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StorMagic SvSAN

Score8 out of 10

4 Reviews and Ratings

What is StorMagic SvSAN?

StorMagic SvSAN is a hyperconverged storage solution that provides lightweight, high availability in 2-node clusters. It allows organizations to deploy thousands of clusters as easily as one, on any x86 hardware, to ensure 100% uptime.

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Screenshot of StorMagic SvSAN plugin in VMware vCenter. SvSAN is fully integrated and certified in vCenter for seamless deployment and configuration.
Screenshot of StorMagic SvSAN web GUI. Management of all SvSAN nodes and clusters can be carried out in the GUI.
Screenshot of StorMagic SvSAN is managed through the StorMagic Edge Control dashboard which provides users with a real-time overview of every SvSAN license they have deployed.
Screenshot of StorMagic Edge Control systems view which allows users to browse, sort and filter every SvSAN VSA as well as explore each one and check status and perform management actions.

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Screenshot of StorMagic SvSAN plugin in VMware vCenter. SvSAN is fully integrated and certified in vCenter for seamless deployment and configuration.

Great solution for business continuity at low price

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We used the StorMagic SvSAN solution to create a highly reliable virtual environment on two separate server rooms. This solution provided business continuity, with synchronous replication of storage space, at a much lower cost than other technologies. StorMagic SvSAN was chosen because it guaranteed high levels of performance and resilience while staying within the customer's limited budget.

Pros

  • Storage Mirroring
  • Low Price
  • Easy deploy
  • Easy management

Cons

  • Technical support could be improved
  • Inadequate performance for complex environments
  • Architecture needs a witness

Return on Investment

  • High resiliency of infrastructure
  • Respect low budget
  • No waste time for management

Usability

Other Software Used

SANsymphony, HPE SimpliVity