PetaSAN: A storage life without limits with an Enterprise iSCSI Ceph Cluster

With our PetaSAN solution you will receive a state-of-the-art SDS system without restrictions and with a terrific interface.

 

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A professional iSCSI Ceph solution with PetaSAN

Enterprise scale-out iSCSI Ceph Cluster with flair

Our cluster solution PetaSAN runs on enterprise-class x86 hardware, can be expanded variably and grows with your tasks. In other words: With each additional unit, not only the capacity but also the performance increases. PetaSAN has also already implemented modern cloud-based technologies.

But not only the elasticity and agility of the Ceph-System pleases the administrators: Additional nodes can be added at any time and without interruption. It is basically designed to provide the user with highly available, clustered iSCSI hard disks. For example, iSCSI disks can be assigned multiple access paths, each identifiable by its virtual IP address.

PetaSAN is ideal for deployments that require many parallel I/O operations such as Microsoft Hyper-V deployments, VMware vSphere systems, MS Scale Out File Server (SOFS), Big Data Analytics, database servers or simply Ceph-based iSCSI.

  • Ceph-based iSCSI
  • Suitable for Hyper-V, vSphere and SOFS
  • State-of-the-art and freely scalable SDS
  • Self-adapting and self-healing system with high reliability
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Flexible iSCSI Ceph system for every platform

Modern HA Ceph cluster on solid x86 hardware

PetaSAN can be set up variably. Storage and monitor nodes (OSD and MON) can be installed together or planted in separate enclosures. This allows a cost-effective system to be configured that runs on established x86 hardware. The administrator can define the number of replicas to be kept. However, Starline recommends always storing a total of three copies of the user data on the system.

  • Compatible with x86 hardware
  • Separate storage and monitor nodes possible
  • Number of replicas adjustable
  • Cloud connection via S3
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Enterprise iSCSI Ceph Cluster installed with a few clicks

Easy administration through PetaSAN interface

PetaSAN helps to simplify the life of the system administrator through a clear user interface. The installation takes place in six steps. However, power users can also get their money’s worth with full command line access if they wish.

  • Point-and-click management
  • Installed in six steps
  • Full overview of the running cluster
  • Console administration possible
FAQ - Software

Here are the key questions about our enterprise-software.

Why is a tailor-made enterprise software solution so important for your company?

We believe every IT infrastructure has unique requirements. That’s why we offer precisely adapted software packages—for example, for backup, SAN management, or virtualization. This guarantees that your server and storage landscape work together seamlessly and deliver top performance over the long term.

What types of software are included in our portfolio?

Our range covers all critical categories: backup programs, SAN-management tools, software-defined storage (SDS) solutions, virtualization platforms such as VMware or Windows Server, and Linux distributions for professional workloads. With these technologies we protect and optimize your workloads comprehensively.

We are particularly proud of our partnership with Archiware. Its powerful P5 software suite provides end-to-end data protection through backup, synchronization, and archiving—scalable to match your needs.

How do we ensure our software solutions work smoothly with your hardware?

Before releasing any product, we test it extensively in our lab—including comprehensive compatibility checks with current server hardware. This allows us to guarantee trouble-free integration and to advise you in depth on any specific requirements.

What advantages does our software selection offer for backup and archiving?

We stock only solutions that have proven themselves in demanding enterprise environments. Whether long-term archiving, rapid restore, or flexible storage utilization, our backup software delivers maximum data security and integrates seamlessly into your existing environment whenever needed.

 

Do we support you with installation, configuration, and ongoing operations as well?

Absolutely. Our team assists you from the initial consultation through implementation and ongoing operational support. If desired, we can also handle maintenance or offer service contracts with guaranteed response times—including 24×7×4 on-site intervention for urgent cases.

Any questions? Please contact us.

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Our experts are of course also experts in Linux, Ceph and ZFS