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🧱 IT Infrastructure

Hyper-Converged Infrastructure

Consolidate compute, storage, and networking into a single, software-defined platform that scales seamlessly and simplifies management.

Lead platforms
HPE SimpliVity · Dell VxRail · vSAN
Model
Scale-out nodes — add capacity node by node
Built-in
Backup, deduplication and DR on-platform
Deployment
Full-stack data centre in hours
Overview

The three-tier data centre, collapsed

Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) replaces traditional three-tier architecture (separate servers, storage, and networking) with unified nodes that combine all three. Each node adds capacity and performance linearly — making HCI ideal for organisations that need simplicity, scalability, and rapid deployment.

DEL designs HCI platforms around HPE SimpliVity, Dell VxRail and VMware vSAN Ready Nodes — sizing the starting cluster, planning the growth path and delivering the whole stack as one warranty-backed engagement.

SME applicability: start with a two-node cluster and grow one node at a time — no forklift upgrades, no storage silo to manage separately.

What We Offer

One platform, one management interface

Appliance platforms plus the capabilities they bring out of the box.

01 — HCI Appliances

HCI Appliances

  • 01

    HPE SimpliVity

    Enterprise HCI with built-in backup, deduplication, and DR

    • HPE
  • 02

    Dell VxRail

    VMware-integrated HCI with automated lifecycle management

    • Dell
  • 03

    HPE dHCI

    Disaggregated HCI for independent scaling of compute and storage

    • HPE
  • 04

    VMware vSAN Ready Nodes

    Hardware-agnostic HCI on certified server platforms

    • VMware
    • HPE
    • Dell
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02 — Key Features

Key Features

  • 01

    Software-Defined

    Manage compute, storage, and networking from a single interface

  • 02

    Linear Scalability

    Add nodes as needed — no forklift upgrades

  • 03

    Built-In Backup

    Native backup and disaster recovery (SimpliVity)

  • 04

    VMware Integration

    Native vSphere integration for familiar management (VxRail)

  • 05

    All-Flash Options

    NVMe and SSD for high-performance workloads

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Common Use Cases

Where HCI wins

Five workloads where hyper-convergence is the clear architectural answer.

01 / 04

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Deliver virtual desktops to hundreds or thousands of users with predictable performance and simple scaling.

02 / 04

Remote Office / Branch Office (ROBO)

Deploy a compact, fully functional data centre in a box to remote locations with centralised management.

03 / 04

Private Cloud

Build an on-premises cloud with self-service provisioning and automated resource management.

04 / 04

Test & Development

Rapidly provision and tear down development environments without impacting production infrastructure.

Key Benefits

Why teams choose HCI

The operational gains HCI customers report after the first quarter.

Reduced Complexity

One platform, one management interface.

Faster Deployment

Deploy new workloads in hours, not weeks.

Lower TCO

Less hardware, less power, less cooling, less staff time.

Built-In Resilience

Automatic failover and data protection.

Associated Brands

The HCI platforms we are authorised on

Direct authorisations across the appliance and software layers.

  • DEL-AUTH-HPEDirect
    HPE

    HPEDirect Authorised Distributor

    Authorised scope:
    • SimpliVity
    • dHCI
    • vSAN ReadyNode platforms
    Authorised since2015
  • DEL-AUTH-DELLDirect
    Dell

    DellDirect Authorised Distributor

    Authorised scope:
    • VxRail E-Series & P-Series appliances
    Authorised since2014
  • DEL-AUTH-VMWAREDirect
    VMware

    VMwareDirect Authorised Distributor

    Authorised scope:
    • vSAN
    • vSphere — the software layer under VxRail
    Authorised since2015

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Related Products

Representative catalogue items

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Case Studies

Proof from delivered projects

Case studies where HCI was the delivered solution.

A Shariah-based Islami bank

DR drills now complete within the mandated 2-hour recovery objective; the site passed Bangladesh Bank inspection first time.

  • Financial
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A ministry data centre (anonymized per confidentiality)

Zero service reboots through the 2024 load-shedding season; uptime audited at 99.98%.

  • Government
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