We performed a comparison between HPE StoreEasy and NetApp FAS Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two NAS solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The most valuable feature of HPE StoreEasy is the storing of virtual machines."
"This solution allows me to better and more easily manage user data without impacting my primary storage."
"I like the user quotas, integrations, and separations for storage."
"I can use both the on-premises and cloud storage options. I need to have an APR extension from StoreEasy, and it's that simple."
"I like the tool's provisioning feature and OneView."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the duplication."
"The storage efficiency provided a maximum savings in our storage utilization."
"Data consolidation and visualization."
"At the moment, we use NetApp SnapMirror to replicate data to another filer at an offsite location for backup. So, I like this feature."
"The new FAS series is a good fit for some customers. We have good performance and capacity, even though it is full flash."
"You can use different protocols at the same time. Monitoring is also very easy in NetApp FAS Series. There is a free tool for monitoring."
"Adaptive balancing is a valuable feature."
"Other products lose performance over time, but NetApp OS is speed-optimized."
"It has a very good implementation of the Active Directory services, so implementation into a Windows network is easy."
"The support of HPE StoreEasy can improve its responsiveness. Dell support is better."
"It would be better if it were more scalable. In the next release, I would like to access some Microsoft Windows storage server features. I guess the newest version of Windows Server has some restrictions."
"I would like to improve the tool's technical support. I would also like to see the product's hybrid cloud version."
"When I configure the StoreEasy in a complex environment I have problems finding compatibility with all the software."
"The cluster service is not available in the latest version of HPE StoreEasy."
"We need some monitoring tools and it would be helpful if they were included."
"We no longer have OEM support in South Africa which is not helpful, it can be difficult. They should add an office back to the country because it was better."
"Needs more SAN support."
"There is room for improvement in deployment and configuration processes."
"The adoption of flash by NetApp has also been lagging behind the trendsetters, like TMS, Nimble, and others."
"The user interface could be improved."
"No other area for improvement comes to mind other than its price. Making the price more attractive will help this solution have a bigger market share."
"The solution can improve on the replication features."
"We have some experience with older equipment end-of-life. For example, when warranty support stops or updates stop – it can be frustrating. Not all clients can buy a new filer every year or two, and NetApp ending support a bit quickly can be a concern."
HPE StoreEasy is ranked 8th in NAS with 7 reviews while NetApp FAS Series is ranked 2nd in NAS with 98 reviews. HPE StoreEasy is rated 8.2, while NetApp FAS Series is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of HPE StoreEasy writes "Good backup solution for applications that is also scalable and stable ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp FAS Series writes "Offers good performance and ". HPE StoreEasy is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon), Qumulo, FreeNAS, IBM Scale-out NAS and HPE 3PAR StoreServ, whereas NetApp FAS Series is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon), NetApp AFF, HPE StorageWorks MSA, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) and HPE StoreOnce. See our HPE StoreEasy vs. NetApp FAS Series report.
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