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We performed a comparison between NetApp StorageGRID 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 NetApp StorageGRID vs. Scality RING Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It has enabled us to save money on storage costs. We removed our tape library.""StorageGRID is designed for cloud-based, highly scalable storage. Think big names like service providers like Google who need massive storage volumes with scalability. It also offers cloud-enabled storage capabilities with cloud management functionality. So, if you prioritize scalability and cloud integration, StorageGRID is the way to go. Its object-based storage is built specifically for that purpose.""The feature of StorageGRID that I find most valuable for ensuring data durability and protection is its Information Lifecycle Management functionality.""It has awesome scalability. We consume it with storage appliance nodes, then we just plug and play as we need more.""Cost-effective and easy to deploy.""Duplication, interface and the manageability is good and simple.""It improves our operational efficiency.""The most valuable feature is tiering."

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"The most valuable feature of Scality RING8 is its performance and good interface.""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."

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Cons
"The processes around installation and upgrade need improvement.""The redundancy and reliability are great, but I also see room for improvement there. I would like to see more efficiency in the storage and dedupe/compression solutions.""Improvements need to be made in the support area.""It has its quirks here and there, but it is an older NetApp system.""The price is something that NetApp could improve, as with most companies. NetApp is known for not being the cheapest storage option, which is also valid for StorageGRID. There are other storage options on the market which we are aware of and have done proofs of concept for, but you cannot really compare the list prices because, as a big user of NetApp storages, we have totally different prices than some list prices. Still, the price information we got for other options are almost always less expensive than StorageGRID.""I would like to see them integrate more with the monitoring platforms. It is a bit difficult to get automated monitoring of the system.""The integration with more apps has room for improvement.""There was a small amount of confusion when working with StorageGRID and Active Directory for access. We had to do things three to four times resulting in our engineer troubleshooting a couple of things. The location of the menu, along with what is inside the menu: configurations, settings, etc., is not straightforward to users. Most users are Windows-based. So, when make logical changes to the menu which are not similar to Windows, users and administrators get confused."

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"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.""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."

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  • "The price is attractive."
  • "We chose NetApp because of price and performance."
  • "While we have been able to save money on storage costs, it could be better."
  • "The licensing that the S3 service provides them from a FabricPool standpoint is more attractive than the licensing from AWS or Azure."
  • "We save money on storage costs from this solution since it allows us to have a source of revenue from customers consuming the service."
  • "Creating your own data stores, backups, or storage grids, helps eliminate all these costs of downloading all the data back after you downloaded to the cloud."
  • "Buying the solution is expensive, but it saves you money down the line when you factor in the logistics of not having to buy tapes."
  • "NetApp is not known for being the cheapest storage option on the market. Almost all of the other storage options we looked at were less expensive than StorageGRID. The price is one thing to criticize, which is what we hear internally and from customers as well. They find the cost of the terabytes in this class of storage a little bit higher than expected."
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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:StorageGRID is designed for cloud-based, highly scalable storage. Think big names like service providers like Google who need massive storage volumes with scalability. It also offers cloud-enabled… more »
    Top Answer:The pricing is quite flexible and depends on the specific customer requirements. The initial cost is primarily based on the desired capacity, so it's not a fixed price. It's important to consider the… more »
    Top Answer:The only thing missing is flexibility in configuration to cater to specific customer requirements. Another area of improvement is marketing. NetApp's marketing of StorageGRID isn't optimal. They… more »
    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 »
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    Storage GRID
    Scality RING, RING8
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    Overview

    Store and manage unstructured data at scale using NetApp StorageGRID for secure, durable object storage. Place content in the right location, at the right time, and on the right storage tier, optimizing workflows and reducing overall costs for globally distributed rich media. 

    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
    ASE, DARZ GmbH
    Comcast, TimeWarner Cable, EuroSport, Orange, Deluxe, DailtMotion, SFR, RTL, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Telstra
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider29%
    Computer Software Company14%
    University14%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm14%
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    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government7%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise73%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    NetApp StorageGRID vs. Scality RING
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about NetApp StorageGRID vs. Scality RING and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    NetApp StorageGRID is ranked 8th in File and Object Storage with 11 reviews while Scality RING is ranked 13th in File and Object Storage with 4 reviews. NetApp StorageGRID is rated 8.4, while Scality RING is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of NetApp StorageGRID writes " Object-based storage and offers intuitive management tools, making it easy to configure and maintain". 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 ". NetApp StorageGRID is most compared with Dell ECS, MinIO, Red Hat Ceph Storage, Cloudian HyperStore and Pure Storage FlashBlade, whereas Scality RING is most compared with Dell ECS, MinIO, Red Hat Ceph Storage, Qumulo and Pure Storage FlashBlade. See our NetApp StorageGRID vs. Scality RING report.

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