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We performed a comparison between Dell VPLEX, Micro Focus Storage Operations Manager [EOL], and NetApp OnCommand based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"Storage virtualization and geographic resilience for Metro Sans, plus a great performance improvement.""The best feature of VPLEX storage is its ability to consolidate storage. It also provides the highest RPO and RTOs for replication technology. VPLEX enables application mobility.""The solution works well. It's very reliable.""The most valuable feature is deduplication, as we have no duplication in the snapshots.""Its mirroring capabilities allow for data to be mirrored across two different data centers, so if one center were to crash or fail, the other center could take over and keep everything running smoothly.""Mobility enables us to carry out an internal migration of data.""Dell's technical support is awesome. We received instant support from EMC as long as we had an active contract.""The capacity to migrate machines onto VPLEX is great — it's very clean. We can migrate machines and add arrays easily."

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"The stability of the Micro Focus Storage Operations Manager is good."

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"Snapshot is a valuable feature.""I am impressed with the product's ability to warn us whenever something is wrong with the system. It is connected with Active Directory and Exchange. Whenever there is anything wrong with NetApp, the solution will alert you to an event error, post which you can start to troubleshoot.""One of the main features is the ability to run the block and file storage from the same system.""In OnCommand Unified Manager, we can monitor the entire cluster as well as configure data protection through Unified Manager."

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"Dell VPLEX should improve its integration and user interface and be easier to configure.""VPLEX hardware migration to spare equipment in case of major disruption.""The initial setup is complex.""VPLEX's engine-based architecture is complex, so the implementation is challenging and takes more time. It's also difficult to fix hardware issues. When an appliance fails, it takes Dell EMC a long time to fix it because spare parts are in short supply.""With Dell VPLEX, there are some bugs with Broadcom.""There can be delays in getting performance reports.""I would like to have site-to-site replication capability for applications.""Today, it needs a huge effort that is not acceptable during disaster recovery."

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"Micro Focus Storage Operations Manager could improve by having more parameters for storage. When you take the solution out of the box there need to be some more features built-in."

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"At present, OnCommand Unified Manager has just the monitoring and data protection features. It would be better to add some features for entire cluster management and storage management. Automation should also be included so that instead of separately accessing Unified Manager and OnCommand Workflow Automation, we can work in a single window. It is very much required.""The tool is not intuitive and the menus are confusing, especially the snapshot view.""There could be better performance in block storage and the GUI could be improved because not every operation is available. You need some operations in the CLI.""The solution lacks the ability to generate reports from Snapshot."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We struck a great deal with Dell EMC, so for us, VPLEX was not very expensive."
  • "VPLEX is a little bit expensive in my personal opinion."
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  • "When we compare with other similar kinds of products from Dell EMC and HP, the price of NetApp OnCommand is reasonable."
  • "The tool is cheaper than EMC but more expensive than HP and Pure Storage. I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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    Top Answer:The tool is not intuitive and the menus are confusing, especially the snapshot view.
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    Also Known As
    HPE Storage Essentials, HPE Storage Operations Manager
    NetApp Operations Manager, NetApp SANscreen
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    Overview
    Wth EMC VPLEX you can deploy next-generation virtualization architecture to enable simultaneous information access within, between, and across data centers, move applications, virtual machines, and data in and between data centers without impacting users and deliver application and data availability within the data center and over distance with full infrastructure utilization and zero downtime.

    With Micro Focus Storage Essentials, you can manage complexity and growth, improve storage utilization and reduce cost, and align storage service to business needs.

    NetApp OnCommand data management software allows you to gain a new level of control over your shared storage infrastructure, and gives you the visibility you need to achieve common data management across resources in the Data Fabric.

    This suite of industry-leading management products unleashes the power of the ONTAP software, to help maximize system utilization, meet storage SLAs, minimize risks, and boost performance. Use the OnCommand portfolio’s intuitive graphical user interfaces, automation, and integration to simplify data management of your on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.

    Sample Customers
    Kindred Healthcare, Regis Aged Care, WeBank SpA, Panduit, Munson Healthcare
    Etty Hillesum Lyceum, University of Cincinnati, Lancaster Central School District
    Norfolk County Council, Yahoo Japan, Sheridan College, Citrix Systems, Avanade, Quasar Data Center, DG Khan Cement Co. Ltd.
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider38%
    Healthcare Company25%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Government13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Government14%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Healthcare Company6%
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government18%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise71%
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