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Description

DRBD® (Distributed Replicated Block Device) is an open source, software-centric solution for block storage replication on Linux, engineered to provide high-performance and high-availability (HA) data services by synchronously or asynchronously mirroring local block devices between nodes in real-time. As a virtual block-device driver deeply integrated into the Linux kernel, DRBD guarantees optimal local read performance while facilitating efficient write-through replication to peer devices. The user-space tools, including drbdadm, drbdsetup, and drbdmeta, support declarative configuration, metadata management, and overall administration across different installations. Initially designed to support two-node HA clusters, DRBD 9.x has evolved to accommodate multi-node replication and seamlessly integrate into software-defined storage (SDS) systems like LINSTOR, which enhances its applicability in cloud-native frameworks. This evolution reflects the growing demand for robust data management solutions in increasingly complex environments.

Description

IBM PowerHA SystemMirror is an advanced high availability solution designed to keep critical applications running smoothly by minimizing downtime through intelligent failure detection, automatic failover, and disaster recovery capabilities. This integrated technology supports both IBM AIX and IBM i platforms and offers flexible deployment options including multisite configurations for robust disaster recovery assurance. Users benefit from a simplified management interface that centralizes cluster operations and leverages smart assists to streamline setup and maintenance. PowerHA supports host-based replication techniques such as geographic mirroring and GLVM, enabling failover to private or public cloud environments. The solution tightly integrates IBM SAN storage systems, including DS8000 and Flash Systems, ensuring data integrity and performance. Licensing is based on processor cores with a one-time fee plus a first-year maintenance package, providing cost efficiency. Its highly autonomous design reduces administrative overhead, while continuous monitoring tools keep system health and performance transparent. IBM’s investment in PowerHA reflects its commitment to delivering resilient and scalable IT infrastructure solutions.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

MySQL Yes 

Integrations

MySQL No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

LINBIT

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

linbit.com/drbd/

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/products/powerha

Product Features

Business Continuity

Backup Log No 
Backup Scheduling No 
Compression No 
Continuous Backup No 
Encryption No 
Incremental Backup No 
Local Server Options No 
Multiple System Support No 
Remote Server Options No 
Secure Data Storage No 
Web Access / Restoration No 

Disaster Recovery

Administration Policies No 
Bare-Metal Recovery No 
Encryption No 
Failover Testing No 
Flexible Data Capture No 
Multi-Platform Support No 
Multiple Data Type Support No 
Offline Storage No 

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