Enterprise Storage Solutions – Tailored to Your Workloads
From virtualization consolidation and private clouds to GPU-powered AI training, we design storage architectures that minimize bottlenecks and provide unified, scalable storage.
Purpose-built architectures for VMware and AI GPU clusters, designed to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs by up to 50% depending on workload and architecture, while supporting 24/7 production workloads.
15+ years delivering storage solutions across Belgium and Europe.
First StorONE deployment in Europe, delivered by Virtualtek.
Multi-petabyte deployments proven in production.
Virtualization & Classic Enterprise Storage
- Unified SAN/NAS consolidation
- VMware, XCP-ng, Hyper-V certified
- Up to 50% OPEX reduction, built-in backups & DR
- Perfect for SMB to mid-size datacenters
Gigabyte 4U Storage MaximizedAI & GPU-Optimized Storage
- Up to 430 GB/s clustered throughput
- Zero GPU idle time – maximize H100/H200 utilization
- NVMe all-flash parallel for training & inference
- Scales to petabyte AI factories
Gigabyte 8 GPU CentricEnterprise & Virtualization Storage Solutions
Built for IT teams managing VMware vSphere, XCP-ng, or Hyper-V environments. Our storage solutions consolidate SAN and NAS, reduce operational costs by up to 50%, and provide built-in redundancy, snapshots, and disaster recovery—all without vendor lock-in.
Whether you’re running 10 VMs or 1,000, we design storage that grows with your business while keeping TCO predictable.
The Hidden Costs of Inadequate Storage
VM Performance Degradation
Shared storage bottlenecks cause unpredictable latency spikes. Your VMs wait on I/O instead of serving customers.
10ms+ latency kills user experience. Applications timeout. Productivity collapses during peak hours.
Vendor Lock-In & License Bloat
Proprietary storage forces you into expensive refresh cycles every 3-5 years. Licensing costs escalate with every feature you enable.
€50K upfront becomes €150K after feature licensing. Forced upgrades = budget unpredictability.
Complex Management Overhead
Separate SAN and NAS systems mean duplicate management, separate skills, and integration headaches.
2x management time. 2x training costs. Integration failures = downtime risk.
Our Approach: Business-First Storage Architecture
Unified SAN/NAS Platform
One storage system delivers block (iSCSI, FC) and file (NFS, SMB) protocols. Eliminate silos, reduce licenses, simplify management.
Built-In Data Protection
Snapshots, replication, and DR included—not upsells. RPO measured in minutes, not hours. Restore single files or entire volumes instantly.
Predictable TCO
Up to 50% OPEX reduction vs. legacy vendors. No forced refresh cycles. Capacity and feature licensing that makes sense for your budget.
Certified Compatibility
VMware Ready, XCP-ng Official MSP (Level 1 & 2), Hyper-V tested. Plug into your existing infrastructure—no rip-and-replace.
Our Storage Partners for Enterprise Workloads
We work exclusively with vendors who deliver proven, production-grade storage without vendor lock-in.
ach solution is selected for specific business requirements—not marketing hype.
StorONE Enterprise
AI-embedded efficiency at enterprise scale
Open-e Jovian DSS
VMware Ready certified unified storage
Infortrend EonStor
High-density storage for demanding workloads
Common Enterprise Storage Scenarios
VMware vSphere Consolidation
Replace aging SAN with unified storage. Reduce footprint, power, and cooling costs. Maintain performance while cutting CAPEX by 40%.
- iSCSI or Fibre Channel block storage
- VAAI offload for snapshots and clones
- Site Replication Manager (SRM) compatible
Typical Outcome: 3-node VMware cluster serving 200+ VMs with shared storage, built-in replication to DR site, <5ms latency.
XCP-ng Open-Source Virtualization
Leverage our Official Vates MSP status (Level 1 & 2) for XCP-ng deployments. Unified storage for VMs, ISO libraries, and backup targets.
