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Pros
"It is an inexpensive storage solution.""I like the tool's CloudIQ feature.""I find this solution to be cost-effective in providing data storage for clients.""The Dell warranty is the most valuable feature.""The most valuable features are that it's easy to set up PowerVault. I also like the provisioning of storage.""The stability is quite good. Once you deploy all the equipment, it's very stable.""Dell PowerVault is user-friendly and easy to deploy.""The most valuable feature of Dell PowerVault is its performance."

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"The implementation is straightforward.""The valuable feature is the ability to work with the Veeam software to reduce the backup windows.""The initial setup is simple.""HPE StoreOnce is an easy-to-use tool.""HPE StoreOnce works well, it is stable.""It is a very scalable solution.""The most valuable features for us are the ease of use, the reliability, and the exceptional deduplication that we get across that data that we store on those devices.""HPE StoreOnce has high performance."

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"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it is easy to use and integrate with whichever operating systems you use, providing you with a complete view, especially when you plan to migrate to some other operating system.""You can store backups for a while.""The deduplication engine. Right now, we're at about 10.5 to 11 times deduplication of our backup data.""The most valuable feature is the portability of large archived data. You're able to put things on large on-prem, low-cost storage and then augment that with even lower cost storage in the cloud.""Its initial setup is easy.""Most importantly is having that island into that datacenter, and being able to address things in the same console. Thus, it is irrelevant where it's stored.""Being able to move data seamlessly from one-premise to the cloud (Azure). It works great. The backup solution is perfect for us.""It's pretty simple. Once you set it, it goes; and then the idea of being able to get it to the cloud very quickly. It's kind of a set-it-forget-it."

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Cons
"Dell PowerVault is block-oriented storage only.""We could set up the installation through a web server, but it's not very reactive on the web server. For example, when you launch a task, and you don't know exactly if the task has begun or if the task is in progress, or if it's finished. You have to wait for three to five to ten minutes to be sure that the task is running or in progress or finished. So at that point, it's not very good.""The high prices of the solution are an area of concern where improvements are required.""There have been situations when our customers requested professional support and the price of that feature is quite high.""The product could support an NVMe hard disk.""Dell PowerVault could improve by having a higher cache and file protocol support added.""Sometimes integrating into a cluster can be difficult as you have to do it manually.""In most instances, clients are using Dell PowerVault with tape drives, but we want to transition them away from tape drives due to the risk of data loss."

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"In terms of areas for improvement, I believe HPE StoreOnce could learn from competitors like Dell's Data Domain and ExtraHop in refining its architecture.""Its customer service could be faster.""The appliance doesn't have the global deduplication, it has StoreOnce deduplication. It does not deduplicate across the appliance, it will deduplicate in one particular store. With the global deduplication, I could store more data.""The latency is a bit high.""The user interface of HPE StoreOnce is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The solution must provide backup options for smaller capacities.""It is difficult to solve issues with this solution remotely. I prefer to use the knowledge base platforms. The response time could improve.""HPE StoreOnce needs to provide a SaaS solution by offering high-density disks."

