Next-gen HCI for containers

IBM Storage Fusion

Hyperconverged Infrastructure Out-of-the-box for OpenShift

The power of IBM Storage Scale combined with the agility of Red Hat OpenShift in a single, deploy-ready appliance.

Total Convergence of Data and Containers

IBM Storage Fusion eliminates the complexity of building a persistent data platform. Unified management, data protection, and global access.

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Native to OpenShift

Full integration with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Manager. Immediate persistence for your containers.

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Powered by Storage Scale

Integrated GPFS technology: high parallel performance and global data access without moving it.

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HCI Appliance

The fastest system to deploy OpenShift. Plug in, configure in minutes, and start working.

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Why choose the HCI edition?

Instant Deployment

Forget weeks of integration. Fusion HCI comes pre-configured and validated by IBM.

Native Data Protection

Integrated Backup and DR for complete applications (PVs + K8s metadata).

Global Data Platform

Connect data from Edge, Core, and Cloud without massive duplication thanks to AFM.

Architecture Comparison

Feature	Fusion HCI	DIY / Traditional
Focus	App-Centric	Infra-Centric
Storage	Integrated NVMe	External SAN / Silos
Management	Unified (OCP)	Multiple Consoles
Hybrid Cloud	Native	Complex / Gateways

Partner Ecosystem

IBM and Red Hat Experts

At SIXE, we add the professional services layer needed to get the most out of your appliance.

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Sizing and Pre-sales

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Data Center Integration

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Data Migration Strategy

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HCI or Software Defined?

IBM Storage Fusion is available as Software (to install on your hardware/cloud) or as an Appliance (HCI).

Expert Tip: If you are looking for deployment speed and a single point of support (hardware+software), choose HCI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fusion HCI include OpenShift licenses?

Yes, the appliance includes both the optimized hardware (control, compute, and storage nodes) and the necessary software (OpenShift Container Platform and Storage Fusion) ready to use.

Can I connect Fusion HCI to the public cloud?

Absolutely. It is designed for hybrid cloud. Thanks to AFM (Active File Management), you can create a transparent cache of data stored in AWS S3, Azure Blob, or IBM Cloud Object Storage.

Who provides technical support?

You have a single point of contact with IBM for the entire stack (hardware and software). Additionally, SIXE offers managed services for day-to-day administration.