Case Study: Cambridge University achieves scalable, protected research storage with iXsystems TrueNAS

Cambridge University stores 250 TB with iXsystems TrueNAS

Cambridge University faced the challenge of managing exploding volumes of research data while needing to control costs and ensure secure storage for its critical academic projects. The university required a modern storage solution that could balance these complex demands more effectively than cloud providers. They turned to iXsystems and its TrueNAS open storage platform.

iXsystems implemented a server-grade TrueNAS system that provided 250 terabytes of usable storage. The solution offered robust data protection through RAID-Z2 redundancy, unlimited snapshots, and replication to a secondary system. This provided Cambridge with a scalable, on-premises infrastructure that featured clear, linear pricing for accurate budget planning and the performance necessary for rapid data access.

Cambridge University