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StarWind SAN & NAS

Overview

What is StarWind SAN & NAS?

StarWind SAN & NAS is an HCL-certified software-defined shared storage for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. The solution also enables the user to repurpose servers into certified backup targets if they are using Veeam. StarWind SAN & NAS, as a…

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Recent Reviews

2 node HC powerhouse

10 out of 10
February 06, 2023
We utilize Starwind VSAN for all our hyper-converged deployments. Value, ease of deployment, manageability, and performance have been very …
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Product Details

What is StarWind SAN & NAS?

StarWind SAN & NAS is an HCL-certified software-defined shared storage for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. The solution also enables the user to repurpose servers into certified backup targets if they are using Veeam. StarWind SAN & NAS, as a Linux-based VM, leverages all the features of ZFS to ensure optimal storage use, data safety and integrity. The solution is designed to present a unified, lightweight, intuitive, and innovative SDS solution.

StarWind SAN & NAS Features

  • Supported: Fastest StarWind iSCSI Target
  • Supported: ZFS
  • Supported: MDADM
  • Supported: Web-based Management
  • Supported: Text-based UI
  • Supported: vCenter Plugin
  • Supported: HyperConverged
  • Supported: Converged
  • Supported: NFS
  • Supported: SMB

StarWind SAN & NAS Screenshots

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StarWind SAN & NAS Integrations

StarWind SAN & NAS Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsVMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V
Mobile ApplicationNo
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Reviews and Ratings

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Reviews

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February 06, 2023

2 node HC powerhouse

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We utilize Starwind VSAN for all our hyper-converged deployments. Value, ease of deployment, manageability, and performance have been very good. Super easy to deploy compared to some other SDS / HC storage applications. Value wise Starwind VSAN is probably the best ROI out of the other solutions.
Pros and Cons
  • Ease of Deployment
  • Management interface
  • Documentation and support
  • performance
  • Documentation could be little better
  • Have a distributed raid option
Likelihood to Recommend
For companies wanting a lean 2 node HC cluster Starwind VSAN is the way to go. Performance, ease of setup, reliability, and management are very good. However, If companies have more than 2 node-setups Starwind isn't the best option as it only does mirrors. Having more than 2 nodes essentially means wasting 2/3 of storage capacity. If StarWind can add distributed raids in future releases that would be perfect.
Most Important Features
  • Ease of deployment
  • High performance
  • value on investment
Return on Investment
  • Allowed us to go all flash for 1/5 the cost
  • Boosted end user experience due to high iops on flash
  • lowered expenses on arrays and licensees
Alternatives Considered
For 2 node clusters, Starwind VSAN is the way to go. Most other solutions don't even allow 2 node set ups. For businesses looking for a solid 2 node set up with redundancy, performance, and reliability look no further.
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