Review two-node storage reference pattern decision matrix for Azure Stack HCI
Applies to: Azure Stack HCI, versions 23H2 and 22H2
Study the two-node storage reference pattern decision matrix to help decide which reference pattern is best suited for your deployment needs:
| Feature | Storage switchless | Storage switchless | Storage switched | Storage switched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single switch | Two switches | Non-converged | Fully-converged | |
| Scalable pattern | unsuitable | unsuitable | suitable | suitable |
| HA solution | unsuitable | suitable | suitable | suitable |
| VLAN-based tenants | suitable | suitable | suitable | suitable |
| SDN L3 integration | neutral | suitable | suitable | suitable |
| Total cost of ownership (TCO) | suitable | neutral | neutral | neutral |
| Compacted/portable solution | suitable | neutral | unsuitable | unsuitable |
| RDMA Performance | neutral | neutral | suitable | neutral |
| Physical switch operational costs | suitable | neutral | neutral | unsuitable |
| Physical switch routing and ACLs | neutral | neutral | neutral | neutral |
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