We performed a comparison between Dell XtremIO and HPE 3PAR StoreServ based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two All-Flash Storage solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."We put a fair amount of stress on it because we run sequel workloads and we run web applications where the same web files are hit over and over. We have had almost zero stability issues with that SAN, that has been really great for us."
"The security operating system is its most valuable feature because it's very simple, easy to use, and operate. You don't have to do very serious training to operate this equipment. It's user-friendly and pretty straightforward."
"The stability is perfect. The reliability is 100% and the latency is always lower than 1 millisecond."
"It comes with a large number of features out-of-the-box, which makes it easy for us to see problems and manage capacity."
"Data deduplication is one feature I found to be the most valuable in the tool...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Processes that used to take 40 minutes to two hours can be completed in five minutes."
"The most valuable feature of Pure Storage FlashArray is the all-flash storage performance, low latency, and efficiency of their de-duplication technology. Additionally, the ease of use is good compared to other storage systems. The features in data protection, snapshotting, and replication between data centers and sites are superior to other solutions."
"The ease of use. That's what our customers love. They say it's very easy, they don't need special training, they don't need to call us or any other company or integrator to help them do their job. That's the main reason they purchase Pure."
"Very good IOPS performance"
"It was very easy and straightforward to setup."
"Snapshots are valuable because of their seamless nature, as well as the minimal space each snapshot takes."
"Linear performance – The XtremIO wasn’t the fastest in all tests against other all flash arrays, but even with a massive workload, the response time and user experience were absolutely predictable with no sharp drop-offs."
"The speed is extremely valuable."
"It has very good performance for an application which needs lower latency and a better response, for example, in microseconds."
"The guaranteed sub-millisecond response time for a 4K block."
"XtremIO’s capability to run any workload without much in the way of design considerations makes this very easy to use and size."
"With our 3PARs, we have never lost data."
"Since it's being used to support a virtual infrastructure, that gives us access to all of the benefits of a virtual infrastructure. So, instead of spending hours trying to rebuild or to fix a broken server, we can instead wipe it out and throw up a new one and we're up and running again."
"3PAR is easy to keep running and does not require too much effort. It has been very reliable, which is key."
"We saved a ton of power just turning off our old one when we went to the new one."
"The stability is what we consider to be the best feature it provides. The stability of this solution is what conquers us, every day."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"HPE 3PAR StoreServ is an enterprise storage that is mainly deployed in enterprise scenarios like banking and insurance."
"I have a lot of applications that need higher IOPS, and 3PAR achieves this operation normally without any issues for the management."
"The internal garbage collection process has been fixed recently in some OS updates so it is more efficient but that could be just a little better."
"In the configuration, which we brought in or tested it in, it has a very limited config as far as the array goes. That said, it still did more than our anticipation."
"Larger capacity and more storage ports would be the two things I'd like to see."
"The system has dual controllers but does not have a high level of resiliency built-in."
"Its price needs improvement. Its price is almost double than any other flash storage solution."
"I can't see where they can make anything better, unless, of course, they lower their prices even more."
"The technical support is okay, but could be improved."
"The product should improve its response time. I have also encountered issues with its configuration."
"Dell's technical support could be better."
"The physical architecture could use some higher levels of redundancy."
"The solution needs to be simplified. When you integrate your storage with other systems, could use a little bit of automation."
"We've encountered challenges in integrating other products with Dell Xtremio, as it tends to be more vendor-locked. This means we can't easily explore other solutions that might work alongside Dell."
"Management and reporting need improvement."
"The GUI could be modified more in terms of how the different components are linked to each other."
"If you are looking at flash storage solutions, XtremIO doesn't offer any unique features. Most of my customers are migrating their workload from XtremIO to other formats because of this."
"It is very expensive to scale. You have to buy an additional system to extend from one disc, for instance. It is scalable, but extremely expensive to do so."
"There were a few goofy things with support where we were trying to do OS upgrades and HPE MyRoom failed. However, they would not get on WebEx because they are only allowed to get on HPE MyRoom."
"There is a slight difference between what we expected and what was delivered."
"HPE gives you how to get everything going, but it would be nice if they could go a little deeper sometimes. That is always the case: To get the value-add, you have to pay for those services."
"Setting up 3PAR is somewhat complicated, and it took about a week."
"HPE 3PAR StoreServ's pricing could be cheaper."
"Security is a mandatory feature because our customer needs to protect delicate information."
"HPE 3PAR StoreServ could have better integration into the cloud and converged infrastructure."
"I would like to see the reliability improve. While it has been a good product, the QA of the product could be done a little more thoroughly."
Dell XtremIO is ranked 25th in All-Flash Storage with 48 reviews while HPE 3PAR StoreServ is ranked 9th in All-Flash Storage with 299 reviews. Dell XtremIO is rated 7.6, while HPE 3PAR StoreServ is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Dell XtremIO writes "Suitable for high IOPS and helps get backup in ten minutes ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE 3PAR StoreServ writes "The product's technical support is outstanding as I can reach someone right away". Dell XtremIO is most compared with Dell PowerStore, Dell PowerMax NVMe, Dell Unity XT, NetApp AFF and IBM FlashSystem, whereas HPE 3PAR StoreServ is most compared with HPE Primera, Dell Unity XT, HPE Nimble Storage, NetApp AFF and HPE StoreOnce. See our Dell XtremIO vs. HPE 3PAR StoreServ report.
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