StarWind SAN & NAS

Turn servers into shared storage

Publisher

StarWind

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4.7 / 5

About this software

StarWind SAN & NAS is a ZFS-based storage software that converts servers into shared SAN or NAS appliances. It is delivered as a ready-to-deploy Linux virtual machine or a bare-metal ISO and is HCL-certified for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. The software exposes standard file and block protocols (SMB3, NFSv3/4/4.1, iSCSI with VVols, NVMe-oF) and includes web, CLI, and vCenter plugin management interfaces.

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Benefits

  • Shared storage support: Provides block and file access for VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and Xen.
  • ZFS-based data management: Uses ZFS for data integrity, snapshots, and storage efficiency.
  • Flexible deployment options: Deploy as a Linux VM on hypervisors or install from a bare-metal ISO.
  • Backup target compatibility: Can act as a backup repository for Veeam, CommVault, and Veritas.
  • Redundancy and HA options: Supports ZFS, hardware RAID, or Linux MD/RAID and optional high-availability setups.

Available languages

  • English
  • German

Support information

  • Documentation and guides: Online installation guides, release notes, and technical documentation are available on the vendor site.
  • Knowledge base articles: Technical papers and configuration examples are provided in the StarWind resource library.
  • Community forum access: A public community forum hosts product discussions and peer troubleshooting.
  • Commercial support plans: Commercial support subscriptions and premium support options are offered by the publisher.
  • Product downloads: Downloads for VM images and ISO installers are available from the product pages.

Frequently asked questions

Which storage protocols does SAN & NAS support?
The product supports SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, iSCSI (including VVols), and NVMe-over-Fabrics for block and file access.
What deployment options are available?
SAN & NAS is available as a preconfigured Linux VM for hypervisors or as a bare-metal ISO for direct installation on hardware.
Can it be used as a backup repository?
Yes; it can serve as a backup target and is documented for use with Veeam, CommVault, and Veritas backup products.
What management interfaces are provided?
Management options include a web-based UI, a text-based UI, a command-line interface, and a vCenter plugin for integrated administration.
How are local disks and redundancy configured?
Local disk redundancy can be configured using ZFS, hardware RAID, or Linux MD/RAID, with high-availability configurations available across nodes.