eEKAS: Ceph-Storage

eEKAS - Ceph-Storage

eEKAS: Enterprise Storage - Scalable, Reliable, and Built for Demanding IT Environments

eEKAS is a next-generation, software-defined storage solution designed for enterprises that demand high performance, seamless scalability and uncompromising data resilience. Built on the trusted Ceph architecture, eEKAS adds innovative management features and comprehensive protocol support – the ideal choice for dynamic and growing IT infrastructures.

Despite its enterprise-grade functionality, eEKAS remains as easy and intuitive to use as a traditional storage server.

Reliable Support, Every Step of the Way

With eEKAS, you benefit from euroNAS’s world-class technical support. Our engineers assist you from deployment and configuration to ongoing maintenance ensuring your storage environment runs smoothly, securely and at peak performance.

Scalability, Resilience & Performance

Distributed design ensures fault tolerance and high availability
Effortless scalability from small clusters to petabyte deployments
Optimised for high-throughput, latency-sensitive workloads
Dedicated pools and metadata separation for reduced latency

Comprehensive Protocol Support

SMB/CIFS - seamless integration for Windows and mixed environments
NFS - high-performance access for Unix/Linux systems
NVMe-oF - ultra-low-latency block storage for high-throughput workloads
iSCSI - flexible, efficient block storage for SAN environments
S3 - high-availability object storage service

Advanced High Availability

IP Group Failover - automatically reassigns IP Groups and services to healthy nodes during hardware failures
Customisable node priorities ensure optimal failover logic and performance
Logical service grouping for simpler administration and enhanced availability
Unique to eEKAS: IP Groups consolidate multiple IPs and services into movable, fault-tolerant units

S3 Enhanced Object Search Support - eEKAS vs Traditional Ceph

eEKAS

What we offer

Multi-Zone Support: Native capability to define multiple independent zones on separate disks, improving fault isolation, operational flexibility, and overall resilience
Load-Balanced Access: Integrated load distribution across nodes for better performance
Failover Handling: Automatic transparent failover between nodes
Ease of Management: GUI-driven configuration with simplified automation

Traditional Ceph

What traditional Ceph doesn't offer

Multi-Zone Support: Manual configuration required, clear separation between zones is difficult
Load-Balanced Access: External tools needed
Failover Handling: Manual intervention often required
Ease of Management: Complex setup and tuning

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Storage functions as you are used to

eEKAS

Intuitive user interface: Manage all functions via a web-based GUI – no complex command lines.
Wizards for quick setup: Step-by-step wizards assist with configuration.
Full protocol support: Integrated support for SMB, NFS, iSCSI, and NVMe-oF – flexibly deployable in mixed IT environments.
Scalability without complexity: New nodes and storage can be added easily.
Ease of use like traditional systems: Despite the enterprise technology behind it, operation feels familiar and straightforward – ideal for administrators without prior Ceph knowledge.

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Traditional Ceph

Complex management: Configuration and maintenance are typically performed via command line and require deep Linux and Ceph expertise.
Lack of a central GUI: A unified, intuitive web interface is often missing, requiring the use of multiple tools.
Manual service setup: Provisioning services such as SMB, NFS, or iSCSI requires additional software and custom configurations.
Complex failover: High availability is possible but must be manually configured and continuously monitored.
High training effort: Administrators require extensive training to work effectively with Ceph.
No guided workflows: Every step must be carefully documented and executed manually.

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Eliminating Ceph Complexity

Ceph is renowned for its scalability and fault tolerance but is often perceived as complex to deploy and manage. eKAS simplifies this by automating intricate configurations and offering intuitive setup wizards, drastically reducing the learning curve. This enables businesses of all sizes to leverage Ceph’s power without needing deep technical expertise.

Why choose eEKAS?

Simplified Management
Streamlined Ceph setup and maintenance through intelligent automation and GUI wizwards

Expert Technical Support
Access to experienced enigneers for proactive and dependable assistance

Future-Proof Architecture
Grow your infrastructure seamlessly without interruption

Cost-Efficient Resilience
Flexible data protection options tailored to your performance and capacity need

High Availability
Built-in failover with unique IP Group technology ensures minimal downtime

Broad Compatibility
Extensive protocol support accommodates diverse enterprise environments

See euroNAS in Action

Get a live demo of our solutions, see key features and benefits in action, and understand how euroNAS can support your organisation. Our team will guide you through the core functionalities and answer your questions in real time.