BrickStor SP hardware options
BrickStor 5102 and 5112 controllers, a dedicated 1U Management Node, and small- and large-form-factor enclosures — engineered for enterprise NAS, federal mission, and tactical-edge deployments. All TAA-compliant; FIPS drive options across every form factor.
Two controller models, one management node
BrickStor 5102 and 5112 are 1U rack-mount Cyberstorage controllers. The Management Node is a dedicated 1U appliance for Hub Central and platform management.
All BrickStor 5xxx controllers and the Management Node use the same 1U rack-mount form factor.
Standard on every BrickStor 5xxx controller
- 1U Rack Mount Controllers
- 1.6TB NVMe Mirrored Boot (HW Encrypted)
- TPM 2.0v3
- Lights Out Remote Management
- 10 / 25 / 100 Gb Ethernet options for data
- InfiniBand for Lustre / AI / ML workloads
| Spec | Controller BrickStor 5102 | Controller BrickStor 5112 | 1U Management Node |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y 2.0 GHz · 12 cores / 24 threads · 16 GT/s · 30 MB cache · Turbo · HT (150W) | Intel Xeon Gold 5418Y 2.0 GHz · 24 cores / 48 threads · 16 GT/s · 45 MB cache · Turbo · HT (185W) | Single Intel Xeon E-2336 2.9 GHz · 6 cores / 12 threads |
| Memory | 384 GB standard (12 × 32 GB RDIMM, DDR5-5600 MT/s, Dual Rank) | 768 GB standard (24 × 32 GB RDIMM, DDR5-5600 MT/s, Dual Rank) | 64 GB · DDR4-3200 MT/s |
| Boot Drive | 1.6 TB NVMe Mirrored Boot (HW Encrypted) | 1.6 TB NVMe Mirrored Boot (HW Encrypted) | Optional Encrypted Boot |
| TPM Module | 2.0v3 | 2.0v3 | 2.0v3 |
| Storage Connectivity | SAS / FC / iSCSI | SAS / FC / iSCSI | N/A |
| Base Networking | 4 × SFP+ up to 10 Gbps + 1 / 10 Gb RJ45 Out-of-Band Remote Mgmt. | 4 × SFP+ up to 10 Gbps + 1 / 10 Gb RJ45 Out-of-Band Remote Mgmt. | 1 / 10 Gb RJ45 Out-of-Band Remote Mgmt. |
| Optional Networking | Dual Port 100 Gbps · Dual Port 25 Gbps · Dual Port 32 Gb FC · InfiniBand (Lustre / AI / ML) | Dual Port 100 Gbps · Dual Port 25 Gbps · Dual Port 32 Gb FC · InfiniBand (Lustre / AI / ML) | N/A |
| Rack U | 1U | 1U | 1U |
| Dimensions | H: 42.8 mm (1.68 in) · W: 482 mm (18.97 in) · D: 734.95 mm (28.92 in) without bezel; 748.79 mm (29.47 in) with bezel | H: 42.8 mm (1.68 in) · W: 482 mm (18.97 in) · D: 734.95 mm (28.92 in) without bezel; 748.79 mm (29.47 in) with bezel | H: 42.8 mm (1.68 in) · W: 482 mm (18.97 in) · D: 585 mm (23.03 in) without bezel; 598.64 mm (23.56 in) with bezel |
| Weight | Approx. 36 lbs | Approx. 36 lbs | Approx. 28 lbs |
| Power Supplies | 1400W Redundant 110/220V · C13-C14 | 1400W Redundant 110/220V · C13-C14 | 450W Single 110/220V · C13-C14 |
| Power Draw (max load) | 1260W | 1260W | 405W |
| Heat (max load) | 4300 BTU | 4300 BTU | 1382 BTU |
Which controller should you choose?
Controller choice is driven by system scale and concurrent activity, not raw capacity. The 5112 carries more CPU cores to sustain more concurrent sessions and file operations, and ships with more RAM for a larger starting cache.
Choose the 5102 if:
- Your concurrent workload is moderate
- You are capacity-heavy but activity-light. Even a multi-petabyte system with modest activity runs comfortably on it
Choose the 5112 if:
- You expect high session counts or heavy mixed operations
- Your hot working set is large enough to benefit from the bigger cache
A RackTop architect can size it precisely from your user counts and workload profile.
Small and large form factor enclosures
All enclosures connect to BrickStor controllers via SAS, with optional iSCSI / FC for extended topologies.
| Spec | Small Form Factor 2U24 | Large Form Factor 2U12 | Large Form Factor 5U84 | Large Form Factor 4U106 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Bays | 24 × 2.5 in drive bays | 12 × 3.5 in drive bays · 304.8 × 88.9 mm | 84 × 3.5 in drive bays · 2,133.6 × 88.9 mm | 106 × 3.5 in drive bays · 2,692.4 × 88.9 mm |
| Connectivity | SAS | SAS | SAS | SAS |
| Optional Storage Controller | SAS / iSCSI / FC | SAS / iSCSI / FC | SAS / iSCSI / FC | SAS / iSCSI / FC |
| Rack U | 2U | 2U | 5U | 4U |
| Dimensions | H: 88.9 mm (3.5 in); 2 EIA units · W: 483 mm (19 in); IEC rack compliant · D: 630 mm (24.8 in) | H: 88.9 mm (3.5 in); 2 EIA units · W: 483 mm (19 in); IEC rack compliant · D: 630 mm (24.8 in) | H: 220 mm (8.65 in); 5 EIA units · W: 483 mm (19 in); IEC rack compliant · D: 933 mm (36.75 in) | H: 176.4 mm (6.95 in) with top cover · W: 441 mm (17.4 in) without ears and rails · D: 1139 mm (44.8 in) with handles, without cables |
| Weight | Approx. 53 lbs with drives | Approx. 53 lbs with drives | Approx. 298 lbs with drives | Approx. 310 lbs with drives |
| Typical Power w/ Drives | Approx. 116W idle | Approx. 124W with 20TB HDD | Approx. 865W with 20TB HDD | Approx. 1091W with 20TB HDD |
| Power Supplies | 2 × 580W PSU · 90VAC-264VAC | 2 × 580W PSU · 90VAC-264VAC | 2 × 2200W PSU · 180VAC-240VAC | 2 × 2000W PSU · 200VAC-240VAC |
| Included Power Cable | C13-C14 | C13-C14 | C19-C20 | C19-C20 |
FIPS-validated drive options
Trade Agreements Act compliant. FIPS validated. Available across every BrickStor enclosure form factor.
Small Form Factor
2.5 in Flash Drives
- 1.9 TB
- 3.84 TB
- 7.68 TB
- 15.36 TB
Large Form Factor
3.5 in Hard Drives
- 16 TB
- 20 TB
Sizing, procurement, and partner hardware
The configurations above describe RackTop-branded appliances. BrickStor SP is also available as a Virtual Edition on any hypervisor, on HPE server platforms as an HPE Technology Partner through HPE GreenLake, and on ruggedized hardware from Crystal Group and Curtiss-Wright for tactical-edge deployments.
For specific sizing, deployment options, or to request a quote against a federal contract vehicle (Carahsoft and others), contact RackTop or your authorized reseller.
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