THE PROXINATOR VM16

  • 2U Virtual Compute & High Speed Storage Server
  • Integrated GPU
  • Manufactured and Serviced in North America
  • Designed for Open-Source Software
Proxmox Authorized Reseller Logo

Proxinator VM16: Virtualization with High-Performance Storage

Legacy Storage Vendors

  • Enterprise-grade reliability
  • High-density storage
  • Single-PO purchasing
  • Proprietary lock-in
  • Contract renewal uncertainty

Offshore DIY Options

  • Lower initial cost
  • Open-source flexibility
  • Unknown build quality
  • Minimal support
  • Requires specialized knowledge
  • Project risks

45Drives Advantage

  • Enterprise-grade reliability
  • Tightly Integrated hardware & software
  • Comprehensive support
  • Zero vendor lock-in
  • Manufactured and serviced in North America

The standalone server market offers a range of viable options, each with its own pros and cons. Legacy storage vendors deliver enterprise-grade reliability and high-density storage, bundled with single-PO purchasing for hardware, service, and more. However, their proprietary nature locks customers in, limiting flexibility and introducing uncertainty at contract renewal time.

On the other end of the spectrum, offshore-built hardware options are inexpensive but come with unknown build quality and are typically sold as hardware-only with minimal support. While they can form the foundation for DIY solutions using open-source software — offering cost-effective, flexible setups with the long-term security of an open-source license — in the enterprise market, this often brings unacceptable project risks and demands maintaining specialized knowledge.

The Proxinator VM16 offers a new path. It's a turnkey solution that combines open-source virtualization with direct access to high-speed storage. This powerful hardware comes pre-installed with Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) and includes comprehensive service for configuration, virtual machine (VM) migration, and ongoing support. It's a ready-to-deploy solution backed by a single point of accountability to keep everything running.

With 45Drives behind it, the Proxinator delivers the dependability of traditional infrastructure solutions without the limitations of vendor lock-in. Choosing the Proxinator means simplicity, performance, and a better experience across configuration, migration, training, and support. Most importantly, you avoid the risk of sudden vendor-imposed changes. With us, you're in control.

Proxmox VE

Proxmox VE

Pre-Installed

Non-Proprietary

Free from Vendor Lock-in

Up to 64 Cores, 128 Threads, 3.1GHz

Powerful CPU Performance

Up to 1.53TB ECC DDR5 Memory

Massive Memory Support for Mission-Critical Applications

Direct Wire Architecture

Direct Connection Between Drive and System

Tri-Mode Backplane

Supports U.3 NVMe, SATA, or SAS Drives

Toolless & Caddieless

Toolless & Caddieless

Drive Access

121.6TBs

Max Raw Capacity

Integrated GPU

Built-in Graphics Processing

Mitigate Risk with 45Drives Hardware

45Drives provides open hardware, helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in and maintain control over their infrastructure. This approach reduces long-term risks and allows for greater flexibility as needs change.

Mitigate Risk with 45Drives Hardware

Direct-Wired Architecture

45Drives servers feature Direct-Wire Architecture, providing a direct connection between each drive and the system. This design eliminates intermediary hardware like expanders, resulting in lower latency, fewer points of failure, and improved performance.

Direct-Wired Architecture
Toolless and Caddieless Drive Access

Toolless and Caddieless Drive Access

Our toolless, caddieless drive access makes swapping drives fast and easy. Just slide bare drives directly into the bay—no tools, screws, or caddies required. This design reduces downtime, simplifies maintenance, and eliminates unnecessary parts, so you can focus on performance, not hardware hassles.

Toolless and Caddieless Drive Access

CPU & GPU Options

Configure your Proxinator VM16 with powerful AMD or Intel processors and NVIDIA GPUs to match your performance requirements

CPU Options

AMD EPYC Processor
  • 8224P (24 cores @ 2.55GHz / 48 Threads)
  • 8324P (32 cores @2.65GHz / 64 Threads)
  • 8534P (64 cores @2.3GHz / 128 Threads)

CPU Options

Intel Xeon Processor
  • Single or Dual Gold 6430 (32 cores @2.1GHz / 64 Threads)

GPU Options

NVIDIA GPU GPU Options
  • NVIDIA-L4 (Memory: 24 GB GDDR6)
  • NVIDIA-L40S (Memory: 48 GB GDDR6 with ECC)

Enterprise Storage Drives

If your operations depend on reliable data storage or you can't afford the risk of drive failures, enterprise hard drives and solid-state drives are worth considering. Designed from the ground up for long-term durability and consistent performance under heavy workloads, they offer a level of reliability that consumer-grade drives often can't match.

See Drive Options
Enterprise Storage Drives

Proxinator VM16 Warranty Options

45Drives delivers tightly integrated storage and virtualization systems, purpose-built with enterprise-grade electronics for high-capacity and high-workload environments. Each system is engineered for exceptional performance, durability, and reliability.

