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  • 1.  VSA discontinued? VSAN or SAN?

    Posted Apr 16, 2015 03:12 PM

    Hello,

    Looking into virtualizing my windows infrastructure (~20 windows servers). So far I am looking at VMware vSphere Essentials plus and a three server vsphere cluster. A SAN is very costly and I am looking at other alternatives. A was looking at VSA a few months ago and just recently I read that it is discontinued. Is this correct? Besides cost, what other factors would come in play when deciding between VSAN or a SAN appliance? I already know the vmware product to go with, the server hardware specs for vsphere, but am stuck on whether to go with VSAN (VSA preferably) or a SAN.

    Any input is greatly appreciated.

    Thank you. Best regards,

    Alex



  • 2.  RE: VSA discontinued? VSAN or SAN?

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Apr 16, 2015 03:32 PM

    Yes,

    VSA end of availability is April 1, 2014

    look at

    VMware vSphere Storage Appliance (VSA) for Shared Storage | United States


    Others can chime in here with more details.

    you can quickly look at the features offered here

    Software-Defined Shared Storage Features: VMware Virtual SAN | United States


    Thanks,




  • 3.  RE: VSA discontinued? VSAN or SAN?

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Apr 16, 2015 03:34 PM

    Virtual SAN data-sheet has good info

    http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/products/vsan/VMware_Virtual_SAN_Datasheet.pdf



  • 4.  RE: VSA discontinued? VSAN or SAN?
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    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Apr 21, 2015 02:29 PM

    also please look at the older post which has the info you are looking for

    Re: VSAN vs VSA

    Thanks