Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [EOL] vs Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure comparison

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Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

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Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Con...

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

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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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VISHWAJITSHAH

Sr. Cloud Architect at Intuitive Technology Partners

Combines network, storage, and compute functions in one place

I want the product to be used more efficiently and for our system to connect easily with cloud services like AWS, Oracle, and IBM. We can also improve by adding advanced features like snapshots, replication, and encryption, allowing for more growth. Introducing features such as data duplication, data analytics, and AI-driven insights will improve its deployments. I've noticed a slight impact on performance, especially with high-end computing virtual machines for SAP HANA. While I don't have concrete data to support this observation, customers have raised concerns about discrepancies in performance.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of this solution are scalability, performance, and reliability. It scales well inside of a large data center."

"It is pretty easy to set up."

"It is very scalable. It is also very secure. Cisco's security portfolio is integrated with it, which makes it secure. It is a platform-based device. Its performance is also fairly good in comparison to any other solution."

"We have better computing power, better uptime, and easier management of the infrastructure due to it being a single unit."

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

"Offers very good data protection and provides system uptime availability effectively."

"The possibility to share the workload is one of its most valuable features. We have many applications which have need of workloads only a few times in a month, so we share HyperFlex with them."

"Cisco HyperFlex is helping us to put everything in centrally so that we can manage in one place."

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"The product is very reliable, with a lot of redundancy and highly available pulses, and we haven't had any major issues with it since we bought it."

"The solution is stable and everything is taken care of through the Huawei support center. They ensure everything is running smoothly. It's been very good."

"The best thing about the solution is that it combines network, storage, and compute functions in one place. Unlike the traditional three-tier setup, you don't need to buy separate devices for each part. This makes it much easier to control and manage everything in one go without switching between different places for different tasks."

"The pricing of the solution is excellent; it's one of the main reasons a customer chooses Huawei, and it's much, much better than VMware."

"The most valuable feature of Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is the relocating of resources."

Cons

"There are sometimes issues with memory failure."

"The pricing is pretty expensive."

"I haven't been too impressed with the Cisco HyperFlex HX, honestly. It's a hard concept."

"I would like for them to develop integration with other technologies, like SD Access. It's still lacking an enhancement management player."

"This solution is lacking in replication and backup abilities that I would like to see in a future release similar to HPE SimpliVity."

"I would like to see them expand onto the cloud."

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

"The solution's price could be affordable."

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"The stability is poor as compared to VMware."

"Technical support needs improvement. There's a lot of language barriers."

"t would be helpful if the solution was able to collaborate or integrate with other well-known monitoring tools. Right now, you have to work hard to get it configured. It would be a good selling point for them if they could open up their solution to more integrations."

"The solution currently does not have cloud integration."

"The product is not scalable. It's a fixed item, so it has limitations."

"Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure could improve the security of the solution. However, we are comfortable using it. Additionally, there could be more information provided for the solution and the interface could be more user-friendly."

"I want the product to be used more efficiently and for our system to connect easily with cloud services like AWS, Oracle, and IBM. We can also improve by adding advanced features like snapshots, replication, and encryption, allowing for more growth. Introducing features such as data duplication, data analytics, and AI-driven insights will improve its deployments."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our licensing is Hybrid. We have all of our applications for billing and outage management through this."

"We are on an annual subscription and the price is fair."

"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 a license required to use this solution."

"The licensing is perpetual and the only thing that you may need to pay for on a monthly basis is if you're going to use their cloud-based management features."

"Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series is expensive. It's a standard license, and we pay for it yearly. I think we pay about 700."

"The product is expensive. Other solutions are cheaper."

"The product could be cheaper."

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"I rate Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure's pricing a six out of ten."

"The price of Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is very good. There is a perpetual license for the solution, there are not any additional costs for the hardware. We have a license in case there is any new functionality that is required."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Construction Company

14%

Marketing Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

19%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Media Company

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Small Business

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

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Also Known As

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FusionCube 6000, FusionCube 6000C, FusionCube 2000, FusionCube Virtual SAN-Ready Nodes

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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Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure integrates network, storage, and compute into one streamlined system, offering cost-effective, robust functionality. Users appreciate its user-friendly management, redundancy, and resource allocation capabilities, positioning it as a competitive VMware alternative.

Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure helps organizations streamline operations by merging network, storage, and compute functions into one platform, reducing the need for separate devices. Its management and control are straightforward, ensuring high redundancy and reliability. However, there is a need for enhancements in stability, security, and technical support. Users report issues with hardware reliability, network security, and limited cloud integration. Improvements in interface usability and access to documentation could provide an overall better experience. Users seek better performance for high-end computing and enhanced virtualization, as well as expanded integration capabilities and increased visibility on search engines for broader adoption.

What are the main features?

Comprehensive Integration: Combines network, storage, and compute in one platform, reducing the need for multiple devices.
User-Friendly Management: Simplifies controlling and managing IT resources with an intuitive interface.
High Redundancy: Offers reliable performance with robust backup and recovery solutions.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Enables users to relocate resources effectively, enhancing operational efficiency.
Huawei Support: Ensures smooth operations and effective problem resolution.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides competitive pricing compared to alternatives like VMware.
Reliability: Delivers consistent and reliable performance, minimizing downtime.
Streamlined Operations: Consolidates infrastructure into a single platform, reducing complexity.
Scalability: Allows for seamless scaling of resources to meet growing demands.
Compatibility with Huawei Products: Ensures smooth integration and operation within existing Huawei ecosystems.

In industries where application uptime and data reliability are crucial, Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is invaluable. It's widely implemented for cloud applications, data center operations, and creating virtual servers. Organizations utilize it alongside Huawei computers and switches, ensuring stable and efficient environments for demanding operations.

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Sample Customers

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

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