HPE offers the flexibility of the ports in terms of connection using iSAPI, private channels, or anything else.

The most valuable feature of HPE StorageWorks MSA is its flexibility. I appreciate the range of options for power supplies, CPUs, and fast 10-gigabit network connections, including both optical and Ethernet. This flexibility allows me to configure the system according to specific needs, with various options for internet ports.

HPE StorageWorks MSA is an entry-level, cost-effective solution for SMB customers. Compared to other solutions like Nimble, EVA, and 3PAR, there are not many features in HPE StorageWorks MSA. HPE StorageWorks MSA is a straightforward storage.

Monitoring is a very big thing. Other great features include block storage; volume creation and the data reliability scalability, which makes the solution really good.

It's a fairly simple product to set up as well, but it's a little bit more entry level; for those customers that can't afford something larger or whatnot, but would still like to get that shared storage or that SAN functionality. It's a great product for that. They're actually adding a lot of new features to it. It's not as dumb as it used to be. As long as you have a basic knowledge of SANs and whatnot, you can get around it without a problem.

I guess you'd say it is very durable and reliable, so we use these products in each of our areas. Our company is divided up into different smaller areas, and we use the MSAs to do our data storage and such.

I like StorageWorks' snapshots for our backup system. We had a pool of SSD and traditional drives. StorageWorks has a feature that transfers the hot data to high-performing drives. 

We use the MSA outside of our data center. It's a nice robust platform that we can use without buying a whole enterprise SAN, so it gives us the flexibility we need.

The most valuable features are the storage levels and snapshot features.

We also use some of the other common features like zoning control, IO metering, and input/output control. 

The solution is pretty transparent and works well. 

The solution's most valuable aspect, for our organization, is its stability.

The product is very easy to deploy.

We've found that the solution overall offers very simple management capabilities.

The monitoring capabilities of the product are very good.

The integration capacity is excellent. We were able to easily integrate the solution with both Microsoft and Linux operating systems. 

The most valuable features were the dual controllers and being able to expand it.

• Data progression!
• Volume draining.
• Dual controllers.

Easy to manage, it’s reliable for us, and fits our environment. Also, support is available when we need it. It’s just been very solid for us.

The solution is very easy to use, it is not really complex for any user, such as non-technical individuals. We have found it simple to guide our customers when needed. The interface is user-friendly and it is not difficult to configure.

The one feature we value most about HPE StorageWorks MSA is stability.

The price point's really good for us. At our remote locations, we've been putting MSAs from 1st generation all the way up to the 2040's. We've been very happy with the product, and have had good luck with them as far as not having any issues.

Relating to MSA storage, the simple configuration feature is great. It is very simple, allowing you to set up MSA very easily.