Nexsan Launches NV12000 All-Flash Array
The storage maker has introduced a 2U all-flash array that scales to 15.9 PB and delivers up to 3 million IOPS.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Data Centers
Nexsan has announced the NV12000, a new all-flash storage array built on a dual-controller design. The system is a 26-drive, 2RU chassis with X86 controllers that supports 61.44 and 122.88 TB SSDs.
Why it matters
The launch comes from a company that has changed hands several times since 2013, including a Chapter 11 filing and a 2023 sale. Its push into high-capacity flash reflects demand for dense, high-performance storage among partners and customers.
The NV12000 is a 26-drive, 2RU chassis with X86 controllers supporting 61.44 and 122.88 TB SSDs, providing 3.2 PB raw capacity. Performance claims of up to 3 million IOPS have not been verified by third-party testing.
The players
Nexsan
Nexsan is a storage array manufacturer founded in 1999 that has been owned by Imation and StorCentric before its current ownership under Serene Investment Management.
Serene Investment Management
Serene Investment Management is an investment firm that acquired StorCentric in February 2023, after StorCentric's Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The details
Nexsan, a dual-controller storage array maker founded in 1999, ships its systems through value-added resellers and system builder partners. The company offers fixed-price 30-day quotes and all-inclusive software licensing, and it has offices in Sunnyvale, Dorval in Canada, Derby in the UK, and Brazil.
Timeline
1999: Nexsan is founded.
2013: Imation acquires Nexsan for around $120 million.
2018: StorCentric acquires Imation.
July 2022: StorCentric files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
February 2023: Serene Investment Management buys StorCentric.
The Tech Race
The NV12000 arrives after StorCentric's 2022 Chapter 11 filing and Serene's 2023 purchase, positioning Nexsan as the sole surviving branded business of that group. Its 15.9 PB maximum capacity and 3 million IOPS claim place it in the dense all-flash segment competing with established enterprise storage vendors.
Organizations buying storage through Nexsan's value-added resellers can request fixed-price 30-day quotes, which gives budgeting certainty for capacity upgrades. The all-inclusive software licensing means buyers can price the full system without separate feature add-ons.
The takeaway
Storage buyers evaluating high-density flash should compare the NV12000's stated capacity and IOPS figures against independent benchmarks and their own workload requirements before committing to a purchase.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Blocksandfiles.
