Virtualisation with Sangfor HCI:
VMware was yesterday – today is Sangfor HCI.
Discover a smart and powerful alternative to VMware: cost‑efficient, flexibly licensed
and backed by excellent support.
Benefit from easy migration, high security and strong value for money – ideal for organisations
that expect more than just virtualisation.
Sangfor HCI combines compute, storage, networking and security in one single platform.
This reduces complexity, lowers costs and gives you full control
over your IT environment.
Virtualisation Challenges –
Sangfor HCI Is the Answer
Common challenges
High licence and operating costs caused
by multiple individual solutions.
Vendor lock‑in and unpredictable pricing models.
Complex operations: deployment, upgrades,
patching and heterogeneous tools.
Security and compliance risks due to
missing segmentation.
High availability requirements and the need for modernisation (containers, databases).
The Sangfor HCI solution
One single platform for virtualisation, storage, networking and security – reducing costs and effort.
Flexible deployment on standard hardware or
as a fully integrated solution, including simple VMware migration.
Central management, fast setup, live VM migration, snapshots and automated load balancing.
Integrated security: EDR, next‑generation firewall, distributed IPS, Zero Trust and vulnerability management.
Built‑in backup and disaster recovery, plus support for Kubernetes and managed databases.
Why Choose Sangfor as a VMware Replacement?
Sangfor HCI – Your Private Cloud with Full Control
On‑premises or fully integrated – you choose
Sangfor HCI can be operated either on‑premises using standard hardware or as a fully integrated turnkey solution.
In both cases, you retain full data sovereignty, clear role‑based access control and centralised management.
By combining virtualisation, storage, networking and security in a single system, deployment and
day‑to‑day operations become significantly easier.
Guided migration allows you to move smoothly from existing environments such as VMware, reduce dependencies
and gain long‑term planning security.
For business‑critical workloads, Sangfor HCI delivers high availability, integrated data protection and
disaster recovery – ensuring stable, secure and high‑performance operations.
Full data
sovereignty
Operated in your own data centre or as a preconfigured solution.
Compliance
support
Supports common standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001/27018.
Built‑in
security
Zero Trust architecture, endpoint protection, modern firewall and threat detection.
Easy
integration
Compatible with standard x86 hardware and existing systems.
Sangfor HCI Features
From compact setups to enterprise environments
Sangfor HCI provides a unified platform for virtualisation, storage, networking and security. All components work seamlessly together, are centrally managed and scale flexibly with your needs.
Virtualisation &
operations
- Live migration without downtime, fast cloning and simple expansion
- Automated load balancing and high availability for consistent performance
- Central, clear management instead of multiple isolated tools
Storage &
data
- Scalable storage with snapshots and replication
- Fast, site‑to‑site recovery in case of failures
- All‑flash options and intelligent I/O control for higher performance
Networking &
connectivity
- Virtual networks with clear segmentation and easy‑to‑understand policies
- Secure site‑to‑site connectivity via VPN and load balancer integration
- Seamless integration into existing environments and x86 hardware
Integrated
security
- Zero Trust approach with modern firewall and intrusion detection
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and vulnerability management
- Central security policies directly managed within the platform
Stability &
modernisation
- Integrated backup and disaster recovery with replication, restore and testing
- On‑prem Kubernetes (SKE) for container workloads
- Managed databases (RDS): MySQL, Oracle, MSSQL and PostgreSQL
VMware Migration – Secure and Step by Step
A structured approach in three phases
Sangfor supports your VMware migration with a proven, low‑risk approach that protects existing investments
and ensures a smooth transition.
Your Benefits with Sangfor HCI
Security &
compliance
Security is built in from day one with clear rules and central management. This helps minimise risks and meet requirements such as GDPR and ISO standards.
Availability &
future readiness
Your systems remain available and can be restored quickly at any time. At the same time, you stay flexible and ready for future growth.
Efficiency &
cost savings
One platform instead of many isolated solutions: less complexity, lower operational effort and reduced costs. Projects start faster and operations become noticeably simpler.
Frequently Asked Questions
about virtualisation with Sangfor HCI
Is Sangfor HCI a real alternative to VMware?
Yes. In many cases, existing hardware can continue to be used. Sangfor HCI is compatible with standard x86 hardware or available as a fully preconfigured solution.
Who is Sangfor HCI
suitable for?
From mid‑sized organisations to enterprise environments, including MSPs, hosting providers and branch or edge scenarios. Scalability ranges from small two‑node clusters to large infrastructures.
Does Sangfor HCI work with our existing environment?
In many cases, you can continue using your existing hardware. Sangfor HCI is compatible with standard x86 hardware. Alternatively, you can choose a fully preconfigured, turnkey solution from a single provider.
Does Sangfor HCI support modern workloads?
Yes. With SKE (Kubernetes on‑prem) and DMP (RDS), you can run container workloads and managed databases such as MySQL, Oracle, MSSQL and PostgreSQL.
How does Sangfor HCI protect against outages?
With integrated backup and disaster recovery features, including replication, fast recovery and regular, non‑disruptive testing.
What results do customers typically see?
Reduced operational effort, faster provisioning, improved security and measurable cost savings through consolidation. Concrete examples can be shared in a live demo.