HPE StorageWorks MSA vs Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance comparison

Cancel
You must select at least 2 products to compare!
Comparison Buyer's Guide
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between HPE StorageWorks MSA and Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about NetApp, IBM, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and others in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network).
To learn more, read our detailed Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Featured Review
Saleem Ullah-Khan
RobertMakale
Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"I like StorageWorks' snapshots for our backup system. We had a pool of SSD and traditional drives. StorageWorks has a feature that transfers the hot data to high-performing drives.""The simple configuration feature is great. It is very simple, allowing you to set up MSA very easily.""The solution is pretty transparent and works well.""HPE StorageWorks MSA is an entry-level, cost-effective solution for SMB customers.""The cost to performance for HPE StorageWorks MSA is good.""The product is very easy to deploy.""The most valuable features were the dual controllers and being able to expand it.""Monitoring is a very big thing. Other great features include block storage; volume creation and the data reliability scalability, which makes the solution really good."

More HPE StorageWorks MSA Pros →

"I like its storage capacity, quick access to the data, speed, and overall storage management."

More Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Pros →

Cons
"The support contract is expensive, although they are very responsive.""The solution could improve by adding configuration tools.""I rate HPE support four out of 10. I'm not happy with them. We purchased mission-critical support, and we're supposed to get a response in four hours. Instead, I'm waiting days for them to replace the drive. They asked me to send back the failed one, and I don't know the address. After I sent it back, they told me they haven't received it. It's a nightmare.""Some clients have suggested room for improvement in expanding storage capacity beyond the base traces.""The solution's license should be integrated and not separate.""There is room for improvement in terms of scalability. There are times when we need to upgrade the device and the firmware. Sometimes, that can be a struggle.""Synchronized replication is very important for MSA; however, HPE StorageWorks MSA doesn't provide synchronized replication.""HPE StorageWorks MSA could maybe include a pay-top of texture feature or something like job replication."

More HPE StorageWorks MSA Cons →

"The main thing Oracle can improve is the cost. It would be better if Oracle opened up the system to enable integration with other vendors. Whether it's the database, application server, or storage appliance, they should make it easy to integrate them. They need to open up more to ensure that it can work in any environment and IT ecosystem."

More Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Cons →

Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "When we bought this solution it was very reasonably priced and they were willing to deal."
  • "This solution is quite expensive; they should lower the cost."
  • "This solution involves a one-time CapEx payment, followed by warranty extensions."
  • "The price of the solution is a little high and they should provide more competitive pricing. If you want to increases the storage size there are additional fees."
  • "The solution can be a bit expensive."
  • "HPE StorageWorks MSA's licensing is perpetual and not integrated."
  • "I would rate the pricing as nine out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
  • More HPE StorageWorks MSA Pricing and Cost Advice →

  • "The price could be better. We have many competing products now like Huawei and Dell EMC, and these are slightly cheaper."
  • More Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Pricing and Cost Advice →

    report
    Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) solutions are best for your needs.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.
    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of HPE StorageWorks MSA is its flexibility.
    Top Answer:HPE StorageWorks MSA is a bit expensive, starting at over 10,000 euros. This might be a hurdle for small businesses. Lowering the price could make it more accessible, especially when considering… more »
    Top Answer:While HPE StorageWorks MSA meets my needs well, some clients have suggested room for improvement in expanding storage capacity beyond the base traces. There has been occasional feedback about minor… more »
    Ask a question

    Earn 20 points

    Ranking
    Views
    2,167
    Comparisons
    1,719
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    356
    Rating
    7.5
    Views
    656
    Comparisons
    505
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    HP StorageWorks MSA
    Sun ZFS Storage Appliance
    Learn More
    Overview
    Whether you need best-in-class performance or are looking to get the most capacity for your investment, MSA has a fast, affordable solution for you. And every MSA comes with an intuitive setup and management interface anyone can master.

    Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance integrates the cloud into its core architecture, making cloud storage available to all users and access protocols while eliminating on-premises cloud access licensing charges and the need for external gateways. Built using a powerful SMP design, multi-threaded OS, massive DRAM caches, and all flash storage, Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance powers the most demanding applications, from fast query responses and, rapid transaction processing to virtualization and cloud workloads. With these performance levels, you can easily achieve 4:1 consolidation of your current NAS filers and gain a higher return on your storage investment.

    Sample Customers
    Femsa CSC, TTX, Rabobank
    Translational Genomics Research Institute, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, CyberSolutions Inc., Y-Telecom, First Alliance Bank Zambia Limited, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Mutlinet Pakistan, TDC A/S, Digi-Key Corporation, Thurgau Cantonal Bank
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company38%
    Consumer Goods Company13%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm13%
    Educational Organization13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Modular SAN (Storage Area Network)
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about NetApp, IBM, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and others in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network). Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    HPE StorageWorks MSA is ranked 5th in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) with 18 reviews while Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance is ranked 8th in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network). HPE StorageWorks MSA is rated 8.4, while Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of HPE StorageWorks MSA writes "An affordable solution for data storage but lacks cloud backup". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance writes "A stable unified storage system that enables quick access to data". HPE StorageWorks MSA is most compared with NetApp FAS Series, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, IBM FlashSystem and Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform, whereas Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance is most compared with NetApp FAS Series, Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI), HPE 3PAR StoreServ and IBM FlashSystem.

    See our list of best Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) vendors.

    We monitor all Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.