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Hitachi NAS Platform vs IBM System Storage N series [EOL] comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Hitachi NAS Platform
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
NAS (13th)
IBM System Storage N series...
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
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Featured Reviews

Mir Gulzar Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Synergy Computers
Needs standalone functionality but provides a robust NAS solution for existing SAN environments
I would suggest that Hitachi make a NAS box that can work independently, without relying on SAN connectivity. The current solution only suits customers who already have a Hitachi SAN environment and want to add NAS protocols like NFS and CIFS. It's not suitable for customers without an existing SAN, as they would first need to acquire the SAN infrastructure before adding NAS functionality.
it_user281973 - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage and VMware Expert at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
All protocols come in the same box, including CIFS file server if you have NetApp experience this storage is the same.
All features available through NetApp storage devices All the protocols are on the same box Deduplication and snapshot features are available through the NetApp FAS series It has provided a customer with CIFS file-server protocol. Unify all backup softwares on the same tool to simplify the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is its ability to handle a high number of users while maintaining both stability and performance."
"The reliability and scalability of Hitachi NAS Platform are valuable features."
"Hitachi NAS has improved my storage operations significantly."
"It creates a NAS environment on top of Hitachi SAN, which facilitates customers who need NAS protocols along with their existing SAN portfolio."
"The pricing of this solution is good, which is an advantage that positions this product well."
"The product’s technical support services are good."
"The reliability of the product is its best feature."
"Some bugs cause issues but I love the ASIC architecture behind it."
"All features are available through NetApp storage devices and all the protocols are on the same box, with deduplication and snapshot features available through the NetApp FAS series."
 

Cons

"We would like to have a more economical version of this solution that is suitable for use with a mid-range scale, such as one that can handle between 35,000 and 50,000 users."
"Hitachi could be more flexible and have a simpler management interface."
"The Hitachi NAS Platform is too complicated, not simple, and not cost-effective, sometimes being inappropriate for most situations."
"Hitachi NAS Platform needs to improve by offering a unified storage solution. Due to budget constraints in regions like Southeast Asia, customers prefer a single machine that can handle all problems, which the current platform does not provide."
"I do not like Hitachi NAS because it's an old-school NAS solution, compared to the other, newer-type solutions such as Isilon from Dell or Qumulo."
"I would like to see the inclusion of support for cloud-connectivity to providers like AWS."
"I would suggest that Hitachi make a NAS box that can work independently, without relying on SAN connectivity."
"I rated Hitachi NAS a seven out of ten, primarily due to the interface or insufficient improvements in certain areas."
"Unify all backup softwares on the same tool to simplify the administration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Hitachi NAS Platform’s price is high and depends on SCSI disc capacity."
"This solution is priced well and there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"It is a highly-priced product."
"I would rate the solution's pricing six to seven out of ten."
"Costs are based on the features and it is a considerable amount."
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Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Educational Organization
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hiachi NAS Platform?
The pricing for the Hitachi NAS is higher compared to other NAS solutions since the NAS protocol is provided on top of the existing SAN environment, requiring an additional device for NAS functiona...
What needs improvement with Hiachi NAS Platform?
For the Hitachi NAS Platform, the tools are basic and don't provide much insight. They can continue to improve the interface to keep it up-to-date, and maybe add some new features or better ways of...
What is your primary use case for Hiachi NAS Platform?
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