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Global-active device

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NetApp SnapMirror

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Data Replication
April 2024
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Provides great data loss recovery and real time replication
Having real-time replication gives us the capability to recover from any data loss as quickly as possible. Without SnapMirror, we'd be relying... Read more →
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  • "It's part of the NetApp Firewall, so it's free."
  • "The cost is low compared to different vendors."
  • "SnapMirror is extremely expensive. We had a hard time adjusting to our budget. If rated on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most expensive, I would definitely rate it ten out of ten."
  • "The solution has monthly and yearly licensing options."
  • "The pricing could be improved."
  • "The pricing can be improved."

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    What do you like most about NetApp SnapMirror?
    Top Answer:The performance and stability are valuable features. It seems to fulfill all the requirements.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapMirror?
    Top Answer:The licensing cost is on a yearly basis. It is expensive.
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    Top Answer:The price could be cheaper.
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    Ranking
    18th
    out of 31 in Data Replication
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    115
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    90
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    2nd
    out of 31 in Data Replication
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    1,519
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    1,308
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    8
    Average Words per Review
    467
    Rating
    9.3
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    Hitachi Vantara
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    Overview

    Depend on the global-active device feature of Hitachi Storage Virtualization Operating System (SVOS RF) to ensure continuous operations across multiple locations. Simplify data consistency, availability and protection. Up to three-site geographic protection supports the strictest service levels. Provide your business with the solution trusted by 87% of Fortune 100 financial companies.

    NetApp SnapMirror technology provides fast, efficient data replication and disaster recovery (DR) for your critical data. Use a single solution across all NetApp storage arrays and protocols. SnapMirror technology works with any application, in both virtual and traditional environments, and in multiple configurations, including hybrid cloud.
    Sample Customers
    BMW Group, Datev, Turk Telecom, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
    University at Albany, City of Houston, Yahoo Japan, Washington Employment Security Department, DG Khan Cement Co. Ltd., AmTrust Financial Services, Sheridan College
    Top Industries
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    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm25%
    Wholesaler/Distributor17%
    Comms Service Provider17%
    Government17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government6%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise39%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise71%
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    Global-active device is ranked 18th in Data Replication while NetApp SnapMirror is ranked 2nd in Data Replication with 23 reviews. Global-active device is rated 0.0, while NetApp SnapMirror is rated 8.8. On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp SnapMirror writes "Protects our data during any emergency or disaster". Global-active device is most compared with Hitachi TrueCopy, whereas NetApp SnapMirror is most compared with NetApp Snapshot, Hitachi TrueCopy and Dell AppSync.

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