Which architecture allows for the full integration of storage, network, and servers without hardware changes?

• A. Container-Based Virtualization
• B. Type II (Hosted)
• C. Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI)
• D. Metadata

Answer: (C)

Hyper-Converged Infrastructure unifies storage, compute, and networking into a single software-defined stack that runs on standard servers. By virtualizing and pooling storage and network resources within one management plane, it eliminates the need for separate, dedicated storage arrays and distinct network fabrics. You manage everything through a common interface, and you can scale by adding more nodes without rearchitecting the hardware base. This makes it possible to achieve full integration of storage, network, and servers with minimal hardware changes, unlike approaches that focus only on running containers or virtual machines on top of existing infrastructures or rely on disparate components.