iXsystems
TrueNAS

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY –
DATA INTENSIVE UNIVERSITY
RESEARCH FINDS VALUE WITH
OPEN STORAGE

As research data grows exponentially, universities and institutions are facing mounting challenges in managing, storing, and protecting valuable data. Cambridge University, a leader in global research, recognized the urgency of finding a robust, cost-effective solution to handle their data storage needs.

In this case study, we’ll show you how Cambridge University overcame these challenges by adopting TrueNAS, which provided them with scalable, secure, and budget-friendly storage. 

Here are the key takeaways:

  • How Cambridge University managed massive data growth, handling over 20PB of data with TrueNAS.
  • The advanced OpenZFS features used for data protection, including RAID, snapshots, and replication to secure critical research data.
  • How TrueNAS’ transparent pricing helped Cambridge maintain budget predictability while meeting growing storage demands.
  • Why TrueNAS’ scalability and flexibility allowed Cambridge to expand storage capabilities seamlessly without compromising on performance or security.

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    About iX and TrueNAS

    iX is an Open Source pioneer and the company behind TrueNAS®, the world’s most deployed storage software. Relied upon by millions in over 200 countries, TrueNAS is an award-winning universal data platform used by a majority of Fortune 500 companies. It helps organizations modernize how they store and protect data by leveraging open storage to simplify operations and drastically reduce cost. The platform harnesses the power of the legendary ZFS file system to provide scale-up or scale-out unified storage with the reliability and performance demanded by virtualization, backup, and many other data-heavy workloads.

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