Infortrend EonCloud Gateway

Infortrend EonCloud Gateway connects local storage with cloud services for data migration, caching, backup, synchronization, archiving, and tiering. It is a hybrid, self-hosted product aimed at enterprises integrating local storage with cloud services. Supported cloud targets include Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud, OpenStack, Baidu Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Wasabi, Yandex Object Storage, hiCloud, HCP, and Backblaze. Data can move at file or block level over protocols including NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, FTP, and Rsync. Five workflows are available: cloud file cache, cloud file sync, cloud volume replication, cloud archiving storage, and cloud tiering. Cache policies include priority-based choices and options that prevent caching on reads or writes. Infortrend says the gateway uses a unique encryption key for data and SSL encryption for cloud transmissions; compression and deduplication reduce data size for storage and transfer. File synchronization can be one-way or two-way, while block-level cloud backup can provide a remote backup site. Reports monitor cloud connectivity, network transmission, local access, and cache use. At least 8GB of system memory is required, and license upgrades depend on the storage model purchased. Pricing is available on request, with a 90-day trial and no free plan.

EonCloud Gateway brings local storage and cloud workflows together, with multiple protocols, cache policies, and synchronization options. Buyers should confirm the applicable licensing and hardware requirements and request pricing before choosing it.

This product is intended for enterprises connecting local storage to cloud services for migration, caching, backup, or tiering. It may suit teams that need file- and block-level workflows across the listed protocols and cloud targets.

Infortrend EonCloud Gateway is hybrid, self-hosted software that joins on-premises storage to a broad set of cloud object services. It suits enterprise storage teams managing both file and block workloads. The trade-off is an infrastructure-oriented product with hardware and licensing dependencies rather than a simple cloud-drive purchase.

Overview

The gateway is built for organizations that want cloud caching, backup, synchronization, archiving and tiering while retaining local storage. Five deployment workflows let administrators choose between Cloud File Cache, Cloud File Sync, Cloud Volume Replication, Cloud Archiving Storage and Cloud Tiering. File sync supports one-way or two-way replication, while block-level cloud backup can provide a remote backup site. That range is useful for mixed environments, but each mode needs to fit the organization’s existing storage design.

Infortrend supports Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud, OpenStack, Baidu Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Wasabi, Yandex Object Storage, hiCloud, HCP and Backblaze Cloud. File- and block-level transfers can use NFS, CIFS, FTP, Rsync, Fibre Channel and iSCSI, giving storage administrators several integration routes.

Key features

Cache controls include Default, High Priority, Local Only, Low Priority, Not Applicable, Uncacheable for Read and Uncacheable for Write. In practice, these policies let teams favor frequently needed data locally or prevent selected data from occupying cache space. Built-in compression and deduplication reduce the amount of data sent to and stored in the cloud, which can help transmission and capacity costs.

Security combines a unique encryption key for data with SSL-encrypted traffic to and from cloud services. Access-control lists can be synchronized between storage devices while retaining read-write permissions, an important safeguard for shared enterprise files. Reports cover cloud connection status, network transmission, local access and cache hit rate or usage, giving administrators visibility into whether a chosen policy is working.

The gateway requires at least 8GB of system memory. Available license upgrades depend on the purchased storage model, so deployment planning must include the underlying hardware and licensing path. Infortrend’s worldwide support network assists with installation, configuration, diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Pricing

The EonCloud Gateway plan costs free for a 90-day trial. It includes cache and sync modes, up to five connected folders and five connected volumes, and up to 1TB of cache and cloud-volume capacity. This is suitable for evaluation or a small proof of concept, not a permanent production entitlement.

Standard has custom pricing and provides file cache and sync with up to five connected folders and volumes, plus up to 2PB of folder-cache and cloud-volume capacity. It is the straightforward tier for organizations that need substantially more capacity than the trial while keeping the basic file workflows.

Enterprise also uses custom pricing, raising the limit to 10 cache settings and up to 32 connected folders and volumes, with up to 2PB of folder-cache and cloud-volume capacity. It fits larger deployments that need more connection points and policy combinations. Ultimate is custom-priced and includes all cache policies and function parameters, making it the choice when policy control matters more than a fixed feature subset.

There is no free plan. Buyers should confirm the applicable storage-model licensing and hardware requirements and request a quote before committing.

Platforms

EonCloud Gateway is self-hosted and uses a hybrid deployment model. Local caching and edge synchronization are supported, with protocols spanning NFS, CIFS, FTP, Rsync, Fibre Channel and iSCSI.

Who it's for

It is aimed at enterprises integrating existing local storage with cloud services, particularly teams that need both file and block workflows, granular cache behavior and operational monitoring. It is less suitable for individuals or small teams seeking a desktop or mobile cloud-storage client, or for buyers who want transparent, fixed subscription pricing.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Five workflow modes cover caching, sync, replication, archiving and tiering instead of forcing one cloud pattern.
• Pro: Broad cloud-target and protocol support can accommodate heterogeneous storage estates.
• Pro: Encryption, ACL preservation, compression, deduplication and cache monitoring address practical operations and governance.
• Con: The 8GB minimum memory requirement and storage-model-dependent license upgrades add planning complexity.
• Con: Production tiers use custom pricing, making budget comparison difficult before a sales discussion.
• Con: The free offering is only a 90-day, 1TB-capacity trial with five-folder and five-volume limits.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, see Cloud Storage Gateway Software. Choose LucidLink instead if you need Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web or Windows access and a published Starter price of $7 per member/month. Triofox is another paid, trial-based option spanning desktop, mobile, web and self-hosted platforms. CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform offers paid file services across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows.

Synology Active Backup for SaaS is a free self-hosted choice for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace on Synology NAS. CloudMounter suits personal macOS or Windows mounting with freemium pricing. NetApp Global File Cache is a paid Linux, Windows and self-hosted alternative. QNAP HybridMount provides free self-hosted/web access with low-cost paid tiers. Panzura CloudFS is a capacity-licensed, self-hosted/API alternative with sales-led pricing.

Verdict

Choose Infortrend EonCloud Gateway when an enterprise needs controlled hybrid workflows across local storage and many cloud targets, especially with file-and-block requirements. Its workflow breadth, policy controls and operational safeguards are the main reasons to buy. Look elsewhere if you need consumer-friendly clients, broad native device support or predictable published pricing without hardware and licensing qualification.