Unity · block, file & S3

Unified block, file, and S3 object storage.

Unlock seamless operational optimization using Unity's exceptional versatility, seamlessly serving as a NAS, file server, on-premises S3 object storage, or any mix that suits your requirements.

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Independent analyst reportDCIG ranks Nexsan Unity among the Top 5 2 PB+ Cyber Secure Backup Targets

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Yemaachi BioTech

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Your all-in-one storage solution.

The perfect blend of flexibility, performance, and backup protection.

Simplify your storage infrastructure and reduce data management complexity.
Robust and immutable snapshots enhance data protection and recovery.
Comprehensive protocol support adapts to various storage environments.

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Pick the Unity that fits your workload.

Every model serves block, file and S3 object storage from one platform, from a 4U edge system to all-flash enterprise arrays.

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AI · data lakes · all-flash density

Unity NV12000

Built for AI scale, speed and density: a PCIe 5.0 all-flash platform for AI, GPU, data lake and analytics workloads, with hybrid HDD expansion to over 16 PB.

2U · PCIe 5.0Up to 22.1 PBUp to 3M IOPS

Up to 2.9 PB raw in 2U
122.88TB QLC NVMe SSDs and an end-to-end PCIe 5.0 architecture, with up to 512GB of DDR5 memory per controller.
U2F226 NVMe JBOF expansion
26 flash bays per enclosure scale all-flash capacity to 15.7 PB in just 10U.
Multi-layered data protection
Immutable snapshots, NexObject™ S3 object locking, AES-256 encryption and optional Assureon® integration.

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Enterprise · all-flash NVMe

Unity NV10000

Optimized for medium to large enterprises, with All-Flash NVMe and a range of configurations to match specific storage and performance needs.

All-flash NVMeSSD + SAS HDDNearly 20 PB

2024-25 Top 5 DCIG Report
Ranked in the Top 5 of DCIG’s independent evaluation of 2 PB+ Cyber Secure Backup Targets.
Versatile protocol coverage
File (NFS, SMB), block (iSCSI, FC) and object (S3), for multiple use cases in diverse environments.
Enterprise storage
All-flash SSDs and SAS HDDs, backed by FASTier™ caching for adaptable performance.

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SME · mixed workloads

Unity NV6000

A universal system built to handle diverse mixed workloads, with the flexibility and performance that physical and virtual environments demand.

Block · file · S3Scales to 6.48 PB raw

Cyber secure backup target for SMEs
Choose from immutable snapshots, S3 object locking, or Unbreakable Backup to safeguard against accidental or malicious attacks.
Comprehensive protocol support
File (NFS, SMB), block (iSCSI, FC) and object (S3), for multiple use cases in diverse environments.
Enterprise-class
The flexibility and performance to meet the demands of both physical and virtual environments.

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SMB · edge · surveillance

Unity NV4000

Purpose-built for edge, backup and surveillance workloads, with enterprise-class performance and data protection in a 4U platform. S3 edge caching and immutable backup, without the complexity or cost of the cloud.

4UUp to 737 TB flashUp to 1M IOPS

Optimized for edge & SMB environments
Deploy all-flash, or blend SSD and HDD in hybrid setups with FASTier™ acceleration.
S3 edge caching & cloud integration
Built-in Cloud Connector enables hybrid workflows while edge caching accelerates access and reduces cloud costs.
Immutable backup for ransomware resilience
S3 object locking, immutable snapshots, and integration with Veeam, Commvault and more.

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Price, reliability, performance… you get to pick two with most other storage providers. Nexsan Unity strikes a careful balance between price and performance along with reliability, a tremendous value.

Rick Barnds Senior IT Manager, City of San Antonio

Case study · Unity

1 PB+

COAPS at Florida State University scaled from 250 TB to more than a petabyte in a single rack.

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