Fungible Storage Cluster [EOL] vs NetApp NVMe AFF A800 comparison

Microsoft and NetApp are both solutions in the NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays category. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NetApp users who would recommend it.

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NetApp NVMe AFF A800 and Fungible Storage Cluster [EOL] are both competitive storage solutions. NetApp is often seen as having the upper hand in performance and support, while Fungible is noted for its advanced feature set.

Features: NetApp NVMe AFF A800 delivers high-speed data throughput, robust data management, and seamless integration capabilities. Fungible Storage Cluster [EOL] provides a modular design, high flexibility, and excellent scalability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetApp NVMe AFF A800 offers straightforward deployment and reliable customer support, making it a popular choice among users. Fungible Storage Cluster [EOL] presents adaptable deployment models, appealing to those seeking versatile options but may require more effort to deploy effectively.

Pricing and ROI: NetApp NVMe AFF A800 stands out for its competitive setup costs and substantial ROI, emphasizing performance efficiency. Fungible Storage Cluster [EOL], although generally bearing higher initial costs, supports significant long-term ROI given its extensive feature set.

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Pure FlashArray X NVMe

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Jaehoon Oh

Chief Technology Officer at Lambda256

Supports efficient storage management through volume snapshots and offers reliable non-disruptive upgrades

I have no specific improvements to suggest for Pure FlashArray X NVMe at this time. The performance statistics could be enhanced. I can see the performance statistics in the Pure Storage console, but it does not show the performance by 4K byte unit. It displays IOPS and bandwidth, but IOPS is about real use, and I want to know how many IOPS are currently running in 4K byte units. I cannot see that IOPS because most storage systems report their performance by 4K byte unit. I want to see Pure Storage performance by 4K byte unit to compare with other storage or other internal NVMe SSD.

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reviewer1170159

Co-Founder and CTO at a consumer goods company with 201-500 employees

Easy to implement and configure but the security and reporting could be improved

We are using the Fungible Storage Cluster as our on-premises NAS. It is primarily used for file storage The most valuable features are that it is easy to implement and configure, easy to use, and really reliable. The security and reporting could be improved. We have been using the Fungible…

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HelderValente

Country Information Technology Manager at Affidea

Data performance improves with reduced latency and reliable architecture

The integration with cloud ecosystems has not effectively supported our hybrid cloud deployments as we use directly the provider, not the hybrid cloud. I don't have any add-on to suggest for improvement, but in my opinion, the NetApp NVMe AFF A800 product is pretty good. I am satisfied with what I have in NetApp NVMe AFF A800 and don't require additional features in the next release. They should promote NetApp NVMe AFF A800 more for other clients in my region.

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

Pros

"Overall stability is very good. It is a very stable solution."

"The solution is scalable."

"It has benefited my organization because it has reduced time to insights."

"The system allows for seamless learning experiences, facilitating quick and easy cloning of environments within minutes."

"I appreciate the performance."

"The solution is very straightforward to set up."

"I use the tool for Oracle databases, Oracle virtual machines, and Oracle Linux databases. I'm on the storage side, not a database administrator."

"It is very easy to install and configure. It has got excellent diagnostics. If you really need to see how the box is performing, the console gives you a lot of information. You can set thresholds as well as alerts based on the thresholds, which is a very powerful functionality. They are very proactive. They know how to monitor and manage the systems. They see a problem, and they are all over it before us. They see the problem before we see it, which is very good."

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"The most valuable features are that it is easy to implement and configure, easy to use, and really reliable."

"We find the product to be very flexible."

"The most valuable features are stability and performance."

"NetApp NVMe AFF A800 is easier to use than some other solutions and the UI is very good to use for day-to-day activities. Overall, the solution has good technology."

"During the use cases of the solution, its reliability and suitability are the best."

"The storage features are valuable."

"Low latency is the most valuable feature."

"You can easily scale up, and scale-out."

"The product can be scaled vertically as well as horizontally."

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Cons

"Adding some functions to the product would be beneficial. Storage replication should be essential, and the analytics should not incur extra charges."

"If the customer only needs 500 terabytes and doesn't care how much data they'll put in the server, IBM is cheaper than Pure."

"We need better data deduplication."

"We would like to see more visibility into garbage collection and CPU performance in the GUI."

"In the next release, I would like to see real-time analytics for further insight into consumption models."

"I would like to see some AI features that would allow arrays to intelligently identify threats or unusual behavior in the data pattern and give an alert."

