Scalability in StorageGRID primarily relies on storage node expansion, which is generally not an issue. However, the concern lies in the management of metadata.

StorageGRID is pretty scalable. 

There are two key points here: scalability and multi-tenancy. Multi-tenancy itself is another use case, typically relevant to cloud storage, SC protocol storage, or even NetApp FAS series storage. We can also leverage the NetApp Volume Service, which is available in most cloud service providers. So, multi-tenancy is built into the FAS series, making it a cloud-enabled storage solution.

However, if you have a specific use case for object storage like Google Drive (which is object storage from Google), and your customer only needs the object storage with the multi-tenant feature as the single requirement, then I wouldn't recommend a heterogeneous storage approach. 

In that case, the object storage, which is a separate product from NetApp called StorageGRID, would be the perfect fit. It's ideal for customers who want cloud-based storage, specifically to create a public or private cloud and offer dedicated storage to their tenants or even for general internal use. So, for that scenario, I would definitely recommend StorageGRID over the E series, F series, or FAS series.

Now, in terms of scalability, each model has its own feature set. For entry-level storage, the FAS series scales up to one terabyte. More specifically, the FAS releases 2750 and 2820 are quite scalable within that range. They offer cost-effective options but with lower maximum capacities (like 54TB or 48TB). 

On the other hand, high-end models like M5300 scale up to six to seven petabytes. The key takeaway is scalability comes at a cost. If you need a highly scalable solution, expect to pay more.

Now, for StorageGRID specifically, the scalable option is the 1700 series. If you don't require scalability and prefer a cheaper archiving solution, consider the F150 or F250. F150 initially offers a lower cost, and though DXRIS isn't scalable, it's a good option for customers focused on data migration performance and lower TCO (total cost of ownership) compared to newer StorageGRID models.

I give the scalability a nine out of ten. 

We have not scaled the solution, although we have done the training and learned how to scale it. The process is not hard.

There are two of us in charge of administration.

This solution is scalable.

Scalability is known throughout NetApp appliances. You can add more nodes to the cluster, and it is seamless and nondisruptive. As long as you have the first two nodes, you are in HA. Then, everything else you add to it is seamless and nondisruptive.

It has awesome scalability. We consume it with storage appliance nodes, then we just plug and play as we need more.

Right now, we have an older StorageGRID. I like that we can grow it.

We are looking to go to Microsoft Azure on the cloud because we want to grow and expand the amount of storage data that we have. We have a good amount, but with the number of projects that we have going on, we could use more.

It's extremely scalable. This was one of the reasons we chose it. Eventually, we will have to get up to two petabytes on the solution. We started off with one, and we will keep on growing it as more cameras come online.

It's more scalable than Hitachi Content Platform offering near to unlimited space. No company can reach the limits of NetApp StorageGrid, because of the petabytes.

This solution is scalable—the scalability is always okay.