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We performed a comparison between Huawei FusionStorage and Scality RING based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two File and Object Storage solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Huawei FusionStorage vs. Scality RING Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Huawei FusionStorage does well in its basic functions and offers broad utility.""In cases where system interruptions occur, it enables rapid restoration, ensuring a prompt return to normal service levels.""Provides easy access to our data.""The product has a very simple GUI-based management platform and it is very simple to use. There is a very easy step-by-step configuration procedure that guides you through, and you can configure it very easily."

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"I think it's the economic factor. This solution has the lowest cost for storage systems.""Another feature I like is the life cycle management that helps me with data storage efficiency.""The most valuable feature of Scality RING8 is its performance and good interface."

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Cons
"The product needs improvement in terms of affordability.""Their cloud services could be improved.""I hope for improvements in the product's processing ability and performance.""The initial setup and installation is not that straightforward. It should be made easier and the time to install should be reduced."

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"Scality RING8 could improve by having more features. We have to use two automation tools to meet our needs. We would prefer to use only one.""When we used this solution in 2015, it was not scalable at all. I don't know if they have improved on that, but at the time, scalability was just horrible.""Scality RING is not easy to learn for someone new. It is a little bit difficult. There are a lot of components to it, and you also need to understand them to work with it effectively."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It is expensive but might be optimal based on the partnership."
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  • "The cost of Scality RING8 could be less expensive. It is difficult for smaller businesses to afford it."
  • "The initial cost (CAPEX) to set up the infrastructure is expensive due to the specific hardware required."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:In cases where system interruptions occur, it enables rapid restoration, ensuring a prompt return to normal service levels.
    Top Answer:The product needs improvement in terms of affordability.
    Top Answer:We use Huawei FusionStorage while preparing business strategies and cases for efficiently storing and retrieving customer, billing, and traffic information, encompassing transactions.
    Top Answer:Another feature I like is the life cycle management that helps me with data storage efficiency.
    Top Answer:It's a very good product, but for large-scale usage, it has limitations. Scality RING's lack of extensive testing and potential hidden limitations. While Scality provides precise architecture… more »
    Top Answer:I work with Scality RING for storage, and we have a concrete strategy to offer it to business customers. Many customers use it for different purposes, but a common use case is for user computer… more »
    Ranking
    16th
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    464
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    Average Words per Review
    330
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    8.0
    13th
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    2,049
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    2,011
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    353
    Rating
    7.5
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Scality RING, RING8
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    Overview

    Huawei FusionStorage fully distributed cloud storage features massive scale-out capability designed for cloud-based architectures. The on-board storage system software combines the local storage resources of standard x86 servers into fully distributed storage pools, providing block, object, or file storage resources to the upper layer. An enterprise can easily obtain the required flexibility and efficiency in data storage to keep up with the ever-changing dynamics of business.

    Scality RING object storage enables enterprises and cloud service providers to run petabyte-scale, data-rich services like web applications, VOD, active archives, compliance archives, and private storage clouds. The RING is software, so you can deploy it on standard x86 servers of your choice, taking advantage of server and media innovation over time. Acting as a single, distributed system, the RING can scale linearly across thousands of servers, multiple sites, and an unlimited number of objects. Data is protected with policy-based replication, erasure coding, and geo-distribution, achieving up to 14 9s of durability and 100% availability.
    Sample Customers
    China Merchants Bank, Liaoning, Zhejiang
    Comcast, TimeWarner Cable, EuroSport, Orange, Deluxe, DailtMotion, SFR, RTL, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Telstra
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Retailer9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    Huawei FusionStorage vs. Scality RING
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Huawei FusionStorage vs. Scality RING and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Huawei FusionStorage is ranked 16th in File and Object Storage with 4 reviews while Scality RING is ranked 13th in File and Object Storage with 4 reviews. Huawei FusionStorage is rated 7.8, while Scality RING is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Huawei FusionStorage writes "Reliable platform that integrates well with different IT infrastructures and systems ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Scality RING writes "Offers UTIPI (Unified Tiered Infrastructure Per IOPS) feature in billing but lacks extensive testing ". Huawei FusionStorage is most compared with Red Hat Ceph Storage, Google Cloud Storage and Dell ECS, whereas Scality RING is most compared with Dell ECS, MinIO, Red Hat Ceph Storage, Qumulo and Cloudian HyperStore. See our Huawei FusionStorage vs. Scality RING report.

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