CEPH Storage for Apache CloudStack
Deploy petabyte-scale distributed storage infrastructure for Apache CloudStack. StackOrbit CEPH combines enterprise-grade storage with fully automated operations to reduce complexity and drive down total cost of ownership.
Build Scalable Storage for CloudStack with Confidence
CEPH Storage delivers high availability, performance, and cost-efficient software-defined storage for Apache CloudStack environments.
Scale Without Limits
Enable petabyte-scale storage with CEPH's distributed architecture. Seamlessly expand capacity and performance using commodity hardware—no expensive SAN upgrades required.
High Availability by Design
Ensure data durability with built-in replication, self-healing, and fault tolerance. CEPH automatically recovers from failures, keeping your CloudStack workloads always available.
Reduce Storage Cost & Unlock Revenue
Eliminate vendor lock-in and reduce storage costs with open-source CEPH. Monetize storage with block, object (S3), and backup services for your cloud customers.
Complete Storage Solution for ISP, MSP, and Cloud Service Providers
Volume & Blocks
Create your block storage with thin/thick-provisioned, resizable, and storage data striped over multiple volumes in a storage cluster.
Network File Storage
StackOrbit Network File System provides a simple, scalable, fully managed, elastic NFS file system for your compute instances at scale. Powered by Open Source CEPH SDS.
Object Storage (S3)
Offer cost-efficient S3 storage that offers the best price-performance for running data workloads on premises. Powered by Open Source CEPH S3 Storage.
Why Opensource CEPH for CloudStack
Measurable business outcomes you can depend on
Cost Reduction
vs traditional enterprise storage arrays
Faster Deployment
Weeks not months to production
Less Operational Work
Automated day-2 operations
Availability SLA
Mission-critical reliability
Our Key CEPH Deployment Models in CloudStack
Multiple deployment architectures to match your infrastructure requirements and operational model
Dedicated Storage Nodes
Ceph OSDs (Object Storage Devices) and MONs (Monitors) are installed on separate, dedicated hardware. This provides the best IOPS and scalability for production workloads.
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RBD as Primary Storage
RBD (Rados Block Device) volumes are directly attached to KVM/Xen hypervisors, enabling each CloudStack compute node to access Ceph storage for VM primary disks with low latency and high performance.
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CephFS/NFS as Secondary Storage
While RBD handles primary storage, CephFS can be mounted on SSVMs (Secondary Storage VMs) to provide high-availability shared storage for templates, ISOs, and snapshots.
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RADOS Gateway for Object Storage
As of CloudStack 4.20, the Ceph RGW Plugin enables Ceph to act as an S3-compatible Object Storage provider, replacing or complementing solutions like MinIO for managing snapshots, templates, and logs.
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CEPH vs Traditional Storage
Why cloud-native organizations choose CEPH for CloudStack
| Feature | Opensource CEPH | Proprietary Arrays | SAN/NAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cost of Ownership | $$ Low | $$$$ Very High | $$$ High |
| Scalability | Exabyte+ | Petabyte | Petabyte |
| Vendor Lock-in | None | High | High |
| Open Source | Yes | No | No |
| Multi-Cloud Ready | Yes | No | No |
| Automation Support | Excellent | Good | Fair |
| S3 Compatibility | Native | Add-on | Gateway |
| Self-Healing | Automatic | Limited | Limited |
Flexible Managed Services
Choose the managed service that fits your team's expertise and operational model.
Fully Managed CEPH
StackOrbit operates your CEPH infrastructure 24/7. Focus on your applications while we handle storage operations.
- 24/7 NOC monitoring & support
- Automated scaling & rebalancing
- Patching & version upgrades
- Performance optimization
- 99.9% Uptime SLA
Co-Managed Partnership
Your team and StackOrbit collaborate on CEPH operations and optimization for maximum control.
- Shared operational responsibilities
- Priority technical support
- Regular health checks & capacity planning
- Incident response (2-hour SLA)
- Architecture consulting
- Training & knowledge transfer
Self-Managed with Support
Your team manages CEPH with access to expert technical support and consulting when needed.
- Technical support available
- StackOrbit automation tools
- Architecture & deployment consulting
- Training & certification programs
- Community & documentation
Ready to Transform Your Cloud Storage?
StackOrbit's CEPH experts are ready to design the perfect storage infrastructure for your CloudStack deployment. Get a personalized architecture review and understand your storage ROI.
Learn More About CEPH & CloudStack
Technical guides, case studies, and webinars
CEPH Architecture for CloudStack
In-depth guide covering cluster design, hardware selection, performance tuning, and operational best practices.
Large Telecom Deploys CEPH at Scale
How a major telecom operator replaced SAN infrastructure with StackOrbit-managed CEPH for 5x cost savings.
Storage TCO Calculator
Model your storage costs across different platforms. See ROI projections for CEPH vs proprietary solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about CEPH storage for Apache CloudStack and StackOrbit's managed services