering as a storage solution • Legacy storage providers vs. open-source alternatives • High-level overview of Ceph • Key architectural considerations • Ceph management tools • Live Q&A with the 45Drives team For organizations exploring software-defined storage, @Ceph clusters, or scalable data infrastructure, this session provides valuable insights into building a future-ready storage strategy. Register now to secure your spot: ow.ly/al5750YruZe #Ceph #OpenSourceStorage #SoftwareDefinedStorage #DataInfrastructure #45Drives

Houston UI, our open-source storage management platform, now includes a built-in S3 browser and S3 management giving administrators a familiar, file-manager style experience directly inside the web interface. From one centralized dashboard, you can: Browse and manage buckets in seconds Upload, download, and organize objects efficiently Configure access policies with clear visibility Manage Garage HQ, MinIO, and Ceph RGW through a single, unified interface No vendor lock-in. No switching between dashboards. Just streamlined S3-compatible storage management built for modern infrastructure teams. If you’re managing object storage across multiple environments, it’s time to simplify operations and gain full administrative control. Discover how Houston UI transforms S3 management for IT teams across North America and beyond:ow.ly/CwuS50Yhjnx #S3 #ObjectStorage #OpenSourceStorage #Ceph #MinIO #CloudInfrastructure #StorageManagement #EnterpriseIT #DataInfrastructure #ITAdmins

We’re excited to share that 45Drives will be at @Ceph Days Raleigh 2026 on March 25th 🙌 Ceph Days is always one of our favorite events because it brings together the people actually building, running, and pushing Ceph forward. Developers, operators, enterprise teams all in one room talking real-world storage. As a Diamond Member of the Ceph Foundation, we’re proud to be part of that conversation. This year, Mitch Hall (our Chief Architect) will be presenting on next-generation Ceph performance, breaking down hands-on benchmarking and real-world testing including erasure coding performance in the latest Ceph release, plus IOPS, latency, throughput, and Proxmox VE VM workloads running on identical hardware. If you’re rethinking proprietary storage, looking to reduce complexity, or trying to get more performance without blowing up your budget, this is going to be a great session. We’re looking forward to connecting with the Ceph community in Raleigh and talking about what’s next for open-source storage. 👉 Read the full announcement here: ow.ly/ofCq50YezTH #45Drives #Ceph #CephDaysRaleigh #OpenSourceStorage #Proxmox #EnterpriseIT #SoftwareDefinedStorage

Understanding @Ceph Placement Groups (PGs) and Why They Matter Placement Groups are a foundational part of how Ceph distributes and balances data across a cluster. When PG counts are properly sized, clusters stay balanced, performance remains predictable, and scaling is far less disruptive. To make this easier, we built a Ceph PGs per Pool Calculator that helps estimate an appropriate PG count based on: Number of OSDs in the cluster Total pools Replication or erasure coding configuration The goal isn’t just “more PGs” it’s right-sized PGs that support even data distribution and efficient recovery as clusters grow. This tool is especially useful for teams designing or expanding production Ceph environments, where early planning can prevent long-term performance and rebalancing challenges. 👉 Click here to learn more and try the PG calculator: ow.ly/xI0350Y7JIG #Ceph #OpenSourceStorage #StorageEngineering #Infrastructure #Linux #DataCenterArchitecture #OpenStorage #45Drives #SystemsEngineering

🚨 New video alert 🚨 CephFS snapshots are a critical layer of modern data protection and in this video, Brett Kelly shows how to use them the right way. Learn how directory-level snapshots work, how the snap directory enables fast recovery, and how to design automated snapshot schedules and retention policies to defend against accidental deletion and ransomware. Practical guidance, real-world strategy, and built for 45Drives @Ceph clusters. Watch the full video now: loom.ly/3HlSsa4 #Ceph #CephFS #Snapshots #DataProtection #RansomwareDefense #OpenSourceStorage #EnterpriseStorage #45Drive

When it comes to building reliable storage, finding the right balance between performance and redundancy can be tricky. On one end, ZFS offers incredible single-client speed and strong resilience against drive failures but it doesn’t provide true high availability. On the other hand, Ceph clusters deliver full server-level redundancy and scalability, but single-client performance can be limited. That’s where DRBD (Distributed Replicated Block Device) comes in. It bridges the gap between the two, combining ZFS-like performance with real-time data replication between two servers for full high availability. It’s open-source, fault-tolerant, and built for uptime delivering the redundancy you need without the overhead of a full cluster. 👉 Learn more or talk to an expert today: loom.ly/MqQQFvQ #OpenSourceStorage #HighAvailability #DRBD #LinuxStorage #ZFS #Ceph #DataReplication #EnterpriseStorage #45Drives

Check out the Ceph Blog on KV Caching with vLLM, LMCache, and Ceph. With inference making up about 90% of #ML costs and #AI spending expected to hit $307B in 2025, efficient #KV caching is vital. Read more: t.ly/KVCachCeph #Ceph #OpenSourceStorage #CephCommunity

New 3-part series from Jake Squelch (IBM) on benchmarking Ceph performance with CBT. Part 1: Cluster setup Part 2: YAML configs Part 3: Running benchmarks Full series: ceph.io/en/news/blog/ #Ceph #CephCluster #OpenSourceStorage #CephCommunity #DataStorage #CephEcosystem

