Novoforge™

Designed to be used, modified, and explored.

Novoforge is a full featured development kit for the Novodisq ecosystem. It is not a cut down product and it does not hide features behind licences or support contracts.

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Full access to the Novodisq platform

Direct access to compute, storage, networking, FPGA, and AI acceleration using the same architectural foundations as the wider Novodisq platform.

A blank canvas for experimentation

A flexible lab environment for testing ideas, exploring trade offs, and prototyping real workloads through hands on use.

Open hardware and extensible design

Support for off the shelf components, standard interfaces, and custom extensions, including reference designs for user built hardware.

Direct access to developers and community

Entry into the Novodisq developer ecosystem with shared resources, early releases, and feedback channels with the engineering team.

Your entry point to the Novodisq platform.

Novoforge™ is a hands on development and experimentation system designed for people who want to work directly with modern data infrastructure. It brings together storage, networking, compute, FPGA, and AI acceleration in a compact, all in one appliance.

The platform is built for learning, testing, and exploration. It allows you to understand how Novodisq systems are put together, how they behave under load, and how different software stacks interact with the hardware.

Novoforge fits naturally into a lab, rack, or workspace and operates using standard power and cooling.

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Specifications

AI and FPGA
Ready For
Action

Choose AI or FPGA modules to handle tasks like inference, compression, or edge analytics without needing a separate server.

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Custom
Architecture For
Maximum Storage

We built our own hardware stack to achieve unmatched storage density in small, quiet, and energy-efficient form factors.

Our Technology

Novoforge is Built for hands on work

Novoforge supports conventional Linux distributions and common data platforms, making it straightforward to deploy real workloads. It can be used to prototype private cloud environments, experiment with sovereign data architectures, or develop and test AI and ML pipelines.

High-Speed Networking

With 10G SFP+ and 2.5GbE PoE++ interfaces, RoCEv2 RDMA, and TSN features for low latency and flexible lab networking.

Built-In Compute Power

ARM64 compute paired with FPGA and AI acceleration, supporting mixed workloads, hardware offload, and development across CPU, FPGA, and AI pipelines.

Expandable NVMe storage

using the E3.L form factor, designed for testing modern data platforms, high throughput access, and dense local storage layouts.

Infrastructure Management

Out of band management with BMC, WebUI, SSH, Redfish, SNMP, and Ansible support for remote access, automation, and system control.

Hardware Security

Hardware backed security including TPM, secure boot, full memory encryption, and full disk encryption for testing trusted system designs.

Whisper Quiet

Runs Cool
and Silent

Uses low-power components and solid-state storage to stay cool and quiet with active cooling, reducing energy use and eliminating the need for mechanical cooling.

Community Resources

Engage Directly With Our Engineering Team

Novoforge comes with access to the Novodisq development community and technical resources. This includes shared documentation, reference designs, early software releases, and practical guidance for working with the platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Novoforge used for?

Novoforge is used for hands on development, testing, and learning. It allows users to explore storage, networking, compute, FPGA, and AI workloads on a single system using the same architectural foundations as the wider Novodisq platform.

Who is Novoforge designed for?

Novoforge is designed for sysadmins, engineers, developers, and home lab users. It suits anyone who wants to experiment with modern data infrastructure or evaluate Novodisq technology before deploying at scale.

How does Novoforge fit into the Novodisq range?

Novoforge sits at the entry point of the Novodisq platform. It shares core design principles with systems like Novostack and Novoblade, making it a practical way to learn and test before moving into larger deployments.

Can Novoforge be used in production?

Novoforge is intended for development, testing, and experimentation. Some users may run real workloads on it, but it is primarily designed as a lab and evaluation platform rather than a supported production system.

What operating systems and software are supported?

Novoforge supports standard Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu LTS, and SUSE Linux Enterprise. Common data platforms like Ceph and MinIO are supported, with others planned.

Can I use my own hardware and storage?

Yes. Novoforge supports off the shelf components and standard interfaces. Reference designs and STL files are available for custom E3.L devices, allowing users to design or adapt hardware to suit their needs.

What level of support is provided?

Novoforge does not include a traditional enterprise support contract. Users have access to documentation, shared resources, and the Novodisq developer community, with opportunities to provide feedback directly to the engineering team.

How do I get started with Novoforge?

The first step is to contact Novodisq to discuss availability and suitability. From there, users can deploy their preferred software stack and begin experimenting with the platform in their own environment.

Compact Infrastructure, Real Capability.

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