Open-Source Components in Simplyblock
Simplyblock’s architecture combines proven open source foundations with proprietary optimizations to deliver enterprise-grade storage orchestration. Our approach leverages established technologies while adding advanced features for performance, efficiency, and cost optimization. Let’s explore the key open source components that power simplyblock’s storage solution.
Storage Performance Development Kit (SPDK) Integration
At the heart of simplyblock’s performance capabilities lies SPDK, an open source library that revolutionizes storage performance. SPDK eliminates traditional kernel bottlenecks through its user-space NVMe driver, enabling unprecedented I/O performance for modern storage applications.
Simplyblock extends SPDK’s capabilities with proprietary enhancements for intelligent data placement, advanced storage pooling, and automated tiering operations. Our implementation leverages SPDK’s asynchronous I/O processing while adding sophisticated logic for copy-on-write snapshots and efficient data distribution. Learn more about our SPDK implementation in our technical documentation.
Simplyblock provides seamless Kubernetes integration through our Container Storage Interface (CSI) driver. The driver, available on GitHub, implements the full CSI specification to enable dynamic volume provisioning and management in Kubernetes environments.
Kubernetes Integration Through CSI
Our CSI implementation goes beyond basic volume operations to support advanced features like instant volume cloning and cross-zone snapshots. Organizations can leverage familiar Kubernetes concepts while accessing simplyblock’s advanced storage capabilities. Read our CSI deployment guide for detailed implementation steps.
Cost Optimization Tools
EKS Storage Utilization Analyzer
We’ve open-sourced our EKS Storage Utilization Analyzer to help organizations identify storage cost optimization opportunities. This tool analyzes EBS volume usage patterns across your EKS clusters, providing actionable insights for storage consolidation and cost reduction.
Cloud Platform Integration
Simplyblock’s integration with Amazon EKS exemplifies our commitment to cloud-native architectures. Our solution works natively with EKS networking, security groups, and managed node groups. Visit our AWS integration guide for detailed configuration instructions.
Standards and Protocols
NVMe over Fabrics Implementation
Simplyblock fully implements the NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) standard, focusing on NVMe/TCP transport for maximum compatibility. This standards-based approach eliminates the need for custom kernel drivers and ensures native integration with modern operating systems. Read our NVMe-oF architecture overview for implementation details.
Enterprise Benefits of Our Open Source Approach
While simplyblock’s core storage optimization technology remains proprietary, our use of open source components provides enterprises with crucial benefits. Organizations can leverage standard interfaces and protocols while accessing advanced features like intelligent tiering and automated optimization.
Our hybrid approach ensures no vendor lock-in for basic operations while providing enterprise-grade features and support for production workloads. Companies running mission-critical applications can confidently deploy simplyblock knowing it’s built on proven open source foundations with added enterprise capabilities.
Getting Started
Start exploring simplyblock’s open source components through our GitHub organization. Our quick start guide provides step-by-step instructions for deploying simplyblock in your environment.
For organizations seeking enterprise storage solutions, contact us to learn how simplyblock’s combination of open source foundations and proprietary optimizations can transform your storage infrastructure.
Visit our documentation for comprehensive guides, API references, and best practices for implementing simplyblock in your environment.