Storage Server Systems: Buy or Rent from Happyware

Which Storage Server System suits your requirements?

Choosing the right storage server solution depends on various factors that we at Happyware analyze in detail to provide you with a customized solution. Here are the different storage servers we offer:

1. Storage Servers by Application

Whether high availability, maximum performance, or scalable archiving – the choice of the right storage server depends on specific use cases.

• HA Storage Cluster: High-availability solutions for maximum fault tolerance.
• HPC Storage: Optimized for data-intensive workloads such as simulations or big data.
• Object Storage: Scalable storage solutions for unstructured data and archiving.

2. Storage Servers by Connectivity

The type of connectivity significantly determines the speed and flexibility of your storage solution. From simple network shares to high-performance SANs, we offer various systems that integrate seamlessly into your existing IT infrastructure and guarantee maximum efficiency.

• NAS: File sharing over the network – simple and cost-effective.
• SAN: High-speed network for data-intensive applications like virtualization.
• DAS: Direct server connection for fast, dedicated storage usage.
• JBOD: Flexible storage expansion with multiple hard drives.

3. Storage Servers by Interface

The choice of interface is crucial for the speed and flexibility of accessing your data:

• iSCSI: Block storage over IP – cost-efficient and flexible.
• Fibre Channel: Maximum speed and low latency for SAN environments.
• SAS: Reliable high-performance storage for demanding applications.
• Storage Appliances: Complete solutions with preconfigured hardware and software for quick and easy deployment.

4. Application-Optimized Storage Solutions

Our storage server solutions are optimized for the specific needs of your business. We offer systems that fit perfectly into your IT environment in terms of both performance and cost structure.

• Enterprise Storage: For the highest demands on performance and availability.
• Scale-Out Storage: Easily scalable systems for growing data volumes.
• All Flash Storage: SSD-based high-performance solutions for maximum speed.
• Backup Storage: Backup systems for fast data recovery.

Why Buy or Rent a Storage Server from Happyware?

At Happyware, you will find storage server solutions in numerous configurations that you can tailor to your requirements. We also offer:

• Personalized Consultation: We analyze your specific requirements and advise you on the best solution, whether for purchase or rental.
• Flexibility: Buy or rent – the choice is yours. We offer purchase options for long-term investments as well as rental solutions for short-term or scalable needs.
• High-Quality Hardware: Our storage servers are based on the latest technology to ensure top performance and reliability.
• Support and Maintenance: Benefit from our comprehensive support and maintenance service, ensuring your storage servers are always operational.
• Flexible Financing and Warranty Options: We offer various financing models such as purchase, rental, or leasing, along with extended warranty packages tailored to your needs.

We not only offer affordable storage servers but also solutions from leading manufacturers such as Supermicro, Intel, and Intel XEON – including customized NAS servers and other innovative systems. With us, you can configure your servers individually and benefit from high-quality hardware.

We are happy to advise you on the various storage server configurations and work with you to find a solution that suits your needs – whether you're looking to rent storage server or purchase a server at Happyware!

Frequently Asked Questions About Storage Servers:

Are all-flash storage servers or hybrid solutions better suited to my needs?

All-flash storage delivers maximum speed and is ideal for I/O-intensive workloads such as databases, real-time analytics, or virtualization platforms. Hybrid systems combine SSDs with cost-effective HDDs, offering a balanced solution that meets both performance and capacity needs. For most businesses, a hybrid setup is the ideal compromise between speed and budget. The best option for you depends on your specific workloads and access patterns – we’re happy to provide personalized advice.

How much storage capacity does my company need?

This depends heavily on how much data you're currently storing and how much growth you anticipate. Small businesses may only need a few terabytes, while larger organizations might require hundreds of terabytes or even petabytes. Be sure to consider both your current needs and future growth when planning.

How easy is it to expand the storage capacity of a storage server?

Modern storage servers are designed with scalability in mind. You can add additional drives directly to the server or connect expansion enclosures (JBODs) to scale out further. In virtualized and cloud-based environments, storage can often be expanded flexibly and on demand. We offer solutions that grow with your business.

Which RAID levels are supported by your storage servers?

Our systems support all common RAID levels: RAID 0 (performance), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 5/6 (redundancy and efficiency), and RAID 10 (high performance with redundancy), among others. The right choice depends on your priorities regarding speed, data protection, and available storage capacity. Our experts will help you determine the best RAID setup for your use case.

Do your storage servers support integration into existing IT environments, and which operating systems and virtualization platforms are supported?

Yes, our storage systems are platform-independent and integrate seamlessly into Windows, Linux, or macOS environments. They also support popular hypervisors such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Proxmox.

What warranty options are available for your storage servers, and do you offer 24/7 support or on-site service?

At Happyware, you can benefit from up to 6 years of warranty coverage as well as 24/7 on-site service across Europe with fast response times. We also offer a global advance replacement service for components.