We performed a comparison between HPE 3PAR StoreServ and NetApp FAS Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two NAS solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."Non-disruptive upgrades: You can upgrade at anytime without worry."
"The speed is one of the most valuable features of Pure Storage FlashArray."
"Very stable; no worries about how much it can handle."
"Pure Storage technology allowed us to automate tasks, reducing something which started as a 12-hour turnaround down to about 15 minutes."
"The most valuable feature is its upgradeability."
"Because of the encryption, we have different storage and the encryption can go over both."
"The most valuable feature of Pure Storage FlashArray is its high stability level."
"With Pure Storage, we don't see any latency or IOPS. It has been a very seamless integration."
"Good performance because it's an all-flash system. Basically, our applications run faster."
"The product has definitely improved throughput. We are able to more efficiently see patients because all of our medical records and practice management software seems to run faster. Uploading images and charts is a lot faster. Recalling information in the exam rooms is faster. The overall throughput of data, going back and forth, is so we can more efficiently see patients, and it also helps increase our patient flow. We can see patients a lot faster, getting them in and out a lot more quickly."
"It was straightforward, simple, and easy to set up, along with the OneView tools, for managing both compute and storage."
"It has been very stable. We've had very minor issues, but I've loved how HPE is proactive on letting us know. Usually, they let us know before we notice it ourselves and they already have a solution for us. It has been great that way."
"With our 3PARs, we have never lost data."
"We can quickly see performance per CPG and per LUN. You can drill right down to see actual performance to the virtual volumes themselves. That's really good."
"It has improved uptime, as well as speed to delivery."
"We have additional space in the enclosures for additional disks, so we can scale up without any downtime."
"The best feature is its ONTAP product line for Ransomware protection. It also has features for file storage and block storage. The solution is stable. We've had no issues with it. The tool is scalable and meets our requirements. The technical support and the supporting partner are great. The initial setup is straightforward. It is very easy to maintain the product. The feature set is excellent. I recommend the solution."
"The most valuable feature of the NetApp FAS Series is its stability."
"Can use both SAN and NAS at the same time."
"The replication feature is noteworthy because it's faster than most and it uses little bandwidth. Then there's the friendly interface that the equipment offers. With this interface, it is very easy to manage."
"I like the unified management feature because sometimes you end up running a single protocol on the entire system."
"Ability to use mirroring and SnapVault have made backup no longer necessary."
"NetApp FAS is highly stable and reliable, especially under a heavy load. That is what I like most about the NetApp."
"We can manage our applications from a single dashboard."
"The product should improve its response time. I have also encountered issues with its configuration."
"The backend of this solution utilizes an Active/Passive architecture, rather than an Active/Active architecture, which is a disadvantage, when compared to some of its competitors. Its storage capacity should be expanded in the next release."
"The one major gripe I have is that there is no snapshotting enabled by default on the SAN."
"Pure Storage FlashArray could improve by being more secure."
"In the next release I would like to see integration into other third-party player providers like Google."
"Self-backup is the only feature lacking in this solution."
"The credentials on the iSCSI interface are only available to type in with the Chrome browser, and not with the Firefox browser."
"It was not proactive communication."
"Feature-wise, with the InfoSight additions, there is a lot of the stuff missing in the intelligent interface. As they grow and push, a lot of it will not tie into Hyper-V."
"The cloud-based monitoring Infosight would be better if users are automatically enrolled in the cloud/group based on the configuration or information gathered or uploaded on the internet."
"A lot of tasks, you have to manually set up. They need to already have them set up and working. Then, you can just go in and tweak them if you need to."
"HPE 3PAR StoreServ is at its end of life and they are forcing us to purchase new hardware. They will no longer support this solution. They should provide support for a longer time. For example, 10 years instead of five years."
"The performance of the solution is not good anymore and the software is different from all the other types and is not compatible. There are more negative things at this moment than positive. This is why we are removing them all from our organization this year."
"The availability of technical resources within HPE is becoming a challenge due to availability."
"The management console could use some work. All the functionality is there, of course, but it can be hard to find some features or do certain tasks."
"The engagement of the tool's vendor is costly."
"NetApp FAS Series should introduce an FTP application for the broadcast and post-production market."
"The high cost of the product is an area of concern, so from an improvement perspective, the tool needs to be made cheaper."
"There is no NetApp infrastructure set up here in Greece."
"The product should improve its user experience."
"When getting new hardware, always tell the account manager that you are also considering other brands. They will be forced to adjust the price lower."
"Currently, the newest release is not HCI friendly."
"I would like to see less latency and higher IOPS."
"The only downside is in ease in management; it is not easy to use."
HPE 3PAR StoreServ is ranked 6th in NAS with 299 reviews while NetApp FAS Series is ranked 2nd in NAS with 98 reviews. HPE 3PAR StoreServ is rated 8.6, while NetApp FAS Series is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of HPE 3PAR StoreServ writes "The product's technical support is outstanding as I can reach someone right away". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp FAS Series writes "Offers good performance and ". HPE 3PAR StoreServ is most compared with HPE Primera, Dell Unity XT, HPE Nimble Storage, NetApp AFF and HPE StoreOnce, whereas NetApp FAS Series is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon), NetApp AFF, HPE StorageWorks MSA, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) and VAST Data. See our HPE 3PAR StoreServ vs. NetApp FAS Series report.
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