We performed a comparison between NetApp FAS Series and NetApp Private Storage 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."Fast Snapshots"
"It allows our Windows and Unix teams to have a centralized point to share data between the two."
"It has integrated snapshot and backup capability."
"Has rock solid reliability and is easy to use."
"It's an easy product to use that is stable and has good performance."
"The solution is easy to use."
"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 important features are SnapVault, Snapshots, and SnapMirror."
"Integration with other NetApp solutions and merging them is manageable."
"The most valuable feature is integration."
"Very stable and very scalable."
"The solution scales well."
"At the moment, we are extensively using SnapMirror."
"As opposed to cloud, we have full control over security, use, who uses it. We own a number of different companies, so we can partition however we want."
"The most valuable feature of NetApp Private Storage is out-of-the-box integration with the SAN switches. They are much easier compared to Dell solutions. Additionally, the connector that comes with the solution that allows connection back to the Cisco SAN switches is very good. In Dell, I would need to use an FCIP or CIP port that is required."
"It gave us a platform which could clearly arrange all our files and volumes."
"I would like to see NetApp add incident support."
"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."
"There is no NetApp infrastructure set up here in Greece."
"The WAFL is slow."
"The product should improve its user experience."
"The product should include an audit log feature."
"I would like to see less latency and higher IOPS."
"We would like to have further integration with some backup products. They have some of them already, but there could be more."
"I would like to have the Active-Active feature. Some competitors already have it. I would like NetApp to add it to stay competitive."
"We had to write a number of custom tools or scripts ourselves to use it as a staging area between our on-premises datacenter and our cloud installation."
"They need a little more technical people in Akola. Most of the NetApp people are in Bangalore, Mumbai, or Delhi, but there are very few in Akola. I think NetApp has few technicians in Akola because they mostly rely on partners to service this area."
"NetApp Private Storage is still integrated into the ISCSI connectivity and the FC protocol. I would recommend them to migrate to the FCIP because the SAN switches are moving further to an FCIP, and are scaling out of the ISCSI connectivity. Sooner or later, that will be an issue for NetApp Private Storage. An NFCIP should be available to them moving three years down the line."
"I would like to see the GUI management simplified in the next release."
"I think that it should work better with Microsoft solutions, more integrated with Microsoft. We also need integrated NAS and block storage."
"It is not the fastest storage solution."
"The solution could improve by having better support experts. For example, they do not have clear instructions on configuration."
NetApp FAS Series is ranked 2nd in NAS with 98 reviews while NetApp Private Storage is ranked 12th in NAS with 14 reviews. NetApp FAS Series is rated 8.8, while NetApp Private Storage is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of NetApp FAS Series writes "Offers good performance and ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp Private Storage writes "Integrates well, useful connectors, and straightforward implemention". NetApp FAS Series is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon), NetApp AFF, HPE StorageWorks MSA, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) and IBM FlashSystem, whereas NetApp Private Storage is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon). See our NetApp FAS Series vs. NetApp Private Storage report.
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