"Right now, the box itself is just strictly working as a backend storage system. It would be fantastic if we could access it directly like a NAS device through network access or SIS drives. I think they have an interface, but I am not sure how good it is. If we could address a box directly on the network without having to go through a server, it would be great. The replication schemas could be improved. We are not using replication on the storage level right now. We use a different type of replication. If their replication would be as good as the one that we have, I would probably run the replication schema because it might be faster, but I don't know that for a fact. So, I cannot say that they have good replication. All I can say is that they need to inform us better."

"Every time I think of something that needs to improve, they're one step ahead, which I love. The only area I wish to see improve, I believe is coming, is in the FlashBlade product. Blade implementation fell short on a few of the services."

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"The security and reporting could be improved."

"The product’s UI could be better."

"Increasing the RAM, and including physical cords would be beneficial."

"The technical support has room for improvement."

"The initial setup is complex."

"The product's performance has some shortcomings, making it an area that could be a little better."

"Sometimes, it takes a while to get somebody competent on the other end of the line. They do have engineers in multiple time zones around the world. However, their level-one support is not always the best."

"The initial setup should be easier, and more like a plug-and-play approach."

"The cost of the solution is quite high. It would be ideal if they could adjust it so that it's a but less."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is an investment that we've budgeted for. While the prices may be higher than those of other vendors, we see it as a market leader with benefits. We don't regret purchasing it."

"With Pure Storage, we would like to continue seeing price reductions with flash storage. I don't think we're any different than anybody else when we continue to look to the industry for price reductions of both NVMe and traditional SSD storage. We would like to see these prices continue to decline and erode, even displacing large spinning disks."

"As far as the licensing costs, everything is included in the license."

"The support cost per array is about $20,000 a year for 24/7 support."

"The tool's pricing is cheap; I rate it a six to seven out of ten. Most of our sales are not subscription-based. We sell the hardware, and customers keep using it. They only renew the service part annually. The support can be a bit pricey, but the solution is more cost-effective than anything else out there."

"Given its price, Pure is not the first option."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."

"With VMware, we pay $300,000 annually."

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"I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten."

"Considering the requirements and the situation, I don't feel that this is an expensive product."

"The solution is expensive."

"There are licenses for the use of this solution, such as commercial licenses."

"Though NetApp NVMe AFF A800 may seem like a highly-priced product, it is not extremely expensive."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Computer Software Company

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Financial Services Firm

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What do you like most about Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Pure FlashArray X NVMe helps to improve our processing speed. It is user-friendly and easy to use.

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The price of Pure FlashArray X NVMe is very expensive, though I do not know the actual price because I am using the E...

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What do you like most about NetApp NVMe AFF A800?

The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a product that is fast and provides a fast I/O.

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The pricing of NetApp NVMe AFF A800 is good currently, so I don't have any issues regarding the pricing.

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The integration with cloud ecosystems has not effectively supported our hybrid cloud deployments as we use directly t...

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Also Known As

Pure FlashArray//X NVMe, Pure FlashArray//X, FlashArray//X

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Overview

Pure Storage FlashArray//X is the world’s first enterprise-class, all-NVMe flash storage array. It represents a new class of storage – shared accelerated storage, which is a term coined by Gartner – that delivers major breakthroughs in performance, simplicity, and consolidation.

Pure Storage

Fungible Storage Cluster [EOL] is an innovative storage solution designed to optimize data management and address performance bottlenecks, especially for enterprise-level businesses.

Designed to enhance storage efficiency, Fungible Storage Cluster [EOL] utilizes advanced technology to streamline data processing, ensuring improved speed and reduced latency. Its modular architecture enables scalability, making it suitable for businesses looking to maximize their IT infrastructure. By focusing on efficient resource allocation, it provides a pathway for businesses to optimize operations while keeping costs under control.

What are the key features of Fungible Storage Cluster [EOL]?

High Performance: Delivers exceptional speed for data-intensive applications.
Scalability: Modular design allows seamless expansion of storage capacity.
Data Security: Implements robust measures to protect sensitive information.
Resource Efficiency: Optimizes the use of computing resources.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces operational expenses through efficient resource use.
Simplified Management: Streamlines storage administration tasks.
Enhanced Performance: Increases application responsiveness.
Reduced Downtime: Improves system reliability and uptime.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Fungible Storage Cluster [EOL] is implemented to manage large-scale data sets efficiently. Its rapid data processing capabilities are essential for sectors that require high-performance analytics and secure data handling, supporting critical operations and decision-making processes.

Microsoft

Your data is a gold mine. Get the most out of it - faster - with AFF A800. Designed for NVMe media, further accelerated with NVMe/FC connectivity to the host, AFF A800 all-flash systems deliver an incredible sub-200 microsecond latency. Providing more than 11.4M IOPS and 300GB/s throughput in a single cluster, AFF A800 redefines the limit of what’s possible with artificial intelligence and deep learning.

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