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We performed a comparison between Huawei OceanStor Dorado and VNX [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It worked flawlessly.""The console is simple to use. It has good performance. It is easy to install, understand, and manage, with a good ratio of deduplication and compression. It is doing its job.""The speed is the most valuable feature of this solution.""This solution has improved our organization in the way that we used to see latency but now with this solution we don't. It also has good performance. Latencies have come down for our performance in the SQL databases. We can put a lot more in a lot less in terms of space savings. We also save data center space have good deduplication.""The predictive performance analytics is a very good feature, as our system is performing better than before.""NVMe data storage platform that's easy to set up and easy to use. It's stable, with a lower response time, and quick technical support.""We've had different types of storage, and three things of this solution are valuable. The first one is its outstanding performance. The second one is its stability. In the about three years that we've had it, we've had component failures, but we never had a service interruption or any data loss. The third one, which is really critical, is that it is super easy to use in terms of provisioning, storage, and managing the arrays. I'm able to maintain a multi-site environment with a couple of dozen arrays with a single mid-level storage admin.""It's actually very stable"

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"The performance is good.""The customer support is helpful.""The initial setup is straightforward. Deployment takes about a day.""It is very easy to use.""The solution's pricing is its most valuable feature.""I've been satisfied with the level of attention I'm given when I reach out to technical support.""We can use Huawei OceanStor Dorado capacity storage for many different purposes.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the overall simplicity."

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"One of the best features of the VNX is the ability to combine drives of different types into a virtual Storage Pool. By combining small but fast flash drives, SAS drives, and high-capacity but slower NL-SAS drives, the VNX can intelligently move data to the different tiers of storage based on usage.""FAST (auto-tiering): Doesn't require configuration and is managed by the array itself.""High availability including non-disruptive updates: We cannot afford downtime windows.""It is very stable, even during multiple power failures.""The implementation of both block and file system storage in a single GUI provides is better situated than most other storages.""I really value deduplication and compression to save space.""It is very stable even during multiple power failures.""Good performance for VM environments"

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Cons
"The price of Pure Storage FlashArray could be better.""I would like to see support for NVMe, end-to-end.""We would like to see more cloud support, which we know is coming, although it's not out yet. It's going to be released in the next versions. That would be the biggest win, if additional cloud support is built into the array.""There are scenarios with very specific functionality around VMware integration particularly to do with the way we'd like to manage LUNs in VMware. The tools are pretty good but there's room for improvement there.""If we suddenly dump large amounts of data onto the storage system, it takes a while to process it.""I would like to see the NAS add-on component become more fault-tolerant than just a single virtual machine running inside the array. I'm unwilling to use it for that reason.""When we were doing some tests, we found that there was an I/O freeze when they were switching the controller.""I would like to see active replication. I know that it's available now but I haven't tried it yet. I hope that it works."

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"The technology and the features need improvement.""Huawei OceanStor Dorado could improve the integration, there have been some compatibility issues with some operating system functions.""The solution needs to improve its integration.""There are some limitations to this product because they do not have unified storage.""If they implement a backup solution directly into the OceanStor then it will be a valuable feature.""It should have easy connectivity with the AIX, however, I've found that with AIX, it has some issues and due to this, we need to remove the exact fiber card sometimes and then plug it in again so that it can connect with the AIX systems.""The data compression and deduplication ratio of Huawei OceanStor Dorado is not as good as other solutions, such as EMC and Pure Storage. It is important when looking at capacity effectiveness.""Having distinct modules for data compression and encryption features enhances flexibility and performance optimization for users with varying requirements."

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"Intel Xeon processors with under 2 GHz processing speeds could be replaced with more recent ones.""The CLI could be better documented, like with VMAX.""Based on our workloads, we see repeatedly in performance reports that the built-in controller (SP) cache of our VNX model is not sufficiently large, resulting in forced cache flushing.""Poor connection to FC.""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.""EMC VNX needs to support bigger SSD and the Next Generation EMC Unity does this.""EMC VNX needs to support bigger SSDs. Next generation EMC Unity will do this."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We feel that the pricing is fair and the licensing process was easy for both."
  • "There is always room for negotiation."
  • "The price was slightly higher than others, but competitive, if you consider all the other features that you get from it."
  • "It is a more expensive solution, but it is worth it. You are getting what you paid for."
  • "For pricing, you have to take into account their performance on deduplication and compression in a $/GB comparison."
  • "We have seen a reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO)."
  • "It is a cheaper solution."
  • "Pure Storage is all-flash, so this sometimes tends to make it a bit more expensive in the beginning."
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  • "The pricing is very competitive."
  • "There are lots of features included with this solution and some of them require additional licensing, such as creating high availability storage using a cluster."
  • "There are some costs in addition to the standard licensing fees, depending on the requirements."
  • "This product is not too expensive, and the price is competitive on the market."
  • "We usually recommend our customers choose advanced licensing and enterprise companies are more inclined to choose this solution because it is more cost-effective than competitors."
  • "The price of the solution is competitive compared to others, such as Dell EMC and Hitachi. I believe the reason they are providing a discount is they want to increase their penetration into the market."
  • "Huawei has very good pricing. They have some promotions that can be taken advantage of at certain times of the year, such as the end of December. They are providing aggressive pricing. In the Pakistan market, they are ready to beat any vendor in Pakistan because they want to grab the market."
  • "The price of Huawei OceanStor Dorado is very inexpensive, it cost approximately $5 per gigabyte."
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  • "The initial pricing and licensing are reasonable. Yearly EMC is more expensive."
  • "While EMC tends to be on the expensive side, the stability and support of their products are top-notch and I feel are worth the cost."
  • "Make sure you understand how the licensing works and that you are getting the right set of licenses if you need array-to-array replication."
  • "Over time, VNX has become pricier than its competitors, and we have turned enthusiastically to Unity."
  • "Pricing is somewhat higher, especially in Zambia, perhaps due to the low sales volume."
  • "The initial pricing and licensing are reasonable, the yearly EMC is more expensive"
  • "​Reducing dependency on JavaServer Pages​ (JSP) could improve the administrative overhead.​"
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Both are great platforms, but if you are considering all flash solutions, I would recommend you to consider Pure… more »
    Top Answer:We consume less physical storage because of the solution’s deduplication and compression.
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    Top Answer:The pricing is not cheap, but it's attractive. And the pricing is flexible, too. I would rate the pricing an eight out… more »
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    Also Known As
    OceanStor Dorado V3 All-Flash Storage System
    VNX
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    Overview

