DataCore SANsymphony vs Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure comparison

DataCore SANsymphony vs. Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure

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Categories and Ranking

DataCore SANsymphony

Ranking in HCI

8th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Storage Software (2nd), Software Defined Storage (SDS) (4th), Storage Performance (1st)

Red Hat Hyperconverged Infr...

Ranking in HCI

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

2.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the HCI category, the mindshare of DataCore SANsymphony is 2.7%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure is 2.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

HCI Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
DataCore SANsymphony	2.7%
Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure	2.2%
Other	95.1%

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SigfridCecillon

CEO at Arsium

High availability and user-friendliness enhance infrastructure health and redundancy

I would rate technical support from DataCore SANsymphony a 10. Each time I contact the technical support, it's when I don't have a choice because it's very difficult for me on site, and each time, I have good people online who are able to help me solve the problem. Usually, the problems are not very technically difficult, but sometimes they are, and the support team is still there to help us resolve them. The majority of the problems are linked to licensing, so when the license has expired or the number is not correct, they are proactive and change things live, which is very good.

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Maheshc Chathuranga

Senior Enterprise System Architect at Enterprise Technology (Pvt) Ltd

Has provided mature containerization support and responsive assistance while meeting diverse customer needs

Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure can be improved primarily because the biggest problem in Sri Lanka is its high price compared to other solutions. Feature-wise, it's very mature for the containerization side, but the price point is an issue. I would like to see more features related to disaster recovery and continuity in Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure, specifically disaster recovery, disaster recovery sites, and business continuity.

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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 dashboard is very intuitive, and there are a lot of counters to diagnose what happens during a short period (like when a backup is in progress)."

"It is a stable solution."

"The interface is user-friendly."

"If you have multiple block storage, as in a silo, then you can use SANsymphony to manage the storage from one management portal."

"It is true storage virtualization at its finest."

"The use of the RAM cache allows you to speed up the writing and reading of data while also allowing for a possible increase in performance by increasing the RAM on the servers."

"Storage is always available."

"Continuous data protection (CDP), can be used to "protect" again ransomware by recording all write on disk in a log. You can recover your data with incredible time granularity."

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"The most useful feature is the solution's automation in terms of how we are able to spin up a certain workload in real-time when we are doing R&D."

"I like that you can add other types of services."

"Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure is an open-sourced, low-cost solution with full features."

"Their technical support is amazing in general."

"Both the scalability and stability of this solution are excellent."

"The stability of the solution is good; we haven't experienced any bugs or glitches and we've been satisfied so far."

"It is stable and scalable."

"Depending on the requirements of the consumers, Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure can be used for any application that can be deployed."

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Cons

"I would like to see SMPA (Shared Multi-Port Array) technology developed with the aim of allowing a configuration identical to other storage arrays."

"If you're dealing with big databases or transactional databases, it might not be the best-suited solution. The design of DataCore's solution isn't oriented towards this type of data."

"Its interface could be better."

"The cloud reporting interface is quite poor compared to other vendors."

"It's a very expensive solution, and the licensing costs should be lower."

"SANsymphony is missing some features that vSAN has. For example, vSAN has a special feature called continuous data protection. It provides the ability to go back in time to a given moment. You can see what was on your disk in the past up to two weeks. That's a great feature because ransomware attacks are increasingly common, and that provides you some kind of protection."

"Tech support is NOT good at all, even when buying the higher level support from them."

"The solution could be better packaged and marketed."

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"The main issue is the initial investment. It is an expensive product, and it should be cheaper. It should also be easier to use and manage. The professional service for this solution is quite complex and expensive."

"The cloud deployment could be improved."

"The licensing policy needs to be improved. They have a licensing policy based on the number of CPU sockets. Nowadays what has happened is that the license they are trying to move is based on the number of CPU cores. With the advancement in technology there are now more cores in a single CPU. It's been very challenging in terms of managing the license around everything. Today we have a processor with 24 and 32 cores on the same physical CPU."

"It should be more user-friendly, in my opinion."

"This product is not so stable. Maybe it is just not mature enough in its development."

"It is not user-friendly, and it is very difficult to operate."

"Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure can be improved primarily because the biggest problem in Sri Lanka is its high price compared to other solutions."

"It is not user-friendly, and it is very difficult to operate. You have to have a deep understanding of the technical details of the infrastructure to implement it. When you compare it with VMware, it is totally different because the graphical user interface is not that easy to understand. It is not intuitive. To use it, you have to read a lot of documentation and even understand what is going on behind the solution. It is not for someone who has a little bit of knowledge. Currently, it is too complex. I need something that is easy to implement. It should have a basic configuration as well as a complex configuration."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing and licensing are better with DataCore."

"We have licensing costs on a yearly basis. They charge per terabyte, so in terms of cost, it can be very costly. They have three different features, and you have to pay extra for those."

"It is relatively expensive, and the additional costs for hardware and storage can make it a significant investment for customers."

"The solution is cost effective."

"Pricing has improved but it is still expensive."

"In my case, the licensing per terabytes is very high and it must be licensed for each extra functionality."

