{"id":4099,"date":"2025-05-26T09:41:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T07:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openstor.net\/openstor-joviandss-high-availability-and-data-protection\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T09:41:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T07:41:41","slug":"openstor-joviandss-high-availability-and-data-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.openstor.net\/en\/openstor-joviandss-high-availability-and-data-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"OpenStor JovianDSS: High Availability and Data Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What is the OpenStor JovianDSS System?<\/h3>\n<p>OpenStor JovianDSS is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openstor.net\/en\/openstor-joviandss\/\">hyperconverged Metro Cluster<\/a> solution that integrates server, storage, network, and virtualization into a single high-reliability stack. The system is based on two 2U OpenStor servers with low-latency 40 GbE connectivity, running VMware ESXi and hosting the <strong>Open-E JovianDSS Virtual Storage Appliance (VSA)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h3>Architecture and Operation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High availability and automatic failover<\/strong><br \/>\nBoth nodes operate in synchronous mode (mirroring): every write on one node is instantly replicated on the \u201cother. In case of failure, the second node intervenes immediately, ensuring continuity of\u201d access to volumes (iSCSI\/NFS) without noticeable downtime. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrated virtualization<\/strong><br \/>\nThanks to VMware ESXi support, it&#8217;s possible to maintain the availability of virtual machines (VMs) as well, depending on the VMware license in use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Backup and Disaster Recovery<\/strong><br \/>\nThe infrastructure supports unlimited snapshots even every minute, synchronized to a secondary node through the Off-Site Data Protection (ODPS) service. This allows for recovery to any recent past state and instant publishing of volumes via 10 GbE iSCSI. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Open-E JovianDSS: Main Features<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openstor.net\/en\/software-joviandss\/\">Open-E JovianDSS<\/a> is a Linux and ZFS-based storage software designed to ensure reliability, integrity, and data protection. It offers: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unlimited snapshots<\/strong> and WORM management<\/li>\n<li><strong>LZ4 compression and deduplication<\/strong> to reduce storage costs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic RAM\/SSD\/HDD caching<\/strong> for maximum performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thin provisioning, clone, snapshot &amp; quick roll-back<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-availability cluster (Active-Active and Active-Passive)<\/strong> on Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or SAS, up to 80 km distance with latency \u20395 ms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local and remote replication with customized retention plans<\/strong> and encrypted transfer via SSH for backup and disaster recovery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intuitive WebGUI interface<\/strong>, CLI\/API\/REST and compatibility with SNMP and platforms like Nagios\/Check_MK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Advantages of Hyperconvergence with Metro Cluster<\/h3>\n<p>The OpenStor JovianDSS system combines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High reliability<\/strong> thanks to synchronous clustering and automatic failover<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified management<\/strong> of storage, network, and virtualization in a single stack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compact and lean installation<\/strong>, with reduction of hardware, cables, and operational costs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-installed \u201call-in-one\u201d solution<\/strong>, without the need for third-party tools<\/li>\n<li><strong>Native ransomware protection<\/strong>, thanks to frequent snapshots and instant roll-back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who is it For<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SMEs \/ Enterprises<\/strong> looking for compact and easily scalable hybrid solutions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mission-critical environments<\/strong> where redundancy, availability, and disaster recovery are essential requirements<\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtualized environments<\/strong>, particularly with certified VMware ESXi support (Ready for Storage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>OpenStor JovianDSS | Conclusions<\/h3>\n<p>OpenStor JovianDSS represents a complete and robust hyperconverged solution for those who desire:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Continuous availability<\/strong> of applications thanks to synchronous Metro clustering and automatic failover<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure and flexible backup<\/strong>, with unlimited snapshots, off-site replication, and instant restore<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified management<\/strong> of unified IT infrastructure (server, storage, network, virtualization)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protection against ransomware<\/strong>, without the need for additional software<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the OpenStor JovianDSS System? 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