Sangfor HCI using ceph?

does Sangfor HCI using ceph for the storage management platform?

Hi, as i know, i never see a mention about ceph on technical Sangfor HCI documents. I personally think that Sangfor may use its own proprietary technology for storage management.

Yes, this is possible due to the fact that Sangfor Virtual Storage (aSan) and CEPH are both built on a distributed file system. As a result, a CEPH cluster can be implemented to support Sangfor HCI.

Yes, Sangfor HCI does support using Ceph as a storage management platform.

Hi,
Yes, HCI support CEPH for storagem managment.

While Sangfor hasn't publicly disclosed the exact storage management platform underlying its HCI solution, available information suggests it likely doesn't leverage Ceph for primary storage. Here's a breakdown of details and considerations:

1. Proprietary Storage Management:

    Sangfor HCI emphasizes its own proprietary, software-defined storage (SDS) platform specifically optimized for hyper-converged environments.
    This focus on proprietary technology suggests a different approach than directly employing Ceph.

2. Features and Functionalities:

    Sangfor HCI's storage capabilities align more closely with features typically associated with proprietary SDS platforms rather than Ceph's distinct architecture:
        Thin provisioning
        Snapshots
        Cloning
        Data deduplication
        Compression
        Automated performance optimization

3. Documentation and Marketing Materials:

    Official documentation and marketing materials from Sangfor consistently highlight their proprietary SDS platform, omitting any mention of Ceph integration.

4. Considerations for Ceph Integration:

    Object Storage: While unlikely for primary storage, Sangfor HCI might potentially integrate with Ceph for secondary object storage use cases.
    Flexibility: If Ceph integration is a strict requirement, consider alternative HCI solutions that explicitly support it.

Confirmation from Sangfor:

    To obtain definitive confirmation, the most reliable course of action is to reach out directly to Sangfor's technical support or sales team for a precise response.

In the field of storage management, software-defined storage technologies such as Ceph are often used to build distributed storage environments.

Yes, Sangfor HCI does support using Ceph as a storage management platform. Sangfor HCI is a software-defined, hyper-converged infrastructure solution that integrates computing, storage, and networking resources. It offers flexibility and scalability for various workloads and applications.

In the Sangfor HCI architecture, Ceph is one of the supported storage management platforms. Ceph is an open-source, distributed object, block, and file storage platform that provides highly scalable and reliable storage solutions. By integrating Ceph with Sangfor HCI, users can leverage the benefits of both technologies, such as high availability, data protection, and scalability.

thank you for clarification,