Huawei OceanStor Dorado vs SolidFire comparison

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Huawei and NetApp are both solutions in the All-Flash Storage category. Huawei is ranked #19, while NetApp is ranked #31. Huawei holds a 3.3% mindshare in AFS, compared to NetApp’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Huawei users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NetApp users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

SolidFire and Huawei OceanStor Dorado are leading storage solutions. Users are generally happier with SolidFire's pricing and support, but Huawei OceanStor Dorado is favored for its extensive features and perceived value.

Features: SolidFire is praised for its scalability, simplicity, and cost efficiency. Huawei OceanStor Dorado stands out due to its high performance, advanced data reduction technologies, and robust feature set. Users highlight Huawei's speed as a significant advantage over SolidFire.

Room for Improvement: SolidFire users cite the need for better reporting tools, enhanced integration options, and more comprehensive documentation. Huawei OceanStor Dorado users seek improvements in the documentation, clearer guidelines, and more responsive support resources.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SolidFire is commended for its straightforward deployment and responsive customer service, making it easier for users to get up and running. Huawei OceanStor Dorado, while powerful, tends to have a steeper learning curve and users report mixed experiences with support responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: SolidFire offers competitive pricing with a strong emphasis on cost efficiency, leading users to report a good ROI. Huawei OceanStor Dorado, although more expensive, is seen as delivering excellent value for money through its powerful features and robust performance.

To learn more, read our detailed Huawei OceanStor Dorado vs. SolidFire Report (Updated: November 2026).

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Everpure FlashArray

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the All-Flash Storage category, the mindshare of Everpure FlashArray is 6.4%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei OceanStor Dorado is 3.3%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolidFire is 1.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

All-Flash Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Everpure FlashArray	6.4%
Huawei OceanStor Dorado	3.3%
SolidFire	1.7%
Other	88.6%

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Cristian Ion

Senior Information Technology Engineer at Eta2u

All-flash storage has unified my clients’ workloads and has reduced TCO through efficient data services

The pricing and licensing of Everpure FlashArray is a problem because Everpure is considered more expensive than competitors. IBM, Lenovo, and Dell are more aggressive on prices. It is a very complicated market, especially now, and I understand the prices are higher at Everpure because of the software and all the enhancements it has. However, in this competitive market, we have a big problem selling to customers that are on a tight budget. A product with better pricing would be a win in the end. The RC or C20, for example, was a very good product that I could sell more easily than other options. Everpure FlashArray//C is sufficient for most workloads and virtualization workloads if you do not have very large databases. A product like that helps, and perhaps a new product in the future that is a little cheaper than the current options would be a possibility to gain more market share. I see the return on investment clearly from using Everpure FlashArray, but the challenge is selling it to customers for the first time. There are many customers who fall in the sweet spot where they are too small for an X or even a C model. They need something a little cheaper, they have the money for a cheaper version, and they need the performance of a Pure system. These customers could be more easily approached if Everpure offers a version of a local device in the future that is even cheaper than the C-class. I am trying now to help customers understand the concept behind AG1. I know that AG1 is not profitable if capacity is less than 50 terabytes. However, some customers would be very willing to pay for 25 terabytes in a cloud operated by Pure and to have it accessible with very good speed. We will see what the future brings.

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Julien GUILLAUMOU

Chief Technical Officer at Integra Systems

Inexpensive with fast performance enhances data storage efficiency

We are using Huawei OceanStor Dorado for Hyper Metro and under Datacore products and some Sunpro products Huawei OceanStor Dorado is fast and has significantly improved data storage efficiency. The fast performance and reasonable pricing of Huawei OceanStor Dorado are the main reasons we sell…

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Ramil Cerrada

Solution lead at Globe Mobile

A versatile storage solution suitable for various workloads in cloud environments providing scalable architecture, granular Quality of Service and consistent performance

The most significant benefit lies in its exceptional performance, driven by its Flash-based architecture. This enhances routing speed and, consequently, database performance. The provisioning process is efficient and doesn't demand higher latency, ensuring optimal data transfer performance which is particularly valuable for tasks like data mining, where quick results are essential.

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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

"Everpure FlashArray is probably not cheap storage, but it provides great performance, scalability, and everything a customer needs."

"The white glove customer service that I get is their greatest value."

"The cost of Pure FlashArray is a bit high compared to peers, but its sustainability and features justify the price."

"The back-end data reporting for Pure Storage is phenomenal. The data that you can see on the performance of your customers' array, so you can be proactive about upgrades or enhancements, and is a phenomenal tool to have access to as a partner. I haven't seen this type of stuff out of anything of the other storage systems."

