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."The tool is simple and easy to use. It has neat features like protection from device removal. Moreover, you can undo the deletes. The solution is easy to work with and not as complicated as CAC"
"We've been using FlashArray's snapshot for backups. Their replication across sites and response time are also excellent."
"It's reduced our overhead management time on storage, since it is so simple to get in and just provision a volume, present it to the host, and then you are done."
"It's actually very stable"
"I like the speed, and I like the API and how programmable it is."
"The product cheaper compared to other solutions concerning the technology that they are using."
"It is noticeably easier to manage than other appliances that we have."
"The most valuable feature is its upgradeability."
"It all works in concert using Recovery Manager Central (RMC). HPE coordinates it all, so it is more of a solution instead of products trying to do things together."
"The product stands on its own in heavy enterprise environments."
"The Remote Copy Group is amazing for the replication stuff."
"I really like the new RMC (Recovery Manager Cental) software that was introduced with the 3.0 or 3.1 update. It allows us to use our data protector with our 3PAR and give it a nicer front-end than the SSMC did."
"The stability is what we consider to be the best feature it provides. The stability of this solution is what conquers us, every day."
"Its snapshot capability is the most valuable feature, because replicate our databases from production to nonproduction for development. This allows us to do it very quickly."
"With the support that our organization has, I can talk to someone right away if I have an issue. It has been very good."
"The command line is very extensive, a lot of tools so in comparison to other vendors. It's one of the great things about 3PAR, that you can really drill down on performance, get statistics, really know how your system is internally performing."
"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 solution is stable."
"NetApp FAS Series is simple to set up."
"The product is user-friendly and helps to evaluate the performance of each node. It ensures that if one node encounters an issue, the system can immediately redistribute the workload without interruptions. This setup provides uninterrupted operation for our systems."
"The support is very good."
"Has rock solid reliability and is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is SnapMirror."
"Compression of the backup Oracle by RMAN on NFS saves space 5:1."
"As partners, we should have the option to download the software, rather than have to go back through Pure to obtain it."
"I would love to see a true one click upgrade solution. Right now, you have to click and schedule an appointment with Pure Storage to be able to upgrade. I would love for it to automatically download, install, and fall-over every controller as it updates."
"I would like to see support for NVMe, end-to-end."
"We would like to be able to connect to data tape for backup, specifically to the LTO backups."
"This product has only two active controllers, whereas other solutions can have more. This is something that needs to improve."
"I would like the ability to swap out the network adapters into it. So, without taking out the whole controller, I would like to be able to swap adapters. This would make things easier."
"It would be good to have metrics of the box's performance so we can see what it delivers, but currently, I can't see what it's actually doing."
"It's too early to tell if we've seen a reduction in total cost of ownership. The solution is expensive."
"The initial setup was easy. However, we get stuck on preconditions. We were not aware of some of the preconditions."
"HP has several integration elements that work with other vendor storage products. I'd like to see a greater expansion on that so that a customer can do a more seamless migration from other vendor products."
"The replicating software is pretty complicated. I probably would have put it on a sequence."
"This product has come to the end of its lifecycle."
"The GUI interface could be improved. I have been having trouble with one issue in particular. If you look at the DC and DR, if there is a communication break and the link went down—so the data is not replicating from DC to DR—there is no way to find out how much data is ready for transmission. Only the size of the data that needs to be transferred after the link comes up. If the firewall link is down, there is no way of seeing how much data is waiting to be transferred. This is a weak point of 3PAR."
"Setting up 3PAR is somewhat complicated, and it took about a week."
"I would like to have single click upgrades because the process is cumbersome right now."
"3PAR did not increase our performance, and it has increased our latency by at least double."
"It could be more flexible in terms of configuration."
"Cost is always a factor. Some people choose EMC or Dell because they perceive NetApp as being more expensive."
"The only downside is in ease in management; it is not easy to use."
"We would like to have further integration with some backup products. They have some of them already, but there could be more."
"NetApp systems are somewhat more complex, though not excessively so. If you're transitioning from a Windows server environment to NetApp, get training or education; otherwise, you might struggle with this solution."
"The NetApp FAS Series is not as high-performing and is not as fast. Its speed needs improvement, but this could only be done if it's an all-flash solution."
"The user interface could be improved."
"We have some experience with older equipment end-of-life. For example, when warranty support stops or updates stop – it can be frustrating. Not all clients can buy a new filer every year or two, and NetApp ending support a bit quickly can be a concern."
HPE 3PAR StoreServ is ranked 6th in NAS with 299 reviews while NetApp FAS Series is ranked 2nd in NAS with 97 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 and NetApp AFF, 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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