Orion HCI
Modern Open Hyperconverged Infrastructure
Open-source, cloud-native HCI solution that runs on bare metal servers. Combines virtualization, distributed storage, and software-defined networking into a unified platform powered by Kubernetes. Perfect alternative to expensive proprietary solutions like VMware vSAN or Nutanix.
Key Features
Powerful capabilities designed for enterprise security needs
VM Lifecycle Management
Full VM management with SSH key injection, cloud-init support, and console access via VNC and serial. Create, clone, snapshot, and manage VMs with ease.
Live Migration
Move VMs between hosts with zero downtime for maintenance and load balancing. Automatic resource optimization and workload distribution.
Distributed Block Storage
Enterprise-grade storage with Longhorn - automatic replication, snapshots, and tiering. No expensive SAN required.
Software-Defined Networking
Advanced networking with VLAN support, multiple NICs, and virtual IP management. Built-in load balancing and network isolation.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Automated VM backups to NFS, S3, or NAS with scheduled backup policies. Fast restore capabilities with point-in-time recovery.
Integrated Monitoring
Built-in Prometheus and Grafana stack for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring. Real-time metrics and alerting.
Multi-Tenancy Support
Project and namespace isolation for secure multi-tenant environments. Role-based access control and resource quotas.
Hybrid Workloads
Run VMs and containers side-by-side. Seamlessly integrate with Kubernetes workloads for unified management of modern applications.
Edge Ready
Lightweight footprint perfect for edge deployments. Single-node installations supported for remote locations.
Why Choose Orion HCI?
Seamless Integrations
Works perfectly with your existing security infrastructure
Kubernetes Dashboard
Terraform Provider
Cloud Provider Integration
CSI Driver
Load Balancer
iPXE Network Boot
S3 Compatible Storage
Kubernetes Ecosystem
Technical Specifications
Built for enterprise-grade performance and reliability
Virtualization
KubeVirt for VM management on Kubernetes
Base OS
Immutable Linux (SLE Micro 5.3)
Storage
Longhorn distributed block storage
Container Runtime
RKE2 Kubernetes distribution
Networking
Multus CNI with VLAN support
Management
Web dashboard, REST API, kubectl
Hardware
x86_64 with hardware virtualization
Minimum Specs
8 cores, 32GB RAM, 250GB SSD
Use Cases
Flexible solutions for diverse infrastructure needs
Edge Computing
Perfect for edge deployments with support for both containers and VMs on minimal hardware
Private Cloud Infrastructure
Build cloud-native private clouds without complex external storage systems
Development & Testing
Rapidly provision VMs and Kubernetes clusters for development environments
Branch Office Deployments
Consolidate branch infrastructure with easy remote management
Why Choose Orion HCI?
Orion HCI revolutionizes infrastructure management by bringing cloud-native principles to bare metal servers. Unlike traditional hyperconverged solutions that lock you into proprietary ecosystems, Orion HCI leverages the power of Kubernetes to deliver a truly open and flexible platform.
Cost Savings Comparison
Lower TCO than VMware vSphere
Lower TCO than Nutanix
Lower TCO than Traditional SAN
Key Advantages
Cost Efficiency
Simplicity
Flexibility
Enterprise Features
Cloud-Native Architecture
Built for Modern Infrastructure
30 Min Setup
Infinite Scale
No Vendor Lock-in
Lightning Fast
Experience the Orion Interface
Intuitive management console and powerful command-line interface for complete infrastructure control
Orion HCI Dashboard
Resources Overview
Cluster Activity
║ ORION HCI v1.5.1 ║
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[INFO] Management URL: https://10.0.0.100
[INFO] Nodes: 3/3 Active
[INFO] VMs Running: 12
[INFO] Storage: 2.4TB/10TB Used