Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [EOL] vs StorMagic SvSAN comparison

Cisco and StorMagic are both solutions in the HCI category. Additionally, 89% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of StorMagic users who would recommend it.

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96% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

StorMagic SvSAN

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Defined Storage (SDS) (6th), HCI (7th)

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Nuno Mendes

IT Manager - Resp.Department at Parvalorem

High performance solution that makes it easy to efficiently manage VM resources

In our case as a credit recovery company working with the state, our infrastructure is fixed and stable as we don't have the same need for growth as other types of companies. That said, one of the biggest problems with HyperFlex HX is that if you want to adjust your solution in terms of processing power, memory, or disk capacity, you have to buy completely new hosts. From a financial perspective, it can be very expensive to do so, and from a legal perspective, there are all kinds of compliance issues we would have to sort out before buying any new solution or application. Since we as a company will only be operating for perhaps the next ten years, when our HyperFlex solution comes to its end-of-life in 2024 our next step will likely not be with HyperFlex or any other solution from Cisco. Instead, from a financial point of view, we will likely turn toward a cloud solution because, that way, we won't have to spend so much money on physical infrastructure. We are, after all, only a small company and HyperFlex can be very expensive for other companies of our size, whether in Portugal or elsewhere like the United States. One other area for improvement is in regard to HyperFlex's integration with VMware. HyperFlex integrates with a specific version of VMware in such a way that HyperFlex doesn't always resolve security issues with VMware at the same pace as what you see in native implementations of VMware. This has happened in one or two situations in the past. On the other hand, the integration is otherwise adequate, especially in terms of availability and virtualization features (such as being able to split up each of our four hosts within VMware).

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Georgi Petrov

Global Data Center & Disaster Recovery Manager at Curium Pharma

Allowed us to achieve unification and standardization across our sites, making it easy to install and maintain

What we like the most is how easy it is to implement. I am able to bring fully functional virtual infrastructure in a matter of two hours with StorMagic SvSAN, compared to other technologies that are very complex. StorMagic SvSAN does not have hardware-specific requirements and is hypervisor agnostic, which makes it easier compared to competitors like HPE SimpliVity that are limited to specific hardware. This solution has allowed us to achieve unification and standardization across our sites, making it easy to install and maintain.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"It is easy for one person to manage, and you don't need to have different expert specialists to configure your storage networking, on the server side, power side, etc."

"Cisco has the best solution for hyper-convergence."

"I find the usability very valuable."

"Cisco HyperFlex is the best appliance-based product."

"Their customer service is very efficient."

"Cisco HyperFlex HX has improved the way our organization functions on the storage side by having one big storage space for hosting VMs. We do not have to provision other ones. That's a positive aspect of it."

"The scalability of the product is quite good overall - as long as you plan correctly from the outset."

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"What we like the most is how easy it is to implement."

"StorMagic SvSAN reduced downtime in our environment by 50 percent."

"This synchronization is easy with StorMagic, and we can establish availability between servers."

"We compared two solutions for this use case, but we went with StorMagic because it had more capabilities than the others. It's also more reliable, especially in production environments that require availability and sustainability."

"StorMagic SvSAN is a very effective solution and the interface is good."

"StorMagic SvSAN offers cost savings compared to other software-defined virtual SAN solutions."

"The best part is how simple it is to use."

"Now the value proposition to customers in mid size companies with Remote offices is enormous and this is an immense win for StorMagic allowing them to effectively be distributed and marketed all under the VMware ‘best of breed’ software solution banner."

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Cons

"There could be an increase in performance to improve the solution."

"The utilization needs to be better. It needs more options."

"HyperFlex could be improved by reducing the minimum number of nodes supported from three to two."

"They should give us a little more information about how to use the CLI and offer more commands."

"The scalability could use improvement."

"The setup was complex, especially since we usually do all the planning, sizing, and workflows before integration."

"You cannot just apply the VSXi updates. You are dependent on Cisco HyperFlex for metric services, analytics, and everything else. I don't like that dependency."

"The storage layer seems to be a little better on the VMware than on HyperFlex side."

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"Areas for improvement include adding more sensors, compression and deduplication capabilities, increasing the supported nodes for enterprise customers, and enhancing network security."

"StorMagic SvSAN can improve by simplifying the implementation and training."

"Expanding beyond two nodes significantly increases licensing costs, potentially discouraging clients from growing their infrastructure."

"To enhance competitiveness, StorMagic SvSAN could benefit from improved enterprise modelling and increased scalability to cater to larger organizations."

"If we want to want to replicate the VM to the cloud, or off-site, it does not allow it because of asynchronous. There is no option available."

"The deployment of StorMagic SvSAN is very small. However, you need some time to do it. It's important to make a test deployment before the real deployment."

