StorMagic SvHCI
StorMagic SvHCI is a full-stack hyperconverged infrastructure platform for x86 servers.
What StorMagic SvHCI is
StorMagic SvHCI is a full-stack hyperconverged infrastructure platform for x86 servers. Its Linux-based appliance combines KVM virtualization, Open vSwitch networking, StorMagic SvSAN storage, and management. StorMagic positions it for SMBs and edge environments where simpler infrastructure is needed. Clusters support one or two nodes; high availability requires two, synchronously mirrors data, and restarts affected VMs on the surviving node after failure. A cluster supports up to 50 HA VMs, or up to 100 non-HA VMs in a two-node setup. Each server includes a web Virtualization Manager, while Edge Control manages nodes and clusters centrally. VMware, OVF, and OVA imports are supported, but imports are one VM at a time. VM snapshots retain up to 16 per VM.
Good
- Integrated hypervisor, networking, and storage
- Synchronous two-node high availability
- Centralized Edge Control console
- Supports VMware, OVF, and OVA imports
- 24/7 Platinum support included
Watch out
- High availability requires two nodes
- VM imports are one at a time
- External storage cannot currently be added
Who it suits
It suits SMBs and edge-computing environments running x86 servers and needing integrated virtualization, storage, networking, and management. Two-node deployments suit users requiring synchronous high availability.
Verdict
SvHCI provides a compact stack for virtualization and storage with optional two-node failover. Check node, VM, snapshot, and storage constraints against your deployment design.
Plans and prices
From StorMagic SvHCI's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SvHCI subscription | $2,049 a year | Licensed per node and storage capacity · 2TB, 6TB, 12TB, 24 TB, 48TB, or unlimited TB · Gold or Platinum support · 1, 3, or 5 year terms · Data Encryption and Predictive Storage Caching are optional add-ons · $2,049 MSRP starting price for a single node, 2TB capacity, 1 year subscription |
The facts
Each one read from StorMagic SvHCI's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cluster and VM limits
- Clusters support one or two nodes, with up to 50 HA VMs per cluster; a two-node cluster can support up to 100 non-HA VMs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- External storage limit
- SvHCI does not currently support adding external storage, though it can present an iSCSI target for other compute nodes.checked 7 Oct 2026
- High availability
- HA requires two nodes; the product synchronously mirrors data between them and restarts affected VMs on the surviving node after a failure.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- SvHCI supports agent-based backup using third-party backup software and documents integrations with Veeam, Acronis, and Commvault.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Management
- Each server includes a web-based Virtualization Manager, while Edge Control provides a centralized web console for managing an organization's SvHCI nodes and clusters.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- SvHCI is a full-stack HCI platform for x86 servers that combines a hypervisor, virtual networking, virtualized storage, and management.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- StorMagic says SvHCI is a closed system despite being based on open-source software, to provide extra security.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Snapshots
- VM-level snapshots support crash-consistent recovery, with a maximum of 16 retained snapshots per VM.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The subscription includes StorMagic 24/7 Platinum support for the software stack.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Target users
- StorMagic describes SvHCI as purpose-built for SMBs and edge computing environments where simplicity matters.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Technology
- The Linux-based appliance uses KVM for its hypervisor, Open vSwitch for virtual networking, and StorMagic SvSAN for storage.checked 7 Oct 2026
- VM migration
- VMs can be imported from VMware with the VMware VM Import Utility or from other platforms in OVF or OVA format; the FAQ says imports must currently be performed one VM at a time.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- StorMagic Limited lists its registered office in Bristol, United Kingdom.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2006checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Bristol, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
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