StorageReview Analysis Verifies VergeIO as High-Performance, Cost-Effective VMware Alternative

Lab Tests Reveal Boot Storm Performance of 1,000 VMs in 71 Seconds

Ann Arbor, Michigan — October 15, 2024 — VergeIO, a leader in ultraconverged infrastructure solutions, today announced test results by StorageReview indicating its software-defined infrastructure delivers high performance without costly add-ons while simplifying virtualization, making it a compelling alternative for organizations seeking relief from VMware’s expensive licensing model.

According to StorageReview’s findings, VergeIO’s ultraconverged infrastructure, VergeOS, stands out as a serious alternative to VMware for businesses of all sizes. The review highlighted its simpler licensing model, built-in disaster recovery and high performance on modern hardware, positioning VergeIO as a highly efficient option for enterprises looking to move away from VMware.

“Our evaluation of Verge.io revealed a robust, high-performance virtualization platform that challenges the status quo set by VMware, said Brian Beeler, StorageReview’s CEO. “It provides a streamlined, cost-effective alternative that delivers the agility, simplicity, and scalability today’s organizations need, to drive their IT environments forward, especially at the edge where technical resources and budgets are limited.”

StorageReview conducted testing using a cutting-edge hardware configuration at its Cincinnati lab, leveraging AMD EPYC processors, high-performance Solidigm SSDs and liquid-cooled nodes from Giga Computing. Results underscored VergeIO’s ability to efficiently handle demanding workloads, achieving impressive performance metrics in sequential and random I/O operations. VergeIO delivered up to 6.9GB/s in write operations, providing a solid foundation for enterprise virtualization and data center environments.

During StorageReview’s test drive, VergeIO was able to handle a massive boot storm of 1,000 virtual machines (VMs) within just 71 seconds. This extreme scenario, where all 1,000 VMs booted simultaneously, showcased VergeIO’s robust storage IO infrastructure, which is designed to handle even the most demanding virtualization environments. The test used a mix of TLC and QLC SSDs, demonstrating that VergeIO can deliver fast, reliable performance while maintaining cost efficiency.

Additional highlights from StorageReview’s review include:

  • VM migration capabilities, which allow enterprises to transition seamlessly from VMware environments to VergeOS.
  • Built-in tools that enable efficient syncing and updating of VMs, reducing downtime, and ensuring smooth transitions to the VergeOS platform.
  • Disaster recovery capabilities and advanced security features, such as WireGuard integration for secure remote access, that further enhance the platform’s value proposition for enterprises looking to protect their data and maintain high availability.
  • A single-code-based platform, which integrates virtualization, storage and networking, offering a simpler, more cost-effective solution for enterprises looking to streamline their IT infrastructure.
  • Per-node licensing model, which was noted for its transparency and affordability over the complex and costly licensing models of VMware, Nutanix and Windows Server.
  • VergeIO’s storage tiering capability that assigns data to different storage media based on performance and recovery needs, enables organizations to maximize performance and cost efficiency.

“Having an independent storage authority like StorageReview evaluate your platform thoroughly and confirm what you’ve been saying to the world – that VergeOS is a better and more cost-effective alternative to VMware – is particularly gratifying,” said Yan Ness, CEO of VergeIO. “With our platform’s ability to reduce costs, streamline IT operations, simplify compliance, protect from ransomware, simplify moving workloads, and provide scalability using only the resources you need, VergeIO is more than a VMware alternative. It is a powerful data operating system software that can replace disparate vendors and orchestration challenges for organizations of all sizes.”

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Those interested in learning more about the results of StorageReview’s findings can join representatives of VergeIO and StorageReview on a special webinar on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 1:00 pm ET: https://www.verge.io/storagereview-live-lab-analysis-of-vergeio/

About VergeIO

VergeIO is the future of virtualization. The VergeOS software provides a highly integrated single-code-base data center operating system that simplifies IT infrastructure by combining virtualization, storage, and networking into a single unified platform. VergeIO enables enterprises to reduce costs, streamline operations, and scale their IT environments effortlessly.

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