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HPE Alletra dHCI vs NetApp HCI [EOL] comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NetApp are both solutions in the HCI category. Additionally, 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of NetApp users who would recommend it.
HPE Alletra dHCI
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95% willing to recommend
NetApp HCI [EOL]
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    88% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    HPE Alletra dHCI
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.2
    Number of Reviews
    29
    Ranking in other categories
    HCI (9th)
    NetApp HCI [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Reviews Sentiment
    5.6
    Number of Reviews
    32
    Ranking in other categories
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    Featured Reviews

    Antonin Pavlik - PeerSpot reviewer
    Effortless upgrades with one-click feature while new server deployment needs a smoother process
    I have a data center, and all the servers are connected to HPE Alletra dHCI. I use it for data management with VMware running on the servers The most valuable feature of HPE Alletra dHCI is the one-click upgrade function, which allows all drivers and services to be downloaded to all servers…
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    Crashed continuously, complex to deploy, and bad after-sales support - NETAPP FIXED the problems in 2022
    Their after-sales support, SLA, and third-parties availability should be improved. NetApp's support is very difficult to engage. We have an SLA of onsite support within 24 hours. but they don't respect the SLA. Its stability was very bad. It has been crashing continuously. In one year, we got three crashes, which is unbelievable for an appliance that is guaranteed for 10 years without any crashes. In 2022, NetApp Italy, driven by the country manager Davide Marini, fixed all our issues and added additional computation power for free. This is a great example of customer care. They could have done it right the first time of course, but admitting the errors and putting in place such a remediation plan has been a very professional behavior.
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    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "HPE Nimble Storage dHCI is stable."
    "With regards to performance, configuration, and longevity it is upgradeable, which means it has a good TCO rate. These are valuable aspects to me."
    "Simply being able to move objects and the duplication feature have been quite effective."
    "Nimble Storage is a capable platform with high availability."
    "The nice thing about it is that it truly integrates with the cloud, so I can move my volumes bi-directionally in and out of the cloud."
    "So far, the solution's performance is very good."
    "The product has cut down a lot of service tickets. Earlier, people complained about slowness."
    "The technical support services are good."
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    "We like SnapMirror and we've been using it for many years. We also like the object storage tools, as well as cloud sync for customers wanting to integrate between the cloud and local."
    "The solution is very scalable."
    "The most valuable feature is the convergence."
    "When you are doing lifecycles for your equipment, you can just swap out pieces of equipment. We used to do one big iron to another big iron, and that's a major migration hassle. Whereas, with this environment, you can go with small nodes, one at a time, and do a refresh."
    "The most valuable feature of this solution is the SolidFire interface."
    "The NetApp Deployment Engine that comes with it makes the actual deployment and usage very easy. That's our primary focus and it's hyper-converged. That's something that we want to use as well."
    "It is highly scalable. Their support is also extremely good."
    "NetApp HCI is a stable solution."
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    Cons

    "I'm not sure if there are features lacking."
    "The implementation process was problematic due to firmware incompatibilities and lengthy support intervention."
    "Their documentation needs to be simpler to read yet more detailed so it's easy to compare models and easier for clients to pick."
    "The product is expensive."
    "They could expand product support to Microsoft Hyper-V and Red Hat Linux platforms."
    "The initial setup is a little bit complicated."
    "Companies in small countries face problems with spare parts."
    "Nimble Storage's integration with the management software could be better."
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    "I would like to see the implementation process improved."
    "I would like to see a better upgrade process, like the one that ONTAP has."
    "I'm not a fan of how they don't log you out properly from some of their web tools for management."
    "There are some legacy applications which still cannot be migrated. That is why we have to keep two environments: legacy and the new one. We would like to see more compatibility to move stuff."
    "There's a limitation with a block in the file. That's where I see that it's not very efficient for upgrades and for management."
    "To improve the product, they should make it more flexible."
    "I would like to see higher level graphics support because we are going to be doing some virtual desktop for our CAD software, and I want to be able to support AutoCAD and Cantillo on remote desktop machines."
    "It is easy to install now, but could potentially be even simpler."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The price of HPE Nimble Storage dHCI is expensive."
    "I think it's priced right and it's extremely intelligent."
    "The product licensing costs vary depending on whether VMware or other solutions are used."
    "The product is very affordable."
    "HPE Nimble Storage dHCI is much cheaper than the competition and has value proposition. Customers can see an ROI in three months. There are no additional costs, and VMware licenses can be reutilized."
    "The customers have found the solution to be expensive. However, when compared to the competition the price is reasonable."
    "The product is costly."
    "The cost of the licensing is reasonable."
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    "Its pricing is lower than our previous solution."
    "The licensing fees are renewed annually."
    "Its price is comparable to the competitors in the market."
    "This solution saved our organization time (35 percent) and money. We have a hefty group of developers, and if you multiply that by 30 to 35 percent, that is quite a bit of money."
    "There are the overall infrastructure costs. Even though the initial costing was higher, we calculated for year-to-year for five years. That brought us into a position where we decided, we have to go for HCI rather than having distributor systems."
    "You still have to pay for the licensing for VMware and Red Hat licenses separately. It's not all inclusive at this point."
    "All the licenses are included when you buy the program."
    "Its price is aligned with the market. In addition to the standard licensing fees, there is an integrator cost."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Computer Software Company
    17%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Financial Services Firm
    9%
    Educational Organization
    8%
    Financial Services Firm
    18%
    Real Estate/Law Firm
    18%
    Computer Software Company
    11%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
     

    Company Size

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    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
     

    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about HPE Nimble Storage dHCI?
    The solution is easy to use.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Nimble Storage dHCI?
    Pricing is rated at six, which is normal. The price is appropriate for the capabilities and features that the customers receive.
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    What needs improvement with HPE Nimble Storage dHCI?
    I would like the HPE Alletra dHCI to provide options to install products separately. When extending or when servers are already present, normal Alletra systems are more suitable. dHCI projects ofte...
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    Also Known As

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    Overview

    HPE Alletra dHCI, a data storage solution from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), offers Disaggregated Hyperconverged Infrastructure (dHCI), separating storage from compute resources for independent scaling and management. Utilizing HPE Nimble Storage technology, known for AI-driven optimization, it ensures high performance and management efficiency. With scalability and agility, users can effortlessly expand storage or processing power as data requirements evolve. Additionally, boasting rapid deployment in under 15 minutes and a claimed 99.9999% data availability, HPE Alletra dHCI promises robust and reliable storage solutions.

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise

    NetApp HCI is the only true enterprise-scale hyper converged cloud infrastructure. NetApp HCI comes in a 2 RU chassis with 4 node expansion slots.

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    American Showa, Children's Mercy, Coca-Cola, Consultel Cloud, Evangelische Landeskirche in Wurttemberg, Imperva, Surface Mount Technology
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