"Make sure you are made aware of the annual subscription cost when purchasing."

"The cost is at the same level as other storage solutions and it is easy to understand the licensing."

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"Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure is an open-sourced, low-cost solution with full features."

"It is quite pricey."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

Healthcare Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	22

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DataCore SANsymphony SDS?

I am saying that the pricing is reasonable. It's not that expensive, and the product is also pretty stable. It's a good solution and the price is okay regarding the other products.

What needs improvement with DataCore SANsymphony?

It's difficult to know how DataCore SANsymphony can be improved. I think DataCore SANsymphony could be deployed on Linux environments, which could be a great thing for clients. I would like to see ...

What is your primary use case for DataCore SANsymphony?

I usually recommend DataCore SANsymphony for companies in the domain of research, energy, governmental, and education.

What needs improvement with Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure?

What is your primary use case for Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure?

Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure is mainly used for customers' companies.

What advice do you have for others considering Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure?

Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure is not used for edge computing. Most people are referring to centralized data centers for requirements, and in Sri Lanka, there are not many edge computing sol...

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Also Known As

DataCore Virtual SAN

Red Hat HCI, Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure for Virtualization

Overview

DataCore SANsymphony enhances storage environments with features like synchronous mirroring, scalability, and flexibility. It optimizes performance through parallel I/O, ensuring high availability, efficiency, and protection against data loss with hardware independence and user-friendly management.

DataCore SANsymphony offers a robust platform for managing storage in VMware environments and beyond, enabling high-performance storage with disaster recovery features and synchronous mirroring. With hardware independence and real-time data replication, SANsymphony supports virtualization and data protection across distributed data centers, ensuring seamless data access. Users benefit from its ease of use, storage pooling, and auto-tiering, managing different storage speeds efficiently and maximizing uptime. DataCore's hardware-independent active-active setup and management tools add value, though improvements in container support, web capabilities, API robustness, and Linux support are needed. Pricing, licensing, tech support, backup integration with Veeam, iSCSI connectivity, and performance reporting are areas for enhancement.

What are the key features of DataCore SANsymphony?

Synchronous Mirroring: Ensures data protection with high-availability mirroring.
Scalability and Flexibility: Adapts to changing storage needs efficiently.
Parallel I/O: Boosts speed significantly through enhanced performance.
Storage Pooling: Simplifies management across different storage resources.
Auto-Tiering: Manages storage speeds efficiently for optimized performance.

What benefits should users consider in DataCore SANsymphony?

High Availability: Ensures continuous data access with synchronous mirroring.
Disaster Recovery: Provides robust data protection strategies.
Performance Optimization: Parallel I/O boosts overall system speed.
Ease of Use: User-friendly features enhance management and operational efficiency.
Hardware Independence: Offers flexibility in choosing storage hardware.

DataCore SANsymphony finds application in industries focusing on high-performance storage requirements, particularly those in VMware environments. Utilized for managing storage across virtual machines and applications, it supports seamless data access within distributed data centers. The platform's real-time data replication, synchronous and asynchronous mirroring, and auto-tiering contribute significantly to optimizing performance and maintaining business continuity.

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Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure offers a streamlined approach to manage IT infrastructure by combining storage, virtualization, and management within a single platform. Its compact design is ideal for small-scale deployments, facilitating enhanced data consistency through a focus on containerization.

Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure provides an integrated solution for virtualizing legacy applications, facilitating Desktop as a Service and adapting to various industry verticals like banking, oil and gas, and retail. It consolidates management into one point while supporting interconnected x86 server setups. Though it demands significant technical expertise and has intricate licensing based on CPU cores, users appreciate its scalability and automation capabilities despite the high costs and potential improvements in cloud deployment and disaster recovery features.

What are the most important features?

Compact Size: Suitable for small configurations and space-limited environments.
Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual workloads.
Scalability: Easily adjusts to growing demands and data volumes.
Consolidated Management: Centralized control simplifies infrastructure management.
Containerization Focus: Emphasizes data consistency through container usage.
Software-Defined Storage: Enhances flexibility and data handling efficiency.

What benefits should users prioritize in reviews?

Stability: Reliable performance in demanding environments.
Efficient Updates: Regular enhancements ensure ongoing performance improvements.
Robust Support: Comprehensive support services are valued by users.
Expanded Service Integration: Incorporates additional services to meet user needs.

In industries such as banking, oil and gas, and retail, Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure is implemented to streamline operations and enhance IT infrastructure flexibility. It is employed in virtualizing legacy systems, supporting R&D environments, and enabling sharp application deployments through integrated storage and virtualization solutions.

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Sample Customers

Volkswagen , Maimonides Medical Center, NASA, Thorntons, Inc., TUI, ISCO Industries, Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, United Financial Credit Union, Derby Supply Chain Solutions, Mission Community Hospital, Bellarmine College Preparatory, Colby-Sawyer College, Mount Sinai Health System, The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Quorn Foods, Bitburger, University of Birmingham, Stadtverwaltung Heidelberg, NetEnt to name a few.

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