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We performed a comparison between DataCore Swarm and NetApp StorageGRID based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two File and Object Storage solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The first feature is compatibility with the S3 protocol. DataCore SWARM allows you to quickly have an on-premise, robust and scalable environment that is natively compatible with the S3 protocol. The functionalities used are therefore derived from the S3 protocol, notably versioning and therefore the possibility of configuring immutability in governance or compliance mode. The object metada can be enriched with the addition of tags to subsequently enable filtering and searching. Configuring and using DataCore SWARM is simple and flexible. It is very easy to create domains, tenants and buckets for different use cases with various authentications. The cluster architecture also allows replication between different clusters at different configured levels (Cluster / Domains / ...) A web interface for browsing the content of existing buckets allows simple and rapid manipulation of certain objects such as sharing via a link or cropping a video. Finally, the physical architecture of the solution is based on an x86 server and its scale-up or scale-out evolution is very simple by adding disks or servers.""I find its flexibility valuable.""The ability for the solution to use any new hardware quickly and without administration is a great thing in the context of hosting."

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"Right now, we have an older StorageGRID. I like that we can grow it.""The most valuable feature is tiering.""It has awesome scalability. We consume it with storage appliance nodes, then we just plug and play as we need more.""The backup features are valuable. I've heard from our backup and data protection people that our clients are very satisfied with the performance in junction with the backup, which they archive on this type of object storage.""Duplication, interface and the manageability is good and simple.""The implementation with NetApp went smoothly. It is a 'setup and forget' type of appliance.""Cost-effective and easy to deploy.""It improves our operational efficiency."

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Cons
"The solution needs simpler architecture.""The product currently requires a significant number of servers to start. There are also network prerequisites to be met in order to guarantee good security of the architecture, which means that the product is only available to large customers. Besides, the license starts at 100TB. An Appliance version is being developed with an architecture based on containers which will make it possible to offer DataCore SWARM to everyone. The product has been evolving since the acquisition by DataCore, but maintaining and updating the product is not always easy and needs to be improved. For now, we only use DataCore SWARM for a few use cases and therefore a small part of the existing functionalities. With use we will perhaps have more criticism of the product but not for the moment!""The pricing can definitely be better."

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"Improvements need to be made in the support area.""I just recommend improving the marketing campaigns in Pakistan.""I would like to see them integrate more with the monitoring platforms. It is a bit difficult to get automated monitoring of the system.""The processes around installation and upgrade need improvement.""The redundancy and reliability are great, but I also see room for improvement there. I would like to see more efficiency in the storage and dedupe/compression solutions.""There was a small amount of confusion when working with StorageGRID and Active Directory for access. We had to do things three to four times resulting in our engineer troubleshooting a couple of things. The location of the menu, along with what is inside the menu: configurations, settings, etc., is not straightforward to users. Most users are Windows-based. So, when make logical changes to the menu which are not similar to Windows, users and administrators get confused.""The only real issue that we have run into is, when we are cloning, we cannot do a thin provision clone, it has to be a full clone.""The integration with more apps has room for improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "You pay for what you use. For example, if you use one terabyte, you just pay for that one terabyte. But the pricing could always be better"
  • "The first installation brick is expensive but the upgrades are extremely simple and granular by adding disks or nodes."
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  • "The price is attractive."
  • "We chose NetApp because of price and performance."
  • "While we have been able to save money on storage costs, it could be better."
  • "The licensing that the S3 service provides them from a FabricPool standpoint is more attractive than the licensing from AWS or Azure."
  • "We save money on storage costs from this solution since it allows us to have a source of revenue from customers consuming the service."
  • "Creating your own data stores, backups, or storage grids, helps eliminate all these costs of downloading all the data back after you downloaded to the cloud."
  • "Buying the solution is expensive, but it saves you money down the line when you factor in the logistics of not having to buy tapes."
  • "NetApp is not known for being the cheapest storage option on the market. Almost all of the other storage options we looked at were less expensive than StorageGRID. The price is one thing to criticize, which is what we hear internally and from customers as well. They find the cost of the terabytes in this class of storage a little bit higher than expected."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The first feature is compatibility with the S3 protocol. DataCore SWARM allows you to quickly have an on-premise, robust and scalable environment that is natively compatible with the S3 protocol The… more »
    Top Answer:The first installation brick is expensive but the upgrades are extremely simple and granular by adding disks or nodes
    Top Answer:The product currently requires a significant number of servers to start. There are also network prerequisites to be met in order to guarantee good security of the architecture, which means that the… more »
    Top Answer:StorageGRID is designed for cloud-based, highly scalable storage. Think big names like service providers like Google who need massive storage volumes with scalability. It also offers cloud-enabled… more »
    Top Answer:The pricing is quite flexible and depends on the specific customer requirements. The initial cost is primarily based on the desired capacity, so it's not a fixed price. It's important to consider the… more »
    Top Answer:The only thing missing is flexibility in configuration to cater to specific customer requirements. Another area of improvement is marketing. NetApp's marketing of StorageGRID isn't optimal. They… more »
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    Also Known As
    Caringo Swarm
    Storage GRID
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    Overview

    Swarm provides a platform for data protection, management, organization and search at massive scale. You no longer need to migrate data into disparate solutions for long-term preservation, delivery and analysis. Consolidate all files on Swarm, find the data you are looking for quickly, and reduce total cost of ownership by continuously evolving hardware and optimizing use of your resources.

    Store and manage unstructured data at scale using NetApp StorageGRID for secure, durable object storage. Place content in the right location, at the right time, and on the right storage tier, optimizing workflows and reducing overall costs for globally distributed rich media. 

    Sample Customers
    iQ Media, NEP, Texas Tech University, Telefónica, City of Austin, Massive Media, Data Deposit Box, Premier Physician Services, Truliant Federal Credit Union
    ASE, DARZ GmbH
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company32%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider29%
    Computer Software Company14%
    University14%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise39%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise73%
    Buyer's Guide
    DataCore Swarm vs. NetApp StorageGRID
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about DataCore Swarm vs. NetApp StorageGRID and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    DataCore Swarm is ranked 14th in File and Object Storage with 3 reviews while NetApp StorageGRID is ranked 8th in File and Object Storage with 11 reviews. DataCore Swarm is rated 9.6, while NetApp StorageGRID is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of DataCore Swarm writes "An On-premises object storage platform that provides data protection". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp StorageGRID writes " Object-based storage and offers intuitive management tools, making it easy to configure and maintain". DataCore Swarm is most compared with MinIO, whereas NetApp StorageGRID is most compared with Dell ECS, MinIO, Red Hat Ceph Storage, Scality RING and Cloudian HyperStore. See our DataCore Swarm vs. NetApp StorageGRID report.

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