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HPE StoreOnce vs NetApp FAS Series comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

HPE StoreOnce
Ranking in Deduplication Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
105
Ranking in other categories
Disk Based Backup Systems (2nd)
NetApp FAS Series
Ranking in Deduplication Software
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
100
Ranking in other categories
NAS (3rd), Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2024, in the Deduplication Software category, the mindshare of HPE StoreOnce is 19.4%, up from 15.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp FAS Series is 3.0%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Deduplication Software
 

Featured Reviews

Megha Meshram - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 29, 2023
Helps to consolidate D2D backups and has a good deduplication ratio
I was involved with the HPE team in the implementation of the tool which included steps like zone grade configuration, tape grade configuration, etc. The zoning part during implementation was very cumbersome. The tool’s implementation took around one week maximum to complete. One person from the HPE team helped us with the deployment. The tool’s deployment was a big process. We had to first deploy the hardware. Then we needed to connect it to the server. We had to also install HPE’s Data Protector. There were multiple things to be configured such as the configuration of Data Protector with D2D backup.
Arnaud Salmon - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 17, 2023
Offers good performance and
Once, I've been in a program, but they stopped supporting protocols like HTTP, STP, and that kind of stuff. All of the DIP supports at the beginning were kind of support when it was just Python and just five storage. And it happened a few times that the customer required the STP and HTTP protocol for storage. And I was surprised I couldn't do it anymore with NetApp. So, it would be beneficial for them to support both kinds of protocols. The only little black points that I would put on top of NetApp FAS Series. There is room for improvement in deployment and configuration processes. The thing with ONTAP is that we have a lot of layers, from the raw disks to the volumes we present to servers and configure. There are quite a lot of things to configure. Probably NetApp should ease the way to install that. In NetApp products, such as ONTAP and FAS, a solid understanding of storage is still necessary to handle configurations in larger systems. It's not the same with Pure Storage or Huawei. Even someone less familiar with storage could manage it, making it more accessible.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I like the tool’s deduplication feature. We get a ratio of 9:1 for deduplication. The product is also Linux based. Last year, our organization faced some virus attacks. However, the backup was safe because of the product being a Linux version. HPE StoreOnce is a secure product."
"It's easy to backup data, manage. A"
"Technical support is quite good."
"I'm impressed with their support structure, call availability, understanding, flexibility in scheduling remote sessions, and accommodating customer timeframes."
"Currently, VTLs can only be created on individual service sets and cannot be used to share the resources of other nodes."
"It results in more efficient storage utilization, cutting capital expenditure in half."
"It is very easy to implement."
"The hardware is strong and all the equipment has a good infrastructure. Personally, I think it's the best storage product in HPE for small to medium-sized businesses."
"The solution is stable."
"The strong point is that our clients like this are RadLV (Radiology Low-Value). They also use SnapMirror and MetroCluster."
"Data consolidation and visualization."
"The best feature is its ONTAP product line for Ransomware protection. It also has features for file storage and block storage. The solution is stable. We've had no issues with it. The tool is scalable and meets our requirements. The technical support and the supporting partner are great. The initial setup is straightforward. It is very easy to maintain the product. The feature set is excellent. I recommend the solution."
"It has a very good implementation of the Active Directory services, so implementation into a Windows network is easy."
"It is very flexible. It integrates well with the public cloud and other components, so everything can be API driven. Therefore, it is very easy to automate it."
"Has rock solid reliability and is easy to use."
"The support is very good."
 

Cons

"The solution could always be less expensive."
"The repository should have an extension to connect to the cloud and deposit the backups."
"The product's price could be better."
"The solution should continue to refine its integration capabilities. I also see they are starting to use cloud integration as well, which is good, but they should do more to integrate with it."
"The GUI and its user-friendliness have some room for improvement."
"HPE StoreOnce could improve the capacity support."
"The dashboard needs more improvement."
"The solution must provide backup options for smaller capacities."
"As I see it, there could be more interfaces, more cache, etc."
"The biggest issue we face is parts delivery. There's no local warehouse in Myanmar, so if a customer encounters a technical problem like an IMEI issue, they have to wait a long time for replacement parts."
"They should add new features to the product."
"I would like to see less latency and higher IOPS."
"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."
"The solution can improve on the replication features."
"There is no NetApp infrastructure set up here in Greece."
"The AutoSupport could be improved to be more proactive in certain cases."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the product is reasonable."
"There are costs for additional storage and space."
"HPE StoreOnce is cheaper compared to other solutions in the market."
"I think the product is competitive in terms of pricing. Other products like the one from Dell are costlier compared to the tool."
"The solution is pretty expensive."
"Price-wise, it comes with a high price tag when compared to other products."
"With the same capacity of Data Domain and ExaGrid, which is 80 terabytes, HPE is the cheapest one."
"The licensing schemes could improve in HPE StoreOnce and the price is high. They should reduce the price."
"We purchased it for four years, and it wasn't expensive. It was reasonable. Every company has a different agreement with NetApp. We got everything we wanted with all the bells and whistles and all the features and functionalities."
"The solution’s cost is reasonable."
"Cost effective storage for all performance levels (including all-flash)."
"The NetApp FAS series price is very competitive compared to other solutions on the market it is a good choice."
"I've sold arrays for as little $20,000 USD and as high as $300,000 USD."
"It is a one-time license charge for NetApp FAS Series to run and we pay annually for upgrades and support."
"There are products available in market with comparatively lower costs."
"When we need to implement a less expensive solution we use Huawei. NetApp FAS Series is a little bit expensive compared to the average of the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
61%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE StoreOnce?
I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup and data protection purposes.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreOnce?
My company has to keep on asking HPE distributors to offer the product at a better price, which is why I cannot disclose it. I don't utilize any licenses, which can be a reason why I have to pay ex...
What needs improvement with HPE StoreOnce?
The product's support is an area with certain shortcomings requiring improvements. Support needs to be faster. I don't know whether a snapshot is an area that is covered in the tool or not, but if ...
Which SAN product would you choose: IBM FlashSystem (FS9500) vs PureFlash Array/X NVMe vs PureFlash Array/XL NVMe?
Have you considered a NetApp FAS Storage for your NAS needs? I am sure it fits very well.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp FAS Series?
The pricing depends on the disks we choose. We got quite a good price compared to Huawei Dorado because we compared the prices between NetApp SSD and Dorado, and the price was quite similar.
 

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Sample Customers

Eurobank Serbia
Children's Hospital Central California, Plex Systems, PDF PNI Digital Media, Denver Broncos, PDF KSM Legal, Clayton Companies, Virginia Community College
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