- NFS or iSCSI storage repositories
- XenMotion live migration support
- High availability (HA) pool configurations
Typical Outcome: Zero licensing cost for hypervisor + storage. Full HA, live migration, automated failover included.
File Shares & Collaboration
Consolidate departmental NAS sprawl into one enterprise platform. Windows (SMB), Linux (NFS), macOS—all protocols on one storage system.
- Active Directory integration
- Granular ACLs and quotas
- Ransomware-proof snapshots
Typical Outcome: Replace 5+ aging NAS devices with one unified platform. 10-second recovery from ransomware via snapshots.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Use storage as backup target for Veeam, Acronis, or built-in replication. RPO measured in minutes. Instant recovery without tape restore delays.
- Asynchronous replication to remote site
- Immutable snapshots for compliance
- Veeam backup repository compatible
Typical Outcome: 15-minute RPO, <1 hour RTO. Automated failover tested quarterly. Eliminates tape infrastructure.
AI & GPU-Optimized Storage Architecture
Your €200K GPU cluster is only as fast as your storage feeds it data. We design storage that eliminates bottlenecks, maximizes GPU utilization, and scales from workstation-level training to petabyte AI datacenters.
Purpose-built for AI workloads: parallel throughput up to 430GB/s, NVMe all-flash for inference latency <1ms, and clustered architectures that grow with your models.
AI Storage That Maximizes Your Investment
Feed your H100/H200 clusters at full speed. Zero GPU idle time, maximum training efficiency.
Storage that keeps pace with your compute. Your GPUs work continuously—no data starvation.
NVMe all-flash delivers sub-millisecond response times. Real-time AI that feels instant.
Parallel storage architecture turns 100-hour training into 10-hour sprints. Ship models faster.
Purpose-Built Storage for AI Workloads
Zero GPU Idle Time
Parallel NVMe access delivers data faster than your GPUs can consume it. H100/H200 clusters run at full utilization—no stalls, no waiting.
Linear Scalability
Start with 43GB/s single appliance. Cluster to 430GB/s as your models grow. Add nodes without downtime or data migration.
Inference-Ready Latency
Sub-millisecond response times for real-time inference. NVMe all-flash eliminates the latency spikes that kill user experience.
Cost-Effective Capacity
Petabyte-scale datasets with intelligent tiering. Store 10 PB at the cost of 3 through AI-embedded compression—no performance loss.
Storage Architecture for GPU Workloads
Three solutions, one goal: eliminate storage as a bottleneck.
Each solution is purpose-built for specific AI workload patterns—from workstation training to datacenter-scale inference.
Infortrend EonStor GSx
Parallel NVMe for GPU-intensive training
StorONE Enterprise
AI-embedded optimization at scale
Open-e Jovian DSS
Unified AI + virtualization storage
Storage by AI Workload Pattern
Large Model Training
Large datasets (10TB-100TB+) must be accessible simultaneously. Training jobs read massive amounts of data in parallel across multiple GPUs.
Multiple NVMe appliances clustered together deliver 43GB/s per node, scaling to 430GB/s. Parallel file system ensures all GPUs can read simultaneously without bottlenecks.
Why it matters: Training requires sustained sequential reads. Single NAS = GPU starvation. Clustered NVMe = zero wait time.
8-512 GPUs training in parallel. Each GPU needs 3-5GB/s sustained throughput. Storage must feed all GPUs simultaneously.
Bottleneck cost: €200K H100 cluster idle = wasted compute budget.
Real
Time
Inference
Users expect instant responses. Every millisecond of latency degrades user experience. Production SLA demands 99.9% uptime.
Sub-millisecond response times require all-flash NVMe arrays. Active-active controllers ensure zero downtime during failures.
IOPS requirements: 100K-1M random IOPS for concurrent inference requests. HDDs cannot deliver this performance.
Optimized for low-latency inference, not training throughput. GPUs wait on storage for model weights and embeddings.
