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StarWind for Defence & Military:
Always Mission-Ready

Dmytro Malynka
StarWind Virtual SAN Product Manager. Dmytro is an expert in virtualization and storage systems, specializing in their design, deployment, and optimization.
StarWind Virtual SAN Product Manager. Dmytro is an expert in virtualization and storage systems, specializing in their design, deployment, and optimization.

Keep critical workloads online – from HQ data centres to the edge. Upholding the principles of IT complexity reduction at the tactical edge, StarWind completely trivializes IT infrastructure deployment and management while offering reliable uptime and performance for mission-critical environments.

StarWind for Defence & Military

What problem we solve?

Bulky, expensive SAN/NAS and segregated compute, storage, and network layers increase complexity, risk, and cost. Military teams operate with limited space, power, and staff, so they need a secure, compact, and reliable IT infrastructure stack that deploys fast, is easy to run, and is backed by 24/7/365 support.

How we solve the problem?

StarWind consolidates compute, storage, networking, and virtualization into a unified resilient hyperconverged platform. StarWind replaces segregated fragile compute and storage silos, ensuring high availability for mission-critical applications, scaling from 2 nodes upward. Choose the HCI solution that perfectly fits each site:

StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN)

StarWind VSAN is a software that eliminates the need for physical shared storage, replacing traditional SAN or NAS systems. VSAN combines flash and disks of the cluster and forms a virtual shared storage pool accessible by all hosts.

  • Best for: Repurposing your existing hardware for your needs at the tactical edge.

StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN)

StarWind HCI Appliance

StarWind HCI Appliance consolidates compute, storage, networking, and virtualization into a unified turnkey hyperconverged platform. It replaces tangled and expensive legacy IT infrastructure consisting of separate servers, segregated networks, and external storage.

  • Best for: Teams that want a turnkey experience ensuring full control and reliable operations 24/7.

StarWind HCI Appliance

StarWind Virtual HCI Appliance

StarWind Virtual HCI Appliance is a pre-packaged software bundle delivering the full StarWind HCI experience in an easy-to-deploy format, ready to run on the hardware of your choice​, and backed by 24/7/365 ProActive Premium Support.

  • Best for: Teams that want a turnkey experience ensuring full control and reliable operations 24/7, while utilizing their existing hardware.

StarWind Virtual HCI Appliance

What makes us stand out?

  • Continuous Uptime: Always operational, always ready

StarWind HCI removes single points of failure and keeps critical systems online – 
from HQ to tactical edge deployments.

  • Minimal SWaP: Small footprint, big resilience

Deploy 2-node clusters, interconnected over Ethernet with no external SAN. Less moving parts, less weight, space, and power.

  • No lock-in: Use what you already own

StarWind runs on COTS servers and supports industry-standard hypervisors (VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM). Keep your tools and processes.

What’s next?

Ready to fortify your military IT infrastructure? Don’t hesitate and schedule a demo now!

Hey! Looking for a cost-effective, high-performance, and easy-to-use hyperconverged platform?
Taras Shved
Taras ShvedStarWind HCI Appliance Product Manager
Look no further! StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA) is a plug-and-play solution that combines compute, storage, networking, and virtualization software into a single easy-to-use hyperconverged platform. It's designed to significantly trim your IT costs and save valuable time. Interested in learning more? Book your StarWind Virtual HCI Appliance demo now to see it in action!