StorMagic is introducing a new product called SvHCI that can replace the entire virtual machine stack, including the storage layer, hypervisor, networking, and storage products. This offering is targeted at SMBs and edge customers as an alternative to VMware’s ESXi hypervisor. The beta version of SvHCI will be available in the coming months, with full general availability expected before September.
After Broadcom acquired VMware last year, the parent company reconfigured its services into bundled subscriptions, which has caused some smaller buyers to reconsider their options. This change has created a new market for storage vendors to target. StorMagic’s SvHCI includes a KVM hypervisor, Open vSwitch for networking, and its own SvSAN virtualized storage, offered at a price per node starting at $2,049 for 2 TB.
StorMagic’s SvHCI product is aimed at addressing vulnerabilities in VMware’s pricing changes and offering a simpler, faster alternative for SMBs. While SvHCI may not have the extensive capabilities of enterprise-focused solutions like VMware or Nutanix, it aims to provide a cost-effective and easy-to-use option for customers. The company plans to add more features following the product’s launch, including a migration and installation wizard. StorMagic intends to target customers who could potentially cost VMware in technical support in the long run.
Overall, SvHCI is designed to cater to customers looking for a basic virtualization solution at a lower cost compared to larger enterprise offerings. By addressing the needs of SMBs and edge customers, StorMagic hopes to capture a portion of the market potentially affected by VMware’s pricing changes.