HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 vs NetApp AFF A-Series comparison

HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 vs. NetApp AFF A-Series

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000

Ranking in Enterprise SAN

3rd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Public Cloud Storage Services (4th)

NetApp AFF A-Series

Ranking in Enterprise SAN

5th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

All-Flash Storage (15th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Enterprise SAN category, the mindshare of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is 4.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp AFF A-Series is 4.2%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise SAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000	4.3%
NetApp AFF A-Series	4.2%
Other	91.5%

Enterprise SAN

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reviewer1309695

Infrastructure And Systems Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

High‑availability block storage has protected critical research workloads and boosted VMware IOPS

It is difficult to provide specific areas for improvement at this time. We may realize approximately 20% gains in the future, but the previous SAN we used was not very time-consuming, so the improvement is not very significant. We anticipate gains of approximately 10 to 20%. The management interface could be simplified. The cloud console contains two main sections: one for hardware and one for logical volumes on the LUNs being managed. This split is understandable because the hardware console contains HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 for block storage and HPE Alletra for backup, both accessible in the same console. The separation of the SAN hardware console and the backup console is logical and understandable. We have four compute nodes, and the system was not designed to shut down gracefully with only two compute nodes remaining. Running with just one compute node functions properly, and the system continues to operate at reduced capacity. However, when we experienced a crash involving half of the system, HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 failed completely. This behavior is documented as normal in the documentation, but we hoped the block storage could manage to run with half the power. This capability will be available in a future release but is not included in the current version. Our testing before moving to production was not entirely successful, but this aligns with the documented specifications. When we perform failover and data center crash tests, the system performs very well. We have deliberately crashed all four compute nodes, and the secondary storage site manages the workload without any virtual machines malfunctioning. This level of reliability is excellent, and it demonstrates why we selected HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000. Improvements in this area would make the solution even stronger.

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Raymond Ciscon

Senior Systems Engineer at MacLean-Fogg Company

Gives us the foundation to grow efficiently

We're a manufacturer. All of our ERP software is dependent upon fast performance and connection to this hardware. So when there was an issue years ago when something was wrong or slow, that prompted us to say, "Can we check storage? Can we check the network?" Ever since we've gone up to all-flash FAS systems, there's never any questions about performance when it comes to storage. There's been a huge leap from spinning disks to SSDs. I'm hoping with the next update, we'll go to NVMe and we'll have similar experiences. Last year, we refreshed the SAN at our headquarters. We signed a Keystone agreement with the ability to pay for storage as a service at an excellent price point yet still have the hardware on-prem. I manage the hardware, and, for me, it's the best of both worlds. We've just come up with a situation where, finally, after some time, we're going to need to buy some additional storage. In previous situations like this, it usually meant the purchase of an additional shelf at a large price. Now we have Keystone, and we're locked in at that price per tebibyte. We just have to say that we want to add 25 tebibytes and they take care of it. It's worked out really well. We work ISO 27001 certified. Since I manage the enterprise storage, we use SnapMirror, and we're currently using Veeam for backups. Thanks to what this tool provides, we are able to get through that portion of our certification without a problem. No changes, no rectifying. It's very slick. Our company's goals include maintaining a level of consistency. We're never going to be on the bleeding edge. We're never going to have the super fastest abilities. We want something that works, is easier for us to manage, and has a better growth path. For us, in the past, in the need for additional disk space, if we didn't do the sizing right in the first place, buying additional disks was incredibly expensive. Now, with Keystone, that's no longer an issue, and that's what we like.

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

Pros

"The scalability is very good."

"HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 enables a line of business or DB admins to self-provision storage."

"HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 saves time on storage management, making it very simple to manage and monitor the global block storage environment with a single cloud console, and HPE has made it easy for the end user to manage the HPE ecosystem, even providing an on-premises experience almost like that in the cloud."

"Moving to a consumption model is highly desirable from the client side. everyone seems to be moving in that direction."

"The biggest advantage of the product is that it is designed for mission-critical workloads including high IOPS, low latency, and 100% data availability."

"The most valuable feature of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is that it is very easy to understand compared to other storage solutions, and the commands are also straightforward."

"If your production has 100% uptime, this is a very significant achievement for any company because there is no downtime."

"The features of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 that I prefer most include its performance, which has benefited my organization by meeting our capacity requirements and enhancing operational efficiency as our data and capacity grow."

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"We've reduced downtime. Without all of NetApp's benefits, we would have had to reconfigure parts of storage that would have required downtime. We have dramatically reduced our downtime through successive generations of NetApp, allowing us to get Five 9s availability."

"NetApp support is fantastic."

"MetroCluster is the best product on the market. It synchronizes the storage. NetApp's update packages are a huge advantage because the firmware and server updates are in one package."

"NetApp's hot and cold storage are its most valuable features. We currently use the A series. Immutable snapshots are another advanced security feature that is positive."

"NetApp AFF A-Series is faster and more robust compared to the all-flash storage of NetApp."

"NetApp's inline deduplication and compression are unmatched compared to other vendors."

"The deduplication and compression options from NetApp AFF A-Series are good to use for efficient storage capacity."

"The amazing thing is that whenever we have come up with an issue where we need to get something done, and it wasn't necessarily available, they could do things for us, usually within the next revision of the software."

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Cons

"You need two different boxes for block and file storage."

"One area that has potential for improvement is the replication side, as Alletra Direct GUI does not provide options to view replication details."

"The classifying of the data could be better."

"HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 could be improved by integrating it with GreenLake, as this would enable us to do end-to-end monitoring across both on-prem and cloud environments better."

"I would like to see HPE GreenLake for File Storage improved in terms of the program's speed, as the administration, creation of change orders, issuance of those orders, and shipping of products take a while."

"With support, occasionally, we have a little trouble escalating things."

"The debugging of devices could use improvement. Connection problems on devices as well."

"If the customer's requirement is pure NAS, in that environment, I cannot suggest HP solutions."

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"I really don't have a lot of complaints. In the past, there were issues, however, they've really done a great job of reaching out."

"Regarding tech support for NetApp, once the engineer understands our problem, they provide solutions that suit our environment; however, it is essential for the engineer to understand that our environment may differ from standard setups, which can sometimes cause discrepancies in recommendations."

"We have several problems with the limitations of NetApp systems in terms of volume shares. We have a brick in a 700 or a controller, and we sometimes make small volumes, but Kubernetes container volumes don't allow us."

"It would be helpful if our partner organized a yearly session with my team to discuss the new feature sets on our current solutions and other ways NetApp can help us. Perhaps we are missing some information to help us make the right decision."

"NetApp is shifting to the cloud and adopting AI, but it is not improving its core technology to deliver faster storage. We're still waiting to see if it improves speed with solutions like the 90 series."

"Pricing could always be lower."

"NetApp AFF A-Series should work on cost. The solutions, especially enterprise-level storage, should be more affordable to improve their appeal to businesses."

"The solution's ransomware protection could be improved."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Media Company

University

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	17

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HPE GreenLake for Block Storage?

HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is highly complex. Some of the advanced features like replication are not very easy to set up. If we could do some minor management changes in that area, reporting cou...

What is your primary use case for HPE GreenLake for Block Storage?

I deployed HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 for three or four companies, which included deploying it on iSCSI targets. One customer was using it for Fiber Channel. We also used replication, real-time ...

What advice do you have for others considering HPE GreenLake for Block Storage?

My review rating for HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is nine point five out of ten.

What needs improvement with NetApp AFF A-Series?

NetApp is doing great with cloud integration; however, there may be room for improvement in integrating with existing VMware devices for better support, especially since many companies are looking ...

What advice do you have for others considering NetApp AFF A-Series?

It would be great to see some automation from NetApp. I rate NetApp AFF A-Series a nine out of ten.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp AFF A-Series?

With respect to pricing, NetApp can be competitive but hasn't been explored to a large extent.

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Also Known As

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Overview

HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000, formerly HPE GreenLake for Block Storage, is a flexible solution known for central management and scalability, ensuring improved uptime and seamless system integration.

HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 offers an intuitive interface, AI-driven predictive analytics, and the ability to scale capacity and performance independently. It provides a pay-as-you-go model for simplified management and reduces operational expenses and downtime. The solution is characterized by high availability, strong support, and a simplified disaster recovery process. Intent-based and self-provisioning features streamline storage management. Despite its strengths, enhancements in configuration speed, portal updates, and connectivity are needed. Users request improved data classification, vendor marketplace details, a deeper GreenLake integration, and enhanced sustainability services.

What are the key features of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000?

Central Management: Streamlines control across storage resources.
Scalability: Independent scaling of capacity and performance.
AI-driven Predictive Analytics: Anticipates and resolves issues proactively.
High Availability: Ensures continuous operation and minimal downtime.
Intent-based Provisioning: Simplifies storage allocation with minimal input.

How does HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 benefit users?

Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go model reduces expenditure.
Improved Uptime: High reliability minimizes operational interruptions.
Simplified Management: Easy-to-use interface and self-provisioning streamline processes.
Reduced Downtime: Proactive analytics and robust disaster recovery enhance system resilience.

HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is primarily used for virtualization in VMware and Hyper-V environments, addressing storage provisioning, database hosting, and SAP data requirements. It supports video-on-demand infrastructure and containerized applications, facilitating disaster recovery and data backup solutions. Many users integrate it with VMware infrastructures, transitioning from Nimble systems to meet storage demand.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

NetApp AFF A-Series is ideal for high-performance storage in enterprise environments. It efficiently handles large-scale data and provides reliable storage for virtual machines, databases, and critical applications.

NetApp AFF A-Series stands out for its speed, reliability, and robust data protection features. Users find its management easy and appreciate the efficiency in handling large workloads. Its seamless integration with cloud services and high data transfer speeds with reduced latency enhance its appeal. Scalability and support for various applications make it a top choice for enterprises. However, there is room for improvement in documentation, technical support response time, and third-party application integration.

What are the standout features of NetApp AFF A-Series?

High Performance: Delivers fast data transfer speeds and reduces latency.
Data Protection: Robust features ensure data integrity and security.
Ease of Management: Simplified administration enhances efficiency.
Cloud Integration: Seamless integration with cloud services.
Scalability: Easily handles growing data and application demands.

What benefits should users look for?

Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlined management processes save time.
Increased Reliability: High reliability ensures continuous operation.
Improved Data Security: Advanced data protection features safeguard information.
Cost-Effective Scaling: Efficiently scales to meet growing storage needs.
Better Cloud Utilization: Leverages cloud capabilities for more flexibility.

NetApp AFF A-Series is implemented across industries to support virtual machines, large databases, and critical applications. It's particularly valuable in financial services for fast transaction processing, in healthcare for managing extensive patient records and imaging data, and in tech companies for supporting development environments and big data analytics.

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HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 vs. NetApp AFF A-Series