    Pure Storage FlashArray is the world’s first enterprise-class storage array that runs exclusively on the nonvolatile memory express (NVMe) protocol for memory access and storage. It represents a totally state-of-the-art type of storage technology. It offers users shared accelerated storage that delivers cutting-edge features in the realms of performance, simplicity, and consolidation. Pure Storage is fresh and modern today and will be for the next decade. Without forklift upgrades or planned downtime, Pure Storage takes the work out of storage ownership and delivers unprecedented customer satisfaction.

    Pure Storage FlashArray is built with simplicity and reliability in mind. The solution can be implemented and optimized in hours, as opposed to other similar solutions that can take days. It has no moving parts, which removes areas where it could potentially be vulnerable to suffering errors. It is highly stable and gives users the ability to manage system shutdowns in a way that  prevents data loss.

    Benefits of Pure Storage FlashArray

    Some of the benefits of using Pure Storage FlashArray include:

    • A much higher level of speed than similar pieces of technology. Pure Storage FlashArray maximizes the speed at which data can be transferred while at the same time minimizing system latencies that might slow the transfer down. Additionally, it offers users quick memory read and data access speeds.

    • A higher bang for your buck in terms of the storage capabilities you get for the money you pay. They are smaller in size than more standard storage technologies, but they offer flash memory, which enables users to store larger amounts of data than the current standard.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Pure Storage FlashArray is a highly effective piece of storage technology which stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its overall robustness and the value that it offers by way of its reliability and ease of use. It provides users with many valuable features that allow them to maximize what they can do with this solution. Pure Storage FlashArray’s reliability and ease of use make it a highly valuable solution. 

    PeerSpot user Prabakaran K., a technical consultant at Injazat Data Systems, notes the robustness of this solution when he writes, "FlashArray has many valuable features. It's very user-friendly and it has high availability, so there is comparatively less downtime. During maintenance, there is no shutdown procedure, so you can directly power off the Array and manage the shutdown process without any data loss, which is a unique feature. Managing replication and data migration is also very easy."

    PeerSpot user Jason D., a cloud solutions architect at a tech services company, notes three features that make this solution valuable when he writes, "We've had different types of storage, and three things of this solution are valuable. The first one is its outstanding performance. The second one is its stability. In the about three years that we've had it, we've had component failures, but we never had a service interruption or any data loss. The third one, which is really critical, is that it is super easy to use in terms of provisioning, storage, and managing the arrays. I'm able to maintain a multi-site environment with a couple of dozen arrays with a single mid-level storage admin."

    Huawei's OceanStor Dorado V3 all-flash storage is the ideal choice for enterprises' mission-critical business. It is the industry's first commercial use of NVMe all-flash storage, and it delivers high-performing, reliable, and efficient storage services.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Nielsen, Lamar Advertising, LinkedIn, Betfair, UT-Dallas
    Telecom Italia, Hi3G Sweden, KPN
    Samsonite, Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Kindred Healthcare
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Healthcare Company12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company8%
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    Educational Organization31%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
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    Computer Software Company25%
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Construction Company8%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm21%
    Retailer16%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Security Firm11%
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    Financial Services Firm16%
    Real Estate/Law Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Computer Software Company9%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business52%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise23%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Huawei OceanStor Dorado is ranked 11th in All-Flash Storage with 31 reviews while VNX [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in All-Flash Storage. Huawei OceanStor Dorado is rated 8.4, while VNX [EOL] is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Huawei OceanStor Dorado writes "Good performance and simple to deploy and manage". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VNX [EOL] writes "The auto-tiering helps in the speed of data access". Huawei OceanStor Dorado is most compared with Dell PowerStore, Huawei OceanStor, IBM FlashSystem, NetApp AFF and Dell PowerMax NVMe, whereas VNX [EOL] is most compared with .

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