This solution a good fit?

Software-based VM-centric and flash-friendly VM storage + free version

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kevin79
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Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:53 pm

I was wondering if this solution is a good fit for me and whether or not I need the paid version if it is. I have a small site (about 25 users) that has 2 servers running 2012R2 Server with Hyper-V. They have internal storage (6 300GB drives and a RAID 10 each) and no shared storage. Would I be able to use StarWind Virtual SAN to create a SAN that the two servers can share using it's internal storage and not need another server? If so, I'm assuming I will only get half of the total free space (one server worth) usable, correct?
kevin79
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Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:11 pm

SPAM? This is a legit question, not SPAM.
PoSaP
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Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:38 pm

Hello kevin79

Starwind hyper-converged scenario is for two Hyper-V servers with internal storage's. With it you can provide shared storage to the cluster.
And you no need any additional servers.
More about this solution I`ve learned here:
It`s introduction https://www.starwindsoftware.com/hyper-converged-page
and here`s manual https://www.starwindsoftware.com/techni ... manual.pdf
You can try Starwind trial license. It`s available on customer page.
https://www.starwindsoftware.com/customer-page
Dmitry (staff)
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Thu Mar 31, 2016 12:03 pm

@PoSaP thank you for your answer
@kevin79 do you have any additional questions?
kevin79
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Thu Mar 31, 2016 12:07 pm

I don't think so. I'm now trying to get it working but having issues.

https://forums.starwindsoftware.com/vie ... 270#p25408
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Anatoly (staff)
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Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:23 pm

Thank you kevin79, lets keep the conversation in the new thread that you pointed at.

P.S. you`ve got answers there :)
Best regards,
Anatoly Vilchinsky
Global Engineering and Support Manager
www.starwind.com
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