Software Defined Storage SDS

Hardware and software as separate instances thanks to SDS  

Although nearly every manufacturer has its own definition of software defined storage, there is an overarching principle: SDS separates storage management services from the hardware, which means that expensive, highly specialized storage arrays can be replaced with standard hardware. 

Generally, software defined storage involves storage virtualization. Every available storage hardware is allocated to a storage pool. This applies equally to internal hard drives (direct-attached storage, DAS) or storage area networks (SAN).

More performance, unbeatable scalability and lower costs are made possible thanks to this innovative technology. Software-based storage allows you to react quickly to varying capacity and performance needs and is therefore ideal for users that require high levels of versatility. Modern methods, such as erasure coding, provide utmost data security with comparatively higher utilizations of the drives’ gross capacities while reducing the complexity of the hardware – for instance by eliminating the need for RAID controllers.

Thomas-Krenn – your partner for software-defined storage

Though software-defined storage and hyper-convergent systems are built using standard server hardware, the coordination of the components, such as SSDs, HDDs, controllers, network interfaces and switches is absolutely essential to the success of a project. Proven know-how with servers and a clear understanding of software-defined storage are therefore crucial when selecting the hardware manufacturer. Thomas-Krenn has acquired comprehensive experience with its internal use of SDS – as well as from its involvement in numerous customer projects – and is therefore the ideal hardware partner for your SDS project.  

We have a wide range of SDS systems and work with renowned suppliers like Vmware and Microsoft to provide the best solutions for your IT infrastructure. With our VMware Virtual SAN (vSAN) Appliance or our Azure Stack HCI systems, a simplified entry into the world of software-defined storage is possible for IT departments of all sizes.

If you value high-quality hardware that has been carefully selected and comprehensively tested for use in software-defined storage or hyper-convergent systems, you will be very pleased with our systems. 

Check out our appliances and discover a more flexible, affordable and efficient future!