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"It's a good product, but it's becoming outdated and moving to their other primary architecture.""There are some bits it could do better. With tighter integration maybe with Veeam, or something like that, it'd be really good.""NetApp's own competing products complicate things.""What could be helpful is different user base authentication so then maybe we could allow different customers to point to a single appliance and they only see the backups and things that they have.""More capacity with the basic model of the AltaVault would probably help out.""The initial setup phase of the tool was difficult.""I really want to partner it with the SnapCenter. We haven't implemented that yet. We're upgrading all of our stuff to the ONTAP 9, which you had to have.""I would like to see more web support."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price is reasonable and we are satisfied with it."
  • "It is important to remember that the retail price may seem high, but the final price is usually different."
  • "I rate the price of Dell PowerVault a nine out of ten."
  • "The price of Dell PowerVault could be reduced. It is more expensive than some IBM solutions."
  • "I rate Dell PowerVault a six or seven out of ten for pricing."
  • "The solution is more cost-effective than the competitors. It’s an affordable option for small businesses."
  • "The cost, compared to other solutions, is on the higher end."
  • "Dell PowerVault's price is the tool's main attraction."
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  • "The price puts me off. It's definitely on the high side."
  • "To be honest, we were quite happy with the price, but we always want things cheaper than they are. I think for what we got, we felt that the price was quite reasonable comparing it to other products that provide that same level of functionality."
  • "There are costs for additional storage and space."
  • "Price-wise, it comes with a high price tag when compared to other products."
  • "The cost of HPE StoreOnce is very expensive."
  • "We have got a perpetual license, and we have access to all the features. If you are using cloud banks, you can store the internal data in HPE Cloud if needed. You can offload the data to the HPE Cloud. It is a licensed product. We have got around 10 TB of cloud bank storage with a one-time payment. We specifically took 10 TB for very critical offsite backups. We can also increase it in blocks if needed."
  • "The licensing schemes could improve in HPE StoreOnce and the price is high. They should reduce the price."
  • "I think the product is competitive in terms of pricing. Other products like the one from Dell are costlier compared to the tool."
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  • "It's quite cost-effective."
  • "The pricing is not too bad, but could be a little better."
  • "It is a rather expensive program."
  • "You could compare it to a Dell EMC or ECS, and I think it's probably a little less costly than that. Within the marketplace, it's a medium cost."
  • "In one use case, and we have several, to run for a particular customer, the price is about $375,000 a year."
  • "There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution, which comes to around 3,000 USD."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Dell PowerVault offers valuable full flash storage.
    Top Answer:I rate the solution's pricing a seven to eight out of ten.
    Top Answer:The product is generally stable, but there have been instances, to my knowledge, where we faced issues in the controller… more »
    Top Answer:I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup… more »
    Top Answer:I would rate it around 2 or 3 because, compared to others, it tends to be higher priced.
    Top Answer:In terms of areas for improvement, I believe HPE StoreOnce could learn from competitors like Dell's Data Domain and… more »
    Top Answer:Hello. Yes, it is compatible with AWS but the great thing about it is that it's actually working with so many cloud… more »
    Top Answer: Hello, you can definitely use NetApp AltaVault for reducing your data and giving yourself some more storage. This… more »
    Top Answer: My organization is very happy with the security that NetApp AltaVault gives us for our data on the cloud. First, it… more »
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    Also Known As
    PowerVault
    HP StoreOnce
    AltaVault
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    Overview
    PowerVault MD3 storage arrays help you cost-effectively address the challenges of data growth with versatile solutions that are optimized for smaller-scale storage consolidation, flexible virtualization projects and high business continuity.

    HP StoreOnce Backup is a data backup solution that provides a consistent, high-performance, scale-out architecture for your entire enterprise. Reduce the amount of backup data capacity by 95 percent, and choose between powerful dedicated appliances for data centers, or flexible virtual appliances for smaller and remote offices.

    NetApp AltaVault is a cloud-integrated storage solution created to increase recovery capabilities and lower cost and risks. It is better than traditional backup and recovery solutions because they are considerably slower, more expensive, risky, and can be too complex for the comprehension of many users. NetApp AltaVault solves issues related to backup, archival, and restoration. Compared to on-premises solutions, this software claims to be up to 90% less expensive while solving multiple issues related to data storage in the cloud. AltaVault presents three solutions to its customers: backup and recovery, cold storage and archives, and disaster recovery.

    1. NetApp’s backup and recovery solution works with Kerne-Based Virtual Machine, Microsoft Hyper-V, and VMware vSphere, creating a solution for mid-sized businesses as well as for bigger companies that want to protect their offices in different locations. The usable local cache capacities of this solution range from 32TB to 383TB, providing clients with enough storage for their important data while giving them the option to retrieve it if something goes amiss.

      2. NetApp AltaVault can be configured in cold storage mode and used for data that is not often used. The solution is scalable, thus allowing minimal costs for operating with cold data and allowing fast access to it at the same time.

        3. AltaVault offers disaster recovery for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. Your data will be secured on the cloud, providing you with a secure backup if the need for disaster recovery arises.

          NetApp AltaVault Features

          NetApp AltaVault’s many valued features include:

          • Data reduction: NetApp AltaVault applies deduplication and compression, reducing data up to a 30:1 ratio.

          • Network and cloud optimization: AltaVault can increase data transfer speed by up to 4 times due to its built-in WAN optimization.

          • Data restoration: Because data is restored from the local cache, recoverability is up to 32 times faster than other methods.

          • Deployment and scale: Users can choose their preferred method - virtual, physical, or cloud-based in Azure or AWS. Since NetApp AltaVault starts at 2TB and can scale up to 57PB, it is one of the most scalable products in its category.

          • Compatible with existing backup software: NetApp AltaVault is compatible with NetApp SnapMirror, EMC, IBM, Commvault, Veritas, and Veeam, meaning it offers a vast array of options for its users when it comes to backup software.

          • Cloud choice and agility: AltaVault supports NetApp StorageGRID, Azure, Google, IBM, and AWS. This provides users with the assurance that their data is safely stored, even if their cloud provider experiences technical issues.

          NetApp AltaVault Benefits

          The benefits of using NetApp AltaVault include:

          • Efficient solution for data reduction
          • Compatible with leading public and private cloud storage providers
          • Provides data encryption

          Reviews from Real Users

          A Pre-sales Manager at a computer software company says NetApp AltaVault has fair pricing with a good GUI and a straightforward setup.

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