VTL with deduplication because with deduplication, you can have spare storage space.
HPE StoreOnce Review
We switched to HP because we needed a VTL solution with deduplication.
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
Interoperability with other vendors backup software.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used it for two and a half years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
In the beginning, we had a lot of problems with bad firmware.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We had problems with the various firmware versions.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No issues scaling the product.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
It is very high.
Technical Support:Customer service is very high.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did, and we switched because we needed a VTL solution with deduplication.
How was the initial setup?
It was simple, especially to integrate it with our existing EMC network solution.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented it in-house.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also looked at EMC DataDomain. We chose StoreOnce because it was cheaper by more than 60,000 Euros.
Which version of this solution are you currently using?
B6200
**Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: May 13 2015
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it_user182457 (Head of Central Infrastructure Dept at a university with 51-200 employees)Vendor
We've evaluated StoreOnce (small StoreOnce 2900 model) and got decent dedupe ratio for quite heterogeneous environment. We are considering complete transition from tape to VTL or use for the primary backup pool. File share function with dedupe is a nice add-on. Similar functionality like DataDomain but with lower price...
it_user107568 (User at HPE)Vendor
Wow - that was a huge difference in price compared to EMC Data Domain. StoreOnce is a hidden gem in the HP Storage portfolio? For those that don't know the portfolio well, here's a blog post with a good overview. Be sure to watch the videos too: http://hpstorage.me/1Ff6fB0
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Highlights
It results in more efficient storage utilization, cutting capital expenditure in half.
The deduplication feature in this product is amazing.
The speed and deduplication ratio are two of the most valuable features of the solution.
The implementation is straightforward.
The interface is very user-friendly.
This is a user-friendly solution.
The initial setup is one of the most user-friendly B2B user solutions. It's good, it's easy. Deployment usually takes less than one day. You only need one person for deployment and maintenance.
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