Seamless Migration of Enterprise Data Without Technical Downtime

Transitioning to new storage systems traditionally requires halting critical business processes. The biggest problem with heterogeneous migration remains the need to reboot servers for correct reconfiguration of volumes and new information access paths. These technical windows force work to extend over weeks or even months, increasing the burden on IT specialists. Fear of process complexity and potential disruptions often deters companies from switching to more productive platforms. As a result, businesses become reliant on outdated systems and are forced to pay exorbitant maintenance costs.

For migration between its own family arrays, Infinidat uses Active/Active Data Migration (AADM) technology. This feature is deeply integrated into the InfuzeOS operating system and is available to users without any additional licensing fees. Once a new InfiniBox device is installed, it quickly configures in conjunction with the existing array, forming a transparent active pair. After initialization, the data transfer occurs completely automatically. Application servers continue to see the same access paths, and the media change remains invisible to the infrastructure. Subsequently, the old array is deactivated, saving the IT department hundreds of hours of meticulous work.

The most challenging engineering task is migrating from third-party storage systems. Infinidat solved this issue by completely eliminating the need for host switching and rebooting during the transition to new equipment. For this, a specialized hardware node is seamlessly installed into the storage network deployment fabric.

The entire process is governed by clear logic, based on three fundamental principles: complete protection of access paths, transparent orchestration, and repeatability & idempotence. Idempotence means that regardless of the number of operation launches during hypothetical network failures, the final result and logical state of the system will remain completely identical and unchanged.

Eliminating technical windows and manual reconfigurations provides a radical acceleration of all infrastructure projects. The innovative approach implemented by Infinidat allows for a reduction in migration time by 8–10 times. The practical economic impact is fully confirmed by an independent IDC agency study conducted among the major Global Fortune 500 enterprises. Analytics indicate that return-on-investment occurs in just 8.7 months, with a three-year ROI of 140%. At the same time, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is reduced by 58% compared to previous vendor solutions. Against the backdrop of rising silicon component costs, Infinidat’s efficient arrays help significantly optimize corporate budget utilization.

High-tech hardware solutions require a high level of trust and proper architectural planning. Transition processes are fully supported by the manufacturer’s expert teams under the “White Glove” model. Technical specialists assess the infrastructure, configure orchestration tools, and monitor the status of arrays at all stages. This deep level of involvement ensures that the enterprise IT department staff are not left alone with the new equipment.

Thanks to Infinidat’s innovations, the transfer of corporate information ceases to be a painful stress factor for IT departments. Companies now have the ability to freely implement the most effective modern storage platforms without fear of technical windows. This guarantees high availability of critical services and lays the foundation for reliable infrastructure development.

iIT Distribution, as a Value Added Distributor, offers expert support and supply of advanced systems from Infinidat. The iITD specialist team actively participates in the development and implementation of infrastructure projects, from initial needs assessment to successful system deployment. Interaction with iIT Distribution ensures clients and partners receive reliable technical consulting, efficient training, and comprehensive support throughout all stages of IT environment transformation.