Key metric: p99 latency must stay under 1ms for production SLA.
Hybrid AI + Enterprise
AI workstations, GPU servers, and traditional VMs sharing one storage platform. Reduces infrastructure complexity and TCO.
Intelligent auto-tiering: hot AI data on NVMe, warm data on SSD, cold archives on HDD. One platform delivers block (iSCSI) and file (NFS/SMB) protocols.
Cost benefit: Store 10 PB at the cost of 3 through AI-embedded compression. No separate SAN + NAS silos.
AI workloads run alongside traditional VMs. VMware Ready or XCP-ng Official MSP integration. One storage, one management platform.
Why Storage Projects Succeed With Virtualtek
No Vendor Lock-In
We recommend what works—not what pays highest commission. Open standards, interoperable protocols, predictable licensing.
Transparent TCO
We quote total cost of ownership upfront—hardware, software, support, and power. No hidden licensing surprises in year 2.
15+ Years Proven Expertise
First StorONE integrator in Europe. Multi-petabyte Open-e deployments. HE2B public tender winner. Track record speaks.
Production Support
We don't disappear after install. 24/7 monitoring, proactive maintenance, capacity planning—we're invested in your uptime.
Local Assembly & Integration
Built and tested in Belgium. We control quality, not distant integrators. Your storage is validated before it leaves our facility.
Official Certifications
VMware Ready partner, Vates Official MSP (XCP-ng Level 1 & 2), authorized integrator for Infortrend, StorONE, Open-e.
From Storage Assessment to Production
Proven storage deployment process refined over 15+ years
Storage Assessment
Free analysis of your workload patterns, capacity requirements, and performance bottlenecks. We identify what's slowing you down.
30-60 minArchitecture Design
Detailed storage architecture sized for your exact needs: capacity, throughput, IOPS, redundancy. Multiple options with transparent TCO.
3-5 daysSolution Validation
Performance testing, compatibility validation with your environment. We adjust the design until it's perfect for your workload.
1-2 weeksProcurement & Build
Hardware sourcing through our partnerships. Assembly, configuration, and burn-in testing at our Belgium facility. Quality control before shipping.
2-4 weeksMigration & Integration
Zero-downtime data migration, integration with VMware/XCP-ng/Hyper-V, cutover planning. Your production never stops.
1-3 weeksProduction Support
24/7 monitoring options, proactive capacity planning, firmware updates. Complete documentation and training for your team.
OngoingEnterprise Storage Solutions — Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers — no vendor bias, no marketing fluff.
Direct answer: Storage becomes a bottleneck when VM latency consistently exceeds 10ms, backup windows overrun their schedules, or applications timeout during peak usage. Use iostat or VMware performance charts to measure actual storage latency in your environment.
Common symptoms to monitor:
- VMs experiencing unpredictable latency spikes during peak hours
- Backup windows extending beyond maintenance schedules
- Applications timing out during peak usage
- GPU training jobs showing idle time while waiting for data
Performance issues depend on workload patterns, concurrent users, and storage architecture. We offer free storage assessments to identify bottlenecks specific to your environment.
Need help diagnosing storage issues? Book a Storage Expert Consultation.
Direct answer: SAN delivers block storage (iSCSI/FC) for VMs and databases, while NAS delivers file shares (NFS/SMB) for user files and backups. Unified storage can deliver both protocols from one platform, potentially simplifying management depending on your environment.
| Storage Type | Protocols | Common Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| SAN (Block) | iSCSI, Fibre Channel | VMware VMs, SQL databases |
| NAS (File) | NFS, SMB/CIFS | User shares, backups |
| Unified | All protocols | Eliminates separate systems |
Traditional vendors often require separate SAN and NAS systems, each with their own licensing and management. Our unified storage solutions (StorONE, Open-e, Infortrend) can deliver both protocols from one platform.
Management overhead reduction depends on your current architecture and team skills. In some environments, consolidation can significantly reduce complexity.
