1U NAS / SAN Appliance
The appliance that delivers everything
No integration decisions. No compatibility uncertainty. No surprises.
For organisations that need performance in a compact 1U form factor — operational from day one, without integration complexity. Fast, hybrid NAS/SAN hardware with SanbrickOS already installed, configured and ready to manage your workloads.
From €15,000 · SanbrickOS Professional included
SanbrickOS included — Europe’s leading storage software, ready to use
99.999% guaranteed availability
25+ years of enterprise storage experience
Direct technical support in your language
GDPR-native — your data on European soil, always
Business impact
Hardware and software. One decision. One partner.
Sanbrick is, first and foremost, a software company. SanbrickOS runs on any x86 hardware — and the Pulsar Series is the most direct path to having it in production where performance and a compact footprint both matter.
Unified NAS and SAN management
A single platform for all storage protocols — file sharing, block storage for virtualisation, backups, replication. No parallel systems, no separate consoles.
Full data sovereignty
Your data remains on your infrastructure, on European soil. GDPR compliance by architecture — not by declaration. No exposure to the US Cloud Act.
Predictable costs over 5 years
Unlike cloud storage that grows with your data, SanbrickOS has a stable cost model. Customers report average savings of 244% over five years.
Performance without the footprint
Enterprise-class storage in 1U. Supports 2.5" SATA, SAS and NVMe simultaneously — ideal for fast file/block services and edge data centres.
The software is the heart. The appliance is the convenience. With the Pulsar, you get both — same box, same contract, same support
Architecture
One platform. NAS and SAN. SanbrickOS factory-installed.
A compact 1U appliance for environments that need performance, a minimal rack footprint and mixed workloads — virtualisation, file services and backup, concurrently. SanbrickOS is Linux-based and operates across three layers.
Hardware layer
Hardware selected and certified by Sanbrick for maximum SanbrickOS compatibility. The same platform can migrate to alternative x86 hardware at any point — no re-licensing, no lock-in.
architecture-agnosticSanbrickOS layer
Unified NAS and SAN management. Volumes, RAID, snapshots, replication, access policies and monitoring in a single responsive web interface.
the management engineProtocol & services layer
Native NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI and Fibre Channel. Direct integration with VMware vSphere, Hyper-V and Citrix. Active Directory / LDAP. Open APIs.
open by designMinimum Hardware Requirements
CPU
Minimum
- x86_64, 2 cores
Recommended
- 4+ dedicated cores
RAM
Minimum
- x86_64, 2 cores
Recommended
- 4+ dedicated cores
OS Drive
Minimum
- x86_64, 2 cores
Recommended
- 4+ dedicated cores
Network
Minimum
- x86_64, 2 cores
Recommended
- 4+ dedicated cores
Platform
Minimum
- x86_64, 2 cores
Recommended
- 4+ dedicated cores
By sector
The Pulsar in real-world context
Healthcare
Need
Secure storage for clinical data, medical imaging and patient records, with full GDPR and health-legislation compliance.
Outcome
Clinical data on your own infrastructure, auditable compliance, no dependence on foreign cloud.
Education
Need
Centralised storage across multiple campuses, resource sharing and protection of research data and academic backups.
Outcome
Shared infrastructure, central management, controlled costs — the IPL model, replicated.
Media & Entertainment
Need
High-capacity storage for video production, collaborative editing and archiving with fast access to large files.
Outcome
Real-time collaboration without latency, full asset protection, fixed cost vs media cloud.
General Enterprise
Need
Consolidation of fragmented storage, virtualisation support, centralised backup and internal security compliance.
Outcome
Consolidated infrastructure, predictable costs, full control and complete visibility.
Your Data. Your Rules. Your Law.
Sanbrick — European Data Storage & Backup Software Solutions. Portuguese engineering. European standards. Local support.
Four reasons to choose the Pulsar
Why mid-sized teams pick it
A complete solution from day one
Hardware and software tested together, shipped ready to install. No integration work, no compatibility issues, no time lost.
Performance where rack space matters
1U format with 2.5" drive flexibility across SATA, SAS and NVMe. Enterprise throughput in the footprint compact and edge data centres actually have.
