Configured server, storage and backup systems – assembled, tested and supported in Kirchheim unter Teck.
Starline Computer GmbH
Kirchheim unter Teck, GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Starline Computer
Starline Computer GmbH, based in Kirchheim unter Teck, has been active since 1982 as an integrator and value-added distributor of storage, server and virtualization solutions. The company designs, assembles, tests and sells systems for IT service providers and large customers – ranging from RAID and NAS systems and JBODs and GPU servers to LTO tape libraries and backup appliances. Following a Made-in-Germany strategy, rack servers, tower systems and workstations of the company's own Zealbox brand are built to customer specifications in Kirchheim unter Teck, fitted with current firmware and verified in burn-in testing. Components from manufacturers such as Supermicro, ASUS, Gigabyte, Areca, Infortrend, RAIDdeluxe, Qualstar, ATTO and Broadcom undergo comprehensive compatibility and performance testing before being added to the portfolio. The offering is complemented by enterprise software, network components, service contracts up to 24x7x4 on-site service in the DACH region, as well as customs clearance and financing models. Customers come from, among others, media and post-production, healthcare, research, industry, publishing and the public sector.
- Site
- Kirchheim unter Teck
- Processes
- Assembly and configuration of servers and storage systems to customer specifications (Made in, Burn-in testing and quality tests of storage and server hardware, Designing and conceptualizing storage, server and virtualization solutions (DAS, SAN, NAS, RAID), Firmware deployment on systems, hard disks and SSDs prior to delivery, Technical support and maintenance (remote support, bring-in service, advance exchange, on-site, Backup and archiving solutions incl. LTO autoloaders and tape libraries (up to 12.6 PB compressed), Assembly and testing of server and storage systems (Made in Germany), Consulting and project planning
- Materials
- SAS drives (12 Gbit/s), SATA drives (6 Gbit/s), NVMe SSDs, LTO tape media (LTO-7 to LTO-10)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1982
- Industries
- IT service providers, SMEs, Enterprise/large customers, Media and post-production, Healthcare/radiology, Research and development
- 01
Consulting and project planning
- 02
Selection and testing of components
- 03
Assembly and configuration of the systems
- 04
Firmware updates on systems and drives
- 05
Burn-in testing and quality tests
- 06
Delivery, commissioning and support
Components and Media
NVMe SSDs
Installed in RAID servers and storage systems for performance-critical workloads.
SAS drives (12 Gbit/s)
Drive bays for JBODs and RAID systems with high reliability in enterprise environments.
SATA drives (6 Gbit/s)
Cost-efficient storage media for capacity-oriented storage expansions.
LTO tape media (LTO-7 to LTO-10)
Long-lasting archival medium for backup and archiving solutions up to the petabyte range.
Location
Kirchheim unter Teck
DEHeadquarters with production/assembly, sales and support
- Lot size
- Single configurations up to small series
- Materials
- Server and storage components, NVMe/SAS/SATA media
- Assembly of GPU, application, silent, ARM and infrastructure servers (own brand Zealbox)
- NVMe RAID server configuration (GRAID SR-1010)
- RAID and JBOD systems (RAIDdeluxe, Infortrend)
- LTO tape libraries (Qualstar Q8/Q24/Q40/Q80)
- Thunderbolt RAID systems (Areca)
- Burn-in testing and benchmarking laboratory
Systems and Assemblies
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly and configuration of servers and storage systems to customer specifications (Made inAssembly | – | – | – | – | IT components (servers, storage, network hardware) |
| Burn-in testing and quality tests of storage and server hardwareTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Designing and conceptualizing storage, server and virtualization solutions (DAS, SAN, NAS, RAID)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Firmware deployment on systems, hard disks and SSDs prior to deliveryAssembly | – | – | – | – | HDD, SSD |
| Technical support and maintenance (remote support, bring-in service, advance exchange, on-siteTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Backup and archiving solutions incl. LTO autoloaders and tape libraries (up to 12.6 PB compressed)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
13 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU servers (assembled own brand Zealbox) | Supermicro / ASUS e.g. ASUS ESC8000A-E12 | – | AMD dual-socket CPU, 8 dual-slot GPUs, 8 NVMe/SATA/SAS bays, 11 PCIe 5.0 slots | – | Kirchheim unter Teck |
| NVMe RAID Server | Starline / GRAID 8-Bay GRAID NVMe Server (GRAID SR-1010) | – | 128GB RAM, 8x 3.84TB NVMe SSDs | – | Kirchheim unter Teck |
| ARM Server | Gigabyte | – | up to 48 ARM CPU cores | – | Kirchheim unter Teck |
| RAID System | RAIDdeluxe RDL-CD24F32Q-R2V2 | – | 24 bays, 32G FC host interface | – | Kirchheim unter Teck |
| JBOD | Infortrend EonStor DS 1024R2CBW / JB 3024RB | – | up to 600k IOPS; 24 SFF bays, 12 Gbit/s SAS | – | Kirchheim unter Teck |
| LTO Tape Library | Qualstar Q24 / Q40 / Q8 / Q80 | – | Q24: up to 432 TB native; Q40: 40–280 slots, up to 12.6 PB compressed (LTO-9), 21U rack | – | Kirchheim unter Teck |
| Thunderbolt RAID System | Areca ARC-8050T3U series | – | 6–8x 12 Gbit/s HDDs/SSDs | – | Kirchheim unter Teck |
| Host Bus Adapter (HBA) | ATTO ExpressSAS H-1280GT | – | PCIe 4.0, 8 external 12 Gbit/s SAS/SATA ports | – | – |
| Fibre Channel HBA | Broadcom Emulex LPe31002 | – | 16/32G FC dual port, 1.6 million IOPS | – | – |
| iSCSI-to-SAS Bridge | ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8100T | – | 2x 10 Gbit/s iSCSI SFP+, miniSAS HD | – | – |
| Ethernet Network Cards (SmartNIC) | ATTO FastFrame N312 / N412 | – | up to 100 GbE, latency 1μs | – | – |
| PDU (Power Distribution Unit) | CyberPower PDU24004 / PDU41004 among others | – | Remote control, daisy chaining | – | – |
| UPS | CyberPower | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
Experienced and trained technicians carry out performance, functional and health checks, compatibility tests and burn-in tests. The quality system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV SÜD.
| Evidence | Kirchheim unter Teck |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- 1982
Founding of Starline Computer GmbH; one of the first distributors of ATA-based RAID systems in Europe
- 2017
35th company anniversary; Areca hardware deployed in Antarctica for Arte documentaries
- 2020
10,000 support tickets processed in four years
- 2024
Renewed ISO-9001 certification by TÜV SÜD (valid 20.11.2024–19.11.2027)