Gartner defines enterprise storage platforms as the market consisting of products, value-based services and delivery methods designed to support diverse block, file and object storage workloads and use cases. Products and services include appliances, software-defined storage (SDS), data management and other data storage services provided through a centrally managed, multidomain control plane. Enterprise storage platforms address IT organizational requirements to operate and support standardized enterprise storage products. They also enable organizations to adopt a platform-services-centric infrastructure approach for structured and unstructured data applications. These platforms leverage AI-enabled telemetry to provide optimal infrastructure capabilities and SLA-based IT outcomes.
Either object or file-based data services to support unstructured data applications, including high-performance file and key-value repositories.
Support for structured and unstructured data workloads enabled by data access over block and either file or Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) protocols. Protocol support must be native to the platform, not through a gateway or an external product.
Support for a container management platform through a dedicated CSI plug-in.
Either RAID or erasure coding data protection, redundancy and fault tolerance capabilities without any single point of failure.
Native capabilities to protect from data loss, ensuring a minimum of 99.9999% service-level assurance (SLA) data availability.
API-centric central control plane for hybrid-cloud IT operations and storage management services, including orchestration and provisioning of distributed storage services.
Primary block storage platform offerings to support structured data applications, including relational database management systems (RDBMS), virtualization and container virtualization.
TrueNAS is the Open Enterprise Storage platform that provides file, block, and object storage atop the ZFS (OpenZFS) file system, across an array of all-flash and hybrid (disk+flash) appliances. TrueNAS is deployed in mission critical use cases across every market vertical, with over 300K active installations globally. TrueNAS is tuned for performance at scale, enabling multi-petabyte installations and integration into existing production workflows with ease. Additionally, the storage and data protection capabilities of TrueNAS can be extended with native support for VMs and containers.
Dell PowerMax is an enterprise data storage software designed to deliver high levels of performance and scalability for mission-critical workloads. The software features end-to-end NVMe support, integrated artificial intelligence-driven automation, and robust data protection capabilities. It provides multi-cloud connectivity, allowing organizations to efficiently manage data in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. Dell PowerMax offers advanced storage efficiency technologies such as deduplication and compression, secure data encryption, and support for disaster recovery scenarios. Its architecture addresses business requirements for fast data access, reliability, and simplified data management in complex IT infrastructures. The software is intended to solve challenges associated with data growth, operational complexity, and secure storage for modern applications.
Hitachi VSP One is a data storage software that consolidates block and file storage within a single unified architecture. The software supports data management, scalability, and automation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Hitachi VSP One offers features such as storage virtualization, data reduction, and advanced data protection to optimize data availability and efficiency. The software enables organizations to simplify storage administration, enhance operational efficiency, and address business challenges related to data growth and protection. It also integrates with existing IT systems and supports various workload types to provide consistent data access and performance.
Huawei OceanStor Pacific Series is a software designed for distributed storage and data management. It supports various workloads including big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. The software provides scalable architecture and is compatible with object, file, and HDFS storage protocols, addressing the need for unified storage across diverse application scenarios. It offers features such as automatic data tiering, resource pooling, and lifecycle management to optimize storage utilization and simplify operations. The software focuses on reliability and efficiency, supporting multiple enterprise-level backup and disaster recovery strategies to help organizations manage large volumes of unstructured data securely and effectively.
The NetApp AFF family of unified data storage arrays is home to the A-Series and C-Series all-flash storage arrays that deliver high performance, scalability, and simplified data management for a wide range of workloads. They are designed for organizations that need to improve the performance and agility of their applications, while also reducing costs and complexity.
The A-Series and C-Series feature a scale-out architecture to meet the needs of growing businesses. They also support a wide range of built-in data protection and security features, including snapshots, replication, disaster recovery, and autonomous ransomware protection.
AFF A-Series all-flash systems deliver very low latency for an enterprise all-flash array capable of handling file, block, and object workloads.