"StorMagic SvSAN's management or witness server, a standard Linux box, lacks security hardening."

"One area for improvement would be to enhance the Edge Control capabilities. Currently, it shows the VSA and key providers but doesn't offer much in terms of VSA configuration management."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would like the pricing to be cheaper."

"It is highly priced compared to other vendors."

"HyperFlex is relatively expensive, but you get good value for money."

"Its price is high. Cisco needs to work on the pricing model for this product. Nutanix or VMware are cheaper products, and they provide almost the same functionality. Its price is a big road blocker when we are working with an end customer, and Nutanix and VMware are in competition. If they can reduce its price, it is actually a better choice for customers."

"There is no additional licensing cost other than the cost for each part."

"They are not the cheapest on the market. But there's an old saying I like to quote: "If you know that you are getting what you pay for, it's fine if it's expensive.""

"The product could be cheaper."

"Here in Brazil... it is very expensive. It's very hard for almost all companies to buy even the small version of this solution."

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"StorMagic SvSAN provided substantial savings."

"While I lack specific cost details, StorMagic's segmented pricing options offer valuable flexibility, allowing companies to choose solutions based on their needs and capacity."

"I would rate the cost a one out of ten with ten being the most costly."

"The pricing of StorMagic SvSAN is fairly good because if you compare it with VMware, it's at a better price. This is an important thing to remember."

"The product has good pricing."

"The price of the solution is reasonable. Our budget was two terabytes and the price met our use case well."

"While it is less than other solutions, such as vSAN, for instance, it is still significant. However, it is well worth it in terms of the quality of the product and the support that it allows me to have. We are buying the flagship product from them. We are always buying premium support and all the features that we need, so it is a little bit steep upfront, but it is less than other solutions and comes with excellent support."

"StorMagic SvSAN offers competitive pricing within the market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Construction Company

15%

Marketing Services Firm

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

10%

Construction Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	57

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	8

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for StorMagic SvSAN?

I find the pricing moderate. However, since some features should be given in the default price, I find it a little bit on the higher side with missing a few features.

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What needs improvement with StorMagic SvSAN?

Some advanced features feel like they should be included by default, which are paid. The scalability is a bit limited for me. The advanced features that could be included in the base version are th...

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What is your primary use case for StorMagic SvSAN?

I use StorMagic SvSAN for the virtualization of my storage. I mainly use it for the high availability at the small and remote sites that are not accessible to me.

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Overview

The Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform is a purpose-built, high-performance, scale-out file system with a wide array of enterprise-class data management services. The data platform’s innovations redefine distributed storage technology, giving you complete hyper-convergence with enterprise storage features:

Enterprise-class data management
Continuous data optimization
Securely encrypted storage
Dynamic data placement
Clusterwide parallel data distribution
Linear and incremental scaling
API-based data platform architecture
A simplified approach

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StorMagic SvSAN is a platform-agnostic software offering high availability and ease of deployment, fitting effortlessly into existing infrastructures while being cost-effective and user-friendly.

StorMagic SvSAN delivers reliability and flexibility, requiring minimal setup time. Its compatibility with existing hardware eliminates additional purchases, making it ideal for environments without cloud connectivity. Designed for enterprises with budget constraints, SvSAN ensures high uptime and zero downtime. The software’s simplicity and maintenance efficiency make it suitable for production environments needing stability.

What are the key features of StorMagic SvSAN?

High Availability: Ensures continuous operation and uptime.
Platform-Agnostic: Compatible with existing hardware, reducing extra costs.
User-Friendly: Simple interface for easy management.
Cost-Effective: Budget-friendly solution with minimal setup time.
Flexible Licensing: Supports environments without cloud connectivity.

What benefits or ROI should you expect from StorMagic SvSAN?

Enhanced Uptime: Reduces downtime and maintains productivity.
Minimal Maintenance: Lowers operational cost and effort.
Budget-Friendly: Keeps expenses down with its cost-effective model.
Infrastructure Support: Integrates seamlessly, avoiding new hardware purchases.
Ease of Deployment: Quick installation boosts efficiency.

Industries such as manufacturing, hospitality, and remote sites use StorMagic SvSAN to boost server availability. Its cost-effectiveness suits small and medium enterprises needing a hyperconverged system supporting different storage types. Particularly beneficial for remote and edge locations, it supports areas lacking full-time IT staff or robust infrastructure.

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Sample Customers

BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Ready Pac Foods, Bryant University, Bellevue Group, KPIT Technologies, City Harvest

Sheetz Inc., Giant Eagle, RWE Renewables, Keiser Corp., TDK, Oxford University, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rommelsbacher, Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, Eugen Forschner GmbH

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