As businesses seek agility and efficiency, Converged Infrastructure (CI) and Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) have emerged as leading solutions. Hereβs a quick comparison to help you decide:
Converged Infrastructure (CI)
- Combines computing, storage, and networking into a single system with discrete components.
- Advantages: Independent scaling, high performance for specific workloads, centralized management.
- Best For: Large enterprises with legacy applications and complex scaling needs.
Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)
- Fully integrates computing, storage, and networking through software-defined architecture.
- Advantages: Simplified deployment, scalability through nodes, cost-efficiency.
- Best For: SMBs, VDI, and organizations prioritizing flexibility and agility.
Key Differences
- Feature CI: HCI
- Management: Component-level, Unified software
- Scalability: Independent scaling, Node-based scaling
- Cost: Higher upfront, Lower initial, scales easily
Sureworks Can Help
Sureworks provides expert support for CI and HCI infrastructures and offers tailored maintenance to ensure your Data center’s success.
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