2017-06-12T19:02:00Z

3 Converged and Hyper-Converged Alternatives to All-Flash Storage

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it_user219063 - PeerSpot reviewer
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2017-06-14T11:54:43Z
Jun 14, 2017

Scott - have you looked at Rubrik for the backup for Nutanix? Some of the other benefits for Nutanix - they support any hypervisor - VMware, Hyper-V and AHV (which is their own). Additionally Nutanix can run on any of the following server platforms now: Supermicro, Dell, HP, Cisco, Lenovo and IBM Power. Nutanix has a very mature solution and continues to push the envelope. If your looking for simplicity, ease of use, ease of management, ease of deployment then Nutanix is a perfect choice.

it_user107568 - PeerSpot reviewer
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2017-09-14T16:43:11Z
Sep 14, 2017

Also worth noting but not included in this article is HPE SimpliVity. In fact, HPE SimpliVity has the highest reviews of all the hyperconverged solutions (9.2 with next closest is 9.0): https://www.itcentralstation.com/categories/hyper-converged-infrastructure. You can read the HPE SimpliVity reviews here: https://www.itcentralstation.com/products/hpe-simplivity

it_user656586 - PeerSpot reviewer
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2017-06-15T14:43:23Z
Jun 15, 2017

Good comparison. However, would be nice if there is more direct comparison on scalability, IOPs and Maintenance.
Would I be wrong if I say Nutanix is more of remote site solution, vSAN or FlexPod are of Data Center class?
I would be looking at a solution which gives better IOPs, scalability, Maintenance simplicity.

Thanks.

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Rony_Sklar - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 14, 2021
Dec 14, 2021
Hyper-converged is typically an "all in one box/rack" solution. It consists of compute, storage & network resources all tied together physically (and through software). Hyper-converged for a pro - is a complete solution. You don't have to architect it. All you have to know is how much "power" you need (what you want to do with it). While with converged infrastructure (which can still be 's...
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SD
Aug 12, 2020
converged infrastructure still incorporates hardware, running the technology natively on hardware. On the other hand, hype convergence is fully software-defined and completely integrated
Steffen Hornung - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 12, 2020
Oh, you cant get rid of hardware in any way. (damn you Apple for auto-correcting english back to german). But it is true that hci is a software defined approach which has the advantage of delivering new features without new hardware. Another thing that destinguishes hyperconerged solutions from converged ones is the scale-out nature: simply add more nodes to the system to support new workloads without losing performance because you add all types at once (compute, storage and networking).
Rony_Sklar - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 26, 2021
Oct 26, 2021
The more we try to define these items, the more variability to these definitions seems to exist. In a general sense, I like to classify as such:"Converged" as infrastructure from one or more vendors that have a defined "cookbook" for integration of the systems to a simplified and supported platform for use. These solutions help reduce the implementation and operational complexity and risks for...
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RJ
Jun 18, 2020
In principle you’re right “Converged Infrastructure relies on hardware, whereas Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is software-based”. But there are further advances for software management of containers, VMs, storage, and networks within a single architecture. As a Red Hat partner, we are aware of coming developments based on Red Hat OpenShift which significantly simplify operations and provide complete management and portability across On-Prem, Hybrid, and Multi-Cloud environments.
it_user567912 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 18, 2020
Also in a converged infrastructure software is important. Converged for me is a combination of hardware components that are sold as a single solution and where a software layer is added to make the management easier. But the hardware solution consists mostly from individual server, storage and networking components.Most hyperconverged solutions goes further with integrating the storage layer into the server layer, removing a layer of hardware, and where the software inside the solution create a shared storage pool for the server stack. Automatically the management layer is also simplified just as with the converged solution... Less hardware (or differently used) and more software inside... I call it more a typical evolution of IT infrastructure... Know that converged and hyperconverged is a marketing thing and not really a product as such... I saw converged and hyperconverged solutions already 20 years ago before it even existed... Just look for what you need and pick the right solution... 
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