We performed a comparison between HPE 3PAR StoreServ and HPE StorageWorks MSA based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It has helped a lot for times when our customers do DR testing. Instead of having to spin down and spin up, I can do it live and seamless. I do not have to schedule downtime with an organization."
"HPE 3PAR StoreServ has a good interface, it is user-friendly and easy to use."
"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."
"It is a stable solution."
"I benefit from the HPE Call Home feature. It tells me about any issue once I have it."
"The biggest benefit is the fact that it's pretty much bulletproof; we never have any issues with them."
"It is easy to scale, easy to manage, and easy to configure."
"It has helped with more than just serving data, but also with recovery."
"The most valuable feature of HPE StorageWorks MSA is its flexibility."
"The product is very easy to deploy."
"The solution is pretty transparent and works well."
"MSA performs exceptionally well, particularly in regions with frequent power outages."
"The most valuable features were the dual controllers and being able to expand it."
"HPE StorageWorks MSA is an entry-level, cost-effective solution for SMB customers."
"I like StorageWorks' snapshots for our backup system. We had a pool of SSD and traditional drives. StorageWorks has a feature that transfers the hot data to high-performing drives."
"The solution is very easy to use, it is not really complex for any user, such as non-technical individuals."
"We need additional enhancements to InfoSight, especially from a VM standpoint. Today, we can see in the Azure VM performance stats in 3PAR, but it is so huge, we can't just drill down on each and every VM and look at its performance."
"The replicating software is pretty complicated. I probably would have put it on a sequence."
"The main problem for 3PAR right now is cost."
"The solution’s stability could be improved."
"During the initial setup, it was a bit complex in the wiring of the cages."
"We would like to see deduplication and hybrid in the next release of the solution."
"From an overall perspective, all the latest technologies can improve support and performance. This is very important for us."
"The initial setup was easy. However, we get stuck on preconditions. We were not aware of some of the preconditions."
"It would be ideal if there was a better management interface."
"I rate HPE support four out of 10. I'm not happy with them. We purchased mission-critical support, and we're supposed to get a response in four hours. Instead, I'm waiting days for them to replace the drive. They asked me to send back the failed one, and I don't know the address. After I sent it back, they told me they haven't received it. It's a nightmare."
"There is room for improvement in terms of scalability. There are times when we need to upgrade the device and the firmware. Sometimes, that can be a struggle."
"The support contract is expensive, although they are very responsive."
"The solution's license should be integrated and not separate."
"The solution could improve by adding configuration tools."
"Some clients have suggested room for improvement in expanding storage capacity beyond the base traces."
"Synchronized replication is very important for MSA; however, HPE StorageWorks MSA doesn't provide synchronized replication."
HPE 3PAR StoreServ is ranked 3rd in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) with 299 reviews while HPE StorageWorks MSA is ranked 5th in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) with 19 reviews. HPE 3PAR StoreServ is rated 8.6, while HPE StorageWorks MSA is rated 8.4. 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 HPE StorageWorks MSA writes "An affordable solution for data storage but lacks cloud backup". HPE 3PAR StoreServ is most compared with HPE Primera, Dell Unity XT, HPE Nimble Storage, NetApp AFF and VMware vSAN, whereas HPE StorageWorks MSA is most compared with NetApp FAS Series, IBM FlashSystem, Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform, Dell EqualLogic PS series and HPE EVA. See our HPE 3PAR StoreServ vs. HPE StorageWorks MSA report.
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