Nubius distributed storage Solutions
Next-Gen Distributed Storage, Fully Managed
Struggling with slow, unreliable, or complex storage? We replace fragile systems with blazing-fast, resilient distributed storage so your applications stay up and your team stays ahead.
Why Choose Nubius Distributed Storage?
Tired of slow, fragile, or expensive storage systems?
We fix that with ultra-fast, resilient, and fully managed distributed storage so your team can stay focused, and your infrastructure keeps up. We deliver enterprise-grade storage that just works.
Powered by StorPool, our solution turns standard servers into a high-performance, scalable storage layer designed for on-prem, cloud, or hybrid environments. We handle everything from design and deployment to monitoring and support so you don’t have to worry about complexity, downtime, or vendor lock-in.
Built for What Your Business Really Needs
Nubius Distributed Storage is designed to run on standard x86 servers no need for proprietary hardware or expensive vendor contracts. Whether you run all-flash NVMe, hybrid, or HDD setups, the system adjusts for maximum performance. With built-in site-to-site volume replication and iSCSI compatibility, it’s ready for whatever you need it to power from VMs to containers and databases.
Volume Replication Across Sites
Volume Replication Across Sites Real-time, cross-site replication for DR and high availability
Flexible Performance Tiers
Run on all-flash, hybrid, or HDD configurations to meet workload needs
Standard Hardware
Deploy on any x86 server hardware you choose no vendor lock-in
Universal Integration
Easily connect to any platform or service that supports iSCSI.
Infrastructure Assessments
Get expert feedback on current setup and improvements.
Scale As You Grow
Add capacity or performance incrementally, with no downtime
How Does Our Distributed Storage Stack Up?
See how Nubius Distributed Storage compares to Traditional SANs and Ceph across performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Traditional SANs weren’t built for the flexibility, speed, or scale modern businesses need. Nubius Distributed Storage offers freedom, performance, and simplicity with no strings attached.
Why Switch from Traditional SAN to Nubius Distributed Storage?
| What Matters | Nubius Distributed Storage | Traditional SAN |
|---|---|---|
| Performance That Grows with You | Scales easily without downtime — high speed, low latency | Performance bottlenecks as usage grows — upgrades cause downtime |
| Freedom to Choose Hardware | Runs on standard servers — no lock-in or expensive vendor contracts | Tied to proprietary hardware and costly refresh cycles |
| No More Waiting for Upgrades | Add capacity instantly — without stopping your business | Forklift upgrades with long planning cycles |
| Built for Modern Workloads | Cloud-native, edge-ready, multi-site capable | Limited to traditional on-prem setups |
| Simplified Operations | Fully managed or co-managed — easy to run, easy to scale | Complex setup, maintenance, and specialized staff required |
| Cost That Makes Sense | Lower TCO over time — pay for what you use, not what vendors lock you into | High up-front cost + recurring vendor support and refresh fees |
Source: StorPool – Eight Ways Traditional SANs Fail at Scale
CEPh can work — but it’s complicated, slower, and riskier to manage. Nubius Distributed Storage is the smarter choice when you need speed, simplicity, and peace of mind.
Why Choose Nubius Over CEPH?
| What Matters | Nubius Distributed Storage | CEPH |
|---|---|---|
| Speed & Responsiveness | Super fast — handles critical workloads with ease and low latency | Often slow and unpredictable, especially for demanding apps |
| Easy to Use & Manage | Simple to deploy, manage, and scale — no expert needed | Complex setup and tuning — requires specialized knowledge |
| Reliable Performance | Always-on, stable, and consistent — even during failures | Can slow down or become unstable under pressure |
| Hardware Freedom | Works on standard servers — no lock-in, lower cost | Needs large clusters and specific setups to perform well |
| Support When You Need It | Backed by experts — fast help and clear answers when it matters | Community support or slow enterprise response |
| Ideal Fit For | Businesses that need speed, simplicity, and peace of mind | Organizations with in-house experts for open-source tuning |
Source: StorPool – CEPH Comparison
Deployment Options Built for Flexibility
Wherever your infrastructure lives, we adapt. Choose the deployment model that aligns with your strategy on-premises, colocation, cloud, or hybrid.
On Premises
Deploy within your own data center. Perfect for organizations with strict data governance, low-latency demands, or existing hardware investments.
Colocation
Run enterprise-grade storage in a third-party data center. Enjoy high availability and performance without facility management overhead.
Cloud & Bare Metal
Leverage providers like Vultr or OVH to deploy high-speed storage on bare metal infrastructure ideal for cloud-native workloads with performance needs.
Hybrid
Combine on-prem and cloud for maximum flexibility. We’ll help you unify environments into a consistent, high-performing storage layer.
What Powers Our Distributed Storage Solution?
Our platform is powered by StorPool Storage, a robust, software-defined storage engine trusted by leading cloud and service providers worldwide. StorPool enables blazing-fast, fault-tolerant, and scalable storage while we handle the implementation, customization, and day-to-day operations.
A Proud Partner of StorPool Storage
We’re proud to collaborate with StorPool Storage to bring our clients a powerful, enterprise-grade storage foundation. Our partnership strengthens our ability to deliver best-in-class solutions with seamless implementation and ongoing operational excellence.
