StorageAnalyzer

Open iT’s solution for organizations that want to take control of their data storage. It helps IT teams and business units understand how storage is being used, uncover inefficiencies, and make smarter decisions about capacity planning and cost allocation.

“Discover storage usage trends, reduce IT costs, budget more accurately, and prevent system failures associated with the mismanagement of storage resources.”

Whether you’re managing local drives, network-attached storage (NAS), or cloud-based systems, StorageAnalyzer gives you a clear, visual view of usage trends—so you can reduce waste, prevent system failures, and budget with confidence.

How do we do it?

StorageAnalyzer works by collecting detailed data from your file systems—like who owns what, how old the files are, how much space they take up, and how often they’re accessed. This information is then processed and turned into easy-to-read reports that help you spot trends, clean up unused data, and plan smarter for future storage needs.

It’s like giving your storage a health check—so you can reduce costs, avoid surprises, and make sure your systems run smoothly.

Open iT Clients, installed on storage, application and/or file servers, collect data from file systems and file spaces. The data collected is then processed and stored in a format suitable for Open iT Server processing.

Key Benefits

StorageAnalyzer helps organizations take control of their storage by turning raw data into clear, actionable insights. Here’s what makes it valuable:

• Cut Storage Costs
  Identify unused or outdated files that can be deleted or moved to cheaper storage—freeing up space and reducing unnecessary expenses.
• Plan Smarter
  Get a clear view of usage trends to support better budgeting, capacity planning, and investment decisions.
• Enable Fair Chargeback
  Accurately track storage use by user, department, or project—making it easy to allocate costs fairly.
• Boost Performance
  Optimize storage systems by uncovering inefficiencies and preventing capacity issues before they become problems.
• Simplify Backup Control
  Monitor backup data and storage behavior to improve reliability and reduce risk.

Who Uses StorageAnalyzer?

StorageAnalyzer is built for anyone who needs to understand, manage, and optimize how storage is used across an organization. It helps ensure that your data environment remains healthy.

IT Administrators & System Engineers IT Asset Managers and Capacity Planners Finance & Procurement Project Managers and Department Heads

IT Administrators & System Engineers are the primary users of StorageAnalyzer, and they rely on it to monitor file systems, disks, and backups across the organization. With its detailed reporting, they can quickly identify storage bottlenecks, detect outdated or unused files, and take proactive steps to prevent system failures.

StorageAnalyzer Reports

StorageAnalyzer provides a variety of reports that give organizations clear visibility into storage usage. These reports help identify inefficiencies, improve decision-making, and ensure resources are used effectively.

Used Disk Space vs File Age
Shows how much storage is being consumed by files based on their age. This report is especially useful for identifying outdated or rarely accessed data that can be archived or deleted to free up space.

Files Not Modified

Identifies files that haven’t been modified within a specific time frame—such as 30, 90, or 365 days. This helps organizations pinpoint data that may no longer be relevant or actively used.

Disk Space per User
Provides a detailed view of how much storage each user is consuming across the organization. This report is particularly useful for identifying heavy users, understanding usage patterns, and supporting fair chargeback or cleanup initiatives.

Total File Space
Gives a high-level overview of total, used, and free space across all monitored file systems. As one of the most essential reports in StorageAnalyzer, it offers a snapshot of your storage environment’s overall health and capacity.