Overview

Lightbits for VMware provides a software-defined block storage solution designed specifically for VMware environments. By integrating LightOS with VMware vCenter, applications and workloads can leverage high-performance NVMe/TCP storage without requiring changes to the TCP/IP infrastructure or proprietary ESXi drivers. The solution delivers seamless scalability and high availability while maintaining low latency, making it ideal for data-intensive virtualized workloads. It supports both on-premises and hybrid cloud deployments, enabling consistent storage performance across environments.

Features and Capabilities

• Native VMware Support: Certified with VMware vSphere 7 Update 3, fully integrated into vCenter for centralized storage management.
• High Performance: Delivers over 4.7 million IOPS with sub-160 µs latency, optimized for transaction-heavy and data-intensive applications.
• Scalability: Allows storage capacity to scale independently of compute resources, supporting cluster sizes up to 10 PB.
• Flexibility: Runs on standard x86 hardware, enabling efficient use of existing infrastructure.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage expenses by up to 50% compared to traditional solutions while maintaining high performance.
• Data Services: Supports thin provisioning, snapshots, cloning, and other advanced data management features.
• Cloud Integration: Compatible with hybrid cloud setups, including Azure VMware Solution (AVS), ensuring consistent storage experience across on-premises and cloud environments.