HPE StoreEasy vs IBM Scale-out NAS comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and IBM are both solutions in the NAS category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.8, while IBM is ranked #19. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 4.0% mindshare in N, compared to IBM’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between HPE StoreEasy and IBM Scale-out NAS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE StoreEasy

Ranking in NAS

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IBM Scale-out NAS

Ranking in NAS

19th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the NAS category, the mindshare of HPE StoreEasy is 4.0%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Scale-out NAS is 1.5%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

NAS Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE StoreEasy	4.0%
IBM Scale-out NAS	1.5%
Other	94.5%

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reviewer2644038

Analista De Sistemas Sénior at a transportation company with 201-500 employees

Efficient file management and cloud replication enhance business operations

HPE StoreEasy is a stable and high-performing solution that HPE supports effectively. A key feature is that it is customizable to adjust to our necessities. I would rate the solution as nine out of ten. Consider adding more security features similar to iLO's security recommendations to improve resilience against ransomware.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	5

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreEasy?

HPE StoreEasy is competitively priced compared to competitors. It offers configuration options, such as different processor powers, to adapt to the client's needs.

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What needs improvement with HPE StoreEasy?

The product is stable, running on Windows Server ( /products/windows-server-reviews ) with updates from HPE, including those for iLO. There could be improvements in providing more hardening options...

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What is your primary use case for HPE StoreEasy?

I use HPE StoreEasy ( /products/hpe-storeeasy-reviews ) to provide file sharing to our business users. We are a logistics business, specifically a port.

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Also Known As

HP StoreEasy

IBM SONAS

Overview

HP StoreEasy Storage is the #1 NAS product family under $15K USD range in units. Count on optimized, efficient, secure and highly available storage that simply addresses file and application storage challenges, no matter the size of your business. Straightforward features and new enhancements mean simpler installation and monitoring of utilization and health status.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

IBM Scale-out NAS (SONAS) is a solution for cloud storage implementations. It is designed to consolidate files that are scattered in multiple storage locations and allow them to be efficiently shared and managed.

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Sample Customers

John Lewis, HPE IT, Comline AG, AmeriPride Services

NASCO, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Equinix, Enea, AMC Networks, CPFL Energia, Panasonic Automotive Systems, Columbia Sportswear, Astro-Med

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