Nutanix vs Scality: Enterprise Storage in India
Nutanix vs Scality Enterprise Storage India
Nutanix bundles storage into one hyperconverged stack. Scality gives you a hardware-agnostic object tier for backup and archive. We size and ship both from Vashi.
Nutanix vs Scality at a glance
Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.
Nutanix
- Type
- Hyperconverged, software-defined storage
- Best fit
- Existing Nutanix estates, mixed workloads
- Protocols
- S3, SMB, NFS, iSCSI
- Data protection
- Built-in ransomware detection and recovery
- Licensing
- Starter and Pro, 60-day trial
- India support
- Through Sirius Star, Vashi-based team
Scality
- Type
- Software-defined object and file (RING, ARTESCA)
- Best fit
- Backup, archive, petabyte data lakes
- Protocols
- S3-first, plus NFS and SMB
- Data protection
- S3 Object Lock, CORE5 cyber-resilience
- Hardware
- Agnostic, standard x86 servers you choose
- India support
- Through Sirius Star, Vashi-based team
The Nutanix and Scality ranges Sirius Star supplies
Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS)
File, object and block on the Nutanix Cloud Platform. One console for teams that want storage without a separate silo.
- S3, SMB, NFS and iSCSI access
- Built-in ransomware detection
- Policy-driven tiering to public cloud
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
The hyperconverged base under NUS. Compute and storage scale together as you add nodes.
- One-click upgrades
- Multi-hypervisor support
- Add a node to add capacity
Scality RING
Object and file storage that scales to petabytes on hardware you choose. The workhorse for large archives and data lakes.
- Independent scale-out to petabytes
- Runs on standard x86
- Multi-site durability
Scality ARTESCA
Lighter, S3-native object storage for smaller, faster deployments and modern backup targets.
- S3 Object Lock immutability
- Validated with Veeam v12
- 20 to 440 TB usable sweet spot
Nutanix vs Scality: feature by feature
The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.
| Feature | Nutanix | Scality |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Hyperconverged platform; storage bundled with compute (NUS on Nutanix Cloud Platform) | Software-defined object and file storage (RING for scale, ARTESCA for smaller) |
| Primary use | File, object and block on one console for mixed workloads | Backup targets, archives, and large S3 data lakes |
| Protocols | S3, SMB, NFS, iSCSI | S3-first, plus NFS and SMB on RING |
| Hardware | Runs on Nutanix-validated nodes | Hardware-agnostic; standard x86 servers you choose |
| Ransomware and immutability | Built-in ransomware detection and recovery | S3 Object Lock and CORE5 cyber-resilience |
| Backup tool fit | Works as an S3 or NFS target | Validated with Veeam, Commvault, Veritas, Rubrik, HYCU |
| Scaling model | Add nodes to the cluster (compute grows too) | Independent scale-out to petabytes |
| Pricing shape | Starter and Pro licences; higher entry | Quote-based, pay-as-you-grow; lower entry |
| Best known for | Simplicity and a one-vendor stack | Durability and scale for unstructured data |
Which one for what
The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.
You already run Nutanix for virtualisation
Stay on Nutanix Unified Storage. One console, one support line, no new vendor to manage.
You need a dedicated backup and archive target
Scality. It is built for that job and is certified with the backup tools you already run.
You want to pick your own hardware and avoid lock-in
Scality. It runs on standard x86, so you buy the servers you like.
You are storing petabytes of unstructured data
Scality RING. Independent scale-out was designed for exactly this.
You want the fewest moving parts for a mixed workload
Nutanix. File, object and block sit on one platform your team already knows.
How Sirius Star sizes Nutanix or Scality
Free review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Workload review
Free 30-min call. We map your data, growth, and the backup tools you run.
Both brands quoted
Written quote in 24 working hours. Itemised. GST broken out.
Sizing and cutover plan
We size capacity and plan the migration so your backup jobs keep running.
Deploy and support
Delivered from Vashi. One escalation path after go-live.
Choosing enterprise storage in India
- The five questions that decide object vs unified storage
- How to keep your Veeam or Commvault jobs during a cutover
- What to check on India warranty and support before you sign
- A simple sizing worksheet for capacity and growth
Nutanix vs Scality in India FAQ
Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.
Is Nutanix or Scality better for backup storage in India?
Can Scality run on our own servers?
Which one scales to petabytes?
Do you support these brands in India?
How is pricing structured?
Not sure which fits your data?
Tell us your workload, your growth, and the backup tools you run. We will tell you straight which one you will be happy with.
Pair this on one PO
What buyers typically add to a Sirius Star order.
Related reading from the Sirius Star blog
Long-form context from our team.
Sources referenced
- Nutanix Unified Storage datasheet– nutanix.com
- Scality vs Cloudian: Object Storage Compared– solved.scality.com
- Compare Nutanix vs Scality– peerspot.com
- Scality: What Buyers Need to Know (2026)– rfp.wiki
- Nutanix Unified Storage vs Scality ARTESCA– trustradius.com
- Scality ARTESCA + Veeam unified appliance– storagereview.com