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Vendor: NetApp
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What is SolidFire?

SolidFire delivers all five core elements needed to deliver newfound storage agility to your next generation data center and beyond. With SolidFire you can deploy new applications and capabilities faster, provide more agile and scalable infrastructure, increase application performance and predictability, enable automation and end-user self-service and raise operational efficiency and reduce cost.

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SolidFire is the #28 ranked solution in best All-Flash Storage Arrays. PeerSpot users give SolidFire an average rating of 8.2 out of 10. SolidFire is most commonly compared to Dell PowerStore: SolidFire vs Dell PowerStore.
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SolidFire mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of SolidFire in the All-Flash Storage category stands at 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
All-Flash Storage Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SolidFire0.2%
Dell PowerStore16.5%
HPE Alletra Storage9.9%
Other73.4%
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PeerResearch reports based on SolidFire reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryAll-Flash StorageAug 28, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 28, 2025Download
ComparisonSolidFire vs Dell PowerStoreAug 28, 2025Download
ComparisonSolidFire vs NetApp AFFAug 28, 2025Download
ComparisonSolidFire vs HPE Alletra StorageAug 28, 2025Download
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Dell PowerStore4.316.5%96%120 interviewsAdd to research
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Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

SolidFire's most valuable features include scalability, resiliency, and excellent performance with QoS management. Users appreciate its ease of use, especially the simplified deployment process and user-friendly dashboard. The integration with VMware and APIs offers strong performance consistency and fast deployment. Automated support is highly valued, alongside compact design and effective scaling without performance loss. The Flash-based architecture provides superior speed and efficient provisioning, benefiting tasks that require rapid data processing. Users also highlight its flexibility and seamless integration with platforms like OpenStack.
  • "The provisioning process is efficient and doesn't demand higher latency, ensuring optimal data transfer performance which is particularly valuable for tasks like data mining, where quick results are essential."
  • "SolidFire has seamless performance for the nodes and extensions. I also like the tool’s scalability. The product’s performance does not get affected when we scale either up or down. This is not the case with other products."
  • "Feature-wise, it is a good solution allowing users to monitor and simplify their networks. The solution also provides its users with flexibility by enabling them to utilize its extensions."

Room for Improvement

SolidFire's entry-level cost is high, and hardware robustness needs improvement. Users find the management interface challenging and seek better technical support. There is a preference for more protocol compatibility and mixed/hybrid disk options. They experience hardware reliability issues and want improved upgrade processes. Security enhancements and centralized storage functions are desired. Scalability is a concern, particularly beyond 20 nodes, and there's disappointment over discontinued product lines.
  • "There is room for improvement with a focus on creating a centralized storage system, functioning similar to AWS."
  • "The tool should improve its initial cost which is expensive compared to other products."
  • "Though it is a stable solution, its users may face some security issues at times...The security provided by the solution is one area that can be improved."

ROI

Users have reported significant improvements in performance and scalability with SolidFire. They experienced reduced downtime and faster deployment times. Cost efficiencies were noted due to automation features and decreased management overhead. The investment in SolidFire delivered high returns through enhanced productivity and reliability.

Pricing

SolidFire's pricing is generally considered more expensive compared to other solutions. Users note that while the initial cost is high, it includes all licensing and support for three years, providing good value in performance. Discounts may be available, especially for gold partners. The total cost of ownership should be communicated clearly to potential customers. SolidFire competes well in the marketplace and offers technical excellence, agility, and simplicity in management, justifying its expense.
  • "It might be considered expensive, but when evaluating performance, it represents good value online because you pay for what you get."
  • "On a scale where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the solution between three and four. It is an expensive solution."
  • "Based on what I heard from other people, its price was on the higher side."

Popular Use Cases

Companies primarily use SolidFire for virtualization, hyper-converged infrastructure, high-tier flash storage, and block storage. It supports ESX, Hyper-V environments, and VMWare-based applications. SolidFire serves iSCSI connections, cloud operations, and software-defined data centers, providing seamless scalability and performance. It is implemented by resellers and solution providers for various workloads, including CAD suites and VDI, and for managing cloud environments, storage systems, and third-tier storage for warm and cold data.

Service and Support

Technical support for SolidFire can vary. Users find support responsive and proactive, especially with Active IQ. Some experienced delays with major issues or initial contact, but higher levels of support are effective. Many had positive interactions, stating that SolidFire's ease of management reduces the need for frequent support. Performance and technical assistance are generally praised, with a few noting challenges in critical situations or escalating tickets.

Deployment

The initial setup of SolidFire is straightforward, quick, and easy to implement. Deployment can take as little as 30-60 minutes, depending on prior knowledge and readiness. Organizations find the installation process to be self-explanatory and well-integrated, even for those less experienced with storage technology. While some technical expertise is needed, the setup is generally smooth and efficient, with SolidFire's architecture supporting easy management and administration.

Scalability

SolidFire offers impressive scalability and is highly rated by users. It integrates well in storage environments, supports medium to large enterprises, and allows easy addition of nodes. Some considerations are needed during design and upgrades, and large clusters may face update delays. Despite its higher initial cost, users appreciate its scalability, making it a valued asset for various business sizes.

Stability

SolidFire offers stable performance with minimal issues. Users experience no bugs, crashes, or glitches. Technical support is responsive. Disk replacements and hardware failures occur but do not disrupt performance or data. Stability is rated highly, often ten out of ten. Some users observe performance problems but cannot directly link them to SolidFire. Double helix protection and redundancy ensure reliability. Capacity management and security concerns exist but do not significantly impact overall satisfaction.
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SolidFire Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Solution lead at Globe Mobile4.5As a service provider, we use SolidFire for third-tier storage, optimizing infrastructure with its Flash-based performance. While centralization needs improvement, the ROI has become evident over time. We transitioned from VIOLIN for better IOPS management.
Technical Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees4.0I worked with SolidFire and HCI nodes at my previous company, primarily for cloud operations. The device was user-friendly and efficient for medium-sized businesses. However, its scalability was limited compared to other devices like PowerMax or NetApp AFF series.
Huawei IP Pre-sales Solution Manager at MC34.0SolidFire effectively allows me to monitor and simplify networks, offering flexibility with its extensions. However, there is room for improvement in its security features. I haven't used or considered other solutions, nor have I deployed it with a cloud provider.
Chief Technical Office at Novotel Ltd.4.5I use SolidFire as storage for our public cloud, and it integrates well with OpenStack. However, we faced difficulties because the product line was discontinued. I can't compare it to other solutions as I haven't used any others.
Cloud Architect at a computer software company with 11-50 employees4.0No summary available
IT Manager at Synergy Computers4.0No summary available
Presales Engineer at SFR4.0No summary available
Presales Engineer at Tech Data Corporation4.0No summary available