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LINBIT SDS

LINBIT SDS is open-source block storage for private-cloud infrastructure, combining DRBD replication with LINSTOR storage orchestration.

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#10 of 28
Score
5.9
LINBIT SDS's website

What LINBIT SDS is

LINBIT SDS is open-source block storage for private-cloud infrastructure, combining DRBD replication with LINSTOR storage orchestration. It builds resilient clusters on standard hardware for private clouds and high-I/O workloads such as databases. DRBD supports synchronous, asynchronous, and semi-synchronous replication, with up to 32 replicated persistent volumes. Storage features include multi-tier storage, geo-clustering, thin provisioning, snapshots, clones, automatic recovery, and data-integrity synchronization. Volumes are available locally or remotely through DRBD Diskless, iSCSI, NFS, and NVMe-oF, with Fibre Channel listed as a gateway. The product provides a REST API and can ship encrypted snapshots asynchronously to remote locations. Integrations include Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, OpenStack, OpenNebula, Proxmox, oVirt, XCP-ng, Apache CloudStack, MicroK8s, and Nomad. Supported Linux platforms include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Oracle Linux 6.3+, and Ubuntu Server Edition.

Good

  • Open-source private-cloud block storage
  • Up to 32 replicated persistent volumes
  • Multiple storage protocols and gateways
  • REST API and encrypted snapshot shipping
  • Integrates with Kubernetes and cloud platforms

Watch out

  • Starter costs $1,000 a year
  • Replicated volumes are read-write-once

Who it suits

LINBIT SDS suits private-cloud teams and organizations running high-I/O workloads such as databases. It is intended for Linux-based deployments needing replicated, provisioned, and remotely accessible block storage.

Verdict

LINBIT SDS combines replication, orchestration, provisioning, and broad platform integration for private-cloud storage. Confirm the read-write-once volume behavior and subscription requirements for your architecture.

Plans and prices

From LINBIT SDS's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
LINBIT Starter$1,000 a year2 nodes · repository access · updates · community non-SLA support · Starting from $1,000 /2 nodes/year
LINBIT EnterprisePriced on request24×7 support · 4-hour initial response · 1-hour emergency response · dedicated account manager · Priced per cluster per year + terabyte fee
LINBIT PlusPriced on requestUnlimited support tickets · remote installation · 8-hour initial response · 4-hour emergency response · Priced per cluster per year + terabyte fee

The facts

Each one read from LINBIT SDS's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

API and backups
LINBIT SDS provides a REST API and supports asynchronous shipping of encrypted snapshots to remote locations.checked 4 Oct 2026
Audience
LINBIT describes SDS as suited to private-cloud environments and high-I/O workloads such as databases.checked 4 Oct 2026
Hardware
It builds resilient storage clusters on standard off-the-shelf hardware and is designed to replace traditional storage infrastructure in private clouds.checked 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
LINBIT SDS lists integrations and use cases for Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, MicroK8s, Nomad, OpenStack, OpenNebula, Proxmox, oVirt, XCP-ng, and Apache CloudStack.checked 4 Oct 2026
Notable limit
The product FAQ describes replicated volumes as read-write-once (RWO), with quorum and internal protocols controlling whether a replica may be promoted to read-write.checked 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
LINBIT SDS is open-source block storage for private cloud infrastructure, combining DRBD replication with LINSTOR storage orchestration.checked 4 Oct 2026
Replication
DRBD supports synchronous, asynchronous, and semi-synchronous replication, with up to 32 replicated persistent volumes.checked 4 Oct 2026
Security
LINBIT SDS supports encryption at rest using LUKS keys, and its documentation says it supports encryption available in the Linux kernel across all nodes.checked 4 Oct 2026
Storage access
Volumes can be accessed locally or remotely through DRBD Diskless, iSCSI, NFS, and NVMe-oF; the product also lists Fibre Channel as a storage gateway.checked 4 Oct 2026
Storage features
Features include multi-tier storage, geo-clustering, thin provisioning, snapshots and clones, automatic recovery, and data integrity synchronization methods.checked 4 Oct 2026
Support
LINBIT offers Starter, Plus, and Enterprise subscriptions, with Enterprise including 24×7 mail and phone support and a maximum one-hour emergency initial response time.checked 4 Oct 2026

The company

Founded
2001checked 28 Sep 2026
Headquarters
Vienna, Austriachecked 28 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Supported Linux platforms
The product page lists Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Oracle Linux 6.3+ (RHEL Compatible or UEK), and Ubuntu Server Edition.checked 4 Oct 2026

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