Evaluating storage consolidation? Book a Storage Expert Consultation.
Direct answer: Our storage solutions are designed to scale incrementally. You can start with a single appliance (e.g., 20TB usable) and add capacity or performance as needed, though specific migration requirements depend on your chosen technology and architecture.
Typical scaling paths:
- Enterprise storage: Add disks, expand controllers, or cluster multiple appliances
- AI storage: Cluster additional nodes for increased throughput
- Cost model: Purchase capacity matching current needs, expand when required
Scaling complexity varies by solution. Some architectures allow online expansion; others may require maintenance windows for rebalancing or configuration changes. We design growth paths during initial architecture planning.
Planning for growth? Discuss your scalability requirements with a Storage Expert.
Direct answer: Storage throughput requirements depend on GPU count, workload type, dataset size, and training patterns. A common guideline is 3-5 GB/s per GPU for training workloads, but your actual needs may differ.
| GPU Cluster Size | Typical Throughput Range | Example Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 4× H100 | 12-20 GB/s | Single NVMe appliance |
| 8× H100 | 24-40 GB/s | Dual NVMe clustered |
| 16× H100 | 48-80 GB/s | Multi-node cluster |
Under-provisioned storage can limit GPU utilization, potentially impacting training efficiency. We size storage based on your specific workload patterns—training batch size, dataset characteristics, and checkpoint frequency.
See our AI infrastructure architectures for detailed storage design examples.
Need help sizing storage for AI? Book an AI Infrastructure Expert Consultation.
Direct answer: Our enterprise and AI storage architectures use active-active controllers with automatic failover. In case of a controller failure, I/O is redirected to the remaining controller with minimal disruption, depending on workload and configuration.
Redundancy designed into architectures:
- Active-active controllers (both serving I/O simultaneously)
- Redundant power supplies
- Dual network paths
- Hot-swappable drives
Availability targets are defined during architecture design based on your operational requirements. Actual failover behavior depends on storage platform, network configuration, and host settings.
Discuss high-availability requirements? Book a Storage Expert Consultation.
Direct answer: Not necessarily. Our storage includes built-in snapshots and replication capabilities. You can use snapshots for local protection and replicate to a second site for DR, though specific RPO/RTO depends on your architecture and network configuration.
Integrated protection options:
- Local snapshots: Fast recovery from user errors or ransomware attacks
- Synchronous replication: Minimal data loss potential (requires appropriate bandwidth)
- Asynchronous replication: More bandwidth-efficient DR option
- Backup integration: Compatible with Veeam, Acronis, and other backup tools
Storage can serve as a Veeam backup repository. We design integrated data protection matching your specific RPO/RTO requirements and budget constraints.
Need help planning data protection? Discuss your requirements with a Storage Expert.
Direct answer: Open-e Jovian DSS and StorONE Enterprise provide VMware-compatible shared storage using standard protocols (iSCSI/NFS). Both are VMware Ready certified and work with multiple hypervisors, offering flexibility in your infrastructure choices.
| Solution | VMware Compatibility | Multi-Hypervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Open-e Jovian DSS | VMware Ready certified | Yes (XCP-ng, Hyper-V, Proxmox) |
| StorONE Enterprise | Full compatibility | Yes (works with any hypervisor) |
These solutions use standard storage protocols rather than proprietary architectures, potentially offering more flexibility in hypervisor choice. Licensing models vary by vendor — we can explain differences relevant to your environment.
See our virtualization solutions for platform compatibility details.
Evaluating vSAN alternatives? Book a Virtualization Expert Consultation.
Direct answer: Total Cost of Ownership includes initial hardware, software licensing (perpetual vs subscription), annual support contracts, capacity expansion costs, management time, and refresh cycle requirements. Cost structures vary significantly between vendors.