"The speed of the Pure FlashArray is very, very fast and nothing in the market can compare to it."

"The stability of Pure Storage is very very good."

"We tested our VDI environment on this array and it performed flawlessly and boosted the user experience."

"With this program, all of our applications are able to perform faster and this enables us to provide faster platforms and services to our customers and employees."

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"The customer support is helpful."

"Two things really stand out for me. First, there's group cloning, which is very nice. It simplifies managing multiple clones across the group. Second, Huawei's multi-controller architecture with load balancing is a good part."

"Huawei OceanStor Dorado is equipped with powerful controllers"

"We like that the solution is all-flash, has a sufficient amount of storage on offer, is very stable and quite scalable, with installation and management that are very easy and performance that is very good."

"The performance is good."

"The most valuable features are the five chips architecture and the purpose-built NVMe hard disk drive. Additionally, the IOPS feature is good."

"The most valuable features of the solution are SmartMigration, HyperReplication, HyperSnap, HyperCopy, HyperClone, SmartPartition, and SmartCache."

"I've been satisfied with the level of attention I'm given when I reach out to technical support."

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"The difference between SolidFire and other storage is that it is a stand alone storage; no one has that good storage software or that scalability and performance."

"The system efficiency is excellent overall."

"If you're bring up cloud in-house and you're still not aware of OpenStack Kubernetes, that's the way ahead."

"It's a very compact device. For a medium-sized business, it's very helpful because the device is efficient and very fast."

"It's absolutely a consistently stable solution, with 100% up-time and no data loss at all, not even the slightest, delivering not only stability but also a lot of efficiency with the data storage."

"What is nice with SolidFire is that the QoS is embedded, and for each volume you create, you put the QoS on it, and you're sure to grantee the service level agreement for the customer, depending on the workloads he needs."

"The product is easy to manage and deploy, it's got full API functionality and the performance is pretty steady."

"If you buy the solution for its specific purpose it will work well."

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Cons

"I would like some performance analytics which go deeper than today. It should be specific to some hosts and applications. This would be good."

"The product should improve its response time. I have also encountered issues with its configuration."

"I would like a feature to integrate with external or cloud solutions. For example, if I want to use this storage for a backup from the cloud, I want to have integration with the cloud vendors, such as Microsoft, Oracles, or Amazon. It could be available as an API to allow seamless integration. Additionally, the solution could improve by having native integration with a cloud provider, such as VMware or Microsoft, this would reduce the need to use third-party solutions to complete the task."

"The connectivity needs improvement. You do not have the possibility to have a file and block connectivity at the same time on the same machine. It has limited ability to do so."

"What it needs to do is work a little closer with solutions, like VMware, so it understands the particular workloads that are on it. Today, it does not understand the applications which are running against it."

"The main disadvantage of Pure Storage FlashArray is the price."

"We haven't seen ROI yet."

"We haven't seen ROI."

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"With Huawei Durado we have some issues regarding the connectivity with the AIX system; it should have easy connectivity with AIX, however, I've found that with AIX it has some issues and due to this we need to remove the exact fiber card sometimes and then plug it in again so that it can connect with the AIX systems."

"Difficult integration with third parties."

"An area of this product that has room for improvement is the NAS capability."

"This solution can improve by providing easier migrations and better Metro features."

"For future releases, it would be beneficial for OceanStor Dorado to integrate advanced analytics and AI-driven functionalities for predictive maintenance and performance optimization."

"The speeds of the disks themselves need to be faster. The disks are not flash. When we opened our hard drive from the inclusion, I saw a converter, and it's not entirely flash."

"Some customers have reported not understanding how the immutable part can be unlocked."

"Huawei should provide new security features, such as blocking ransomware sites and improving detection. Currently, we receive updates from HQ in China; there are instances where hackers may infiltrate network sites and encrypt our data."

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"For example, the ease of use with the reporting. Right now it's not impossible, but you have to know Sequel. It's a little time consuming to get those customized reports in there."

"SolidFire should start from two nodes instead of the four nodes. That's the only thing. In a lot of solutions, we have to use four nodes, that's the better thing. But as a starting point, two is better. That's why their starting point is expensive."

"Though it is a stable solution, its users may face some security issues at times...The security provided by the solution is one area that can be improved."

"In fact, the price is quite high compared to other vendors, but what we really loved about SolidFire was the agility of the team."

