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Experience the advantages of the StarWind hyperconverged appliance without the need to purchase our proprietary hardware; instead, you can acquire the software and the complete array of components that drive our virtualization platform, which comes pre-packaged and ready for installation on your existing hardware. You have the flexibility to choose from various supported hypervisors, including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or our customized version of KVM, alongside our in-house developed storage virtualization solution, StarWind Virtual SAN, which efficiently delivers data via the reliable iSCSI protocol or the advanced NVMe-oF utilizing RDMA technology when available, all managed through an intuitive web interface that features AI-driven telemetry and a "call home" service for enhanced support. Don't hesitate to arrange a demo of the Virtual HCI Appliance today! Our knowledgeable sales engineers are eager to assist you in understanding the comprehensive feature set, the anticipated performance your hardware can achieve, any limitations you may encounter, and the specific support constraints associated with the virtual HCI appliance as opposed to the physical version. By taking this step, you can ensure that you make an informed decision tailored to your organization's needs.

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