Description
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Platforms
- Virtualized Computing
- Software-defined Storage
- Virtualized Networking
- Servers
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Advantages
Simplified Management
- HCI integrates network, storage, and compute into one system with a software overlay, simplifying the architecture.
Reduced Complexity
- HCI consolidates data center infrastructure, reducing the footprint from three racks to one, lowering energy costs, and offering a unified management interface.
Data Protection
- HCI simplifies data restoration and includes built-in disaster recovery and backup features, enhancing security against cyber threats.
Cost Efficiency
- HCI requires less equipment to purchase, maintain, and support, reducing overall costs for IT departments.
Agility
- HCI centralizes workload management, making it easier to migrate workloads between locations.
Scalability
- HCI’s node-based architecture allows for easy scalability by adding or removing nodes to match resource demands.