SCALINX saves $20K in upfront costs along with ongoing operational savings by implementing shared storage and high availability with StarWind Virtual SAN


CHALLENGE
Before deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), SCALINX relied on a single Proxmox host with local storage. The absence of shared storage was a critical issue, as it hindered high availability (HA) and scalability, essential for a growing business. Additionally, its existing setup lacked the flexibility to easily transition to a more redundant solution.
SCALINX needed a cost-effective alternative to VMware vSAN that would seamlessly fit into its new infrastructure plan after switching to the ESXi hypervisor. Without shared storage, the risk of downtime and data loss increased, pushing SCALINX to look for a reliable storage solution.
StarWind VSAN is cheaper thanVMware vSAN, fits for our use.
Dara Ardalan, Information Security and NetworkManager
SOLUTION
SCALINX chose StarWind VSAN due to its suitability for its needs, offering a cheaper solution compared to VMware vSAN. StarWind addressed the absence of shared storage, allowing SCALINX to transition from Proxmox to ESXi while maintaining cost-effectiveness. A simple license upgrade enabled the deployment of the StarWind solution, which resolved its infrastructure issues. StarWind ProActive Premium Support was praised for its exceptional assistance, ensuring a smooth operation.
In the long term, SCALINX saved approximately $20K in non-recurring charges (NRC) and continues to save several thousand dollars per year.