# Commvault Storage Solutions

Formerly HyperScale Solutions

Commvault Storage Solutions provide integrated cyber resilience, data protection, and storage capabilities across a wide range of deployment environments, from remote offices to enterprise data centers and hyperscale environments. Each solution is designed for specific deployment requirements while delivering a consistent management experience through the Commvault platform.

## Portfolio at a Glance

Solution | What It Is | Best For | Scale
--- | --- | --- | ---
Commvault Grid (formerly HyperScale X) | Scale-out appliance with integrated storage | Core enterprise data centers | Hundreds of TB to PB
Commvault Edge (formerly HyperScale Edge) | Compact single-node appliance with integrated storage | Remote sites, branch offices, SMBs | Typically less than 100 TB
Commvault Flex (formerly HyperScale Flex) | Scale-out appliance for external storage; available in Appliance and Open deployment modes | AI, analytics, telecommunications, healthcare, and high-performance workloads | Hundreds of TB to multi-PB+

### Legacy Solutions

Solution | Description | Intended Use
--- | --- | ---
HyperScale 1.5 | Previous-generation integrated appliance platform | Existing HyperScale appliance deployments only
Remote Office Appliance | Simplified all-in-one appliance for small remote sites | Small branch offices and remote locations

### Cyber Resilience Solutions

Solution | Description | Use Cases
--- | --- | ---
Air Gap for Grid (formerly Air Gap for HyperScale X) | Isolated, immutable recovery environment for Grid deployments | Ransomware recovery, cyber resilience, and regulatory compliance

## Commvault Grid

Formerly HyperScale X

### Scale-Out Data Protection for the Enterprise Core

Commvault Grid is the flagship scale-out cyber resilience platform that combines backup, recovery, integrated storage, and security into a single software-defined solution built on VaultOS™. Designed for large enterprises, Grid scales from hundreds of terabytes to petabytes while providing built-in ransomware protection and unified management.

#### Key Capabilities

- Scale-out architecture with linear node expansion
- Built-in ransomware protection and cyber resilience through VaultOS™
- 4:2 and 8:4 erasure coding for data durability
- Unified backup, recovery, storage, and security platform
- Centralized management through the Commvault platform

- Built-in Threat Scan package that enables Grid nodes to be used as access nodes for Threat Scan without additional software installation

  The Threat Scan package is installed by default on Commvault Grid. You can use deployed Grid nodes as access nodes for the Threat Scan feature without installing additional software or provisioning dedicated infrastructure.

  For information about configuring Threat Scan, see Creating a New Threat Scan Plan.

#### Ideal For

- Core enterprise backup and recovery
- Large virtualized environments
- Multi-cloud environments
- Cyber recovery and resilience programs

#### Deployment Modes

Deployment Mode | Procurement | Support
--- | --- | ---
Appliance | Through Arrow only | Fully Supported*
Reference Architecture | Flexible (Independent) | Software Only

* Fully Supported includes Software support (VaultOS™ + Commvault), server support, and, where applicable, storage support.

## Commvault Edge

Formerly HyperScale Edge

### Enterprise-Grade Protection in a Compact, Remote-Ready Footprint

Commvault Edge brings localized backup and recovery to remote and distributed environments. Packaged as a compact single-node appliance, it delivers enterprise-grade protection in locations with limited IT resources, space, or infrastructure while maintaining centralized management through the same Commvault console.

#### Key Capabilities

- Single-node deployment with minimal footprint
- Local operations with centralized management
- Validated on Dell, HPE, and Lenovo platforms
- Enterprise-grade security and cyber resilience

- Built-in Threat Scan package that enables Edge nodes to be used as access nodes for Threat Scan without additional software installation

  The Threat Scan package is installed by default on Commvault Edge. You can use deployed Edge nodes as access nodes for the Threat Scan feature without installing additional software or provisioning dedicated infrastructure.

  For information about configuring Threat Scan, see Creating a New Threat Scan Plan.

#### Ideal For

- Retail stores and branch offices
- Distribution centers
- Manufacturing facilities
- Small and medium businesses
- Edge and remote computing environments

#### Deployment Modes

Deployment Mode | Procurement | Support
--- | --- | ---
Reference Architecture | Flexible (Independent) | Software Only

## Commvault Flex

Formerly HyperScale Flex

### High-Performance Protection Built for External Storage and Demanding Workloads

Commvault Flex is designed for organizations with large-scale, data-intensive workloads requiring high performance and flexible storage architecture. Unlike integrated appliance platforms, Flex connects to external storage platforms, enabling customers to leverage existing storage investments while achieving multi-petabyte scale.

