University of Minnesota Ionwave #11130.2485742.BW Addendum 1

University of Minnesota seeks object-based storage solution for Polar Geospatial Center

The University of Minnesota's Polar Geospatial Center is seeking proposals for a large-scale object-based storage solution to support its remote-sensing imagery and digital elevation data needs. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Polar Geospatial Center - Products/Services Requested: - Object-based storage solution with a minimum of 40 petabytes (PiB) usable capacity - Solution must be scalable for future expansion - Must support frequent access to large geospatial datasets - Two design paths considered: - Cloud solution (with optional on-premise hybrid) - On-premise only solution - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Storage must be nearline (not deep archive) - Solution must be reliable, modernized, and optimized for performance and growth - Compliance with University data security and process protocols is mandatory - Strict submission guidelines, including review of supplier instructions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Quantities and Part Numbers: - At least 40 PiB usable capacity (initial) - No specific part numbers provided

Description

The Polar Geospatial Center intends to purchase an object-based storage solution with at least 40PiB of usable capacity initially and the ability to scale as funding and requirements increase. The solution should be reliable and modernized, focusing on performance and growth. The data primarily consists of remote-sensing imagery and digital elevation products, accessed frequently and treated as nearline storage. Two design paths are considered: a cloud solution with optional on-premise hybrid, and an on-premise only solution.

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