European compliance by default
GDPR-native. Data on your own infrastructure, under European jurisdiction. Audit reports included. No transfers outside the EU.
Direct manufacturer support
No intermediary between your team and the engineers who built the software. Direct support, with genuine product knowledge.
Technical specifications
What you are deploying, exactly
Processing
Up to 24 dedicated Xeon Storage Cores for simultaneous file and block operations. Architecture optimised for mixed workloads without performance degradation.
RAID & data protection
Hardware RAID controller with dedicated cache and battery backup unit. RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 — any combination of capacity, performance and redundancy.
Scalability
Expandable with additional JBOD enclosures. Capacity growth without downtime, without controller replacement, without impact on live operations.
Connectivity
Integrated dual 10GbE with fault tolerance. Expandable with 10GbE, 25GbE or Fibre Channel (16GFC / 32GFC) for high-performance SAN environments.
Compatibility & integration
| Platform | Supported protocols |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere | NFS, iSCSI, FC |
| Microsoft Hyper-V | SMB 3.0, iSCSI |
| Citrix Hypervisor | NFS, iSCSI |
| Active Directory / LDAP | Native integration |
| Veeam Backup | Certified repository |
VMware vSphere
- Supported protocols
- NFS, iSCSI, FC
Microsoft Hyper-V
- Supported protocols
- SMB 3.0, iSCSI
Citrix Hypervisor
- Supported protocols
- NFS, iSCSI
Active Directory / LDAP
- Supported protocols
- Native integration
Veeam Backup
- Supported protocols
- Certified repository
Structure mirrors the Magnetar schema; N/A marks fields with no corresponding value in the current Pulsar data.
The architectural advantage
The Pulsar’s distinction is not the hardware — it is the software that governs it. SanbrickOS was built specifically for enterprise storage, not adapted from a general-purpose OS. That translates into:
Predictable latency under mixed load (NAS + SAN simultaneously)
Thin and thick volume management with automated provisioning
Native snapshots against ransomware and human error
Asynchronous and synchronous replication for disaster recovery
Integrated monitoring with GDPR-compliant audit reports
Support & services
From hardware to software — one partner for everything
Sapphire
included in year 1
8×5 technical support (Sanbrick’s own team, not a call centre)
SanbrickOS software updates included
Faulty hardware replacement within 48 hours
Knowledge base & full technical documentation
Sapphire Premium
optional
24×7×365 support
Contracted 99.999% SLA
Proactive monitoring with early alerts
Dedicated support engineer
Professional Services
on request
Installation & configuration, validated on-site
Zero-downtime data migration
IT team certification on SanbrickOS
Architecture consultancy & growth roadmap
The right hardware
One software. Three form factors.
Sanbrick appliances are purpose-built to run SanbrickOS — pre-configured and validated for European compliance environments. Three series cover the full range of organisational requirements.
Small business & SOHO
SanbrickOS in a compact format for edge deployments, branch offices and local data environments. The right architecture when simplicity, proximity to operations and direct support matter more than scale.
Mid-market
1U performance for workloads where rack footprint, speed and simplicity all count. Supports 2.5″ SATA, SAS and NVMe — the natural fit for fast file and block services without the complexity of larger chassis.
Enterprise & critical infrastructure
The primary Sanbrick appliance for enterprise workloads — available in three configurations, each optimised for a distinct storage profile: core capacity, high density, or all-flash performance.
Four reasons to choose the Pulsar
Why mid-sized teams pick it.
For CEOs & CFOs
See the real financial impact before you decide
A free audit of your current environment — actual costs, compliance gaps, savings opportunities. Written report, no commitment.
- Free audit — infrastructure & TCO (1–2 weeks)
- Live demonstration — your use cases (2 hours)
- Pilot project — non-critical systems (30–90 days)
For technical teams
Test the technology in your own environment
A 30-day proof of concept with full configuration and dedicated technical support throughout. Real performance data from your organisation — not generic benchmarks.
5-year hardware warranty
No vendor lock-in — your data is always yours
GDPR compliance by architecture, as standard
Direct manufacturer support, without intermediaries