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File and Object Storage
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We performed a comparison between HGST ActiveScale and NetApp StorageGRID based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Use HGST ActiveScale?
Mir Gulzar Ahmed
Object-based storage and offers intuitive management tools, making it easy to configure and maintain
StorageGRID is designed for cloud-based, highly scalable storage. Think big names like service providers like Google who need massive storage... Read more →
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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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    What do you like most about NetApp StorageGRID?
    Top Answer:The feature of StorageGRID that I find most valuable for ensuring data durability and protection is its Information Lifecycle Management functionality.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp StorageGRID?
    Top Answer:The pricing of StorageGRID falls within the typical range for enterprise-grade solutions and is comparable to other vendors such as Dell, NetApp, and Pure Storage. There's no significant difference in… more »
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    What needs improvement with NetApp StorageGRID?
    Top Answer:NetApp StorageGRID, like AWS S3, adheres to standards for decoupling data from metadata. However, the product faces challenges in this area, particularly concerning the storage of metadata. Unlike… more »
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    Ranking
    25th
    out of 49 in File and Object Storage
    Views
    56
    Comparisons
    47
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
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    N/A
    8th
    out of 49 in File and Object Storage
    Views
    3,475
    Comparisons
    2,632
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    688
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    Active Archive System, ActiveScale P100, ActiveScale X100
    Storage GRID
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    Western Digital
    NetApp
    Overview

    Big Data insights enable Fast Data applications. Your data can generate value when it’s aggregated, analyzed, and applied to business decisions. We live for long-term data preservation, and our ActiveScale object storage systems are changing the economics of data. The ActiveScale system architecture is designed for petabyte-scale datasets, facilitates storing data forever, and takes full advantage of our component-to-system vertical innovation.

    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
    EPFL, Illumination Mac Guff
    ASE, DARZ GmbH
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    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Computer Software Company13%
    University13%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government7%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise60%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise73%
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    HGST ActiveScale is ranked 25th in File and Object Storage while NetApp StorageGRID is ranked 8th in File and Object Storage with 11 reviews. HGST ActiveScale is rated 0.0, while NetApp StorageGRID is rated 8.6. On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp StorageGRID writes "Scalable object storage with robust data durability with efficient geo-distribution and comprehensive lifecycle management ensuring managing of large volumes of unstructured data". HGST ActiveScale is most compared with , whereas NetApp StorageGRID is most compared with Dell ECS, MinIO, Red Hat Ceph Storage, Scality RING and Cloudian HyperStore.

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