StoneFly M1: The DR Mini Appliance Built for Australian Businesses
- Cloud Ready Solutions

- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
For Australian businesses, downtime is not an option. Whether you’re a mid-sized enterprise in Sydney, a regional branch office in Queensland, or an MSP supporting clients across the Pacific, ensuring business continuity in the face of cyber threats, outages, or natural disasters is mission-critical. That’s where the StoneFly M1 DR Mini Appliance comes in.
Compact Disaster Recovery Without Compromise
The StoneFly M1 is more than just a backup device—it’s a high-performance, ransomware-proof storage platform, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), and DR mini appliance. It combines storage, backup, replication, and instant recovery into one cost-effective solution—perfect for Australian businesses that need reliable protection without the complexity of large-scale infrastructure.
M1 Hardware Specifications and Key Features
High-Speed Compact Hardware with Integrated Ransomware Protection and Storage
The M1 delivers the perfect blend of powerful hardware, advanced ransomware protection, and versatile storage capabilities in a turnkey solution. Its compact design and enterprise-grade features make it an ideal choice for businesses seeking high performance, robust security, and seamless scalability in a single appliance.
Intel 13th Gen 14-core processor
Up to 96GB memory
Built-in NVMe flash + optional external SAS expansion for up to 336TB storage
Dual 20/40Gbps storage and network connectivity
RAID support for added resiliency

This hardware foundation ensures the M1 is tailored for enterprise-scale workloads at an SMB-friendly price.
Key Advantages of the StoneFly M1
Purpose-Built for Veeam – Designed as a backup and recovery appliance for Veeam to ensure seamless integration and optimized performance.
High-Performance, Ransomware-Proof Storage – Immutability, encryption, and air-gapped architecture safeguard your most critical data.
HCI Flexibility – Consolidate compute, storage, and networking into one efficient mini appliance.
Rapid Recovery – Minimise downtime with near-zero RTOs and instant failover.
All-in-One Simplicity – Backup, replication, storage, and recovery in one device.
Scalable & Affordable – Start small, grow as your data and business expand.
Cloud Ready Solutions: Your Australian Distributor
In Australia, Cloud Ready Solutions is the trusted distributor of StoneFly. With over 25 years of data-recovery and IT expertise, Cloud Ready Solutions ensures local resellers, MSPs, and enterprise customers receive expert guidance, streamlined procurement, and responsive support for every StoneFly deployment.
👉 Contact Cloud Ready Solutions today to explore how StoneFly can strengthen your IT strategy.