AFF C-Series are capacity-optimized, all-flash systems that provide an affordable way to modernize the data center, simplify the hybrid cloud experience, and achieve company sustainability goals.
The FlashArray family delivers consistent, high-performance data services across block, file, and object workloads. As part of the Everpure Platform, it provides the foundation for a unified data plane, enabling applications to reliably access, protect, and manage data across environments with simplicity and predictability. With built-in capabilities such as inline data reduction, snapshots, replication, and ransomware resilience, FlashArray ensures efficient operations, protected data, and consistent application uptime. As the foundation of the (unified) data plane, FlashArray enables policy-driven automation, monitoring, and centralized management while integrating across cloud and on-premises environments. Built on an Evergreen architecture, it supports non-disruptive upgrades and continuous performance improvements over time while simplifying operations at scale.
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) G series are hybrid-flash data storage solutions supporting block application workloads. Hitachi Ops Center management software centralizes system administration, analytics, automation, data protection and cyber-resiliency capabilities. Hitachi Clear Sight provides AI analytics SaaS observability to proactively monitor VSP systems accessed via a cloud-based portal. All VSP storage platforms run the Hitachi Storage Virtualization Operating System (SVOS) including secure multi-tenancy, quality of service (QoS) for mission-critical applications, and data mobility for data resiliency that span the complete VSP storage portfolio with a true symmetric active-active controller design. VSP G series can deliver up to 2.4 million IOPS and supports up to 34.6PB of internal storage capacity. Hitachi Vantara ensures continuous access to data with our 100% Data Availability Guarantee that spans the entire VSP portfolio.
Dell PowerStore is a software designed for data storage and management, offering scalable architecture and unified support for block, file, and VMware vVols workloads. The software utilizes container-based microservices and NVMe technology to provide flexible deployment options and efficient performance. Dell PowerStore enables organizations to manage data across on-premises and cloud environments, supporting automation and operational simplicity through integration with VMware and support for DevOps workflows. It addresses the business need for secure and efficient data storage, rapid adaptability to changing demands, and streamlined IT operations through intelligent automation and machine learning features.
FlashBlade is a software designed for unifying file and object storage to support modern workloads such as analytics, artificial intelligence, and rapid data recovery. The software provides scalable, high-performance storage that enables simultaneous access for large numbers of users and workloads. Its features include support for various data protocols, data reduction techniques, and simple management tools to streamline operations. FlashBlade addresses business problems related to managing large volumes of unstructured data and facilitates faster data processing, enabling organizations to derive insights and value from their information assets. The software assists enterprises in consolidating their data storage infrastructure and improving efficiency in handling complex data tasks.
Nimble Storage All-Flash Arrays is a software designed for data storage infrastructure that delivers high-performance storage solutions for business applications. The software provides features such as fast data access, integrated data protection, and integrated analytics to monitor and optimize workloads. It supports scalability to accommodate growing data volumes and enables efficient management of storage resources through automation. The software addresses the business problem of ensuring reliable data access and operational efficiency, particularly in environments that require low latency and high availability for mission-critical workloads. It is often implemented in scenarios where organizations need to enhance application speed, reduce downtime, and simplify storage management.
Dell ObjectScale is the next evolution in enterprise object storage, designed for Kubernetes. Capable of scaling to any capacity and connecting sites from edge to core with a few clicks, ObjectScale serves as your globally accessible data lake for enterprise workloads such as cloud-native, IoT, AI, big data analytics, and archive applications.
The Evergreen Platform is Everpure's integrated storage and data management environment. The Everpure Platform is not a single product, it is the unified experience created when Everpure's storage and management products and services work together. If your organization manages data through Pure1 or Fusion using FlashArray, FlashBlade, or Evergreen//One, your organization is using the Everpure Platform.
HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is a software that delivers data management and storage capabilities across hybrid cloud environments. It provides a unified platform for handling block, file, and object data, supporting scalability and performance requirements for varied workloads. The software enables efficient resource utilization by automating provisioning and optimizing data placement. Built with multi-protocol support, it integrates with existing infrastructure and supports data mobility between on-premises and public cloud locations. The software addresses business needs related to managing growing volumes of data while maintaining accessibility, reliability, and security. It offers centralized management and analytics for monitoring and controlling storage resources, contributing to streamlined operations and cost-efficiency for enterprises.
NetApp AFF C-Series is a software designed for managing and optimizing all-flash data storage environments. The software supports scale-out architecture and enables efficient storage consolidation, performance enhancement, and data protection for business-critical workloads. It offers features such as integrated data management and tiering, support for multiple protocols including SAN and NAS, and capabilities for data reduction including inline deduplication and compression. The software addresses business challenges related to minimizing latency, safeguarding data, simplifying storage operations, and reducing total cost of ownership in on-premises and hybrid cloud settings. Data mobility, backup integration, and continuous resilience are built into the software to support uninterrupted operations and workload flexibility.
Software-defined Nutanix Unified Storage consolidates file, object and block storage while offering rich data services such as analytics, lifecycle management, cybersecurity, and strong data protection across on prem, edge, and cloud deployments.
HPE Alletra Storage is a software designed to deliver cloud-native data management and storage solutions for organizations, supporting various workloads and applications. The software provides unified management of block and file storage and delivers automated provisioning, scalability, and data mobility across hybrid environments. By enabling real-time access and data availability, HPE Alletra Storage assists businesses in optimizing IT operations and addressing complexity in handling mission-critical data. The software offers centralized controls, facilitates faster deployment, and provides predictive analytics that help minimize disruptions and support business continuity. Its integration capabilities and flexible architecture allow users to adapt to changing data requirements while maintaining performance and reliability.
HPE GreenLake for File Storage is a software developed to manage and store large volumes of file data across on-premises and cloud environments. The software offers features such as scalable file storage, data management, data protection, and performance optimization for workloads including analytics, artificial intelligence, and content collaboration. It provides centralized control and integration with existing infrastructure to simplify operations and enhance resource utilization. The software addresses business challenges related to growing data needs, enabling organizations to handle unstructured file data efficiently while maintaining flexibility for expansion and adapting to evolving storage requirements.
MinIO is a high-performance, Kubernetes-native object store. MinIO delivers S3-like infrastructure on public clouds, private clouds, on-prem and the edge. MinIO's <100mb binary is simple to install and manage and the product supports a suite of enterprise features targeting security, resiliency, data protection and scalability.
MinIO will run on any hardware making it suitable for deployments at the edge while simultaneously being powerful enough to run the datacenter. It is used as the foundation for modern data lakes for AI/ML, customer analytics, telemetry, video streaming, log analytics and repatriation of cloud workloads.
With more than 1.4B Docker pulls (averaging 1M per day), MinIO is deployed on every continent.
NetApp FAS is a storage software designed to deliver unified storage solutions for file, block, and object data management. The software supports data protection, disaster recovery, and scalability across on-premise and cloud environments. It enables organizations to consolidate workloads, streamline storage management, and enhance access control while optimizing storage efficiency with built-in deduplication and compression. NetApp FAS provides integration features for various enterprise applications and supports protocols such as NFS, SMB, and iSCSI. The software addresses challenges related to data management, high availability, and business continuity by enabling secure storage and simplified operations.
AS13000G6-MN is a software designed for the configuration, monitoring, and management of industrial automation systems. The software offers tools for real-time data acquisition, device parameter setting, and system diagnostics, supporting integration with a range of industrial controllers and sensors. It facilitates centralized supervision of devices, streamlining maintenance tasks and enabling efficient troubleshooting. By providing an interface for controlling hardware components and tracking system performance, the software addresses the need for improved operational visibility and control in automated environments. The software aims to support reliability and consistency in industrial process management through data logging, alarm handling, and reporting features.