StoneFly Server Plus+
StoneFly Server Plus+
Simplified Server and Storage Consolidation for Virtual Ecosystems
What Is StoneFly Server Plus+?
The StoneFly Server Plus+ is a versatile server appliance that consolidates compute and storage into one unified platform. It's designed for organisations that want to simplify their infrastructure without going full hyperconverged — think of it as a smarter server that includes integrated storage services rather than relying on a separate SAN or NAS.
It's platform-agnostic, supporting VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Citrix (XenServer), and Proxmox VE. The server dynamically provisions processing power and storage directly to virtual machines, optimising hardware utilisation. You can deploy it as a single node, dual node, scale-out cluster, or disaggregated high-availability configuration depending on your requirements.
Where the Server Plus+ really shines is in the data services it brings to the server level. Software-defined network isolation zones, air-gapped backups, deduplication, and automated tiered storage across NVMe/SSD and SAS or cloud layers — all managed from a single interface. For IT teams that need more than a basic server but don't want the complexity (or cost) of a full HCI platform, the Server Plus+ hits a practical middle ground.
Key Specifications
Architecture
Consolidated server + storage platform
Deployment Options
Single-node, dual-node, scale-out, disaggregated HA cluster
Hypervisors
VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Citrix (XenServer), Proxmox VE
Storage
NVMe, SSD, and SAS — customisable internal configurations
CPU
Custom-to-order multi-core Intel Xeon architecture
Networking
High-speed integrated switching, compatible with existing virtual networks
Features
Network isolation zones, air-gapped backups, dedup, automated tiering
Models Available
Who Is This For?
How It Compares
The Server Plus+ competes with Dell PowerEdge and HPE ProLiant servers — but with a twist. While Dell and HPE sell you a bare server and expect you to bolt on separate storage, backup, and security software, the Server Plus+ integrates storage services, deduplication, tiering, and air-gapped protection natively. For Australian organisations buying one or two servers (not racks of them), the Server Plus+ delivers more functionality per dollar than a PowerEdge or ProLiant with equivalent software add-ons.
Works Great With
One of the advantages of working with CRS — we can recommend the best combination of vendors for your specific needs.
Proxmox
Server Plus+ as the hardware platform for Proxmox VE deployments
NAKIVO
NAKIVO protecting VMs running on Server Plus+ infrastructure
StoneFly Cloud Vault & Cloud Storage
Cloud tiering from Server Plus+ to StoneFly Cloud for hybrid storage
StarWind
StarWind VSAN adding HA capabilities to Server Plus+ deployments
Keepit
Keepit SaaS backup complementing Server Plus+ on-premises workload protection
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How to Buy in Australia
StoneFly Server Plus+ is available through Cloud Ready Solutions and our network of authorised partners across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific.
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