Hyperconverged Storage from StarWind Converged vs Hyperconverged Storage Converged infrastructure is presented as a hardware-defined solution and integrates storage, compute, and networking resources into a preconfigured package. All resources operate as a single but discrete system and therefore can be separated. In a converged infrastructure, one storage unit is dedicated to one compute node. Converged storage is managed separately but also can be partially administrated using storage policies on the hypervisor level. Often, this process requires special applications to service various infrastructure parts and calls for additional space. In turn, it limits IT infrastructure flexibility and scalability. Hyperconverged infrastructure has a form of a software-defined network where all components are integrated and can’t be separated. Hyperconverged solutions are improved at the level of the program controller, which makes it easy to scale them and add new modules or nodes. Hyperconverged platforms include hypervisor, software-defined storage, and virtualized networking that run on the commodity hardware. Hyperconverged storage is connected to the node and shared with the general storage pool for the entire cluster. In such a way, the client gets infrastructure scalability and flexibility managing it from a single pane of glass. StarWind Is a Leading Hyperconvergence Hardware Vendor StarWind delivers software-defined storage and hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to build high-performing, flexible, and fault-tolerant IT infrastructures for Enterprise ROBO, SMB and Edge. StarWind’s recognition as one of the leading HCI vendors was confirmed by its inclusion in the 2018 and 2019 Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure. StarWind is also a Customer's Choice in Gartner's Peer Insights: 'Voice of the Customer' for HCI 2020. Choose how you would like to start: Download Send me a quote Schedule a live demo StarWind Virtual SAN Preferred use case United States You agree that StarWind Software Inc. may use the above information to accommodate your requests, keep in touch with you, and offer a better customer experience. You can withdraw your consent at any time by reaching us at dataprotection@starwind.com. For more information on how we process your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. Submit We are social > Site Map Software StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN) StarWind SAN & NAS StarWind Virtual Tape Library (VTL) StarWind NVMe-oF Initiator Hardware StarWind HyperConverged Appliance (HCA) StarWind HCA for Video Surveillance StarWind Backup Appliance (BA) StarWind Storage Appliance (SA) StarWind Virtual Tape Library Appliance (VTLA) Services StarWind NVMe-oF Initiator OEM Software as a Service (SaaS) & Financing Equipment Financing Technology Partners Channel Partners Become a Reseller Find a Reseller VAR Portal Free Software StarWind VSAN Free StarWind SAN & NAS Free StarWind VTL Free StarWind NVMe-oF Initiator Free StarWind V2V Converter StarWind Deduplication Analyzer StarWind Tape Redirector StarWind RAM Disk StarWind rPerf StarWind iSCSI Accelerator Support Support Program Product Lifecycle Support Forum System Requirements StarWind FAQ Knowledge Base StarWind VSAN Help StarWind V2V Help Resourses Solutions by industries White Papers Success Stories Technical Papers Webinars Best Practices Release Notes Why HyperConvergence? Hyperconverged Storage Hardware Upgrade Storage Spaces Direct About us About StarWind Why us? Events Press Releases Product Reviews Certifications Our Customers Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy ProActive Terms of Service SLA Refund Policy © 2021 StarWind Software Inc. The site uses cookies to improve your experience. Ok, got it Learn More