IBM Storage Fusion vs. StarWind SAN & NAS

Every new user has to get hands-on to start utilizing it Optimal. Once user understands to implementing process and technical configuration, the user will get optimal usage of IBM Fusion. Best part of IBM fusion are, easy to connect with DB(different types), Security features, creation of a data layer(as per requirement) on top of application data

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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

• Machine learning model training and execution was at ease
• Performance was good
• Highly scalable

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• mirroring internal disks and flash between hypervisor servers.
• Creates powerful environment at low cost.
• Allows maintenance in zero down time.

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• Existing AI models should be able to utilize to other use cases

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• Documentation could be little better
• Have a distributed raid option

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Overall the combination is really doing great and helping the business to perform smoothly. The main reason behind selecting StarWind is, It's budget-friendly, has good support and it's great product functionalities.

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• smoothened the process of developing new features in the existing products after migration as one single plane of console does all the job
• Reduced the cost in managing a dedicated storage environment
• On the other side, few licenses like existing backup cann't be used instead we have to rely on IBM offerings

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• Even though we have had one host disk failure on one of the cluster nodes, there was no interruption to our users. The server was repaired and the StarWind SAN & NAS made the transition very simple.
• There has been zero downtime since the StarWind SAN & NAS was implemented.,

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