StorMagic announced version 2.0 of its
SvHCI full-stack HCI
(hyperconverged infrastructure) solution, which is purpose-built for
enterprise edge and small to medium-sized business (SMB) environments.
SvHCI is the most cost-effective HCI solution for the edge, saving
customers up to 62% on software alone compared to VMware alternatives.
Originally introduced in June 2024, the key new features in SvHCI 2.0 include:
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VM Snapshots - The ability to take snapshots of all VMs,
roll-back software updates and point-in-time records, enabling advanced
data protection.
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Edge Control Monitoring and Management - This enterprise-scale fleet management capability now offers centralized, cloud-based access to all SvHCI systems, and allows users to control hundreds or thousands of remote edge sites.
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VM Import - Customers can quickly, reliably and affordably
migrate VMware VMs to StorMagic SvHCI, while significantly reducing time
to production.
"StorMagic's introduction of SvHCI positions it as a key player in the
market, as the solution helps customers meet their needs today by
lowering TCO, streamlining operations and simplifying their overall
management experience," said Mitch Ashley,
VP and practice lead of devops and application development for The
Futurum Group. "Enterprise edge and SMB customers looking to migrate
from the escalating costs of virtualization technologies like VMware to
contemporary enterprise edge and SMB platforms should seriously consider
a move to SvHCI as an effective transition path to modern, more
efficient data management."
Additional new SvHCI features
include: expanded virtual NIC and virtual disk support; enhanced VM per
host density; ability to deploy stretched clusters; and support for
Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) embedded storage controller.
"Thanks to the market disruption caused by Broadcom, the demand for alternative hypervisors is booming," said Bruce Kornfeld,
chief product officer, StorMagic. "SvHCI 2.0 introduces new
capabilities that make it even easier for customers to manage their HCI
infrastructure and keep applications running, all at the lowest possible
cost."
Pricing and Availability
SvHCI 2.0 will be generally available for purchase in the next 90 days.
Pricing begins at $2,049 for a one-year subscription for a single server
and up to 2 TB of storage. Also launching today is the SvHCI Global
Beta Program for VM Snapshots, where customers and partners can get
early access to the software and test on their own servers.