🚀 Looking to scale storage smoothly and reliably? Join us Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM AST for a focused, practical webinar on how Ceph Clustering delivers continuous availability, massive scalability, and flexible multiprotocol access. Ceph is a powerful open-source platform that grows with your environment and keeps your data easy to access no matter how fast your needs expand. 🎓 What we’ll cover: • Clustering as a modern storage solution • Legacy storage vs. open-source approaches • High-level Ceph overview • Key architectural considerations • Ceph management tools • Live Q&A with the 45Drives team ⏱️ 45-minute session live Q&A 🔗 Register here:loom.ly/azdO4Do #Ceph #OpenSourceStorage #CephCluster #EnterpriseIT #StorageSolutions #HighAvailability #ScalableStorage #45Drives #WebinarSeries

Storing data is at the core of how organizations operate. As the volume and value of data continue to grow, so does the question of how best to store it. That’s why so many teams are turning to open-source storage for the power, the freedom, the security, and the control. But with that flexibility comes one big question: how do you implement it properly? At 45Drives, we’ve spent years designing, configuring, and supporting open-source storage systems across enterprise, federal, SMB, MSP, and home-lab environments. That real-world experience has shaped the best practices we use to build reliable, resilient storage. Learn more here: loom.ly/sxcfooo #45Drives #OpenSourceStorage #StorageArchitecture #DataInfrastructure #LinuxStorage #Ceph #ZFS #EnterpriseIT

Technology has transformed how creators work, and 45Studio ensures data keeps up. Dead Silent, the @deadmau5 collaboration, is fanless, 0 dB storage built for studios where silence, speed, and stability matter. With no moving parts, it delivers uninterrupted performance for professional audio and video environments. Up to 2000 MB/s throughput keeps editing and transfers seamless, while up to 60TB of open-source storage handles even the largest projects. Freedom from forced upgrades and proprietary lock-in puts control back in the hands of creative teams. Enterprise-grade storage designed for video, music, game development, and post-production. Learn More: 45drivesstudio.com/ #45Studio #DeadSilent #deadmau5 #CreativeStorage #OpenSourceStorage #StudioLife #VideoEditing #MusicProduction #PostProduction #GameDevelopment #EnterpriseStorage @NGWPOST @PhillComm @NYC_Timescape @TomLawrenceTech @allanjude @CraftComputing @Level1Techs @NeilHanlon

Ransomware to Resilience: The City of Keizer’s Comeback Story @KeizerOR When the City of Keizer, Oregon faced a ransomware attack, its IT team turned crisis into opportunity. Instead of simply rebuilding, IT Manager Bill Hopkins reimagined their data infrastructure, prioritizing resilience, recovery, and open-source flexibility. With 45Drives’ SnapShield, the city gained a new layer of intelligent protection. 🛡️ SnapShield enhances security by going beyond traditional perimeter defense using real-time behavioral analysis to identify ransomware activity in progress. Acting as a “ransomware-activated fuse,” it instantly severs the connection between the infected client and the storage server, preventing the attack from spreading while keeping other systems running smoothly. Keizer now operates with a faster, more efficient, and resilient storage infrastructure all without vendor lock-in or unnecessary complexity. 🔗 Read how the City of Keizer turned a ransomware incident into a model for data resilience: loom.ly/nJ4hHxc #CyberResilience #RansomwareRecovery #DataProtection #SnapShield #OpenSourceStorage #CyberSecurity #BehavioralAnalysis #DataCompression #PublicSectorIT #CustomerSuccess #DataInfrastructure #45Drives

Tech Talk with Zack #3 | Standard Rails vs Short Rails Explained! What’s the difference between standard rails and short rails? Both options mount your HL15 securely but your rack depth makes all the difference! Zack breaks down when to choose Standard Sliding Rails (MCP-290-00053-0N) for deeper racks and Short Rails (MCP-290-00058-0N) for compact setups like wall-mount cabinets. Whether you’re managing a home lab, data center, or network cabinet, understanding the right rails keeps your gear cool, accessible, and service-ready. #TechTalkWithZack #45drives #OpenSourceStorage #datacenter #homelab #serversetup #techtips #nas #shorts

Join Ceph users, devs & leaders for 2 days of deep dives, demos & community connections. 🎟️ Tickets are sold out — but you can still join the waitlist - t.ly/ceph-days-berlin Thanks to our sponsor #CLYSO for supporting this event. #Ceph #CephDays #OpenSourceStorage #Berlin

When it comes to building reliable storage, finding the right balance between performance and redundancy can be tricky. On one end, @OpenZFS offers incredible single-client speed and strong resilience against drive failures but it doesn’t provide true high availability. On the other hand, @Ceph clusters deliver full server-level redundancy and scalability, but single-client performance can be limited. That’s where DRBD (Distributed Replicated Block Device) @linbit comes in. It bridges the gap between the two, combining ZFS-like performance with real-time data replication between two servers for full high availability. It’s open-source, fault-tolerant, and built for uptime delivering the redundancy you need without the overhead of a full cluster. 👉 Learn more or talk to an expert today: loom.ly/MqQQFvQ #OpenSourceStorage #HighAvailability #DRBD #LinuxStorage #ZFS #Ceph #DataReplication #EnterpriseStorage #45Drives

45Drives at #Cephalocon 2025! 🚀 What an amazing week celebrating the @Ceph community in beautiful Vancouver! As Platinum Sponsors, we shared our passion for open-source storage, showcased the Stornado F16 NVMe server, and partnered with Seagate to highlight the future of high-capacity storage. Our own Brett Kelly took the stage for a keynote on Ceph’s evolving role in modern storage environments. 🎥 Watch our full recap video to see all the highlights from this incredible event! loom.ly/cdHBpxo #Cephalocon2025 #Ceph #OpenSourceStorage #45Drives #StornadoF16 #HAMR #EnterpriseStorage #DataStorage #TechCommunity