Read the full announcement on our blog: https://nubius.io/big-news-nubius-solutions-partners-with-storpool-storage-to-deliver-high-performance-storage-solutions/
What’s Included in Our Distributed Storage Services
Architecture & Full Implementation
We design and deploy the solution to fit your infrastructure whether you’re modernizing or scaling.
- Seamless integration with your systems and hypervisors.
- Migration from legacy storage with minimal downtime.
- Performance tuning to extract maximum efficiency
Proactive Support & Monitoring
Our team keeps your infrastructure running smoothly with 24/7 visibility and expert intervention.
Real-time performance and health monitoring
Rapid response to incidents at all levels
Infrastructure-wide insights, beyond just storage
Direct coordination with StorPool for escalation
Optimization & Upgrades
We don’t just deploy we continually improve, optimize, and upgrade your storage environment.
Ongoing system tuning and patching
Performance upgrades without disruption
Storage scaling aligned with your growth
OpenNebula Integration (Optional)
Need a full-stack private cloud? We can integrate with OpenNebula for compute + storage management.
Unified control of compute, storage, and network
Seamless platform for virtualization or hybrid setups
A true alternative to VMware and other proprietary tools
Why Nubius?
| Feature | Nubius Distributed Storage | Traditional Storage Vendors |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-End Managed | We handle everything—from architecture to monitoring and support | You're left to integrate, optimize, and maintain on your own |
| Single Point of Contact | One partner for design, deployment, support, and scaling | Juggle between vendors, integrators, and support desks |
| Workload-Centric Design | Custom solutions aligned to your workloads and growth strategy | Generic setups not optimized for your specific environment |
| Proactive Support | 24/7 monitoring + incident resolution before issues escalate | Reactive support after problems impact your operations |
| Stack Integration | Seamless fit with platforms like OpenNebula, KVM, hybrid cloud | Limited flexibility, may require extra tools or rework |
| StorPool-Powered | We’re a trusted implementation partner with deep expertise | Vendor may use off-the-shelf solutions without close support |
Need Help Running Your Infrastructure?
Whether you’re stuck on a problem or want to optimize your operations, we’re here to help across any cloud or platform.
Got Questions? We’ve Got You Covered.
What is distributed storage?
Distributed storage pools the drives of multiple servers into a single logical storage layer managed by software. Every write is placed across several nodes using replication or erasure coding, so no single disk or host holds the only copy of your data. The software layer handles data placement, failure detection, and automatic rebuild, and it presents volumes to clients over standard protocols such as iSCSI. Capacity and performance grow by adding nodes rather than replacing an array.
What are the types of distributed data storage?
Three by data model: block storage for raw volumes attached to VMs, hypervisors, and databases; file storage for shared namespaces over NFS or SMB; object storage for immutable items with metadata behind an HTTP API. Two by topology: disaggregated, where storage nodes sit separately from compute, and hyperconverged, where both run on the same servers. Two by redundancy: replicated, which favours latency and rebuild speed, and erasure coded, which favours usable capacity.
What are the three types of storage methods?
Block, file, and object. Block writes fixed-size blocks with no inherent metadata and is the right fit for virtual machines, transactional databases, and any latency-sensitive workload. File organises data in a hierarchy of directories and is used where multiple clients need a shared mount point. Object stores whole items with rich metadata in a flat namespace and suits backups, media, and archive data accessed over HTTP.
Which is the best type of storage?
There is no single best type; the workload decides. Block storage wins for VMs, containers with persistent volumes, and databases, because it delivers the lowest latency and highest IOPS per volume. File storage wins where several hosts need concurrent access to the same directory tree. Object storage wins for large, immutable datasets where throughput and cost per TB matter more than latency. Most infrastructure estates run block storage as the primary tier and add object storage for backup and archive.
What are the benefits of distributed storage?
Fault tolerance is built in, since data survives disk, node, and in a replicated setup, site failures without a restore. Scaling is incremental and non-disruptive, so you add capacity or performance without downtime or forklift upgrades. It runs on standard x86 hardware, which removes proprietary array lock-in and long refresh cycles. Cross-site volume replication gives you a real disaster recovery position. Total cost of ownership drops because you buy commodity servers and scale to actual demand rather than provisioning for a three-year peak.
What is a framework for distributed storage?
A distributed storage framework is the software layer that turns independent servers into one coherent storage system. It handles data placement and striping, redundancy through replication or erasure coding, consistency guarantees, cluster membership and failure detection, automatic rebuild after a node or drive loss, and protocol presentation to clients. Nubius Distributed Storage is built on StorPool, a software-defined block storage engine designed for primary, latency-sensitive workloads.
Which system is primarily used for distributed storage?
It depends on the tier and the operator. Ceph is the most widely deployed open source system, but it needs large clusters and in-house expertise to perform predictably. StorPool is used where the priority is consistent low latency for primary block workloads on standard servers. VMware vSAN appears in traditional hypervisor estates, and S3-compatible object systems dominate backup and analytics. Nubius standardises on StorPool and delivers it fully managed, from architecture and deployment through to 24/7 monitoring.