Flex offers two deployment modes:

- Appliance – a fully integrated and fully supported deployment model
- Open – a compute-only deployment model that works with customer-selected storage infrastructure

#### Key Capabilities

- External storage support across certified arrays as well as open configurations
- Multi-petabyte scalability for physical and virtual workloads
- Flexible architecture that leverages existing storage investments
- Centralized management and cyber resilience
- Support for both certified and open storage deployments

- Built-in Threat Scan package that enables Flex and Flex Open nodes to be used as access nodes for Threat Scan without additional software installation

  The Threat Scan package is installed by default on Commvault Flex and Flex Open. You can use deployed nodes as access nodes for the Threat Scan feature without installing additional software or provisioning dedicated infrastructure.

  For information about configuring Threat Scan, see Creating a New Threat Scan Plan.

#### Ideal For

- AI and machine learning environments
- Large-scale analytics platforms
- Telecommunications workloads
- Healthcare data repositories
- High-performance enterprise applications
- Organizations with existing infrastructure investments

#### Deployment Modes

Deployment Mode | Procurement | Support
--- | --- | ---
Appliance | Arrow or Flexible (Independent) | Fully Supported*
Open | Flexible (Independent) | Software Only

* Fully Supported includes Software support (VaultOS™ + Commvault), server support, and, where applicable, storage support.

##### Appliance Deployment Mode

Validated hardware with certified storage (Everpure, VAST, NetApp, HPE, Hitachi). Includes Remote Installation Assistance (RIA) and full Commvault support. Unlike Grid Appliance, hardware can be procured from Arrow or directly.

##### Open Deployment Mode

Open server, open storage, open protocol. Maximum flexibility. Customers select hardware that meets supported specifications and can use existing storage infrastructure. Software-only support is provided by Commvault. This deployment model is ideal for organizations with existing infrastructure investments.

## Air Gap

### Isolated Recovery for Cyber Resilience

Air Gap provides a logically isolated environment designed to protect backup data from ransomware and cyber threats. Immutable and isolated copies of critical data are maintained to enable rapid recovery following a cyberattack.

#### Key Capabilities

- Isolated recovery environment protecting against ransomware propagation
- Immutable backup storage with controlled access and recovery workflows
- Cyber recovery readiness integrated with core Commvault solutions
- Support for regulatory compliance and disaster recovery requirements

#### Availability

- Air Gap for Grid
- Air Gap for Flex (planned for a future release)

## Legacy Solutions

### HyperScale 1.5

HyperScale 1.5 is the previous generation of Commvault's integrated scale-out appliance architecture.

- No longer available for new deployments
- Supported for existing customers through December 31, 2026
- Customers are encouraged to plan migration to Commvault Grid

### Remote Office Appliance

The Remote Office Appliance (RO1200) is an all-in-one backup appliance designed for small and remote locations.

- Nearing end-of-life
- Not recommended for new deployments
- Commvault Edge is the recommended replacement platform

## Choosing the Right Solution

Match deployment requirements to the appropriate Commvault solution and deployment model.

### Integrated Storage Solutions

Customer Need | Solution | Deployment Mode | Key Characteristics
--- | --- | --- | ---
Large-scale enterprise backup and recovery. Core data centers scaling from hundreds of TB to PB. | Commvault Grid | Appliance | Validated hardware shipped through Arrow. Includes Remote Installation Assistance (RIA) and full Commvault support.
Large-scale enterprise backup and recovery. Core data centers scaling from hundreds of TB to PB. | Commvault Grid | Reference Architecture | Flexible hardware procurement of supported models from preferred reseller or vendor. Customer manages hardware. Software-only support from Commvault.
Compact protection for remote offices, branch sites, and SMBs. Typically under 100 TB. | Commvault Edge | Reference Architecture | Flexible hardware procurement of supported models from preferred reseller or vendor. Customer manages hardware. Software-only support from Commvault.

### External Storage Solutions

Customer Need | Solution | Deployment Mode | Key Characteristics
--- | --- | --- | ---
High-performance backup for large-scale, data-intensive workloads. Hundreds of TB to multi-PB+. Customer provides external storage. | Commvault Flex | Appliance | Validated hardware with certified storage (Everpure, VAST, NetApp, HPE, Hitachi). Includes RIA and full Commvault support. Unlike Grid Appliance, hardware can be procured from Arrow or directly.
High-performance backup for large-scale, data-intensive workloads. Hundreds of TB to multi-PB+. Customer provides external storage. | Commvault Flex | Open | Open server, open storage, open protocol. Maximum flexibility. Customer selects hardware that meets supported specifications and can use any storage platform. Software-only support from Commvault. Ideal for customers with existing infrastructure.

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