Commvault Flex Open is a data protection platform that runs on VaultOS, Commvault's hardened operating system, and gives customers the flexibility to use their own server, storage, and network infrastructure.
Unlike the Flex Appliance, which uses certified hardware and storage components, Flex Open allows organizations to deploy Commvault on hardware of their choice while still benefiting from a simplified, integrated architecture. It consolidates key Commvault functions—including the MediaAgent, Access Node, Index Server, and Threat Analysis services—into a single platform that can be deployed with or without attached storage.
Key Benefits
- Runs on customer-selected hardware
- Supports any storage type, including:
- Direct-attached storage
- NAS
- Block storage (FC/iSCSI)
- S3 object storage
- Tape
- Data Domain and StoreOnce
- Can be deployed with internal or external storage
- Supports capacities from 1TB to 500TB per node
- Includes built-in Threat Analysis capabilities
- Uses the hardened VaultOS operating system
- Supports single-node and multi-node deployments
Ideal Use Cases
- Customers with existing infrastructure standards
- Organizations that want to leverage current server and storage investments
- Remote offices and mid-sized enterprise environments
- Customers requiring flexibility in storage protocols and architectures
- Environments where hardware freedom is more important than a fully integrated appliance model