RapidFlex NVMe™-oF Controllers - A2000

Model: RapidFlex A2000
Processor: ASIC-based NVMe-oF Controller
Memory: Not specified
Storage: N/A
Network: Dual 100 GbE
Dimensions: Not specified (compact)
Weight: Not specified

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RapidFlex NVMe™-oF Controllers - A2000

High-Performance NVMe-oF Bridging

The Western Digital RapidFlex A2000 is a low-power, high-performance NVMe-oF fabric bridge device, enabling efficient NVMe-based storage sharing. With PCIe Gen4 x16 and dual 100 GbE ports, it supports TCP and RoCEv2 protocols, delivering scale-out performance with low latency comparable to in-server NVMe SSDs. It doubles throughput compared to prior models, ideal for data centers requiring high-speed storage access.

Flexible and Efficient Design

Supporting both initiator and target modes, the A2000 allows data centers to deploy low-power initiator cards, reducing server power consumption. Its compact size suits high-density configurations, and extensive hardware I/O acceleration minimizes latency by removing firmware from the performance path. The disaggregated architecture separates storage from server refresh cycles, enhancing scalability and cost efficiency. Users note its seamless integration in RoCEv2 and TCP environments.

Eco-Friendly and Scalable

The A2000’s low-power design reduces energy costs, making it eco-friendly for data center deployments. It supports Composable Disaggregated Infrastructures (CDI), enabling flexible storage allocation. Compatible with systems like Ingrasys ES2000/2100 EBOF chassis via the C2110 interposer, it ensures interoperability. Western Digital offers custom interposer design support, though specific power consumption and warranty details are not publicly disclosed.

Western Digital RapidFlex A2000: All Features

Processor	ASIC-based NVMe-oF Controller
Memory	Not specified (onboard buffering)
Storage	N/A (Fabric bridge, no onboard storage)
Network	Dual 100 GbE (Converged Ethernet)
Interface	PCIe Gen4 x16
Performance	Scale-out, low-latency NVMe-oF bridging
Software	NVMe-oF driver support
Security	Hardware-accelerated I/O, no firmware in performance path
Compatibility	RoCEv2, TCP, Ingrasys ES2000/2100, CDI systems
Warranty	Not specified

Western Digital RapidFlex A2000: All Specifications

Model	RapidFlex A2000
Processor	ASIC-based NVMe-oF Controller
Memory	Not specified (onboard buffering)
Storage	N/A
Interface	PCIe Gen4 x16
Network	Dual 100 GbE (Converged Ethernet)
Performance	Scale-out, low-latency NVMe-oF bridging
Protocols	TCP, RoCEv2
Power Consumption	Not specified (low-power design)
Operating Temperature	Not specified
Non-Operating Temperature	Not specified
Dimensions (LxWxH)	Not specified (compact for high-density)
Weight	Not specified
System Compatibility	RoCEv2, TCP, Ingrasys ES2000/2100, CDI systems
Certifications	Not specified
Warranty	Not specified
Package Contents	RapidFlex A2000 controller, quick start guide