LINSTOR

LINSTOR is an open-source software designed to simplify the management of block storage devices in large Linux server clusters. It is specifically tailored for large enterprises and caters to the needs of IT professionals, system administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud service providers, and the telecommunications industry. According to the vendor, LINSTOR provides a powerful storage management solution for businesses operating in diverse industries.

Key Features

Simplify Storage Management: LINSTOR offers a centralized interface for configuring and managing storage volumes in large Linux server clusters. Users can easily create, modify, and delete storage resources, according to the vendor.

Full Container Ecosystem Integration: LINSTOR seamlessly integrates with container ecosystems like Kubernetes and OpenShift. It provides a container storage interface (CSI) driver for efficient management of storage volumes for containerized applications, according to the vendor.

High Availability Controller: LINSTOR ensures high availability by providing a controller component that manages the configuration of the LINSTOR cluster and its storage resources. This ensures redundancy and fault tolerance, according to the vendor.

Data Replication: LINSTOR's replication link feature enables data replication between different storage nodes, ensuring data consistency and resilience in the event of node failures, according to the vendor.

Separation of Data & Control Plane: LINSTOR follows a separation of data and control plane architecture, enhancing scalability and performance. This allows for efficient resource utilization and seamless scalability of the storage infrastructure, according to the vendor.

Developer-Friendly: LINSTOR is designed with developers in mind, offering compatibility with various development environments, including cloud, virtualization, and container platforms. It is aimed at managing large DRBD clusters or integrating into existing storage architectures, according to the vendor.

Efficient Resource Allocation: LINSTOR enables users to efficiently allocate storage resources, monitor their usage, and perform various management tasks through a user-friendly interface, according to the vendor.

Flexible Storage Management: With LINSTOR, users have the flexibility to create, modify, and delete storage resources on each node that provides or uses LINSTOR-managed storage resources, according to the vendor.

Scalability and Performance: LINSTOR's separation of data and control plane architecture enhances scalability and performance, allowing businesses to scale their storage infrastructure as needed, according to the vendor.