IBM Storage Fusion
Hyperconverged Infrastructure
Out-of-the-box for OpenShift
The power of IBM Storage Scale combined with the agility of Red Hat OpenShift in a single, deploy-ready appliance.
Total Convergence of Data and Containers
IBM Storage Fusion eliminates the complexity of building a persistent data platform. Unified management, data protection, and global access.
Native to OpenShift
Full integration with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Manager. Immediate persistence for your containers.
View OpenShiftPowered by Storage Scale
Integrated GPFS technology: high parallel performance and global data access without moving it.
View Storage ScaleHCI Appliance
The fastest system to deploy OpenShift. Plug in, configure in minutes, and start working.
Ready for Cloud Satellite
Why choose
the HCI edition?
Instant Deployment
Forget weeks of integration. Fusion HCI comes pre-configured and validated by IBM.
Native Data Protection
Integrated Backup and DR for complete applications (PVs + K8s metadata).
Global Data Platform
Connect data from Edge, Core, and Cloud without massive duplication thanks to AFM.
Architecture Comparison
| Feature | Fusion HCI | DIY / Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | App-Centric | Infra-Centric |
| Storage | Integrated NVMe | External SAN / Silos |
| Management | Unified (OCP) | Multiple Consoles |
| Hybrid Cloud | Native | Complex / Gateways |
IBM and Red Hat Experts
At SIXE, we add the professional services layer needed to get the most out of your appliance.
HCI or Software Defined?
IBM Storage Fusion is available as Software (to install on your hardware/cloud) or as an Appliance (HCI).
Expert Tip: If you are looking for deployment speed and a single point of support (hardware+software), choose HCI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fusion HCI include OpenShift licenses?
Yes, the appliance includes both the optimized hardware (control, compute, and storage nodes) and the necessary software (OpenShift Container Platform and Storage Fusion) ready to use.
Can I connect Fusion HCI to the public cloud?
Absolutely. It is designed for hybrid cloud. Thanks to AFM (Active File Management), you can create a transparent cache of data stored in AWS S3, Azure Blob, or IBM Cloud Object Storage.
Who provides technical support?
You have a single point of contact with IBM for the entire stack (hardware and software). Additionally, SIXE offers managed services for day-to-day administration.
