ZStack ZStone 5.0.0
On October 25, 2023, ZStack ZStone officially released its latest version, ZStack ZStone 5.0.0. This release introduces a series of important features, which are described in detail below.
Release Overview
- Optimizes the cache mechanism to improve read/write performance in hybrid-flash environments.
- Supports ARM servers.
- Supports batch creation and deletion of block storage volumes.
- Supports estimated storage-pool recovery time.
Performance Improvement
Optimized Cache Mechanism for Better Hybrid-Flash Read/Write Performance
ZStack ZStone 5.0.0 optimizes the OSD cache solution to improve 4 KB random read/write performance and reduce I/O latency in hybrid-flash environments.
Ecosystem Expansion
Support for ARM Servers
ZStack ZStone 5.0.0 supports the ARM Kunpeng platform to meet ARM platform requirements for Block Storage and Object Storage. It also supports Euler- and Kylin-based versions of ZStack Cloud.
Storage Resource
Batch Creation and Deletion of Block Storage Volumes
- Up to 20 block storage volumes can be created in one batch.
- Up to 20 block storage volumes can be deleted in one batch.
Estimated Storage-Pool Recovery Time
Starting from ZStack ZStone 5.0.0, estimated recovery time is displayed for storage pools. During data reconstruction, users can view the estimated amount of data to recover, the recovery speed under the current QoS policy, and the estimated remaining reconstruction time directly on the storage pool list page, simplifying O&M.