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Our users have ranked these solutions according to their valuable features, and discuss which features they like most and why.
You can read user reviews for the Top 8 Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tools to help you decide which solution is best for you.
Users compare and give feedback on Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tools that they’ve used — based on product reviews, ratings, and comparisons.
#1. HPE 3PAR StoreServ
HPE 3PAR StoreServ is ranked as PeerSpot’s #1 Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tool. Our users give HPE 3PAR StoreServ an average rating of 8 out of 10.
Pavan D., an Architecture Design and Engineering Leader at a computer software company, says of the solution, “The auto-tiering is something that we like. The provisioning is quite good. Very recently, we are able to do a lot of data center automation by being able to script some of the 3PAR actions for our private cloud.”
A Solution Sales Manager at a computer software company mentions, “There's a lot of good features. HPE 3PAR StoreServ is similar to Dell EMC. It is a high-speed system with automatic failover/failback, integrated with Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware.” He also says, “I rate HPE 3PAR StoreServ a nine out of ten.”
Tomas S., Head of IT Department at Sonepar, says of the solution, “The performance is very good. This is a full-flash storage device and it is very quick. HPE monitors each storage device and if there are any problems, such as an issue with a hard drive, the technical support will quickly and proactively contact us to change the part.”
#2. IBM FlashSystem
IBM FlashSystem is ranked as PeerSpot’s #2 Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tool. Our users give IBM FlashSystem an average rating of 8 out of 10.
Savera M., Head of IT Infrastructure at an insurance company, notes of the solution, “The performance is very good and we use this product to enhance our core system. The reliability is better than it is with mechanical drives. This is a compact system, and it has a lot of pieces built into it.”
Khaled E., Chief Technology Officer at Areebah, writes, “The performance and the minimum latency IBM FlashSystem provide to the applications are good. Parsing is the most valuable feature inside IBM Spectrum Virtualize software, which allows us to virtualize any third-party storage for IBM or non-IBM systems.”
A Storage Administrator at a tech services company, relates, “The most valuable feature is that these models have integrated compression chips, so all data is compressed on the chip without losing any performance.”
#3. NetApp FAS Series
NetApp FAS Series is ranked as PeerSpot’s #3 Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tool. Our users give NetApp FAS Series an average rating of 8 out of 10.
Adriano S., IT Project and Infrastructure Service Manager at CEDSIF, says, “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.” He adds, “I would rate it a nine out of ten.”
Phyo Pyah S., Head of Professional Service Department, mentions, “This is a good product. I like that the NetApp FAS Series can use both SAN and NAS at the same time, and that's what most customers are looking for.”
Another PeerSpot reviewer, an HPC & Cloud Systems Administrator at a tech vendor, claims, “NetApp FAS is highly stable and reliable, especially under a heavy load. That is what I like most about the NetApp.”
#4. HPE StorageWorks MSA
HPE StorageWorks MSA is ranked as PeerSpot’s #4 Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tool. Our users give HPE StorageWorks MSA an average rating of 10 out of 10.
Madhura D.,Technical Account Manager at a tech services company, says of NetApp FAS Series, “The solution is very easy to use, it is not really complex for any user, such as non-technical individuals. We have found it simple to guide our customers when needed. The interface is user-friendly and it is not difficult to configure.”
Asanka K., Head of Hosting & LAN Services at Lanka Communication Services Ltd., notes, “The most valuable features are the storage levels and snapshot features. We also use some of the other common features like zoning control, IO metering, and input/output control.”
Mohammad S., Manager of Customer Services, states, “The monitoring capabilities of the product are very good. The integration capacity is excellent. We were able to easily integrate the solution with both Microsoft and Linux operating systems.” He adds, “I would rate the solution ten out of ten.”
#5. Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G Series
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G Series is ranked as PeerSpot’s #5 Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tool. Our users give Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G Series an average rating of 10 out of 10.
Ali Y., IT Manager at a financial services firm, says of the solution, “It is robust. It doesn't need too much troubleshooting. It is a good device.” He adds, “I would recommend this solution. I would rate Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G Series a ten out of ten.”
Another PeerSpot reviewer, manager at a manufacturing company, writes, “We have many different types of replication, such as remote and drop local replication. All these features and licenses are already available.”
A Storage Architect at a financial services firm claims, “The active-active option seemed to be working well and overall, it was a solid product. It performed well and the software offerings were solid.”
#6. Dell EqualLogic PS series
Dell EqualLogic PS series is ranked as PeerSpot’s #6 Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tool. Our users give Dell EqualLogic PS series an average rating of 8 out of 10.
A System technician at a government office noted about the product, “You can always trust it. It is stable. It is very easily scalable. You can add more EqualLogic storage boxes, so it is rather easy to expand.”
Jigar A., VP of Engineering Operations at WPG Consulting, notes, “The initial setup is straightforward. The solution can scale. Technical support is helpful.”
Another PeerSpot review, an Ops Manager at a real estate/law firm, mentions, “The solution has been extremely consistent over the years. We've had absolutely no issues with the product at all. It's lasted a long time without causing any problems.”
#7. IBM System Storage DS5000 Series
IBM System Storage DS5000 Series is ranked as PeerSpot’s #7 Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tool. Our users give IBM System Storage DS5000 Series an average rating of 8 out of 10.
Giovanni F., CIO at ILTE S.p.A., says of the solution, “The most valuable feature is compression.” He adds, “I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.”
Tariq N., Network Security Specialist at a healthcare company, notes, “The DS 5000 series never has any problems. It's extremely reliable.” He adds, “There aren't bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. We basically just install it and we can forget we even have it.”
Suat O., Linux System Administrator at IThinka, mentions, “The solution is quite robust and complex. You can do a lot of things with it. The stability is excellent.”
#8. Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance
Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance is ranked as PeerSpot’s #8 Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Tool. Our users give Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance an average rating of 8 out of 10.
Robert M., an IT Consultant at a manufacturing company, says of the solution, “I like its storage capacity, quick access to the data, speed, and overall storage management.”
A PeerSpot reviewer from a manufacturing company notes of the solution, “Very good analytics. Very easy to configure. We share the same file system with Unix and Windows.”
