IBM Storage Fusion
AI-ready infrastructure
on Red Hat OpenShift
The fastest way to deploy AI, containers and analytics workloads in your data centre. Hyperconverged appliance with NVIDIA GPUs, Storage Scale (GPFS) and pre-configured OpenShift. From months to days.
Integrated technologies
AI, Containers & Data
in a single appliance
IBM Fusion combines compute, GPUs, NVMe storage and Red Hat OpenShift in a pre-configured platform that reduces AI workload deployment from months to days.
Designed for on-premises AI
Fusion HCI is the IBM-validated platform for deploying AI, ML and analytics on bare-metal OpenShift. Pre-configured stack with native GPU support, high-performance parallel storage and compatibility with watsonx, Cloud Pak for Data and any containerised AI framework.
Real-world data: IBM CIO office achieved 7x to 90x query acceleration with Fusion local caching, delivering performance equivalent to Databricks at 60% of the cost.
Query acceleration
with local caching
Latest-generation NVIDIA GPUs
Up to 4 GPU servers with 8 cards each. NVIDIA H200 and RTX Pro 6000 support.
Powered by IBM Storage Scale (GPFS)
High-performance parallel file system. The same engine powering the most demanding supercomputers, built into Fusion HCI with 7.68 TB NVMe storage per node.
Native data protection
Integrated backup and DR for complete applications: Persistent Volumes + K8s metadata. Application-aware protection with automated recipes.
Native hybrid cloud
AFM (Active File Management) creates transparent data cache on AWS S3, Azure Blob or IBM Cloud. Cloud Satellite ready.
Full deployment
(vs months DIY)
VMs and containers together
Run Windows and Linux VMs alongside containers with OpenShift Virtualization. Migrate from VMware without changing paradigm overnight.
Two base models,
unlimited scaling
6× 32-core servers
3+3 servers 32/64 cores
Both configurations include: 42U rack, 2× 200 GbE switches, 2× 1 GbE management switches, service node, PDUs and pre-installed Fusion + OpenShift software.
Also available as Fusion Software — install on your own hardware for full flexibility.
We train your team
across the full stack
Fusion integrates technologies we have been teaching for years: Storage Scale (GPFS), Ceph, OpenShift y FlashSystem. Before deployment, we train your team to operate it independently.
We don't just sell Fusion
En SIXE know the full stack: FlashSystem, Storage Scale, Ceph and OpenShift. We advise on what you actually need — and if Fusion isn't the answer, we'll tell you.
Honestidad: Fusion HCI usa Storage Scale ECE (GPFS). Fusion SDS usa OpenShift Data Foundation (Ceph de Red Hat). Different products for different profiles. We help you choose.
Full services
Which Fusion model do you need?
IBM Fusion is available as an HCI appliance (turnkey hardware + software) or as software you install on your own hardware.
Ideal for cargas de trabajo
AI & mission-critical workloads
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Fusion HCI and Fusion Software?
Fusion HCI is a complete appliance: pre-validated hardware + software (OpenShift + Fusion) + unified IBM support. Plug it in and your platform is running in days. Fusion Software is the same data and protection layer, but you install it on your own hardware — ideal if you already have servers or prefer a different hardware vendor. Both offer the same persistent storage, backup and DR capabilities.
Can I migrate from VMware to Fusion HCI?
Yes. Fusion HCI supports OpenShift Virtualization, letting you run Windows and Linux VMs alongside containers on the same platform. You don't need to migrate everything at once — move workloads gradually from VMware while adopting containers for new projects.
Which GPUs does it support for AI?
As of May 2026, Fusion HCI supports GPU servers with NVIDIA H200 and RTX Pro 6000. You can add up to 4 GPU servers, each holding up to 8 cards — a total of 32 GPUs per system. GPUs are managed via the Red Hat OpenShift Operator for AI, included out of the box.
Does Fusion HCI include OpenShift licences?
Yes. The appliance includes both optimised hardware (control, compute and storage nodes) and the required software (Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform and IBM Fusion) ready to use.
What training does SIXE offer related to Fusion?
Fusion integrates technologies SIXE has been training on for years: Ceph courses (basic and advanced), IBM Storage Scale (GPFS), SAN Volume Controller, and OpenShift administration. We train your team to operate Fusion independently from day one.
How does it compare to Nutanix or VMware vSAN?
The fundamental difference is the approach: Nutanix and vSAN were born for traditional VM virtualisation. Fusion HCI is designed from the ground up for containers and Kubernetes (native OpenShift), with a parallel file system (GPFS/Storage Scale) delivering I/O performance that alternatives can't match for AI and HPC workloads. If your future is containers and on-premises AI, Fusion is the platform.
Ready for on-premises AI?
Tell us your use case and we'll help you size the solution — Fusion HCI, Fusion Software, or an alternative if that's what you need. No commitment, no fluff.
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