Tuxera Fusion SMB
Category Storage
Tuxera Fusion SMB is the world's most advanced SMB server for Linux, delivering breakthrough performance that transforms modern media workflows. Building on our NAB Show 2025 Product of the Year recognition in Cloud Computing and Storage, recent engineering advances have pushed performance boundaries, with Mac workflows now achieving 8.6GB/sec from a single port on ATTO Technology 100GbE cards - more than double the throughput of open-source alternatives.
This enterprise-class SMB server eliminates the protocol bottlenecks that have constrained creative teams, enabling media professionals to work directly with 8K footage, DPX sequences, and uncompressed media without the wait times that interrupt creative flow. As Barry Evans from pixitmedia by DataCore explains, "What's been really good working with you guys is that we're able to get that same level of performance, particularly on the bandwidth level, but without having to install any specialist software." This transformation occurs when infrastructure finally supports rather than limits creative vision.
The core innovation lies in Tuxera Fusion’s complete reimagining of SMB server architecture for modern workloads. As an official Microsoft SMB Protocol Licensee and holder of SMB-related patents, Tuxera demonstrates its commitment to advancing the protocol’s capabilities. Unlike traditional implementations, Fusion was built from the ground up with a multi-threaded design that fully utilizes modern multi-core processors and advanced networking capabilities. This architectural approach delivers Windows clients up to 22GB/sec with RDMA networking whilst maintaining 8.6GB/sec sustained throughput on macOS - performance levels. With linear scaling, dual 100GbE ports achieve 22.6GB/sec on Windows, demonstrating how Fusion maximizes every network interface.
Compared to open-source alternatives, Tuxera Fusion SMB delivers 300% more network throughput whilst being 75% more CPU efficient, maximizing existing hardware investments. The technology supports 5000% more simultaneous connections and proves 800% faster in container environments, making it ideal for modern cloud-native architectures and hyperscale deployments. These aren't incremental improvements - they represent a fundamental shift in what's possible when storage protocols are designed for contemporary infrastructure demands.
Strategic partnerships with industry leaders validate Tuxera Fusion's transformational impact. Quantum Corporation's joint testing achieves near line speed over RDMA with their F-Series NVMe arrays, whilst ATTO Technology has developed specialized profiles in their ATTO 360 tuning software specifically optimized for Fusion environments. This collaboration demonstrates the fastest SMB throughput for macOS and for Windows clients, achieving up to 22GB/sec using RDMA networking during live NAB demonstrations.
Deployment flexibility sets Tuxera Fusion apart in enterprise environments. Whether running on-premise, in containers, across hybrid cloud architectures, or at the edge, Fusion maintains consistent performance characteristics without compromise. The technology supports 32-node scale-out clustering with persistent handles for continuous availability, whilst native Kubernetes integration enables seamless orchestration in modern DevOps workflows.
Enterprise security features include full SMB encryption and signing capability, comprehensive Active Directory integration, Kerberos authentication support, and Windows ACL compatibility - all delivered without performance penalties. As an official Microsoft SMB partner with patent protection, Tuxera ensures complete protocol compliance and legal safeguards alongside exceptional performance.
