Side by side
Parallel Virtual Cluster vs StorMagic SvHCI
Both stand on hyperconverged infrastructure (hci) solutions. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Visit Parallel Virtual Cluster Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
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.
Visit StorMagic SvHCIThe facts
| Parallel Virtual Cluster | StorMagic SvHCI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | SvHCI subscription: $2,049 a year |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | parallelvirtualcluster.org | stormagic.com |
| On hyperconverged infrastructure (hci) solutions | #4 of 17 | #8 of 17 |
Parallel Virtual Cluster: what it does well
StorMagic SvHCI: 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
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