What distinguishes independent compute and storage nodes in PowerFlex?

Independent compute and storage nodes in PowerFlex are designed to operate as standalone units. This characteristic allows for flexibility in resource allocation and scaling, enabling organizations to independently manage storage and compute resources according to their specific workload requirements.

By allowing compute and storage resources to function independently, PowerFlex provides enhanced scalability, allowing businesses to add or remove resources as needed without being constrained by the requirement to deploy them together. This modular approach also simplifies management and optimizes performance, as organizations can tailor their infrastructure to meet evolving demands without unnecessary dependencies.

The other options do not accurately capture the nature of independent nodes in PowerFlex. For instance, while shared management interfaces might be utilized for administration, they do not define the independence of compute and storage nodes. Requiring deployment together goes against the fundamental principle of independence, and supporting only virtual storage does not reflect the versatility and capability of PowerFlex to manage both virtual and physical storage.