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StorMagic SvHCI
What StorMagic SvHCI is
StorMagic SvHCI is a full-stack hyperconverged infrastructure platform for x86 servers. Its Linux-based appliance combines KVM virtualization, Open vSwitch virtual networking, StorMagic SvSAN storage, and management. StorMagic positions it for small and midsize businesses and edge environments where simplicity matters. Clusters support one or two nodes. High availability needs two nodes, which synchronously mirror data and restart affected virtual machines on the surviving node after failure. A cluster supports up to 50 HA VMs, while a two-node cluster supports up to 100 non-HA VMs. Each server includes a web Virtualization Manager, and Edge Control provides centralized web management. VMs can be imported from VMware or OVF and OVA files, one VM at a time. VM snapshots support crash-consistent recovery, with up to 16 retained per VM. SvHCI can present an iSCSI target but does not currently support adding external storage. Subscription pricing starts at $2,049 a year for one node, 2TB, and one year.
Who it suits
SvHCI is intended for SMBs and edge-computing environments needing on-premises virtualization, storage, and management. It suits deployments using one or two x86 server nodes.
What it does well
- Combines hypervisor, networking, storage, and management
- Two-node synchronous mirroring for high availability
- Centralized Edge Control web console
- Supports VMware, OVF, and OVA imports
- Includes 24/7 Platinum software support
What to know first
- High availability requires two nodes
- VM imports must be done one at a time
- No external storage support currently
- Snapshots retain a maximum of 16 per VM
Limits
Clusters support one or two nodes, with up to 50 HA VMs per cluster; a two-node cluster supports up to 100 non-HA VMs. Each VM can retain up to 16 snapshots, and external storage cannot currently be added.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SvHCI subscription | $2,049 MSRP starting price for a single node, 2TB capacity, 1 year subscription · Licensed per node and storage capacity · 2TB, 6TB, 12TB, 24 TB, 48TB, or unlimited TB · Gold or Platinum support · 1, 3, or 5 year terms · Data Encryption and Predictive Storage Caching are optional add-ons | $2,049 a year |
As stormagic.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the StorMagic SvHCI website
- Start the 15-day trial or obtain an SvHCI subscription
- Deploy the Linux-based appliance on x86 servers
- Configure one- or two-node clusters
- Use Virtualization Manager or Edge Control to manage the environment
- Import VMs through VMware VM Import Utility or OVF/OVA files
Verdict
SvHCI packages virtualization and storage into a managed appliance with two-node availability and centralized controls. The one-node or two-node limit and lack of external-storage support are important deployment constraints.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
No. SvHCI is paid software with a 15-day trial.
What does the subscription cost?
The SvHCI subscription starts at $2,049 a year for a single node, 2TB capacity, and a one-year term.
Which platforms and deployment model are supported?
SvHCI is Linux-based, self-hosted, and deployed on premises. It also provides web and API access.
How does high availability work?
High availability requires two nodes. SvHCI synchronously mirrors data and restarts affected virtual machines on the surviving node after a failure.
Can it import virtual machines?
Yes. VMware VMs can use the VMware VM Import Utility, while other platforms can use OVF or OVA formats. Imports currently occur one VM at a time.
Does SvHCI support external storage?
It cannot currently add external storage, but it can present an iSCSI target for other compute nodes.
Facts from StorMagic SvHCI's own pages
- Cluster and VM limits
- Clusters support one or two nodes, with up to 50 HA VMs per cluster; a two-node cluster can support up to 100 non-HA VMs. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Company
- StorMagic Limited lists its registered office in Bristol, United Kingdom. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- External storage limit
- SvHCI does not currently support adding external storage, though it can present an iSCSI target for other compute nodes. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2006 · stormagic.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Bristol, United Kingdom · stormagic.com, 28 Sept 2026
- High availability
- HA requires two nodes; the product synchronously mirrors data between them and restarts affected VMs on the surviving node after a failure. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- SvHCI supports agent-based backup using third-party backup software and documents integrations with Veeam, Acronis, and Commvault. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Management
- Each server includes a web-based Virtualization Manager, while Edge Control provides a centralized web console for managing an organization's SvHCI nodes and clusters. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- SvHCI is a full-stack HCI platform for x86 servers that combines a hypervisor, virtual networking, virtualized storage, and management. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- StorMagic says SvHCI is a closed system despite being based on open-source software, to provide extra security. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Snapshots
- VM-level snapshots support crash-consistent recovery, with a maximum of 16 retained snapshots per VM. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The subscription includes StorMagic 24/7 Platinum support for the software stack. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Target users
- StorMagic describes SvHCI as purpose-built for SMBs and edge computing environments where simplicity matters. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Technology
- The Linux-based appliance uses KVM for its hypervisor, Open vSwitch for virtual networking, and StorMagic SvSAN for storage. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026
- VM migration
- VMs can be imported from VMware with the VMware VM Import Utility or from other platforms in OVF or OVA format; the FAQ says imports must currently be performed one VM at a time. · stormagic.com, 7 Oct 2026