Every server includes a 1-year standard warranty covering parts, electronics, and workmanship (excluding custom units), along with dedicated hardware support. Extended warranties are available for 3 or 5 years from the date of purchase.

1-Year Standard
Parts, electronics, and workmanship coverage
Build Now
3-Year Extended
Additional 2 years of protection
Build Now
5-Year Extended
Maximum long-term protection
Build Now

Storage Clustering with the Storinator Proxinator VM16

Clustering links multiple servers to create a unified storage system, managed through a single interface. It delivers built-inredundancy, high availability, and seamless scalability, ensuring uninterrupted access to data even during hardwarefailures or maintenance. By distributing data across multiple nodes, clustering improves fault tolerance, simplifies management, and reducesthe risk of disruption. If a server fails, your data remains online and accessible, giving IT teams the flexibility to resolveissues on their schedule. At 45Drives, we build our clustering solutions on Ceph, an open-source platform that transforms individual servers into a cohesive, flexible storage system. Ceph and Proxmox VE form a powerful pairing for building resilient infrastructure. Ceph manages the storage layer by distributing data across the cluster to ensure maximum availability. Proxmox VE, which comes pre-installed on the Proxinator VM16, provides enterprise-grade virtualization and container management through a single, user-friendly interface. Together, they form an open-source platform that delivers high availability, scalability, and streamlined management—without vendor lock-in.

ZFS on Linux

At 45Drives, we focus on giving our customers greater control, stability, and long-term reliability in their data storage systems. ZFS aligns with this as an enterprise-grade file system and volume manager that ensures data integrity, enables redundancy, and includes advanced features like snapshots and self-healing. Unlike traditional RAID systems, which can come with limitations, potential risks, and proprietary constraints, ZFS offers a modern, resilient, and open alternative. We make it easy to adopt ZFS and offer the guidance needed to make the most of its features.
ZFS on Linux

Houston User Interface for Server Management

Managing storage infrastructure can be challenging, especially without extensive command-line experience. Setup complexity, risk of errors, and time-consuming tasks often make the process frustrating and inefficient. Users typically choose between command-line tools, which offer power and flexibility but require a steep learning curve, or GUI tools, which are easier to use but lack integration with hardware and workflows. Imagine a solution that combines both... Enter Houston UI: a powerful storage administration system that blends the simplicity of a graphical interface with the control of command-line operations. Fully integrated with 45Drives servers, it lets you monitor and manage your storage through one intuitive dashboard—making storage management easy and efficient.
Houston User Interface for Server Management

SnapShield: The Last Line of Defense Against Ransomware

For organizations with mission-critical data, ransomware attacks can be devastating, threatening your operations and bringing them to a screeching halt. To protect against these attacks, organizations often implement 'status quo' security measures such as firewalls, endpoint protection, network monitoring, and backups. While these tools protect against many forms of ransomware, they do not make you immune to attacks. Once ransomware slips past these defenses, the damage can rapidly escalate. SnapShield enhances protection by adding an extra layer of security beyond the status quo. Utilizing real-time behavioral analysis, it functions as a "ransomware-activated fuse". If it detects ransomware, SnapShield will sever the connection between the infected client and the storage server, like a fuse, while other clients continue to work as normal. This proactive defense helps contain ransomware threats, preventing their spread and reducing downtime.
SnapShield: The Last Line of Defense Against Ransomware
45Drives Support

The Industry's Best Support

45Drives is your single point of accountability for open-source solutions, proudly supported from both the United States and Canada. Our North American-based team provides end-to-end expertise in hardware, software, networking, and application interfaces. We offer a wide range of support packages—from basic hardware troubleshooting to fully managed, white-glove service with 24/7 emergency response. Whether you're in the planning phase, deep into deployment, or maintaining operations long term, our dual-country support presence ensures your success every step of the way.

Learn More

45Drives Compliances

45Drives provides quality, security, and accessibility by ensuring compliance with key standards: TAA, NDAA, DISA STIG, Section 508, ISO 9001, and CMMC 2.0 Level 2. With these certifications, we meet international trade agreements, national security measures, stringent cybersecurity guidelines, and high-quality management standards.

Trade Agreements Act

TAA

Trade Agreements Act

Compliant
National Defense Authorization Act

NDAA

National Defense Authorization Act

Compliant
Defense Information Systems Agency STIG

DISA STIG

Defense Information Systems Agency STIG

Compliant
Section 508 Accessibility

Section 508

Section 508 Accessibility

Compliant
ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 Quality Management

Compliant

CMMC 2.0 Level 2

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Compliant

Why Compliance Matters

These compliance standards ensure that our products meet the highest levels of security, quality, and accessibility required by government agencies and enterprise organizations. Our commitment to these standards demonstrates our dedication to providing reliable, secure, and accessible storage and virtualization solutions.