Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure vs NetApp HCI [EOL] comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Con...

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

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HCI (18th)

NetApp HCI [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.6

Number of Reviews

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VISHWAJITSHAH

Sr. Cloud Architect at Intuitive Technology Partners

Combines network, storage, and compute functions in one place

I want the product to be used more efficiently and for our system to connect easily with cloud services like AWS, Oracle, and IBM. We can also improve by adding advanced features like snapshots, replication, and encryption, allowing for more growth. Introducing features such as data duplication, data analytics, and AI-driven insights will improve its deployments. I've noticed a slight impact on performance, especially with high-end computing virtual machines for SAP HANA. While I don't have concrete data to support this observation, customers have raised concerns about discrepancies in performance.

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Massimiliano Bartolozzi

Chief Information Officer at Lucart S.p.A.

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is stable and everything is taken care of through the Huawei support center. They ensure everything is running smoothly. It's been very good."

"The best thing about the solution is that it combines network, storage, and compute functions in one place. Unlike the traditional three-tier setup, you don't need to buy separate devices for each part. This makes it much easier to control and manage everything in one go without switching between different places for different tasks."

"The product is very reliable, with a lot of redundancy and highly available pulses, and we haven't had any major issues with it since we bought it."

"The pricing of the solution is excellent; it's one of the main reasons a customer chooses Huawei, and it's much, much better than VMware."

"The most valuable feature of Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is the relocating of resources."

"It is scalable, and NetApp Deployment Engine (NDE) makes its deployment easier."

"The scalability is great, because it can scale independently."

"The solution integrates well with all the other applications that we use on our environment."

"The best thing about the product is this is the only appliance in the market that separates control of storage from compute."

"The solution has generally affected storage performance in our organization by adding a high-performance storage option into the environment."

"The benefits for our organization are the performance that we're able to get out of it, as well as the guaranteed minimum performance from a storage perspective."

"NetApp HCI's ability to scale on demand is a differentiator in the marketplace."

"This is a strong product and it works very well, and the processes around it continue to grow and mature."

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Cons

"t would be helpful if the solution was able to collaborate or integrate with other well-known monitoring tools. Right now, you have to work hard to get it configured. It would be a good selling point for them if they could open up their solution to more integrations."

"Technical support needs improvement. There's a lot of language barriers."

"The stability is poor as compared to VMware."

"Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure could improve the security of the solution. However, we are comfortable using it. Additionally, there could be more information provided for the solution and the interface could be more user-friendly."

"I want the product to be used more efficiently and for our system to connect easily with cloud services like AWS, Oracle, and IBM. We can also improve by adding advanced features like snapshots, replication, and encryption, allowing for more growth. Introducing features such as data duplication, data analytics, and AI-driven insights will improve its deployments."

"The product is not scalable. It's a fixed item, so it has limitations."

"The solution currently does not have cloud integration."

"The problem is that it needs to be much more stable, for example, when I want to do the upgrade to 1.7 that just released, I also need to issue a ticket to the support guy in India and he asked me to deploy another mlock. There are a lot of manual steps compared with other products."

"The price should be lowered. It's a little expensive."

"If you want to have a really dense data center then it's hard to have a big chunk of cabling going through everything."

"I would like to see the implementation process improved."

"My biggest pain point is the installation part. I would like to see the appliance itself remove the entire switch that goes behind it and figure out how to do all the cluster interconnects within the box itself."

"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."

"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."

"The administration side of it needs to be improved. We expect an easier interface and a single upgrade for updating the infrastructure."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure's pricing a six out of ten."

"The price of Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is very good. There is a perpetual license for the solution, there are not any additional costs for the hardware. We have a license in case there is any new functionality that is required."

"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."

"Its price is comparable to the competitors in the market."

"Where we lost nearly 75 percent of our infrastructure due to a malicious attack and were able to recover two and a half hours into it due to the integration, it saved us and all of our customers. Because we were able to recover so fast from the attack, the solution paid for itself right there."

"Licenses run on a yearly basis, and there aren't any additional fees other than the standard licensing fee."

"Its price is aligned with the market. In addition to the standard licensing fees, there is an integrator cost."

"This solution reduced our maintenance costs. We were going to have to pay one to two million dollars to put in compute nodes. We are avoiding those costs."

"You still have to pay for the licensing for VMware and Red Hat licenses separately. It's not all inclusive at this point."

"Its pricing is lower than our previous solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Comms Service Provider

16%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Media Company

Construction Company

19%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	19

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Also Known As

FusionCube 6000, FusionCube 6000C, FusionCube 2000, FusionCube Virtual SAN-Ready Nodes

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Overview

Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure integrates network, storage, and compute into one streamlined system, offering cost-effective, robust functionality. Users appreciate its user-friendly management, redundancy, and resource allocation capabilities, positioning it as a competitive VMware alternative.

Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure helps organizations streamline operations by merging network, storage, and compute functions into one platform, reducing the need for separate devices. Its management and control are straightforward, ensuring high redundancy and reliability. However, there is a need for enhancements in stability, security, and technical support. Users report issues with hardware reliability, network security, and limited cloud integration. Improvements in interface usability and access to documentation could provide an overall better experience. Users seek better performance for high-end computing and enhanced virtualization, as well as expanded integration capabilities and increased visibility on search engines for broader adoption.

What are the main features?

Comprehensive Integration: Combines network, storage, and compute in one platform, reducing the need for multiple devices.
User-Friendly Management: Simplifies controlling and managing IT resources with an intuitive interface.
High Redundancy: Offers reliable performance with robust backup and recovery solutions.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Enables users to relocate resources effectively, enhancing operational efficiency.
Huawei Support: Ensures smooth operations and effective problem resolution.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides competitive pricing compared to alternatives like VMware.
Reliability: Delivers consistent and reliable performance, minimizing downtime.
Streamlined Operations: Consolidates infrastructure into a single platform, reducing complexity.
Scalability: Allows for seamless scaling of resources to meet growing demands.
Compatibility with Huawei Products: Ensures smooth integration and operation within existing Huawei ecosystems.

In industries where application uptime and data reliability are crucial, Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is invaluable. It's widely implemented for cloud applications, data center operations, and creating virtual servers. Organizations utilize it alongside Huawei computers and switches, ensuring stable and efficient environments for demanding operations.

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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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Sample Customers

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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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