"Technical Support: That is a problem we have. When we call tech support, we have to open a tunnel to the SolidFire device, then tech support can get in and look at it."

"I would like to see more of the fiber channel connect, legacy-type, Linux-type front-ends to it."

"Lately, we've had lots of hardware having general issues with lots of failures. It seems like every month at least we're replacing an entire node, as opposed to just drive failures which you would normally expect, or small components."

"You don't have business continuity with SolidFire. I think it could be a nice feature to have in the future."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a good price point and it's a solid product for the price."

"The Evergreen Storage subscription is a really cool concept. As long as we maintain our subscription, we will get new controllers every three years and really never have a forklift upgrade like we currently are doing. Just that future-proofing is an ease off of my mind to know that I won't have to do what I'm dong right now again."

"The price is too high."

"We would like them to improve the pricing, so we could put them to use some more product, like backup or long-term storage. In the future, if the price goes down, then we could buy different types of products."

"Pure Storage has not helped to reduce our HANA licensing costs."

"We consume it as a service, and that's actually something we really like, or at least I really like from the technical perspective. That's because it means there is no hassle when we need to upgrade arrays to add capacity. We just interact directly with technical counterparts, and we say, "Hey, we're filling up," and they say, "All right, here's another data pack." They ship it in, and we install it. So, the as-a-service model has worked very well. Given the outstanding data reduction rates, it has improved our profitability because we're selling allocated volumes as part of the cloud service or recovering those costs from our tenants. It is very efficient, but that has offset the premium price. It started out that way, but over time, as we've added capacity, the price per gig has gone down a lot because we have a lot of it."

"FlashArray is expensive, but the quality justifies the price."

"We are finding the TCO of flash to be lower than SSD implementations."

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"In price comparisons with alternative products, it stands out as a more cost-effective option."

"Huawei OceanStor Dorado is more affordable than the competitor solutions"

"Huawei OceanStor Dorado has a competitive price compared to other solutions."

"You need to pay for the license."

"The solution's licensing structure needs improvement."

"The price of Huawei OceanStor Dorado is very inexpensive, it cost approximately $5 per gigabyte."

"This product is not too expensive, and the price is competitive on the market."

"There are lots of features included with this solution and some of them require additional licensing, such as creating high availability storage using a cluster."

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"On a scale where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the solution between three and four. It is an expensive solution."

"We would probably use SolidFire more, except we're getting more bang for our buck with our purchases of ONTAP right now, and the deal we made with NetApp, so it's more of just a cost decision"

"The price of this solution is more expensive than others."

"It might be considered expensive, but when evaluating performance, it represents good value online because you pay for what you get."

"Based on what I heard from other people, its price was on the higher side."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Outsourcing Company

10%

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	75
Midsize Enterprise	38
Large Enterprise	162

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	9

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	17

Questions from the Community

Which should I choose: HPE 3PAR StoreServ or Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F Series?

Both are great platforms, but if you are considering all flash solutions, I would recommend you to consider Pure Stor...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashArray?

When comparing cost, I find that the cost is either the same or slightly higher, but that is returned by the ease of ...

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What needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashArray?

The only thing I think could be improved is price. The price is the main concern for our customers.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei OceanStor Dorado?

The products they offer are quite cheap. However, I do not have much information about licensing since we don't b...

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What needs improvement with Huawei OceanStor Dorado?

Some customers have reported not understanding how the immutable part can be unlocked. From my perspective, it's ...

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What is your primary use case for Huawei OceanStor Dorado?

We are using Huawei OceanStor Dorado for Hyper Metro and under Datacore products and some Sunpro products.

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Also Known As

Pure Storage FlashArray

OceanStor Dorado V3 All-Flash Storage System

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Overview

The FlashArray family delivers consistent, high-performance data services across block, file, and object workloads. As part of the Everpure Platform, it provides the foundation for a unified data plane, enabling applications to reliably access, protect, and manage data across environments with simplicity and predictability. With built-in capabilities such as inline data reduction, snapshots, replication, and ransomware resilience, FlashArray ensures efficient operations, protected data, and consistent application uptime.

As the foundation of the (unified) data plane, FlashArray enables policy-driven automation, monitoring, and centralized management while integrating across cloud and on-premises environments. Built on an Evergreen architecture, it supports non-disruptive upgrades and continuous performance improvements over time while simplifying operations at scale.

What Key Features Does FlashArray Offer?

