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HPE StorageWorks MSA

Read 18 HPE StorageWorks MSA reviews
2,115 views|1,673 comparisons
94% willing to recommend
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Scale Computing S-Series

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100% willing to recommend
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Saleem Ullah-Khan
An affordable solution for data storage but lacks cloud backup
Anonymous User
Easy VM snapshotting, cloning and exporting.
Physical server consolidation, VM cloning for easy backups, easy sharing/allocation of compute, storage and RAM resources.
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  • "When we bought this solution it was very reasonably priced and they were willing to deal."
  • "This solution is quite expensive; they should lower the cost."
  • "This solution involves a one-time CapEx payment, followed by warranty extensions."
  • "The price of the solution is a little high and they should provide more competitive pricing. If you want to increases the storage size there are additional fees."
  • "The solution can be a bit expensive."
  • "HPE StorageWorks MSA's licensing is perpetual and not integrated."
  • "I would rate the pricing as nine out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

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    What do you like most about HPE StorageWorks MSA?
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of HPE StorageWorks MSA is its flexibility.
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    Top Answer:HPE StorageWorks MSA is a bit expensive, starting at over 10,000 euros. This might be a hurdle for small businesses. Lowering the price could make it more accessible, especially when considering… more »
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    What needs improvement with HPE StorageWorks MSA?
    Top Answer:While HPE StorageWorks MSA meets my needs well, some clients have suggested room for improvement in expanding storage capacity beyond the base traces. There has been occasional feedback about minor… more »
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    Ranking
    5th
    out of 23 in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network)
    Views
    2,115
    Comparisons
    1,673
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    356
    Rating
    7.5
    14th
    out of 23 in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network)
    Views
    93
    Comparisons
    78
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
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    HP StorageWorks MSA
    S-Series
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    Overview
    Whether you need best-in-class performance or are looking to get the most capacity for your investment, MSA has a fast, affordable solution for you. And every MSA comes with an intuitive setup and management interface anyone can master.

    Scale Computing's S-series line of storage products is the storage workhorse for the mid-market. It's perfect for the vast majority of SMB uses cases such as archiving, virtualization, virtual desktops, disk-based backup, and even some database loads. It includes 210 MB of throughput on a three-node cluster.

    Sample Customers
    Femsa CSC, TTX, Rabobank
    Iron County Schools, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, City of St. Cloud, Sevier County Bank, St. Richards Catholic College, Summit Pacific Medical Center, Auburn University, Triton School Corporation, Safran, Anamosa School District, Karl Strauss, Jasper County REMC, GEO Foundation
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company38%
    Consumer Goods Company13%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm13%
    Educational Organization13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider6%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise49%
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    HPE StorageWorks MSA is ranked 5th in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) with 18 reviews while Scale Computing S-Series is ranked 14th in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network). HPE StorageWorks MSA is rated 8.4, while Scale Computing S-Series is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of HPE StorageWorks MSA writes "An affordable solution for data storage but lacks cloud backup". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Scale Computing S-Series writes "Easy VM snapshotting, cloning and exporting". HPE StorageWorks MSA is most compared with NetApp FAS Series, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, IBM FlashSystem, Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform and Fujitsu Eternus DX400 series, whereas Scale Computing S-Series is most compared with .

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