Dedicated Storage Servers
Secure, Scalable, and Affordable Dedicated Storage Solutions, Designed for Data-Intensive Workloads
Modern data demands more than just disk space; it requires a balance of high-density chassis and low-latency throughput. At NovoServe, we specialize in building custom storage server environments using industry-leading HPE ProLiant (DL380 Gen9/Gen10) and Supermicro (SX11/H12) hardware. Whether you are scaling a data lake or managing a global content delivery network, our infrastructure is designed to eliminate the I/O bottlenecks that typically plague high-capacity setups.
We provide unparalleled flexibility in drive configurations. Our flagship builds support up to 36 LFF (Large Form Factor) slots, allowing you to deploy 22TB SATA enterprise drives for a total of nearly 800TB of raw storage in a single node. This density is ideal for organizations looking to minimize their data center footprint while maximizing their retention capabilities.
Beyond raw capacity, we understand that accessibility is key. That is why every storage setup is customisable with a wide array of Flash and NVMe tiers. From 480GB boot drives to massive 7.68TB enterprise SSDs, we can architect hybrid environments that provide the "cold" storage capacity you need with the "hot" performance your applications demand. If your architecture requires Direct Attached Storage (DAS) or a complex Network Attached Storage (NAS) configuration, our engineers can build and manage it to your exact specifications.
Choose region to build
Deploy your storage infrastructure exactly where your users—or your primary data sources—are located. Our strategic presence ensures low-latency synchronization and high-speed data transit across the Atlantic.
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You can build your dedicated servers for stroage and backup directly in our webshop. Any questions or in need of custom-build high-storage dedicated servers? We are glad to assist you, simply chat with us or send us an email.
Strengths of our storage infrastructure
Building a storage server is not just about plugging in disks; it is about ensuring that data remains integral and accessible under heavy load. We focus on the four pillars of storage excellence:
Advanced RAID Config
Every server is equipped with enterprise-grade RAID controllers (supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60). This ensures hardware-level data redundancy, preventing data loss during drive failures and optimizing write speeds for large-scale ingestion.
Tiered storage performance
We combine the cost-efficiency of high-capacity SATA HDDs with the blazing speed of NVMe and SSD tiers. By using flash storage for metadata or caching, we significantly reduce latency for file lookups and database queries.
High-density engineering
Utilizing Supermicro H12 and HPE Gen10 chassis allows us to offer up to 36 drive bays in a compact form factor. This means you get more Terabytes per rack unit (U), leading to lower overall infrastructure costs.
Redundant hardware architecture
Reliability is built into the silicon. With redundant hot-swap power supplies, high-efficiency cooling, and ECC (Error-Correcting Code) RAM, our servers are designed for 24/7/365 operation in mission-critical environments.
Architected for resilience and raw throughput
When you choose NovoServe, you get an all-inclusive service. We don't just give you the hardware; we give you the complete package.
AMD EPYC performance
Our dedicated storage servers are powered by industry-leading AMD EPYC processors, delivering high core counts, streamlined I/O channels, and exceptional energy efficiency. This architecture handles simultaneous read and write operations with ease—making it ideal for data-heavy tasks like large file archives, RAID arrays, or full-server backups. With EPYC, we balance robust performance and intelligent power use, yielding cost-effective per-terabyte value.
Whether your workflow requires heavy concurrency or sustained bandwidth, NovoServe servers deliver the horsepower you need. Plus, our team crafts configurations tailored to your unique needs—balancing CPU, RAM, and storage tiers to optimize both cost and performance. It’s the smart way to get enterprise-grade compute without overspending.
Up to 800TB HDD storage
Our flagship Supermicro chassis can host up to 800TB of raw storage on one server—a massive reservoir for any data-hungry operation. Think of the possibilities: full-site backups, video vaults, large-scale document storage, or archival data lakes. But we don’t stop there. If your organization needs even more, our experts will work directly with you to customize solutions beyond the 792 TB threshold.
NovoServe, you’re never boxed into fixed capacities. Whether you’re planning to scale rapidly or grow gradually, our flexible design and consultative approach let you expand storage seamlessly—without compromise or migration headaches.
