The SANsymphony software runs on standard x86 servers, providing one set of common storage services across all storage devices under its control. The combined storage capacity of the different devices is managed as shared pools to eliminate wasted space. Unlike storage systems communicate seamlessly reducing complexity and preventing downtime. Data is replicated between nodes leaving no single point of failure. You can seamlessly scale up and scale out choosing the most appropriate hardware manufacturer for each class of storage and servers. SANsymphony™ Software-defined Storage platform solves difficult storage-related challenges introduced by server and desktop virtualization, cloud computing and more general expansion, business continuity, and disaster recovery initiatives. It creates an active, transparent virtualization layer across disk storage devices to maximize the availability, performance and utilization of datacenters large and small.  The integrated set of centrally-managed data protection (CDP), provisioning, caching, replication, and migration functions operates uniformly over different models and brands, assimilating current and future equipment non-disruptively.  You will find that SANsymphony software cost-effectively speeds up applications, delivers uninterrupted data access and extends the life of your tiered storage investments, while giving you peace of mind.