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What is Microsoft Storage Spaces?

Storage Spaces is a Windows and Windows Server feature aimed at protecting your data from hard drive malfunctions. Functioning similarly to RAID, it serves as a software-based solution. This feature allows users to merge three or more drives into a unified storage pool, which can then be divided into individual Storage Spaces. These spaces usually keep several copies of your data, providing a safeguard so that in the event of a drive failure, your information remains protected. Should you need more storage, adding extra drives to your existing pool is a straightforward process. Storage Spaces can be implemented in four main ways: on a regular Windows PC, on a standalone server that houses all the storage internally, on a clustered server that employs Storage Spaces Direct with local drives linked to each cluster node, and on a clustered server that uses one or more shared SAS storage enclosures for all drives. This flexibility not only accommodates the expansion of volumes on Azure Stack HCI but also enhances clusters operating on Windows Server, facilitating adaptable and robust data management. Ultimately, by utilizing these diverse configurations, users can customize their storage setups to align with their unique requirements effectively.

What is Azure FXT Edge Filer?

Create a hybrid storage solution that flawlessly merges with your existing network-attached storage (NAS) and Azure Blob Storage. This local caching appliance boosts data accessibility within your data center, in Azure, or across a wide-area network (WAN). Featuring both software and hardware, the Microsoft Azure FXT Edge Filer provides outstanding throughput and low latency, making it perfect for hybrid storage systems designed to meet high-performance computing (HPC) requirements. Its scale-out clustering capability ensures continuous enhancements to NAS performance. You can connect as many as 24 FXT nodes within a single cluster, allowing for the achievement of millions of IOPS along with hundreds of GB/s of performance. When high performance and scalability are essential for file-based workloads, Azure FXT Edge Filer guarantees that your data stays on the fastest path to processing resources. Managing your storage infrastructure is simplified with Azure FXT Edge Filer, which facilitates the migration of older data to Azure Blob Storage while ensuring easy access with minimal latency. This approach promotes a balanced relationship between on-premises and cloud storage solutions. The hybrid architecture not only optimizes data management but also significantly improves operational efficiency, resulting in a more streamlined storage ecosystem that can adapt to evolving business needs. Moreover, this solution ensures that your organization can respond quickly to data demands while keeping costs in check.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Azure Local
Microsoft Azure
PowerShell
SAS MDM
Windows Server

Integrations Supported

Azure Local
Microsoft Azure
PowerShell
SAS MDM
Windows Server

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/storage-spaces/overview

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/fxt-edge-filer/

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