Virtualization with
Sangfor HCI:
The powerful VMware alternative
Powerful virtualization without compromise: Sangfor HCI combines compute, storage, networking, and security in one platform – for less complexity, lower costs, and maximum control.
Challenges in virtualization:
Sangfor HCI is the answer
challenges
High licensing and operating costs due to many individual solutions.
Dependence on the provider (vendor lock-in) and uncertain prices.
Complex operation: deployment, upgrades, patching, heterogeneous tools.
Security and compliance risks, lack of segmentation.
High availability requirements and need for modernization (containers, databases).
Sangfor HCI as a solution
Just one platform: virtualization, storage, network and security in one reduces costs and effort.
Flexible operation on standard hardware or as a complete solution + easy migration from VMware.
Centralized management, fast setup; live VM migrations, snapshots, automated load balancing.
Integrated security: EDR, vNGFW, distributed IPS, zero trust, vulnerability management; ISO support.
Integrated backup & disaster recovery plus support for Kubernetes and managed databases.
Why Sangfor as a VMware replacement?
Flexibility
Flexible choice between perpetual or subscription license.
Costs
Equivalent and cost-effective alternatives to VMware offerings.
Support
A solid local presence that doesn't cause any support issues.
Change
Evolution of server virtualization to hyperconvergence.
Sangfor HCI – Private Cloud with full control
With Sangfor HCI, you can operate your virtualization environment either on-premises on standard hardware or as an integrated, complete solution – with full data sovereignty, clear role rights, and centralized control.
The platform combines virtualization, storage, networking, and security into a single system, making setup and operation noticeably easier. Guided migration allows you to seamlessly transition from existing environments (e.g., VMware), reduce dependencies, and gain planning certainty.
Especially for business-critical workloads, Sangfor HCI offers high availability, integrated data protection and disaster recovery to ensure applications run stably, securely and with high performance.
Full data sovereignty
Operation in your data center or as a preconfigured complete solution.
Legal certainty
Support for common standards (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001/27018).
Security guaranteed
Zero-trust principle, endpoint protection, modern firewall and intrusion detection.
Easy integration
Compatible with commercially available x86 hardware and existing systems.
Features of Sangfor HCI
From compact startup to enterprise-level operation: With Sangfor HCI, you get a unified platform for virtualization, storage, networking, and security. Everything integrates seamlessly, can be centrally managed, and grows flexibly.
Virtualization & Operations
Live migrations without downtime, fast clones, easy expansion
Automatic load balancing and high availability for consistent performance
Central, clear administration instead of many individual solutions
Storage & Data
Scalable data storage with snapshots and replication
Fast and cross-site recovery in the event of failures
All-Flash options and
intelligent I/O control
for more speed
Network & Connection
Virtual networks with clear segmentation and understandable policies
Secure site connection via VPN, integration of load balancers
Smooth integration into existing environments
and x86 hardware
Security integrated
Zero trust approach,
modern firewall and attack detection
Endpoint protection (EDR) and vulnerability management
Uniform security policies directly in the platform
Constancy & Modernization
Integrated Backup &
Disaster Recovery: Replication, Restore, Testing
Kubernetes on‑prem (SKE) for container workloads
Managed databases (RDS): MySQL, Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL
Software VMware migration – secure and step-by-step
Sangfor supports your VMware migration with a structured, risk-minimized approach that protects your existing investments while providing confidence in the transition.
Coexistence:
Initially, VMware and Sangfor will run in parallel. This ensures all systems remain available, testing is risk-free, and workloads can be carefully prepared without disrupting ongoing operations.
Gradually Migration:
The transition will be carried out in stages with clearly planned maintenance windows. Integrated DR measures ensure a secure fallback if necessary.
This ensures that the change remains controlled and transparent.
Complete transition:
After successful validation, the remaining workloads will be migrated. VMware will then be shut down in an orderly manner and Sangfor will go into production.
How your company benefits from Sangfor HCI
Security & Compliance
Full security is guaranteed from the start – with clear rules and centralized control. This minimizes risks and ensures compliance with important regulations such as GDPR and ISO standards.
Efficiency &
Costs
One platform instead of many individual solutions: less complexity, less effort, lower costs. Projects start faster, and operations become noticeably easier.
Availability & future viability
Your systems remain available and can be quickly restored at any time. At the same time, you remain modern and flexible – from small startups to large-scale expansions.
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Email:
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Phone:
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FAX:
+ 49 (89) 2488 369-99
Frequently asked questions about virtualization with Sangfor HCI
Yes. Sangfor HCI combines virtualization, storage, networking, and security into a single platform and offers guided migrations from VMware, focusing on reducing complexity and cost.
In many cases, you can continue to use your existing hardware. Sangfor HCI is compatible with commercially available x86 hardware. Alternatively, you can get a fully preconfigured solution from a single source.
Sangfor HCI is suitable for mid-sized to enterprise-class businesses, including MSP/hosting scenarios and branch/edge locations – scalable from a 2-node cluster to large environments.
Yes. With SKE (Kubernetes on-prem) and DMP (RDS), you can run container workloads and managed databases such as MySQL, Oracle, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL.
With integrated backup and disaster recovery capabilities: replication, rapid restore, and regular, non-disruptive testing.
Our customers benefit from noticeably reduced operational overhead, faster deployment, improved security, and measurable cost reduction through consolidation. We'd be happy to share concrete examples in a demo.