Blazing 50Gbps unmetered bandwidth
A powerful storage server needs robust networking—NovoServe delivers a full 50 Gbps unmetered network backbone as standard. This ensures high-speed data transfers, smooth nightly backups, and rapid recovery operations without bandwidth throttling or burst charges. All data traffic flows freely, enabling high-performance access for NAS deployments, replication tasks, and remote-site synchronization.
Want private VLANs? Need dedicated NICs or custom peering? No problem—our network specialists can design a tailored solution to fit your architecture. Whether you’re transferring TBs at a time or serving multiple locations, our network infrastructure delivers performance that scales with your ambition.
Enterprise-grade performance and reliability
Our dedicated storage servers are built on trusted Supermicro infrastructure—engineered for durability, expandability, and uptime. Featuring hot-swap drive bays, redundant power supplies, enterprise-grade RAID controllers, and enhanced cooling systems, these chassis are optimized for intensive workloads. Whether you require additional SSD caching tiers, high-density HDD, or future expansion slots, Supermicro systems support growing demands without downtime.
Paired with AMD EPYC’s impressive performance, this hardware delivers reliable throughput and mission-critical resilience. Beyond rugged hardware, our team configures monitoring, alerting, and spare-part provisioning to ensure continuous operation. When you choose NovoServe, you're investing in both performance and trust.
Consult with a storage architect!
Not sure if you need 100TB or 800TB? Our engineers are ready to help you design a custom storage environment that balances cost, capacity, and speed.
Workloads optimised by our storage servers
Our infrastructure is purpose-built to handle the most demanding data-heavy applications.
Big Data & Analytics
Modern analytics require massive ingestion rates and vast storage pools. Our AMD EPYC-powered servers provide the PCIe lanes necessary to move data from 800TB arrays to memory without hitting a wall. This makes them perfect for Hadoop clusters, Spark processing, or long-term log management where data must be indexed and queried rapidly.
Video Archiving & Streaming
For media companies, the cost of egress and storage density are the two biggest hurdles. Our servers act as high-performance origin nodes, storing thousands of hours of 4K content. With our 50Gbps unmetered network, you can stream content to global CDNs or end-users without ever worrying about monthly overage charges or bandwidth throttling.
Backup & disaster recovery
Security-conscious enterprises use our servers as off-site backup targets. With support for massive capacities, you can maintain long-term retention policies (GFS) for multiple full-server backups. Whether you are running Veeam, Zerto, or custom RSync scripts, our infrastructure provides a secure, redundant vault for your organization’s digital "insurance policy."
Included with every NovoServe storage server
We don't just provide hardware; we provide a fully managed foundation for your data.
Cost Efficiency
In the world of storage, bandwidth is often the hidden killer. Our unmetered bare metal solutions are typically 5 to 10 times more cost-effective per TB of traffic than hyperscalers like AWS or Azure, which charge heavily for data egress.Global Strategic Reach
Minimize latency by deploying your storage nodes in our flagship hubs across Europe and the US. This allows for faster data synchronization and brings your data closer to the edge.
Sustainability & Green Energy
Data-heavy storage can be power-intensive. We mitigate this by operating out of 100% renewable energy data centers, helping you meet your corporate sustainability goals.
Reliability & Massive SCalability
Our network uptime is guaranteed by a robust SLA. With the ability to upgrade from 10Gbps to 50Gbps, your storage infrastructure grows seamlessly as your data demands increase.
Sovereignty & Security
Maintain complete control over your data on dedicated servers with EU- or US-based hardware, ensuring GDPR compliance and regulatory peace of mind.
Hardware Management
We monitor every drive in your array. If an HDD or SSD shows signs of performance degradation or increased SMART errors, we replace it proactively—often before a failure even occurs.
Multi-Terabit Protection
High-capacity storage is useless if it’s offline. Every server includes our in-house, multi-terabit DDoS mitigation, ensuring your data remains accessible even during large-scale network attacks.
Rapid Automated Deployment
Time-to-data matters. Our automated systems ensure your custom storage configuration is built, tested, and online quickly, allowing you to start ingesting data immediately.
Configure your dedicated storage server
Visit our webshop to browse our pre-configured HPE and Supermicro storage nodes. Customize your RAM, CPU, and drive bays to get an instant quote.
All about dedicated storage servers
What is a dedicated storage server?
