Democratizing Simple, Efficient and Agile Cloud-Scale Storage for All: Lightbits

The Silicon Review

Lightbits, with its mission of democratizing simple, efficient, and agile cloud-scale storage for all, stands resolutely at the forefront of the digital transformation landscape. At the heart of this revolution lies NVMe/TCP, an innovation spearheaded by Lightbits in 2019. This groundbreaking advancement fundamentally transforms storage protocols by harnessing the power of standard Ethernet TCP/IP networking. NVMe/TCP not only surpasses the performance of traditional storage solutions like direct-attached NVMe (DAS), Fibre Channel (FC) arrays, and iSCSI but also unlocks unprecedented value when integrated into software-defined storage systems like Lightbits. In the realm of storage efficiency, Lightbits stands apart with its Intelligent Flash Management, a feature uniquely embedded within its software-defined, block storage solution. This innovation optimizes price/performance ratios, allowing customers to leverage high-density, cost-effective QLC SSDs while extending their endurance by an impressive factor of 20. The result is a paradigm shift in data center efficiency and accessibility, providing faster insights and more streamlined operations. Recognizing the evolving landscape of cloud-scale data centers, Lightbits is committed to driving innovation through its extensive portfolio of patents and pending patents. Its distinctive blend of software-defined architecture, NVMe/TCP protocol, disaggregated infrastructure, and Intelligent Flash Management caters precisely to the needs of modern cloud-scale environments. This approach delivers high-performance block storage over Ethernet, catering to mission-critical applications at an unparalleled price/performance ratio. Moreover, Lightbits' solution is seamlessly integrable with commodity hardware or public cloud platforms, offering unmatched versatility and ease of consumption.

As Lightbits continues to pave the way for storage innovation, its commitment to simplicity, efficiency, and agility remains unwavering. With NVMe/TCP at its core and a suite of cutting-edge technologies such as Intelligent Flash Management, Lightbits empowers organizations to embark on their digital transformation journey with confidence. By democratizing access to advanced storage solutions, Lightbits is not only reshaping the storage landscape but also enabling businesses of all sizes to thrive in the era of cloud computing. Lightbits' dedication to simplicity is evident in its user-friendly interfaces and seamless integration processes, enabling swift deployment and management of storage solutions. This simplicity not only reduces the complexity associated with traditional storage architectures but also enhances operational efficiency, allowing organizations to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure maintenance. In terms of efficiency, Lightbits' NVMe/TCP protocol and Intelligent Flash Management ensure optimal resource utilization, maximizing the performance of storage infrastructures while minimizing costs. This efficiency is particularly crucial in cloud-scale environments where every resource is meticulously optimized to meet the demands of dynamic workloads. Moreover, Lightbits' agility is unparalleled, allowing organizations to adapt quickly to changing business requirements and technological advancements. With its software-defined architecture and disaggregated infrastructure, Lightbits enables seamless scalability and flexibility, ensuring that storage solutions can evolve alongside evolving business needs.

Lightbits' relentless pursuit of simplicity, efficiency, and agility is driving unprecedented innovation in the storage industry. By democratizing access to advanced storage solutions and empowering organizations to embrace digital transformation with confidence, Lightbits is shaping the future of cloud-scale storage and enabling businesses to thrive in the digital age.

Efficient, Agile Data Storage Platform for Any Cloud

Lightbits offers an efficient and agile data storage platform designed to cater to any cloud environment, whether private, edge, or public. As the pioneers of NVMe over TCP, their software-defined, disaggregated block storage solution brings a host of benefits to I/O-intensive application environments across various cloud providers. One of the key advantages of Lightbits' services lies in their ability to scale compute and storage independently, empowering users to tailor their resources according to their specific needs. Leveraging existing TCP/IP networks and running on standard hardware, Lightbits' solution eliminates the need for specialized infrastructure, thereby streamlining deployment and reducing costs. Their storage platform facilitates the creation of single storage clusters capable of servicing multiple tenants and heterogeneous application environments. This versatility is complemented by high IOPS and consistent low latency, ensuring optimal performance even in demanding workloads.

Lightbits' intelligent flash management and rich data services further enhance their offering, providing features such as thin provisioning, elastic RAID, data reduction/compression, and data replication across multiple nodes. These capabilities contribute to better flash endurance, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and improved storage utilization. The integration of Lightbits Application Server with VMware vSphere 7 Update 3 ensures compatibility and seamless management within VMware environments. With support for native VMware features and integration with VMware vCenter, users gain a unified management interface for their entire storage infrastructure directly from vCenter. Ideal for primary tier storage in database and analytics workloads, Lightbits' solution boasts high IOPS and throughput; with impressive figures of 4.7M IOPS and 22GB/s throughput. Low latency, reduced tail latency, and container-optimized features further underscore its suitability for modern application environments. For containerized workloads, Lightbits offers Kubernetes CSI plugin support, enabling seamless integration with microservices architectures. With multi-tenancy support and no requirement for specialty networks, their solution simplifies application scalability while reducing operational expenditure.

Lightbits leverages NVMe/TCP technology to extend NVMe across the entire data center using TCP/IP fabric. This approach provides high performance while minimizing deployment costs and design complexity, positioning NVMe/TCP as a potent solution for disaggregated storage in cloud infrastructure. Furthermore, Lightbits' storage technology innovations deliver compounded infrastructure savings. Intelligent flash management improves endurance by 20x, extracting more endurance from dense and cost-effective QLC SSDs. TCP/IP networking lowers TCO by eliminating the need for special software, network cards, or switch settings. Additionally, disaggregated architecture improves flash utilization by 85%, further enhancing storage efficiency. Lightbits' services offer a compelling solution for organizations seeking efficient, agile, and cost-effective data storage solutions for their cloud environments. With a focus on performance, scalability, and innovation, Lightbits empowers businesses to optimize their infrastructure while meeting the demands of modern applications.

Eran Kirzner, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer