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.
A hyperconverged node typically consists of a physical server with compute resources (such as CPU, RAM, and local storage) and software-defined storage capabilities. The node participates in a cluster with other hyperconverged nodes, forming a distributed pool of resources that can be collectively managed.
Cohesity’s distributed file system, SpanFS, provides linear scalability across many hyperconverged nodes and dynamically rebalances data as nodes are added or removed. It provides always-on availability, non-disruptive upgrades, and a pay-as-you-grow consumption model.
Using hyperconverged nodes simplifies infrastructure management, reduces complexity, and enables scalability since you can add or remove nodes as needed.
Hyperconverged nodes are a fundamental building block of hyperconverged infrastructure systems, enabling organizations to achieve greater agility, flexibility, and efficiency in their data centers.
