Overview

Cloudian HyperBalance is an enterprise-class load balancing solution built to enhance the performance, availability, and scalability of Cloudian HyperStore object storage environments. Designed for modern hybrid IT architectures, HyperBalance intelligently distributes network traffic across all storage nodes, minimizing latency, avoiding bottlenecks, and ensuring uninterrupted access to critical data—even during hardware failures or maintenance. The system supports software and appliance-based deployments and integrates seamlessly with Cloudian HyperIQ for full-stack observability.

Features and Capabilities

• **Intelligent Traffic Distribution: **Dynamically balances network traffic across multiple HyperStore nodes to prevent overload and reduce response time.
• **High Availability and Failover: **Maintains service continuity by automatically rerouting traffic in case of node or link failures.
• **Scalability on Demand: **Adding new nodes instantly improves system throughput and capacity without disrupting ongoing operations.
• **Single Access Point: **Offers a unified IP endpoint for accessing the entire HyperStore cluster, simplifying network management and client access.
• **Integrated Monitoring Support: **Works in tandem with HyperIQ to deliver real-time insights into both network performance and object storage metrics.
• **Flexible Deployment Options: **Available as a virtual machine or high-performance hardware appliance with 50 Gb or 100 Gb interface options.
• **Supports Multi-Site Deployments: **Facilitates geo-distributed environments with intelligent traffic routing across sites for resilience and optimized delivery.
• **Operational Simplification: **Clearly separates storage and networking functions, improving clarity and manageability for IT operations teams.