NetApp FAS Series Pricing and License Cost

It's not a cheap system. It is very expensive. The pricing has been ridiculous every time that we had to renew the support. Initially, we have a three-year support contract when we bought the system, but the subsequent renewal of maintenance was ridiculous. This is why we have not been too keen on NetApp. View full review »

The price it not low, but comparing features to other vendors, the price can be balanced. View full review »

For a number of years now, purchasing a storage system has been actually purchasing software. There is no plain storage anymore, more or less intelligent software solutions. Thus, licenses are required to fulfill the business demands. One considering between different storage system should carefully investigate what software options they get bundled in and what optional software they actually would need. Most storage vendors also have software, or licensing bundles, which may offer the required licenses considerably cheaper, but do also maybe offer licenses, which are not needed. View full review »

Research fully View full review »

When getting new hardware, always tell the account manager that you are also considering other brands. They will be forced to adjust the price lower. View full review »

Be careful. View full review »

Not overrated, though there are products available in market with comparatively lower costs. View full review »