Consolidated Data Storage, L.L.C.

Consolidated Data Storage, L.L.C., known as CDS, started out in enterprise data storage and now runs a GPU cloud platform for AI workloads. The platform supports containers, virtual machines and bare-metal servers, and the firm also advises on GPU, network and storage choices. Its older work covered storage migration, disaster recovery and cloud consulting.

Products and services

• GPU cloud: on-demand NVIDIA GPU instances for AI, machine learning, data processing and simulation, including the Blackwell range.
• Private and on-premises GPU clusters: dedicated GPU capacity with high bandwidth and low latency for heavy workloads.
• Orchestration: running virtual machines and Kubernetes alongside GPUs.
• Data protection and recovery: backup, server recovery, business continuity and DRaaS.
• Storage optimisation and consulting: assessments, re-architecture, reclamation, implementation and data migration.
• Cloud technology: private, hybrid and public cloud setups, plus a partner programme.

Customers and markets

Past storage projects include data migration for Continuum Health Partners, a datacentre move for CNA Insurance, the first SAN for manufacturer McDade Woodcock, an IBM SVC rollout for Gwinnet County Public School and site replication for ERCOT. Today it offers volume terms for enterprises with large GPU needs.

Key facts

• Also known as: CDS or CDSNA
• Hardware: NVIDIA GPUs, including Blackwell
• Regulatory knowledge: HIPAA and FDA requirements in healthcare storage work