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PROS

HPE Alletra Storage offers impressive speed and data transfer capabilities, enabling efficient data management and operations.
The integration with vCenter and HPE multi-storage plugin allows seamless usage of storage functionalities, enhancing ease of use and comfort.
HPE Alletra Storage provides excellent scalability, supporting rapid scaling without service disruptions and accommodating growing organizational needs.
The advanced deduplication and compression features contribute to significant capacity saving, optimizing storage space and performance.
HPE Alletra Storage ensures reliability and stability, offering robust performance with zero downtime, addressing technical debt, and delivering consistent uptime.

CONS

Incorporating NVMe alongside other storage tiers is desired, as the system currently operates on Autotier but can manually peer and mix different types of drives.
Cost is frequently mentioned as being on the higher side compared to competitors like Dell and Huawei, with many suggesting that pricing could be optimized.
There is a need for more monitoring features, particularly active-active controllers and improvements in managing split-brain system controllers.
Installation challenges are noted, with difficulties in connection to cloud services, which some companies find necessary despite preferring not to use cloud connections for storage purposes.
The need for improved licensing terms and pricing, as it remains a challenge, particularly for smaller businesses looking for more affordable options.
 

HPE Alletra Storage Pros review quotes

SK
Solution architect at Aeris
Mar 14, 2024
The tool's notable feature is that we don't need to log a case directly with the vendor. The tool has access to all the logs on-premises. This is an on-premises solution. Additionally, we can provision data as thick or thin provisioned. Moreover, it includes data grid duplication and compression features.
YE
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
Apr 17, 2024
It offers rich features and high speed for transferring data.
reviewer2505762 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology, Infrastructure at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Jun 18, 2024
One of the best benefits I can think of is that the support team is top-tier.
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reviewer2465262 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Director, Information Technology at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Jun 18, 2024
It's been providing us with insanely fast storage.
reviewer2505771 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Storage and Virtualization Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Jun 18, 2024
It is the simplicity of the deployment. They have unified all the features they have.
EK
Multicloud Architect at Intility
Jul 18, 2024
The GUI for onboarding is straightforward.
Jacob Jorgensen - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at a consumer goods company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jun 18, 2024
We have improved storage performance.
Dustin Newby - PeerSpot reviewer
It director at Pratt Regional Medical Center Corporation
Jun 18, 2024
It's really easy to use.
reviewer2506047 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy head of data center installation at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Jun 18, 2024
The most valuable feature is the integration with vCenter with the HPE multi-storage plugin. That makes it more comfortable to use the storage with just a few clicks.
Andre Bellotti - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at CBTS
Jun 18, 2024
The performance is valuable. The NVMe performance with VDI plays a big role. There is efficiency of the array and replication between two sites. A lot of customers use Alletra for production and DR and do replication.
 

HPE Alletra Storage Cons review quotes

SK
Solution architect at Aeris
Mar 14, 2024
It would be better if there were an option to incorporate the NVMe feature alongside other storage tiers. Currently, the system operates on Autotier but can manually peer and mix different types of drives, such as SAS and SATA drives.
YE
System Engineer at Kenera International Trading PLC
Apr 17, 2024
We had some issues while installing it on our servers. It required more resources while cross-checking. So, the initial setup process could be better.
reviewer2505762 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology, Infrastructure at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Jun 18, 2024
I'd like to see a smaller chassis in the hybrid arrays.
Learn what your peers think about HPE Alletra Storage. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
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reviewer2465262 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Director, Information Technology at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Jun 18, 2024
It would be great if it cost less.
reviewer2505771 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Storage and Virtualization Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Jun 18, 2024
There can be more visibility and statistics for the customers to see. The customers would love to see AI.
EK
Multicloud Architect at Intility
Jul 18, 2024
For the 6000, we'd like to see active-active controllers.
Jacob Jorgensen - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at a consumer goods company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jun 18, 2024
The solution could use more monitoring of their split-brain system controllers.
Dustin Newby - PeerSpot reviewer
It director at Pratt Regional Medical Center Corporation
Jun 18, 2024
The licensing could always be cheaper.
reviewer2506047 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy head of data center installation at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Jun 18, 2024
One problem we had during the installation of HPE Alletra Storage was the connection to the cloud. Our company does not like cloud connections for storage, but it was necessary. It would be a good thing to start without the GreenLake cloud.
Andre Bellotti - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at CBTS
Jun 18, 2024
They are definitely going to start pushing more on MP for files. This was an area where HPE was not very strong, but now, with Alletra MP, it is going to be very strong. Most importantly, there is going to be the flexibility of moving compute and storage on Alletra MP. This flexibility will be very good.