StarWind Virtual Tape Library and HPE Alletra dHCI compete in the data storage and management sector. HPE Alletra dHCI is considered superior due to its advanced features and higher perceived value.
Features: StarWind Virtual Tape Library emphasizes seamless integration, efficient data backup, and a streamlined management process. HPE Alletra dHCI offers high-performance computing, scalable architecture, and robust data protection.
Room for Improvement: StarWind could enhance its technical deployment process and cloud replication efficiency. Additional features for advanced data management may benefit users. HPE Alletra dHCI could improve its complex deployment process and simplify integration. More cost-effective pricing could expand market reach. Increased user-friendly interfaces would enhance overall experience.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: StarWind Virtual Tape Library provides straightforward setup with comprehensive support, ensuring quick deployment. HPE Alletra dHCI offers an intricate deployment process with extensive resources and professional assistance for tailored solutions.
Pricing and ROI: StarWind Virtual Tape Library is cost-effective, offering excellent ROI for small to medium-sized businesses. HPE Alletra dHCI incurs higher initial costs but provides justified returns through enhanced capabilities and potential long-term savings.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| HPE Alletra dHCI | 4.6% |
| StarWind Virtual Tape Library | 0.4% |
| Other | 95.0% |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 24 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 2 |
| Large Enterprise | 3 |
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.
For SMB and Enterprises, who either look to get rid of backup tapes completely, or are willing to accelerate backup process and add an extra level of protection, our solution is StarWind Virtual Tape Library (VTL). It is an appliance that eliminates the need in physical tape and “pretends” to be a supported tape drive or autoloader, keeping all data on inexpensive, fast and high-capacity spinning disks.
Even with explosive data growth, StarWind VTL fits the backup into backup window by accelerating it, so the process does not overlap with production time. Optionally, it creates additional copy of backup data for better safety. It is also available in a software-only form, as part of StarWind VSAN functionality.
StarWind VTL targets those, who need to replace existing tape backup infrastructure or accelerate it if regulatory requirements prohibit replacement. In case the goal is just virtualizing tape backup or creating a stretched backup infrastructure, StarWind Tape Redirector will come in handy.
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