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AMAX CloudMax OpenStack

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FlexPod XCS

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We performed a comparison between AMAX CloudMax OpenStack, FlexPod XCS, and HPE ConvergedSystem based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Researched HPE ConvergedSystem but chose FlexPod XCS: We appreciate the inter-operability of the setup with Cisco.
Primarily our storage requirements were basically Windows documents and all the other miscellaneous documents for file storage. The All Flash... Read more →
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Researched FlexPod XCS but chose HPE ConvergedSystem: Everything has been stable.
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  • "Pricing and licensing is very affordable from a FlexPod perspective."
  • "It seems very cost effective once it's in place, and it's easy to expand and easy to add capacity without a lot of extra money."
  • "If your company really needs to be up 100% of the time, and you need to do a private data center, I don't know if I could realistically actually recommend another blueprint."
  • "Anytime that you are buying any storage make sure you understand storage. Do not just buy storage based on what somebody sells you in terms of IO or throughput."
  • "Buy storage based on the solutions you need, the technologies you need, and what will make your life a lot easier down the road."
  • "As a whole, it is inexpensive, and it uses the least amount of parts."
  • "Storage is very expensive. To buy MIC cards and additional storage either on-prem or in the cloud, the IT department does not have money for it, so you need a more niche product or a more flexible way to store your data. That is the benefit that you get from this product."
  • "We purchased the solution through CDW. They are a partner and knowledgeable."

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  • "Pricing is good. We have not calculated what hyper-converged infrastructure has brought us but I think there has to be some lower cost for us, compared to the public cloud. Obviously, there would be a lower cost, probably by more than half."
  • "This is an expensive system and not every customer has the kind of budget to support it."
  • "The pricing is sensitive."
  • "This is an expensive solution."
  • "My company has a five year contract for HPE ConvergedSystem. The contracts depend on companies and sometimes it can be three years. The solution is worth its price."
  • "There are some extra costs in addition to the licensing costs for the yearly maintenance from professional third-party services."
  • "The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
  • "The pricing is competitive. Not a major problem. We have a subscription model."

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    Nutanix vs. VMware EVO:RAIL vs. FlexPod
    Originally posted at www.storagegaga.com/dont-get-too-drunk-on-hyper-converged/ I hate the fact that I am bursting the big bubble brewing about Hyper Convergence (HC). I urge all to look past the hot air and hype frenzy that are going on, because in the end, the HC platforms have to be aligned and congruent to the organization’s data architecture and business plans. The announcement of Gartner’s latest Magic Quadrant on Integrated Systems (read hyper convergence) has put Nutanix as the leader of the pack as of August 2015. Clearly, many of us get caught up because it is the “greatest feeling in the world”. However, this faux feeling is not reality because there are many factors that made the pack leaders in the Magic Quadrant (MQ). First of all, the MQ is about market perception. There is no doubt that the pack leaders in the Leaders Quadrant have earned their right to be there. Each company’s revenue, market share, gross margin, company’s profitability have helped put each as leaders in the pack. However, it is also measured by branding, marketing, market perception and acceptance and other intangible factors. Secondly, VMware EVO: Rail has split the market when EMC has 3 HC solutions in VCE, ScaleIO and EVO: Rail. Cisco wanted to do their own HC piece in Whiptail (between the 2014 MQ and 2015 MQ reports), and closed down Whiptail when their new CEO came on board. NetApp chose EVO: Rail and also has the ever popular FlexPod. That is why you see that in… Read more →
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    What do you like most about FlexPod?
    Top Answer:The system is designed for easy scaling. Because we define everything clearly. So when we plug the system in, we apply… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FlexPod?
    Top Answer:The pricing is not cheaper, but stability is more important for us now. We focus on business gains, not static numbers… more »
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    What needs improvement with FlexPod?
    Top Answer:FlexPod should focus more on automation. Integrating an automation tool with FlexPod would enable customers to leverage… more »
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    What do you like most about HPE ConvergedSystem?
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution are the flexibility and the availability of the machines.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ConvergedSystem?
    Top Answer:I rate the product price an eight and a half on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
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    What needs improvement with HPE ConvergedSystem?
    Top Answer:Pricing is an area of concern in the solution where improvements are required.
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    Ranking
    13th
    out of 14 in Converged Infrastructure
    Views
    56
    Comparisons
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    2nd
    out of 14 in Converged Infrastructure
    Views
    891
    Comparisons
    421
    Reviews
    15
    Average Words per Review
    905
    Rating
    8.6
    3rd
    out of 14 in Converged Infrastructure
    Views
    1,263
    Comparisons
    744
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    408
    Rating
    8.3
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    HPE ConvergedSystem 700, HPE ConvergedSystem for SAP HANA, CS500, HPE ConvergedSystem 900, HPE ConvergedSystem 500, HPE ConvergedSystem 300
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    Overview

    CloudMax OpenStack provides a comprehensive cloud environment with streamlined usability and massive scalability, based on the latest innovations for OpenStack, the leading open-source OS for IaaS and private clouds. Our OpenStack software package gives you the control and flexibility you need in order to build a reliable IT infrastructure, with automated deployment, streamlined management features, and complete virtualization of all cloud, networking and storage components.

    FlexPod XCS is the secure platform your applications need from edge to cloud. Easily manage your suite of cloud-native, edge, and enterprise apps. Integrate advanced cloud services without compromising performance, security, reliability, or scale.

    HPE ConvergedSystem gives you lower cost of ownership and greater flexibility to meet more business demands. Eliminate the inefficiencies and inflexibility of one-silo-at-a-time infrastructure with software-defined agility and automation.

    Deploy pre-validated, factory-tested configurations in weeks instead of months. Set up IT services in minutes, not hours. Integrated, workload-optimised systems eliminate infrastructure silos for improved efficiency, simplicity and speed.

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    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Energy/Utilities Company9%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government8%
    Educational Organization8%
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    Manufacturing Company29%
    Consumer Goods Company14%
    Pharma/Biotech Company14%
    University7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Government8%
    Educational Organization7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise65%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise68%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
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