Simplicity and Speed: Easy management and rapid performance enhancements.
Data Reduction: Effective deduplication and compression.
Flash Architecture: Seamless upgrades and outstanding resilience.
VMware Integration: Excellent compatibility with virtualization platforms.
Predictive Analytics: Strong insights for proactive management.

What Benefits Should Users Consider?

Reliability: Proactive support with minimal downtime.
Efficiency: Reduced storage footprint and enhanced data management.
Performance: Faster processing speeds and low latency.
User Experience: Simplified management with Evergreen model.

In industries like finance, banking, and healthcare, FlashArray supports high-performance storage needs focusing on virtualization and database environments. Employed for VMware workloads, disaster recovery, and storage provisioning, it ensures application performance in private or hybrid cloud setups while enhancing management of virtualized environments.

Everpure (formerly Pure Storage)

Huawei OceanStor Dorado offers high performance, scalability, and affordability with features like deduplication, compression, and NVMe support. It's ideal for high IOPS environments, providing fast performance with multi-protocol support and advanced data management functionalities.

Huawei OceanStor Dorado is known for its robust feature set that ensures efficient storage and easy management. It supports complex data requirements with HyperMetro, SmartMigration, and Snap Mirroring functionalities, making it ideal for sectors that demand high performance and data reliability. Though praised for its affordability and efficiency, users highlight areas for improvement such as NAS capabilities, backup integration, and software compatibility. Enhancing features like migration services, intuitive interface, and cloud functionalities would further increase its appeal. Despite some limitations, OceanStor Dorado remains a popular choice for organizations managing large databases and virtual environments.

What are the key features of Huawei OceanStor Dorado?

Deduplication and Compression: Optimize space and enhance storage efficiency.
NVMe Support: Boost speed and performance for demanding applications.
Multi-Protocol Support: Ensure flexibility and compatibility with various systems.
HyperMetro: Provide seamless data migration and reliable disaster recovery.
SmartMigration: Facilitate easy and efficient data transfers.
Snap Mirroring: Enhance data protection and backup capabilities.

What benefits should users expect in reviews?

Affordability: Competitive pricing that offers value for performance.
High Performance: Meets high IOPS requirements across intense workloads.
Storage Efficiency: Effective use of deduplication and compression technologies.
User-Friendly Interface: Streamlined management and navigation for users.
Scalability: Suitable for growing data environments and expanding business needs.

Huawei OceanStor Dorado is widely implemented for enterprise data storage and management across industries like finance, healthcare, and telecom. Its capabilities support VMware virtualization, database storage, and data migration. Organizations leverage its flash storage for high performance and reliability, integrating seamlessly with systems like Oracle, SQL, and IBM AIX to offer effective solutions both on-premises and in cloud environments.

Huawei

SolidFire stands out for its QoS features, scalability, and user-friendly experience, making it a trusted choice for enhancing VDI environments with reliable IOPS allocation.

SolidFire offers a robust architecture that allows seamless node control, supporting dynamic data centers effectively. Its integration with platforms like OpenStack via RESTful APIs, along with efficient auto support and high performance using flash architecture, makes it suitable for demanding workloads. Its compact design and swift deployment make it appealing for diverse environments. However, users suggest improvements in IOPS allocation clarity, purchasing guidance, and reporting options. Additional fiber channel support, enhanced multi-tenancy, and improved IPv6 configuration are also desired. The platform's integration and compatibility could benefit from cloud support and protocol diversity. While its initial cost is high, which can be challenging for smaller setups, there is also feedback on enhancing node management and the upgrade process.

What are SolidFire's most significant features?

QoS Features: Prioritize and allocate IOPS to enhance VDI environments.
Scalability: Supports seamless node control for dynamic data centers.
RESTful APIs: Integrates smoothly with platforms like OpenStack.
Flash Architecture: Ensures performance in demanding workloads.
Compact Design: Facilitates quick deployment across environments.

What benefits might reviews highlight?

IOPS Allocation: Enhances performance in virtualized settings.
Integration Capabilities: Seamless blend with existing infrastructure.
Deployment Ease: Swift setup process in heterogeneous environments.
Node Control: Simplifies management within data centers.

SolidFire is predominantly utilized in hyper-converged environments catering to workloads in ESX and Hyper-V settings. It functions as an on-premises VMware provisioning tool, elevating software-defined data centers with agile storage options. Employed in private cloud settings for high-tier flash storage, it supports iSCSI connections for SSD disk allocation and serves as a block storage solution. Organizations leverage SolidFire for cloud operations, virtualization, and Oracle RAC implementations, indicating its adaptability and strength in supporting critical infrastructures.

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