SoftwareAppliance
The software extension of the Syneto ecosystem: it brings SynetoOS to the customer’s third-party servers, always in combination with at least one Syneto appliance acting as the master.
Designed for existing Syneto customers who want to extend their stack, and for new deals where a Syneto master sits alongside third-party servers as a Disaster Recovery target.
The Software Appliance is an extension, not a stand-alone product
Unlike Syneto Software Only (which can be sold as a standalone solution on certified hardware), the Software Appliance is intended exclusively as a complement to an existing or in-progress Syneto infrastructure.
Customer with Syneto already in-house
The customer already owns one or more Syneto appliances and wants to add a software node to extend capacity, replication, or disaster recovery by reusing existing hardware.
New deal with Syneto master + DR
The customer purchases one or more Syneto appliances as a master node and flanks third-party servers as target DRs via Software Appliance.
It cannot be sold as a standalone solution to customers who do not have (and are not buying) at least one Syneto appliance. For those cases there is Syneto Software Only, the product designed and licensed for standalone deployment on certified hardware.
Software Appliance vs Software Only at a glance
| Feature | Software Appliance | Software Only |
|---|---|---|
| Sold stand-alone | No — always with a Syneto appliance | Yes — standalone solution |
| Typical role | Extension, DR, replication | Complete primary node |
| Target hardware | Third-party servers / customer's existing hardware | Certified hardware (Supported Platforms List) |
| Sales prerequisite | At least 1 Syneto appliance present or on order | None |
All the power of SynetoOS, without hardware constraints
The Syneto Software Appliance is a preconfigured software stack that delivers SynetoOS and all its services: virtualization, data management, protection and recovery, in a single hyperconverged solution.
It is the same platform that powers Syneto HYPER appliances, free from proprietary hardware constraints: install it on an existing VMware ESXi server or directly on bare-metal with our Hyperion hypervisor.
The result? Syneto enterprise features, deployable in minutes on hardware you already own.
What the stack includes
- VM Management — ciclo of vita complete: create, delete, protect, restore
- Data Protection — Immutable Recovery Points and data lock
- Asynchronous replication — Forever Incremental Replication between nodes and cloud
- Disaster Recovery — application-consistent restore in just a few minutes
- Single pane of glass — management unified with HYPER and Central
Why Choose Software Appliance
Maximize the value of your hardware and lower the cost of entry, without compromising on Syneto's enterprise capabilities.
Use your hardware
Turn third-party servers into a fully operational Syneto node. Extend the life cycle of investments already made.
Reduced TCO
All you need is a single primary Syneto appliance, leveraging third-party hardware with SynetoOS installed: lower initial investment and maximum reuse of existing resources.
Independent copy of the data
Create immutable replicas of your critical data with the Copy Data Management model, ensuring resilience and business continuity.
Disaster Recovery target
Set up the DR machine for your primary HYPER. Restore the Immutable Recovery Pointss to the software appliance.
Deployment rapido
Install with a few clicks from an OVA on ESXi or from a bare-metal ISO. Ready in minutes, without complexity.
Modular and interoperable
Same SynetoOS fabric as the hardware appliances: unified management, fluid replication between physical, virtual and cloud nodes.
Two paths, one platform
Choose the installation mode that best suits your environment. You can continue using VMware ESXi or migrate to our Hyperion hypervisor.
On VMware ESXi
Deploy the Software Appliance from an OVA file on the ESXi hypervisor already running on your server. Ideal for those who want to use their existing VMware ecosystem.
When to choose it
- You have already invested in VMware licenses
- You want a DR node on an older but working server
- You want the fastest possible time-to-deploy
On Syneto Hyperion
Bare-metal SynetoOS installation with our KVM-based Hyperion hypervisor. For those who want to break free from VMware dependency.
When to choose it
- You want to exit VMware lock-in
- You have a server listed in the Syneto Supported Platforms List
- You want the same features as a Syneto hardware appliance
Software Appliance — three deployment targets
Key Features
The Software Appliance offers the same comprehensive feature set as a Syneto hardware appliance.
Easy Deployment
Easy installation in just a few clicks. Designed to integrate frictionlessly with other HYPER appliances in your infrastructure.
Disaster Recovery
Replica asincrona with Copy Data Management for at solution of DR robusta. Restore of the Immutable Recovery Points in tempi certi.
Immutable Recovery Points
Immutable recovery points to prevent tampering or data loss. Each RP is a full, independent, application-consistent copy.
Single Pane of Glass
Unified management of virtualization, data protection, recovery and cloud replication. Near-zero learning curve.
VM provisioning on Software Appliance — one-click experience
Create new virtual machine
Choose OS template
Pre-configured images · ready in seconds
When it makes sense to use it
All valid scenarios involve at least one Syneto appliance as master: the Software Appliance flanks it to extend its capacity, geographic coverage, or resilience.
DR deployment on existing hardware
Customer already has a Syneto appliance in production: add a Disaster Recovery node leveraging a third-party server already in house. Asynchronous replication from master, restore in minutes.
New deal: master + DR misto
Sale of a new Syneto appliance as a master node combined with a Software Appliance on a third-party server as DR. Reduce entry cost by maintaining the recommended two-node architecture.
Branch office on flotta Syneto
Customer with Syneto appliance in HQ who wants to extend coverage to branch offices: one Software Appliance for each remote location, centrally managed and replicated to the master.
Looking for a standalone solution for a customer without Syneto appliances? Then the right product is Syneto Software Only, not the Software Appliance.
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