Cohesity C5000 Series

A hyperconverged node refers to a component within a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) system. HCI combines compute, storage, and networking resources into a single integrated appliance or node, providing a tightly integrated solution for virtualized environments.

A hyperconverged node typically consists of a physical server with compute resources (such as CPUs, RAM, and local storage) and software-defined storage capabilities. It runs virtualization software that abstracts and manages the underlying hardware resources. The node participates in a cluster with other hyperconverged nodes, forming a distributed pool of resources that can be collectively managed.

Each hyperconverged node not only hosts virtual machines but also contributes its local storage capacity to the shared storage pool. The storage is typically implemented using a distributed file system or virtual SAN technology, which provides redundancy, data protection, and high availability across the cluster.

Using hyperconverged nodes simplifies infrastructure management, reduces complexity, and enables scalability since you can add or remove nodes as needed. They eliminate the need for separate storage arrays and dedicated network storage protocols, streamlining the deployment and management of virtualized environments.

Hyperconverged nodes are a fundamental building block of hyperconverged infrastructure systems, enabling organizations to achieve greater agility, flexibility, and efficiency in their data centers.