KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
The Ciphertex 12-Bay NVMe/SSD Encrypted Server delivers a high-performance, AI-ready platform engineered for secure, mission-critical environments. Designed in the United States by a team with decades of military-spec experience, it combines advanced AMD EPYC™ processing, license-free enterprise software, and hardware-based encryption into a unified, turnkey solution for demanding data workflows.
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Enterprise Performance, AI-Ready – Powered by AMD EPYC™ processing with scalable PCIe and networking options for AI inference, virtualization, and high-speed data workflows.
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No License Fees—Software Included – RhinOS Ciphertex® OS is fully included, eliminating recurring charges common in traditional storage solutions.
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Military-Engineered Security – Built by a U.S. engineering team specializing in rugged, defense-grade systems to ensure durability, reliability, and long-term support.
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Dual Hardware Encryption Keys – Ships with two hardware encryption keys for secure authentication and turnkey encrypted deployment.
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High-Density NVMe Storage – Supports up to 12 hot-swap NVMe/SSD bays for ultra-low latency and exceptional throughput across demanding workloads.
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High-Bandwidth Connectivity – Standard 25 GbE ports, optional 100 GbE via OCP 3.0, and dual USB-C provide flexible, scalable data-movement capability.
Designed for enterprise and AI infrastructure, these high-density NVMe systems integrate seamlessly into standard racks to support demanding, mission-critical operations.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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Enterprise-Class DDR5 Memory Architecture – Twelve DIMM slots supporting up to 3TB DDR5 4800MHz, with 8×64GB pre-installed for high-capacity workloads.
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GPU & Accelerator-Ready Expansion – PCIe Gen5 slots support GPUs, NICs, and specialized accelerators for AI pipelines and high-performance computing.
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Advanced Remote Management (IPMI/BMC) – ASPEED AST2600 BMC with HTML5 KVM, virtual media, and secure out-of-band administration for data-center reliability.
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Container-Ready Infrastructure – Native support for Docker and Kubernetes allows deployment of AI workloads, microservices, and application stacks without external orchestration tools.
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ZFS Data Integrity & Resilience – End-to-end checksumming, snapshots, replication, and support for RAIDZ1/2/3, mirrors, and stripe sets for maximum data protection.
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High-Performance Cooling System – Six PWM-controlled 40×56mm fans (33K RPM) ensure stable operation under sustained NVMe workloads.
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Redundant Power Architecture – Dual AC/DC power supplies with full 110/220V support provide uninterrupted operation and data-center-grade uptime.
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Secure Networking & Access Controls – Features include TLS version management, IP whitelisting, secure SSH, system alerts, and role-based access tools built into RhinOS.
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Intelligent System Monitoring – LED indicators for drive activity, LAN status, power, and system health plus Wake-on-LAN/WAN and automatic recovery options.
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Rack-Optimized 1U Chassis – Standard 1U form factor with slide rails included for seamless installation into enterprise racks and co-location facilities.
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RoHS Compliant & Certification-Ready – Designed to meet global safety and emissions standards including FCC, CE, and others depending on final configuration.
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5 Year Warranty (3 Year Standard)
| CAPACITY | PART NUMBER | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 180TB | SNCX-12RNVME-180TB | Call for price |
| 360TB | SNCX-12RNVME-360TB | Call for price |
| 720TB | SNCX-12RNVME-720TB | Call for price |
| CPU | CPU Model | AMD EPYC 9254 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Quantity | 1 | |
| CPU Cores | 24C | |
| CPU Architecture | AMD EPYC 9004 | |
| CPU Frequency | 2.9GHz | |
| Hardware Encryption Engine | Yes | |
| Memory | System Memory | DDR5 4800MHz |
| Memory Module Pre-installed | 8x 64GB | |
| Total Memory Slots | 12 | |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 3TB | |
| Display & Graphics |
Graphics Controller Mfr | ASPEED |
| Graphics Controller Model | AST2600 BMC | |
| Drive Bays | Drive Types Supported | 2.5" NVMe |
| Hot Swappable Drives | Yes | |
| Interfaces/ External Ports |
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port | BMC LAN |
| SFP28 25GbE LAN Port | 2 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port | 2 Type-A | |
| USB-C Port | 2 from internal USB 3.2 Gen1 header | |
| Expansion Port | OCP 3.0 installed with 2x100GbE | |
| I/O Expansions | PCIe Express | PCIe Gen5 x16 expansion (via riser) |
| Physical Attributes | Form Factor (RU) | 1U |
| Size | 1.7"H x 17.2"W x 26.6"D | |
| Weight | 30Lbs NET | |
| Rack Installation Support | Slide Rails | |
| Package Dimensions | 6.9" x 23.2" x 32.3" | |
| Environmental Attributes | Operating Temperature | 10°C ~ 35°C / 50°F ~ 95°F |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 70°C / 104°F ~ 158°F | |
| Storage Humidity | 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing) | |
| Cooling & Thermal Management | System Fan: | 6x 40x56mm PWM 33K RPM fans |
| Power | Power Supply Unit / Adapter | AC/DC Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply Support | Yes | |
| AC Input Power Voltage | Full Range 110/220V | |
| Power Frequency | 50/60Hz | |
| System Management | System Warning | Yes |
| Wake on LAN / WAN | Yes | |
| Buttons | Power | Yes |
| Reset | Yes | |
| System ID | Yes | |
| NMI | Yes | |
| Safety Certifications | FCC | Yes |
| CE: | Yes | |
| Environment RoHS Compliant |
Yes | |
| Packaging Contents | Main Unit X 1 | |
| Accessory Pack X 1 | ||
| AC Power Cord X 2 | ||
| Slide Rails X 1 pair | ||
| Warranty | 5 years (3 Years Standard) | |
Performance Overview
Ciphertex rackmount systems are engineered for high-throughput NVMe storage, low-latency access, and AI-ready data pipelines. Performance scales with drive count, network configuration, and GPU acceleration, delivering enterprise-class throughput for AI, analytics, forensics, and mission-critical workloads.
NVMe throughput
microsecond-level latency
100GbE networking
direct GPU data paths
and high-speed ingest
for data-intensive workloads
Storage Performance
video workloads
high-speed ingest
Network & I/O Performance
35–55 GB/s sustained
Scalability & Data Services
RAID availability: 0,1,5,10,50 or 60
AI & Accelerator Performance (If Equipped)
*IMPORTANT NOTE: About Performance Specs
Performance figures are based on internal testing using representative configurations. Actual results vary depending on drive model, RAID configuration, network topology, workload characteristics, operating system, and software stack. Sequential and random I/O metrics measured using industry-standard benchmarking tools under controlled conditions.
ADVANTAGES OF NVMe SERVERS
NVMe drives boast impressive read speeds of around 3GB/s and write rates ranging from 1.5-2GB/s. In comparison, most SATA SSDs only manage read and write speeds of approximately 550MB/s. This stark contrast positions NVMe servers as the superior choice for performance. Designed to accommodate more extensive and deeper queues, NVMe enables more commands to be processed concurrently. This optimization empowers servers with NVMe SSDs to achieve significantly higher concurrent IOPS (input/output operations per second), enhancing their performance capabilities.
CIPHERTEX® DELIVERS PEACE OF MIND
WITH EVERY SECURENAS®
Ciphertex® is proud to lead the Data Security Industry by offering up to a 5-Year Warranty on all models of our SecureNAS® server product line, starting with a standard 3-Year Warranty. Parts and factory labor are fully covered, along with unlimited technical support and return ground shipping from our facility. Field service warranties at various response levels are optionally available.