TCO components to evaluate:
- Initial costs: Hardware, software licenses, installation
- Recurring costs: Support contracts (typically 15-25% of hardware annually), subscription renewals
- Expansion costs: Additional capacity licensing, controller upgrades
- Management overhead: Admin time for separate SAN/NAS vs unified platforms
- Refresh requirements: Some vendors require periodic hardware refreshes for continued support
We provide transparent TCO comparisons specific to your capacity and performance requirements. Actual costs depend on chosen solutions, redundancy needs, and support levels.
Want a TCO analysis for your environment? Book a Storage Expert Consultation.
Direct answer: VMware to XCP-ng migration typically involves deploying an XCP-ng cluster with shared storage, then migrating VMs incrementally during maintenance windows. Complexity and downtime depend on VM count, storage architecture, and application requirements.
As Vates Official MSP (Level 1 & 2), we've successfully completed VMware-to-XCP-ng migrations for production environments across Belgium and Europe.
Typical migration phases:
- Assessment: Evaluate compatibility, identify special requirements
- Deployment: Install XCP-ng pool with shared storage
- Testing: Migrate non-critical VMs first, validate functionality
- Production migration: Schedule production VM migration windows
- Validation: Confirm all workloads function correctly
Our unified storage (Open-e Jovian DSS or StorONE) supports both VMware (iSCSI/NFS) and XCP-ng simultaneously during migration, simplifying the transition.
See our complete XCP-ng migration approach.
Considering VMware alternatives? Book a Virtualization Expert Consultation.
Direct answer: Open-e JovianDSS offers perpetual licensing (no mandatory annual renewals), unified SAN/NAS management, and ZFS-based data integrity. Operational benefits depend on your current storage architecture and management approach.
Key operational characteristics:
- Licensing: Perpetual model vs subscription-based alternatives
- Management: Single interface for block and file protocols
- Data integrity: ZFS foundation with built-in checksumming
- VMware integration: VMware Ready certification
- Scalability: Supports multi-petabyte configurations
We've deployed Open-e in production environments ranging from SMBs to multi-petabyte enterprise installations. Actual operational benefits vary based on team size, existing tools, and infrastructure complexity.
Interested in Open-e for your environment? Book a Storage Expert Consultation.
Direct answer: Protocol choice depends on GPU cluster size, throughput requirements, and budget. iSCSI over 25/100GbE suits smaller clusters and offers lower infrastructure costs. NVMe-oF over RDMA provides higher throughput and lower latency for larger GPU deployments.
| Protocol | Typical Use Case | Infrastructure Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| iSCSI (25GbE) | 4-8 GPU clusters | Standard Ethernet switches |
| iSCSI (100GbE) | 8-16 GPU clusters | 100GbE network infrastructure |
| NVMe-oF/RDMA | 16+ GPU clusters | RDMA-capable network (RoCE or InfiniBand) |
Decision factors include GPU cluster size, dataset characteristics, training iteration patterns, and existing network infrastructure. Our Infortrend EonStor GSx supports both protocols, allowing architecture evolution as requirements change.
See our AI infrastructure architectures for detailed protocol discussions.
Need help selecting storage protocols for AI? Book an AI Infrastructure Expert Consultation.
Ready to Eliminate Storage Bottlenecks?
Whether you’re consolidating VMware infrastructure or building an AI datacenter, storage is the foundation.
Let’s design a solution that scales with your business, reduces TCO, and eliminates performance bottlenecks.
Free storage assessment: we analyze your workload patterns, identify bottlenecks, and provide TCO comparison vs. your current solution—no obligation.
Partner
of Medium Business Success
AI Infrastructure & Virtualization Experts
Specialized in:
– AI Infrastructure (Official Gigabyte & NVIDIA Partner)
– Virtualization (VMware Expert + Official Vates MSP)
– Enterprise Storage (Open-e, StorONE, Infortrend, AIC)
– RAIGF™ Governance (Exclusive European Distributor)
Contact Info.
Offices.
- Belgium - France - USA
Headquarter.
- Ruelle des colons, 14 - 4252 OMAL - BELGIUM