Affordable and reliable High Availability for virtualised environments
October 13, 2025

Affordable and reliable High Availability for virtualised environments

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with StarWind Virtual SAN

We use StarWind Virtual SAN to provide a resilient platform to host business critical VM's. We came across StarWind Virtual SAN when evaluation Hyperconverged storage providers and it allowed us to repurpose our existing hardware which was great. We have had it running reliably for 3 years now and its a key piece of our infrastructure that just works.

Pros

  • Solid reliable platform
  • Fantastic support compared to other vendors
  • Cost effective compared to hardware SAN storage

Cons

  • I would like to see some more monitoring / usage info in the management console
  • The SAAS license renewal method is a bit clunky having to purchase from distributors and then manually apply licensing files.
  • StarWind Virtual SAN allowed us to eliminate the need for expensive SAN hardware reducing IT expenditure by approximately 30%
  • By leveraging synchronous replication, we achieved near-zero downtime for critical workloads, aligning with our business continuity objectives.
  • StarWind Virtual SAN with their pro active support reduced complexity in storage management, freeing up IT resources and lowering operational costs.
It was a little complex to get my head around the initial configuration and operation of StarWind Virtual SAN but after following the guides and some assistance from support once the initial setup is complete the day to day management is very straightforward.
We evaluated several alternatives, including Microsoft Storage Spaces / Stormagic and Nutanix AHV. StarWind Virtual SAN stood out due to its cost-effectiveness, ease of deployment, and ability to deliver high availability without requiring expensive proprietary hardware. Unlike some competitors that required additional licensing or complex infrastructure, StarWind Virtual SAN provided a straightforward solution with excellent support, making it the best fit for our business objectives

Do you think StarWind Virtual SAN delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with StarWind Virtual SAN's feature set?

Yes

Did StarWind Virtual SAN live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of StarWind Virtual SAN go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy StarWind Virtual SAN again?

Yes

StarWind Virtual SAN is well suited for SME's who may be looking for a cost effective HA platform without having to purchase hardware SAN's and expensive switches etc. The 2 node solution can operate with direct connection hence no switches and and with a StarWind Virtual SAN support package gives you a solid platform for hosting critical workloads.

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