The Ökumenisches Hainich Klinikum (ÖHK) in Thuringia operates a highly sensitive IT infrastructure supporting approximately 1,400 employees. To store patient data in a compliant, fail-safe, and efficient way, the hospital chose a scalable storage solution based on Open-E JovianDSS. The architecture combines high availability, site redundancy, On- & Off-site Data Protection, and snapshot-based recovery – all seamlessly integrated into the existing virtualization environment. The result is a future-proof storage platform that ensures both data protection and system uptime at the highest level.
Challenges
The ÖHK required a storage solution that meets the strictest demands of data protection, failover reliability, and performance in the healthcare sector – without relying on proprietary hardware. The existing infrastructure incurred high maintenance costs, lacked flexibility, and was no longer future-proof. At the same time, critical clinical systems and digital workflows needed to be available at all times with optimal performance.
Solution
By implementing Open-E JovianDSS, ÖHK established a scalable storage architecture with full redundancy across multiple locations. The solution features synchronous data mirroring, automatic failover, and snapshot-based off-site backup, ensuring maximum resilience and recoverability. Seamless integration into the existing virtualization infrastructure and an intuitive management interface further support efficient and future-ready IT operations in the hospital environment.
Results
With Open-E JovianDSS, the clinic successfully modernized its storage infrastructure — without compromising on security or efficiency.
- Maximum failover protection through site-redundant mirroring and real-time synchronization
- Efficient management via intuitive interface and snapshot-based recovery
- Flexible scalability thanks to modular design and licensing model
- Future-proof platform for secure management of sensitive healthcare data