1. Overview HPE SimpliVity is a solution that provides integrated computing, storage, and network based on hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI).
The storage architecture is based on RAID + RAIN structure andNFS protocol, and VMware-based SimpliVity and VME have similarities and differences.
2. Storage architecture core composition 1) RAID + RAIN structure RAID (Local): Configure RAID inside each node to prepare for disk failure RAIN (Cluster): Data replication to other nodes in the cluster → Data integrity is guaranteed even when node failures Double protection structure ensures high level of high availability (HA) 2) NFS protocol based data store Use NFS datastore in a VMware ESXi or VME environment OmniStack (based on VMware) or VME software virtualizes local storage to provide a logical pool of storage Virtual machines (VMs) operate reliably through this NFS datastore. 3) Data efficiency Reduce storage space through **Deduplication **+Compression technology Provides built-in backup and recovery functions → Self-DR (disaster recovery) possible without external storage 3. VMware-based SimpliVity vs HPE SimpliVity VME comparison table item SimpliVity on VMware HPE SimpliVity VME Storage Protocol NFS-based NFS-based How data is protected RAID + RAIN + OmniStack Acceleration Card RAID + RAIN (Software Defined) Hardware Dependencies OmniStack Accelerator Card required No additional hardware required, based on standard x86 servers Management Platform VMware vCenter integration VME Manager + Morpheus (can be managed simultaneously with VMware) Scalability Expandable by adding nodes Equally node-based scalability Backup/Restore Built-in features provided Provides the same built-in features Cost Structure VMware License + OmniStack Card Cost Socket-based licensing (up to 70% savings compared to VMware) 4. Additional advantages of VME architecture Hardware simplification: Reduce points of failure and ease maintenance by eliminating OmniStack cards Software-defined approach: Utilizes the latest OS (based on Ubuntu) and open source technology to improve flexibility and update speed IPv6 and modern network support: Optimized for next-generation network environments Management efficiency: Morpheus integration provides a hybrid operating environment that can manage VMware and VME simultaneously Cloud-friendliness: Enhanced on-premises + cloud scalability through HPE GreenLake integration 5. Key takeaways Common features: RAID + RAIN structure, NFS protocol-based datastore, built-in backup/recovery function Difference: VMware-based requires OmniStack card, VME is software-defined for greater simplicity and cost-effectiveness 6. Reference sources HPE SimpliVity official product page HPE VME Release Notes Documentation HPE InfoSight Solutions Guide