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Cloud Architect at Claranet France
Real User
Top 10
Offers UTIPI (Unified Tiered Infrastructure Per IOPS) feature in billing but lacks extensive testing
Pros and Cons
  • "Another feature I like is the life cycle management that helps me with data storage efficiency."
  • "Scality RING is not easy to learn for someone new. It is a little bit difficult. There are a lot of components to it, and you also need to understand them to work with it effectively."

What is our primary use case?

I work with Scality RING for storage, and we have a concrete strategy to offer it to business customers.

Many customers use it for different purposes, but a common use case is for user computer backups.

What is most valuable?

I like UTIPI (Unified Tiered Infrastructure Per IOPS) feature in billing. 

Another feature I like is the life cycle management that helps me with data storage efficiency. 

I like that there is no storage limit in Scality RING.  There's no inherent storage limit. Even big companies with many users can reach the practical limits of the system.  

What needs improvement?

It's a very good product, but for large-scale usage, it has limitations.

Scality RING's lack of extensive testing and potential hidden limitations.

While Scality provides precise architecture guidelines for sizing the storage infrastructure, Orange utilizes a different processor architecture for its Ovi servers, requiring additional optimization beyond what Scality offers. In essence, the product lacks third-party optimization capabilities.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for two years. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have over a thousand end users and administrators.

How are customer service and support?

The customer service and support are generally good. 

However, sometimes we need direct support, and they might not be fully aware of our specific situation. We have to re-explain our setup, including the conversions we use, the programs involved, and our intended functionalities.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy because it is automated. We just need to follow a few pre-requisites. So, the first installation is very easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The initial cost (CAPEX) to set up the infrastructure is expensive due to the specific hardware required. 

However, the ongoing costs associated with Scality are expensive due to the specialized servers and additional advice needed.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend using it. It is a good product for me. 

However, Scality RING is not easy to learn for someone new. It is a little bit difficult. There are a lot of components to it, and you also need to understand them to work with it effectively. It's a complex product. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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System Engineer at Experis
Real User
Top 20
High performance, good support, and useful interface
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Scality RING8 is its performance and good interface."
  • "Scality RING8 could improve by having more features. We have to use two automation tools to meet our needs. We would prefer to use only one."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Scality RING8 is its performance and good interface.

What needs improvement?

Scality RING8 could improve by having more features. We have to use two automation tools to meet our needs. We would prefer to use only one.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Scality RING8 for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Scality RING8 is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Scality RING8 is good. We are able to add subsets.

Our customers are enterprise-sized companies. The amount of people using the solution depends on the company's administration. However, they are using SAN and NAS and could have more than 100 people working on the solution.

How are customer service and support?

The support from Scality RING8 is good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not use another solution prior to Scality RING8.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Scality RING8 is complex. There are many commands and scripts that need to be launched. If you want to do the implementation yourself there are training sessions available.

There is a lot of documentation for the implementation.

What about the implementation team?

We did not implement the solution ourselves, we used assistance.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost of Scality RING8 could be less expensive. It is difficult for smaller businesses to afford it.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Scality RING8 an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.