Cirrus Migrate Cloud vs HPE 3PAR Peer Motion Software

Cirrus Migrate Cloud is a web-based service for moving block-storage data to and between cloud environments. It can migrate data while workloads remain in use, helping organizations continue operating during the move. Cirrus Data says its Transparent Data Intercept and cMotion technologies support minimal-downtime migrations. The service provides more than 30 block-storage plugins, automated migration operations, predefined playbooks, actionable insights, cutover orchestration, and migration reporting. It supports Windows and Linux workloads and is described as working with any block-storage vendor or public cloud, with migrations from hypervisors, bare metal, or hosted environments. It is available through the AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud marketplaces. Cirrus Data says data is encrypted in flight using AES 256-bit encryption; its Customer Center offers basic and premium support 24x7x365. The general service is paid with pricing on request, and its product page invites visitors to schedule a demo. A separate Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP trial offers 1 TB free for 30 days. The service is aimed at organizations moving block storage across on-premises, cloud, and multicloud environments.

HPE 3PAR Peer Motion Software is a storage federation tool for moving block volumes and balancing workloads between HPE 3PAR StoreServ systems, with HPE Primera also listed as supported. It can migrate volumes while applications remain online, including single-volume moves for individual applications through the 3PAR Management Console or a scriptable command-line interface. HPE lists non-disruptive migration support for Windows and Red Hat Linux cluster environments. On-demand movement between StoreServ systems supports workload balancing, and self-throttling is intended to preserve application performance. The 3PAR Management Console orchestrates and automates migrations. 3PAR StoreServ Thin Built-In technology can convert thick volumes to thin volumes on the destination. Operators can start Peer Motion for Remote Copy groups and resume, retry, abort, delete, or reprioritize operations. A bidirectional multi-array setup can include up to four 3PAR Storage systems. The paid license is offered by quote for HPE 3PAR StoreServ systems, with Linux and Windows listed as platforms.