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Hitachi Thin Image Advanced vs NetApp SnapMirror comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Hitachi Thin Image Advanced
Ranking in Data Replication
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetApp SnapMirror
Ranking in Data Replication
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Data Replication category, the mindshare of Hitachi Thin Image Advanced is 7.8%, up from 6.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp SnapMirror is 15.8%, down from 21.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Replication
 

Featured Reviews

Bratislav Petkovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Fast data transfer and quick setup for new servers
We use Thin Image to image new test servers, create new development servers, and test new servers. It is also used for fast data transfer to new servers Hitachi Thin Image allows us to quickly create new data snapshots. It speeds up synchronization and setup tasks significantly, which is…
Christopher Cagayan - PeerSpot reviewer
Protects our data during any emergency or disaster
If they can make the application free like other vendors or include it in all the packages, it would be great. Once we bought a license for NetApp AFF A250, but the company didn’t include SnapMirror, which lead to issues while transferring data. We had to reach out to the vendor again which lead to logistical issues. It was quite frustrating as we had already incorporated the product cost into the budget, and it is quite difficult to include it again. That was a bad experience.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Hitachi Thin Image is stable."
"The most beneficial feature is its fast data transfer capabilities."
"The tool seamlessly moves data over the network without putting pressure on the network."
"Data protection is a valuable feature."
"The technology enables us to have a safe backup."
"The most valuable feature is the data replication tool. There is also a lot of ability for data migration."
"This solution is easy to implement and easy to use."
"NetApp is one of the best products in this field of storage solutions."
"The performance and stability are valuable features. It seems to fulfill all the requirements."
"The synchronous and real-time replication are the most vital features of NetApp SnapMirror"
 

Cons

"Hitachi needs to improve their management software, especially the Ops Center."
"We are having problems with the speed of synchronization and transferring of data."
"Compression and deduplication could be improved."
"They could make continued enhancements in integration with diverse platforms for the product."
"At the moment, we are not using the synchronous mirror, but we can implement the synchronous mirror. The only thing is that it needs another license. This is the same issue we have with business continuity. It needs another license to be implemented. You need too many separate licenses for the features. They should add some of the aspects of the premium bundle into the basic bundle. Sometimes our customers choose other replication services because of the initial cost of the licenses."
"There is probably some limitations when it comes to the scalability of the solution."
"If they can make the application free like other vendors or include it in all the packages, it would be great."
"We have to do manual verifications about the subscriptions often."
"The price could be cheaper."
"In the next release, I would like to see Data reduction included and WAN optimization."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution has monthly and yearly licensing options."
"It's a highly cost-effective solution"
"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 cost is low compared to different vendors."
"The product price is reasonable."
"The pricing could be improved."
"The pricing can be improved."
"It's part of the NetApp Firewall, so it's free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
36%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Hitachi Thin Image?
Hitachi needs to improve their management software, especially the Ops Center. Better management could enhance the overall experience.
What is your primary use case for Hitachi Thin Image?
We use Thin Image to image new test servers, create new development servers, and test new servers. It is also used for fast data transfer to new servers.
What advice do you have for others considering Hitachi Thin Image?
Thin Image is suitable for both small and big companies. It is highly recommended for its fast performance. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
What do you like most about NetApp SnapMirror?
The performance and stability are valuable features. It seems to fulfill all the requirements.
What needs improvement with NetApp SnapMirror?
They could make continued enhancements in integration with diverse platforms for the product.
 

Also Known As

Hitachi Thin Image
SnapMirror
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Net Credit Financial Group
University at Albany, City of Houston, Yahoo Japan, Washington Employment Security Department, DG Khan Cement Co. Ltd., AmTrust Financial Services, Sheridan College
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