What is Scale Computing Professional Essentials
Scale Computing Professional Essentials is a cost-effective 3-node virtualization solution with 256GB RAM per node, designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking to modernize IT infrastructure.
Reliable IT Infrastructure Made Easy

For organizations seeking a reliable, high-performance IT infrastructure without the complexity and high costs of traditional solutions, Scale Computing Professional Essentials delivers an integrated IT infrastructure platform designed to meet your needs. Featuring up to 256GB RAM per node, this solution offers high availability, scalability, and simplicity at an affordable price, making it the perfect entry point for IT modernization.
Scale Computing Professional Essentials Overview
Built for organizations with lean IT teams and tight budgets, Professional Essentials eliminates the challenges of managing complex infrastructure. Its predictable three-node configuration provides a low-risk, high-value opportunity to experience the benefits of Scale Computing’s advanced HyperConverged Infrastructure technology.
What's Included in Professional Essentials
- Three-node configuration with up to 256GB RAM per node
- Built-in high availability and data redundancy
- Integrated storage, removing the need for external storage solutions
- Simple setup and management tools
- HyperCore Data Protection Suite
- Scale Computing’s award-winning support and future scalability options
Professional Essential Features
- Unlimited CPU and storage options
- Distributed storage with high availability
- Virtualization and VM Management
- Live Virtual Drive Expansion
- UEFI VM Support
- Role-Based Access Control, Single Sign-On
- Automated Storage Tiering
- VM-to-Node Affinity Management
- REST API Access
- Manual and Scheduled Snapshots and Cloning
- Replication
- GPU Acceleration
- SC//HyperCore Ansible Collection Compatible
Benefits of Scale Computing Professional Essentials
The Benefits of Professional Essentials Include:
- Affordable Entry Point: Cost-effective solution tailored to smaller budgets, eliminating high upfront costs and hidden licensing fees.
- High Availability: Built-in redundancy ensures business continuity without requiring complex external storage setups.
- Scalability: Modular design allows seamless expansion as your organization grows.
- Ease of Management: Simplified configuration and intuitive interface reduce IT overhead and reliance on specialized expertise.
- Proven HCI Technology: Enterprise-grade reliability at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions.
- VMware Alternative: Comparable to VMware's 3-2-1 setups, but with a streamlined experience and reduced total cost of ownership.
Why Choose Scale Computing Professional Essentials?
Scale Computing Professional Essentials is designed to reduce operational complexity, helping organizations achieve growth and IT modernization while staying within financial constraints.

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To determine which solution best fits your organization’s needs, compare the features and benefits of our Standard, Professional, and Professional Essentials licensing tiers.
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