Cisco MDS Series vs HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 comparison

Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Enterprise SAN category. Cisco is ranked #4 with an average rating of 10.0, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0. Cisco holds a 5.9% mindshare in ES, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Cisco MDS Series

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HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000

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93% willing to recommend

Cisco MDS Series

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Cisco MDS Series and HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise SAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco MDS Series

Ranking in Enterprise SAN

4th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000

Ranking in Enterprise SAN

3rd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Public Cloud Storage Services (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Enterprise SAN category, the mindshare of Cisco MDS Series is 5.9%, down from 12.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is 1.3%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise SAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000	1.3%
Cisco MDS Series	5.9%
Other	92.8%

Enterprise SAN

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OğuzKalaycı

system engineer at Yaşar Holding

Ensures consistent availability during updates and integrates seamlessly

I am using Cisco MDS in SAN environments for storage connections and server connections The product is very stable and performs well. During the update periods, the devices do not need to reload, ensuring constant availability. It is easy to set up and use. I do not have a central management…

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Thomas Watterott

IT Consultant at Autonubil System GmbH

Works reliably for virtualization workloads and has supported smooth migrations from legacy systems

The features and capabilities of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 that I have found most valuable include very good and fast hardware controllers and CPUs. The new systems have features similar to the old Nimble, such as virtual lock or ransomware snapshots to save the data. Regarding the predictive analytics feature of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000, you can analyze information over the DSCC, the Data Center Cloud Console, where you can see a lot of information to indicate whether the system has had problems or not In my opinion, it helps optimize data management for the customers fairly well, though I have no definitive assessment.

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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 features I found most valuable are the ease of deployment, it's easy to upgrade, easy to configure and easy to administer. There is no need for vendor professional services which saves project cost. The usage of WebUI for all primary features like hostname, IP address, SNMP traps, zone sets, addition and deletion of zone members or zone sets, backup of switch DB is very simple."

"The product is easy to use."

"The product is very stable and performs well."

"The most valuable feature of the Cisco MDS Series is its reliability, support, and scalability."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the devices, databases, and zoning."

"SAN switches in Cisco MDS Series are a valuable feature of the solution for our company."

"The issues with these switches are extremely rare, and the whole product line is very predictable and stable."

"The most valuable feature of the Cisco MDS Series is security."

"The features of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 that I prefer most include its performance, which has benefited my organization by meeting our capacity requirements and enhancing operational efficiency as our data and capacity grow."

"The feature I like is that I can create a template and apply it to multiple switches. I don't have to do the same task on every switch, and the same goes for access points. It's central management, with the features that come with central management."

"Today I get a better deduplication level compared to the previous generations. That means the price per gigabyte or terabyte is lower for me."

"The features of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 that I appreciate the most are availability for the company."

"The features of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 that I prefer the most are the snapshotting and ease of administration."

"The features of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 that I appreciate the most include the high RAM, which allows us to extract the data quickly, and the GUI, which is much more intuitive than the competitors."

"Moving to a consumption model is highly desirable from the client side. everyone seems to be moving in that direction."

"The scalability is very good."

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Cons

"I do not have a central management software to manage these products due to the licensing cost. It would be beneficial to have central management software for easier handling."

"It is quite a stable product. It should be shipped with the latest firmware to avoid download and upload schema at the beginning of the initial setup. There should also be the possibility of downgrading the firmware when required. WebUI needs DCNM instead a web-based GUI should be made available like Brocade san switch."

"The solution's management interface and GUI need improvement."

"Cisco MDS Series can improve by having API functionality for automation and programming."

"Cisco MDS Series could improve by adding more gigahertz. However, they are doing this over time."

"The product is very expensive."

"The GUI client is Java-based and we know that Java is not secure, so everyone disables it."

"The licensing model could be less complicated."

"HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 could be improved by integrating it with GreenLake, as this would enable us to do end-to-end monitoring across both on-prem and cloud environments better."

"With support, occasionally, we have a little trouble escalating things."

"When the system first came out, it had some problems with the Data Center Cloud Console, which made implementation difficult."

"There is still room for reducing the cost."

"They take a long time to return the action plan after I send the logs. It takes them one to two days to respond."

"The debugging of devices could use improvement. Connection problems on devices as well."

"The solution could improve the integration with sustainability-related services. A lot of clients ask us about that."

"It could be a good solution, but the performance and reliability depend on how the hardware is sustained for a longer duration, including the controllers and everything."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the Cisco MDS Series is high."

"It's perpetual licensing and maintenance is a recurrent cost."

"Pricing cannot be considered an advantageous trait of the solution since it is expensive. I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Government

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Healthcare Company

10%

Computer Software Company

11%

Media Company

11%

University

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco MDS Series?

The pricing could be improved as the solution is very expensive. I am on a yearly payment basis.

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What needs improvement with Cisco MDS Series?

I do not have a central management software to manage these products due to the licensing cost. It would be beneficial to have central management software for easier handling.

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What is your primary use case for Cisco MDS Series?

I am using Cisco MDS in SAN environments for storage connections and server connections.

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What do you like most about HPE GreenLake for Block Storage?

The feature I like is that I can create a template and apply it to multiple switches. I don't have to do the same task on every switch, and the same goes for access points. It's central managemen...

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What needs improvement with HPE GreenLake for Block Storage?

The main point for choosing HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 over the vendors we compared it with is the costing, which is much lower compared to the others. Currently, I believe HPE Alletra is giving...

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What is your primary use case for HPE GreenLake for Block Storage?

HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is primarily used for managing data storage needs. The usual use cases involve all storage being generally used for the storage of computing operations and data that i...

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Also Known As

Cisco MDS 9100, Cisco MDS 9222i, Cisco MDS 9700

HPE GreenLake for Block Storage

Overview

Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches have met and often exceeded the demanding requirements for storage area networks for more than a decade. They offer a combination of performance, non-stop operations, and multiprotocol flexibility.

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HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000, formerly known as HPE GreenLake for Block Storage, offers unmatched data availability with enhanced management and scalability, providing a cloud-like experience on-premises.

Designed for integrating applications and managing virtual environments, HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 supports VM snapshots and disaster recovery. It combines NVMe Storage with AI-driven analytics and Intent-based Provisioning. The subscription model ensures efficient cost management, decreasing operational expenses and boosting SLAs. Users benefit from simplified provisioning and monitoring, improving efficiency while minimizing downtime. Despite its advantages, users find configuration changes slow and device identification challenging due to default naming issues.

What are the key features of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000?

Central Management: Streamlines control and oversight of storage resources.
Enhanced Scalability: Adapts to growing data requirements seamlessly.
High Performance: Delivers superior speed and efficiency.
100% Data Availability: Ensures uninterrupted access and reliability.
AI-driven Analytics: Leverages advanced insights for optimized performance.
NVMe Storage: Provides fast and efficient data handling.

What benefits should users consider?

Reduced Operational Expenses: Lowers costs through a subscription model.
Improved SLAs: Enhances service level agreements for better performance metrics.
Simplified Configuration: Eases setup and management processes.
Cloud-like On-Premises Experience: Offers flexibility similar to cloud solutions.

HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is widely implemented in industries leveraging virtualization and VMware workloads. It supports VMware infrastructures, including switches and access points, and is the next generation for Primera storage. Users in radiology pack solutions and Kubernetes stacks benefit from its advanced provisioning and demo-running capabilities.

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