University of North Dakota SCIQuest #498-2026

University of North Dakota seeks enterprise storage appliance solution (1.2–1.5 PB)

The University of North Dakota's Computational Research Center is seeking bids for a high-capacity enterprise storage appliance solution. - Government Buyer: - University of North Dakota, Computational Research Center - Products/Services Requested: - Enterprise-grade storage appliance - Approximately 1.2 to 1.5 petabytes (PB) raw storage capacity - Enterprise-grade compute resources - ECC-protected memory - High-speed network connectivity (multi-port 25Gb Ethernet or equivalent) - Scalable architecture for future expansion - Hybrid (SSD/HDD) or HDD-based storage options - High availability with no single point of failure (redundant controllers, power supplies, networking paths) - Data protection features: replication, snapshots, RAID - Centralized management tools with role-based access control, audit capabilities, automation, and API-based management - Compatibility with Starfish Unstructured Data Management software - Support for open or industry-standard storage platforms (e.g., Linux-based, ZFS) - Support for common protocols (NFS, SMB, iSCSI, object) - Vendors must describe expansion limits, upgrade paths, and product lifecycle - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Clear definition of raw vs. usable capacity and RAID/parity overhead - Delivery required before the end of August 2026 - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; solution must be compatible with Starfish software and open storage platforms

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The University of North Dakota is requesting bids for a storage appliance that includes enterprise-grade compute resources, high-speed network connectivity, and approximately 1.2 to 1.5 PB of raw storage capacity. The solution must support scalability, high availability with no single point of failure, and compatibility with open or industry-standard storage platforms. Management tools with role-based access control and support for Starfish Unstructured Data Management software are required. The product must be delivered before August 31, 2026.

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