A dedicated storage server optimized for high-density workloads is a specialized piece of infrastructure designed to pack the maximum amount of data into the smallest possible physical footprint. Unlike standard servers, these machines use high-density chassis from manufacturers like Supermicro or HPE that can house dozens of Large Form Factor drives. This architecture is specifically engineered to handle the massive thermal and vibration challenges that come with spinning 36 or more high-capacity HDDs simultaneously. By concentrating up to 800TB in a single node, you reduce your rack space requirements and simplify your network topology, making it the ideal choice for massive data lakes, cold storage, or intensive backup repositories.
What should I consider when choosing a 100TB dedicated storage server?
Selecting a 100TB dedicated storage server requires a strategic balance between disk density, data redundancy, and "hot" performance tiers. At this specific capacity, it is often more efficient to use a configuration of ten 10TB or eight 12TB enterprise-grade SATA or SAS drives, as this leaves ample physical bays available for future vertical scaling. You must also prioritize your RAID configuration; for a 100TB pool, a RAID 6 or RAID 60 setup is essential to provide a safety net against double-drive failures, which is a common risk during the long "resilvering" or rebuild times associated with large volumes.
Furthermore, you should consider the impact of spindle speeds on your applications. Large-capacity HDDs are excellent for volume but can struggle with latency, so adding an NVMe or SSD cache tier is a smart move to handle metadata and frequently accessed files. Finally, ensure your memory matches your storage volume. For advanced file systems like ZFS, a reliable industry benchmark is to allocate 1GB of RAM for every 1TB of storage to ensure your indexing and data deduplication processes remain fast and responsive.
What is the maximum storage capacity per server?
Our flagship infrastructure is built on high-density Supermicro H12 and HPE ProLiant DL380 chassis, which allows us to push the boundaries of single-node capacity. Currently, we can scale up to 800TB of raw storage per server by utilizing 36 Large Form Factor slots equipped with 22TB enterprise-grade SATA drives. This massive reservoir of data provides organizations with the ability to manage enormous datasets—such as global video archives or comprehensive document lakes—within a single, manageable hardware environment.
Which SSD and Flash options do you offer for storage builds?
NovoServe provides a comprehensive spectrum of enterprise-grade flash storage to complement our high-capacity HDD arrays. Our current inventory includes a variety of SSD capacities such as 480GB, 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB, and 7.68TB, allowing you to fine-tune your storage for specific endurance and write-speed needs. For workloads that require the absolute lowest latency and highest throughput, we also offer high-performance NVMe U.2 drives. These are frequently used as caching layers or boot drives to ensure that the server's operating system and core applications perform at peak speed while the HDDs handle the heavy lifting of data retention.
How many HDD drives can be installed in a single node?
The number of drives we can install depends largely on the specific chassis architecture you select for your build. In our high-density Supermicro and HPE configurations, we support up to 36 Large Form Factor drive bays. This high-density approach is a significant advantage for businesses looking to scale vertically, as it allows for massive storage expansion without the need to purchase additional CPU or RAM resources for separate nodes. It effectively minimizes your total cost of ownership by maximizing the utility of every rack unit in the data center.
How do I build a Network Attached Storage (NAS) server with your hardware?
Transforming one of our bare metal servers into a high-performance NAS is a straightforward process that offers significantly more power and flexibility than a consumer-grade appliance. You can install a specialized storage operating system such as TrueNAS, OpenMediaVault, or even a standard Windows Server environment to manage your file sharing. Because every NovoServe storage server is connected to our unmetered 50Gbps network backbone, your custom-built NAS can serve hundreds of simultaneous clients or sync massive datasets across our global locations without any network congestion or throughput bottlenecks.
Can I use your dedicated server for Direct Attached Storage (DAS)?
Yes, our infrastructure is fully compatible with Direct Attached Storage configurations. We can architect your server to function as a dedicated storage expansion for your existing compute-heavy clusters. By utilizing high-bandwidth interconnects and specialized external SAS controllers, we bridge our high-capacity storage nodes directly to your primary hardware. This setup provides your applications with local-disk performance levels while leveraging our massive 800TB density, making it an excellent solution for high-performance database clusters or localized AI training sets.
Free Consultation
Tell us about your data volume, backup frequency, throughput targets, and any compliance requirements. Our team will design a bespoke dedicated server solution that fits your project and budget.