Russia to shift virtual servers and data to domestically built storage systems
Russia has developed a software–hardware platform for high-performance data storage, with tests confirming stable operation and claimed speeds.
The system was developed by Multillekt and Iridium with the involvement of Rostec. It is designed to address the needs of large IT environments, including storing vast volumes of data, running virtual servers, and supporting high-load services. The platform combines server hardware and a software layer into a single, integrated system.
Management is handled centrally, without the need to manually configure each individual node. This simplifies day-to-day operation and makes it easier to scale the infrastructure as user requirements grow.
Distributed storage
From a technical perspective, the system functions as a distributed storage platform. Data is stored simultaneously across multiple servers and accessed through standard protocols. iSCSI is used for enterprise applications and virtual machines, where high throughput and low latency are critical. S3 support enables object storage for archives, media content, backups, and analytics datasets. As a result, a single platform can support multiple use cases without the need for separate systems for each task.
Tested under load
During testing, the platform was evaluated under load across all access modes. The trials confirmed compatibility between the Storm distributed storage system and MLT-S server hardware, as well as high performance across supported configurations.
Rostec highlighted the project’s importance for domestic infrastructure.
The storage systems are expected to be used by data centres, industrial operators, telecom infrastructure providers, and large enterprises. They are intended to serve as the foundation for corporate clouds, large-scale data processing, and services that require consistent performance and high speed.
