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StorMagic

Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions
Server virtualization software
IT operations software
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Pricing from
$995 per year
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What is StorMagic

StorMagic is a software-defined storage and edge-focused HCI platform used to run virtualized workloads on small clusters, commonly in remote/branch offices and other space- and staff-constrained sites. It combines shared storage (via StorMagic SvSAN) with support for common hypervisors and can be deployed on standard x86 servers rather than requiring a dedicated appliance. Typical use cases include two-node HA clusters, retail and manufacturing sites, and other distributed environments where centralized IT needs simple operations and predictable hardware requirements.

pros

Optimized for two-node HA

The product is designed to support highly available two-node configurations, a common requirement in edge and branch deployments. It uses a quorum/witness approach to maintain cluster consistency without requiring a third full storage node. This aligns well with sites that have limited rack space, power, and local IT presence.

Hardware-agnostic deployment model

StorMagic typically runs on industry-standard x86 servers and does not require a proprietary appliance. This can simplify procurement and lifecycle management for organizations that standardize on specific server vendors or models. It also supports incremental expansion by adding capacity or nodes as site needs change.

Centralized operations for distributed sites

The platform targets environments with many small locations and emphasizes simplified deployment and remote administration. This can reduce the operational overhead of maintaining shared storage and virtualization at the edge compared with managing separate storage arrays and servers. It is commonly positioned for organizations that need consistent configurations across many sites.

cons

Not a full-stack HCI suite

Compared with platforms that bundle broader HCI capabilities, StorMagic is primarily centered on software-defined storage with integration into virtualization stacks. Organizations may need additional tools for areas such as advanced lifecycle management, integrated backup, or broader cloud management depending on requirements. This can increase the number of products involved in a complete solution.

Scale-up focus over scale-out

The product is frequently deployed in small clusters (often two nodes) and is best aligned to edge/ROBO patterns rather than large, multi-node datacenter scale-out designs. For workloads that require very large clusters, high aggregate throughput, or extensive node counts, other architectures may fit better. This can limit suitability for consolidation of large datacenter environments.

Hypervisor and feature dependencies

Capabilities and operational experience depend on the chosen hypervisor and the specific integration path used. Some advanced virtualization features, automation, or monitoring workflows may require additional configuration or third-party tooling. Organizations should validate compatibility and support matrices for their target hypervisor versions and hardware.

Plan & Pricing

StorMagic pricing summary (official site: stormagic.com)

SvKMS (tiered Editions)

Plan Price Key features & notes
Essentials $995 per year (starting) Entry-level SaaS (KMaaS) hosted in StorMagic Cloud; meant for small use cases; trial available.
Professional $5,000 per year (starting) Mid-tier; can be run on-premises or in the cloud; grows with organization.
Enterprise $9,500 per year (starting) Full-featured enterprise edition; on-premises or cloud deployment.

SvHCI (subscription, per-node / capacity-based) Pricing model: Subscription (per node, capacity-based) Starting price: $2,049 MSRP — Starting price shown for a single node, 2TB capacity, 1 year subscription. Capacity tiers / options: 2TB, 6TB, 12TB, 24TB, 48TB, or Unlimited TB Notes: Subscription includes StorMagic 24/7 Platinum support; exact pricing depends on number of nodes, capacity tier and term — Request a Quote for full pricing.

SvSAN (perpetual or subscription; capacity-based) Pricing model: Perpetual or subscription (capacity-based, licensed per node) Capacity tiers / options: 2TB, 6TB, 12TB, 24TB, 48TB, or Unlimited TB Pricing details: Official site does not publish list prices for SvSAN; StorMagic directs customers to Request a Quote. Add-ons (e.g., Data Encryption, Predictive Storage Caching) and support tiers (Gold/Platinum) are additional and quoted separately.

Free trials: StorMagic provides 15-day free trial licenses for SvHCI, SvSAN, SvKMS, and KMaaS (extensions available on request).

Seller details

StorMagic Ltd.
Bristol, United Kingdom
2006
Private
https://stormagic.com/
https://x.com/StorMagic
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stormagic/

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