THE PROXINATOR VM2

1U Virtual Compute & High Speed Storage Server
Manufactured and Serviced in North America
Designed for Open-Source Software

Proxinator VM2: Open-Source Virtualization with Tightly-Integrated Storage

The Proxinator product line from 45Drives offers turnkey systems that combine ultra-fast NVMe storage, open-source computing, GPU capability, and industry-leading support in one complete solution.

Recently, a Fortune 500 global e-commerce company approached us seeking these advantages, but in a more compact form tailored to their unique environment. While platforms like the Proxinator VM8 deliver these capabilities for many organizations, this customer needed a smaller, short depth, 1U system that could integrate seamlessly into their existing racks. That request led us to develop the Proxinator VM2, a new, compact addition to our product line, purpose-built for deployments just like theirs.

We paired these insights with our High-Velocity Mass-Customization model (HVMC), which uses modular, building-block-style platforms to create custom solutions. This approach gives you the flexibility of a fully customized system, paired with the speed, consistency, and quality typically associated with off-the-shelf hardware.

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Proxmox VE

Pre-Installed

Non-Proprietary

Free from Vendor Lock-in

Up to 32 Cores, 64 Threads, 3GHz

Powerful CPU Performance

Up to 1.125TB ECC DDR5 Memory

Memory Support for Mission-Critical Applications

Toolless & Caddieless

Drive Access

61.44TBs

Max Raw Capacity

GPU-Ready

Optional Nvidia Graphics Card

Optimized for 15mm Drives

Pack in More Storage

Network Rack-Ready Form Factor

Built to Fit Standard Network Rack Dimensions

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.

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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.

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.

CPU & GPU Options

Configure your Proxinator VM2 with powerful AMD processors true to match your performance requirements

CPU Options

8124P (16 cores @ 3GHz / 32 Threads)
8224P (24 cores @ 3GHz / 48 Threads)
8324P (32 cores @ 3GHz / 64 Threads)

GPU Options

NVIDIA-L4 (Memory: 24GB GDDR6)
NVIDIA RTX A4000 ADA (Memory: 20GB GDDR6 with ECC)

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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.

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Proxinator VM2 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

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3-Year Extended

Additional 2 years of protection

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5-Year Extended

Maximum long-term protection

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SnapShield: The Last Line of Defense Against Ransomware

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.

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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.

TAA

Trade Agreements Act

Compliant

NDAA

National Defense Authorization Act

Compliant

DISA STIG

Defense Information Systems Agency STIG

Compliant

Section 508

Section 508 Accessibility

Compliant

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.