Irtysh and Kvant-Gibrid: A New Foundation for Independent Data Centers
Russia’s market has gained another homegrown hardware-and-software combination: a processor and a database management system (DBMS) that work as a unified data protection platform, from the chip itself to cryptography.
JSC Granit Concern and LLC Tramplin Electronics have completed testing of Irtysh server processors paired with the Kvant-Gibrid DBMS (Quantum Hybrid). Engineers ran 672 tests covering routine operating scenarios, peak loads and cryptographic operations. The compatibility makes it easier to deploy the processors in infrastructure built around this database system and gives organizations seeking to reduce their reliance on foreign technology more Russian hardware platforms to choose from.
Encryption Built Around a National Standard
Particular attention was paid to Kuznyechik (GOST R 34.12-2015), a national encryption standard required in the public sector and critical infrastructure. By 2032, its use is expected to become standard in fifth-generation (5G) networks. The test program included 218 regression scenarios covering indexes, transactions and replication, along with 454 unit tests for database components. No failures were recorded. The DBMS also ran successfully in the QEMU emulator, allowing developers to debug code on workstations and speed up the adaptation of third-party applications.
Reliability for Sensitive Data
Kvant-Gibrid 1.4, developed by Granit Concern, is an object-relational database system whose capabilities can be extended with plug-in modules, including a disk-block cache manager, a network load balancer, a parsed-query cache and a transparent encryption module. It also includes tools for loading large volumes of data directly. The system has demonstrated reliability in handling confidential information and has been deployed at the National Settlement Depository and the Main Research and Computing Center of the Presidential Property Management Department, a federal state unitary enterprise. Compatibility with domestic processors allows customers to build IT infrastructure entirely from Russian components, creating a secure foundation that meets regulatory requirements.
Architectural Diversity Is Key to Long-Term Resilience
Tramplin Electronics’ Irtysh server processor family is based on LoongArch, a processor architecture developed by China’s Loongson Technology as an alternative to Western x86 and ARM architectures. The company selected the platform for its combination of high performance and freedom from sanctions-related risks. For China, this is a matter of technological sovereignty, similar to Russia’s effort to pursue that goal through the open RISC-V standard. The Russian company has licensed LoongArch and secured the right to develop it independently.
The flagship model is the Irtysh C664, with 64 cores, clock speeds of up to 2 GHz and support for up to 2 TB of RAM. The processor is designed for data centers and server infrastructure. According to its developers, its performance is comparable to that of four Intel Xeon Silver 4310 processors. If its stated specifications are borne out in practice, Irtysh could become one of the most powerful processors announced by Russian developers.
From Databases to Engineering Software
A growing range of compatible solutions demonstrates the platform’s continued development. In March 2026, Hi-Square tested the Irtysh C632 with its XSQUARE platform, based on ALT Server 10 and PostgreSQL 17, under a load of 20,000 users. In July 2026, compatibility with the T-FLEX CAD and T-FLEX DOCs engineering software was confirmed. The effort to adapt the platform extends beyond databases into industrial applications. International developments matter, too: LoongArch gained support in LLVM 16 in 2023, and Loongson adapted the Deepin V23 operating system for the architecture in 2024.
The arrival of Irtysh increases competition in the processor market. It adds LoongArch to the mix alongside Elbrus, developed by MCST JSC; Baikal, from Baikal Electronics; and RISC-V solutions from the Scientific Research Institute of Electronic Technology (NIIET) and Mikron. A diversity of architectures helps build long-term market resilience: if one platform faces restrictions or reaches a technological dead end, others can continue to evolve.
A Ready-Made Solution for Technological Independence
Exports of the Irtysh and Kvant-Gibrid combination represent a niche but promising opportunity. Customers get a ready-to-deploy sovereign solution that combines a processor, a DBMS and cryptography in one technology stack. Built-in encryption using the GOST-standard Kuznyechik cipher could appeal to countries seeking to protect data from outside interference. Key target markets include the Eurasian Economic Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States, particularly Belarus and Kazakhstan, as well as BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members pursuing technological independence, including Iran, Venezuela and some countries in Africa and Latin America. However, export plans depend on verifying performance in real-world conditions, maintaining stable supply chains and expanding the ecosystem of compatible software.
Confirming compatibility between Irtysh and Kvant-Gibrid is a practical step toward a Russian server infrastructure in which hardware and software have been tested together. Over the next couple of years, standardized configurations with ready-made technical support are expected to emerge, reducing the labor required for integration. In the longer term, the platform could establish a lasting niche in government, industry and finance, allowing organizations to build independent computing environments without relying on external suppliers.
