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  4. Configuration for NEC HYDRAstor
  5. Architecture overview

Architecture overview

The HYDRAstor Virtual Appliance is a software version of NEC HYDRAstor which runs on a virtual machine with most of the same functionalities as physical appliances. After deployment and configuration, its services can be managed by using the graphical user interface (GUI) or command-line interface (CLI).

Figure: Architecture

Architecture

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