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Multi-tiering, positively affects the efficiency of the storage space. The replication feature provides another functionality to protect your data. The implementation of both block and file system storage in a single GUI provides is better situated than most other storages. | This solution provides us with easy management and great vendor support. The most valuable feature for us is the combining of HA and SnapMirror. One of the most valuable features offered is double-parity RAID, which guarantees that your data will stay intact. We're also able to provision storage and monitor which ones are really consuming storage. It is good to have a unified storage where you can have block and file level protocols. The initial setup was so straightforward. It was well-documented. It is very flexible. It integrates well with the public cloud and other components, so everything can be API driven. Therefore, it is very easy to automate it. Using the built-in Snapshots and SnapMirror technology, we were able to have better working data protection locally and off-site. The storage efficiency provided a maximum savings in our storage utilization. |
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If the VNX had embedded encryption, that would be great. The scalability is average because the storage has some hardware limitations and, obviously, operating system limitations. It would be very helpful to get an automated report that shows you the size of the checkpoints and get warnings when a checkpoint is reaching either maximum capacity per a file system or hitting the ceiling on the SavVol pool consumption. The administrative console (Navisphere/Unisphere) needs some improvement, especially on their Java-based GUI. The updated version of Java is not compatible. | Dedicated storage efficiency accelerators could improve the overall performance of the system. Currently, the newest release is not HCI friendly. I would like to see less latency and higher IOPS. It lacks automatic tiering, When you use data, some of it goes cold. It is not hot data, so the system should automatically move that data to the SATA, while the hot data is kept on tier-one, the SaaS or SSD drives. The only downside is in ease in management; it is not easy to use. It's not a cheap system. It is very expensive. The pricing has been ridiculous every time that we had to renew the support. We would like to have further integration with some backup products. They have some of them already, but there could be more. The AutoSupport could be improved to be more proactive in certain cases. |
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Reducing dependency on JavaServer Pages (JSP) could improve the administrative overhead. | The scalability is pretty good, but it's too expensive. The price, compared to competitors, is quite high. Cost effective storage for all performance levels (including all-flash). The only area that could be improved is to lower prices for their All Flash FAS. The price it not low, but comparing features to other vendors, the price can be balanced. There are products available in market with comparatively lower costs. Most storage vendors also have software, or licensing bundles, which may offer the required licenses considerably cheaper, but do also maybe offer licenses, which are not needed. The process for going to cluster mode is expensive. |
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Also Known As | |
| VNX | |
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| Dell EMC | NetApp |
Overview | |
| With EMC VNX you'll have the right blend of flash, capacity, and application-aware software. Scale up storage for midrange workloads, optimized for virtual applications and cloud environments. | NetApp FAS Series offers powerful, affordable, flexible data storage for midsized businesses and distributed enterprises. NetApp FAS Series, named a 'Champion' and 'Best in Overall Value' by Info-Tech Research Group, is affordable, and is a more powerful storage platform than other systems in its class. |
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Learn more about EMC VNX [EOL] | Learn more about NetApp FAS Series |
Sample Customers | |
| Samsonite, Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Kindred Healthcare | Children's Hospital Central California, Plex Systems, PDF PNI Digital Media, Denver Broncos, PDF KSM Legal, Clayton Companies, Virginia Community College |
Top Industries | |
Financial Services Firm21% Retailer16% Healthcare Company11% Security Firm11% Financial Services Firm33% Energy/Utilities Company22% Pharma/Biotech Company12% Manufacturing Company7% | Financial Services Firm25% Healthcare Company16% Energy/Utilities Company9% University6% Pharma/Biotech Company15% Aerospace/Defense Firm13% Retailer13% Financial Services Firm13% |
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Small Business10% Midsize Enterprise19% Large Enterprise71% | Small Business20% Midsize Enterprise25% Large Enterprise56% Small Business14% Midsize Enterprise19% Large Enterprise67% |
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