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  • "We negotiate whatever deal we can get on the type of storage that it is, but it's totally under our control,."
  • "The price could be lower."
  • "The price of NetApp Private Storage is similar to other solutions. There is typically an annual license required for this solution."
  • "In general, I am pleased with the pricing, though it is a little high."
  • "NetApp Private Storage is cheaper here in India compared to other solutions, such as Dell."
  • "It is an expensive solution."
  • "The product is costly."

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    What do you like most about NetApp Private Storage?
    Top Answer:NetApp is faster than other storage brands.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp Private St...
    Top Answer:The product is costly. Also, we need to pay for features like SnapMirror, etc. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten.
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    What needs improvement with NetApp Private Storage?
    Top Answer:NetApp is a great storage device, but sometimes support is not accessible. Also, the current version has removed most of the dashboard features. We have to use the CLI for some tasks. Additionally… more »
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    Ranking
    16th
    out of 27 in NAS
    Views
    371
    Comparisons
    340
    Reviews
    0
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    0
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    12th
    out of 27 in NAS
    Views
    420
    Comparisons
    344
    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    427
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    IBM SONAS
    NPS
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    Overview

    IBM Scale-out NAS (SONAS) is a solution for cloud storage implementations. It is designed to consolidate files that are scattered in multiple storage locations and allow them to be efficiently shared and managed.

    NetApp Private Storage (NPS) for Cloud is a family of enterprise storage solutions that lets you use multiple industry-leading clouds and maintain complete control over your data on dedicated storage systems from NetApp.

    Sample Customers
    NASCO, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Equinix, Enea, AMC Networks, CPFL Energia, Panasonic Automotive Systems, Columbia Sportswear, Astro-Med
    ASE IT, Concerto Cloud
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government12%
    REVIEWERS
    University25%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Real Estate/Law Firm17%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    University9%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise75%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    IBM Scale-out NAS is ranked 16th in NAS while NetApp Private Storage is ranked 12th in NAS with 14 reviews. IBM Scale-out NAS is rated 0.0, while NetApp Private Storage is rated 8.6. On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp Private Storage writes "Integrates well, useful connectors, and straightforward implemention". IBM Scale-out NAS is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon) and HPE StoreEasy, whereas NetApp Private Storage is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon) and NetApp FAS Series.

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