Migrate IBM Storage Fusion to NetApp ONTAP — Senior Engineers, Fixed Scope
Yes, this migration is a well-understood project. Here's how it works: we replace your IBM Storage Fusion HCI with NetApp ONTAP Storage, shift persistent volumes to Astra Trident for Kubernetes data management
The lowest-cost way off IBM Storage Fusion HCI: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support IBM Storage Fusion HCI → NetApp ONTAP after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope projects, no cost overruns
- ✓Senior platform engineers manage the move
- ✓Preserve GPFS data with proven conversion tools
- ✓Shift container Storage to Astra Trident for Kubernetes
- ✓Avoid forced cutover using existing vendor support
- ✓Third-party support if your renewal lapses mid-migration
Standardizing on NetApp
Enterprise standardization on NetApp forces the move, but replacing HCI requires careful data migration.
Re-architecting container Storage
Moving off Fusion HCI means re-architecting Storage classes and data flows — a risky project without experienced engineers.
Expiring IBM warranties
Warranty lapses create pressure for full renewal just to buy migration time. That kills budget flexibility.
IBM Storage Fusion HCI → NetApp ONTAP migration — your questions answered
What about GPFS-specific Storage classes in my OpenShift cluster?+
We map your GPFS Storage classes to NetApp ONTAP volumes during assessment. Custom scripts handle the configuration differences. Astra Trident then manages the persistent Storage bindings for your OpenShift pods — no manual re-creation of every class.
Can I migrate without a forced cutover before my warranty expires?+
Yes. As long as your vendor contract is active, the legacy platform stays under vendor support. We migrate on your timeline — no big-bang cutover. If the renewal lapses during the project, our third-party support covers most operational issues on IBM Storage Fusion HCI while we finish the move.
How do you handle IBM Spectrum Protect data during the migration?+
We extract data using standard protocols and migrate it to NetApp ONTAP. Post-migration, you can run Spectrum Protect natively or transition to NetApp SnapMirror for backups. Our engineers handle the data pathway during the project.
Will the migration break my highly customized OpenShift Storage parameters?+
OpenShift customizations are documented in the assessment phase. Our engineers write equivalent configurations for NetApp ONTAP and Astra Trident. The project includes testing to validate all Storage parameters before go-live.
Proven Migration. Fixed Scope. No Forced Cutover.
Our post-migration service covers NetApp ONTAP administration, Storage replication monitoring, and capacity management. That keeps your new environment stable while you decommission the old system. Move once, move right — with backup if time runs short.