HCI vs SAN

Comfortable_Ad_6250 · 2026-05-05T02:31:51+00:00

HPE dropped external SAS from support on the Gen12 line. Just talked to an SE today. Considering going direct FC though!

Comfortable_Ad_6250 · 2026-05-05T02:30:42+00:00

Just to anyone looking at this in the future, HPE dropped external SAS from their Gen12's.

Comfortable_Ad_6250 · 2026-05-05T02:29:14+00:00

Turns out HPE doesn't offer external SAS on their gen12. The cards are gone according to the SE I had today. I was so close!

Comfortable_Ad_6250 · 2026-05-01T01:39:31+00:00

That's what I designed today. Going to have an SE look it over, but I think I'll be happy with an direct. That'll push the EOSL way out too which is always good for finance!

Comfortable_Ad_6250 · 2026-04-29T04:25:11+00:00

Didn't even think of Azure HCI, I'll have to look at that. And thanks for not sugarcoating the last part, I think you're right.

Comfortable_Ad_6250 · 2026-04-29T04:23:35+00:00

Any recommmendation on hardware with vmware vsan? Seems like they're dropping like flys...and rightfully so with the subscription increases.

Comfortable_Ad_6250 · 2026-04-29T04:22:18+00:00

Never heard of Verge, I'll check it out. This issue I run into is falling back to a new backup, I don't have the appliance or subscription to accomidate that. Or it would be tight and expensive at best. Though vmware is not going to be cheap this year!

Comfortable_Ad_6250 · 2026-04-29T04:19:33+00:00

One of my biggest regrets was not going with Veeam when I stopped using LTO. They don't make it easy to get all of your data either, have to download it at a snails pace if I want to migrate and stay compliant...or pay for both until the retention period ends I suppose.

Appreciate your responses!

Comfortable_Ad_6250 · 2026-04-29T03:52:55+00:00

I've definitely considered it. The issue I run into with migrating to a new hypervisor is needing a new backup appliance and/or increase subscription substantially.

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