HPE Alletra Storage Reviews

Our main use case is virtualization. We have integrated it. We have iSCSI in our VMware environment, and we also tried OpenNebula. It is KVM-based. That is the main use case for us.

It helps the organization to deploy storage LUNs faster and with less effort.

Data availability is very important for us. We do not want to lose any data. The data has to be present nearly 100%. Since we have been using Alletra and Nimble storage, we never had an error.

HPE Alletra Storage has helped reduce the time spent on storage provisioning. Before this, providing storage LUNs took 20 to 30 minutes, whereas now, it takes less than 5 minutes.

HPE Alletra Storage has improved our storage performance in terms of IOPS.

Since we have had HPE Alletra Storage, there have been only two tickets. It is the same with Nimble. In eight years, there was only one hard disk error. With storage from other companies, we had more tickets, so it was a good decision to go for HPE Alletra Storage.

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. Previously, we had to configure it in vCenter or we had to configure it on Nimble or other storage like MSA. This is the most comfortable feature for us.

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.

We have been using HPE Alletra Storage for about one year. Previously, we were using Nimble CS3000 and Nimble HF40.

It is very stable.

It is good. We can expand it using shelves.

It is very good. If you open a ticket, you get a response soon. We had a problem during installation, and they were very fast.

Positive

We were using Nimble CS3000 and Nimble HF40. About eight or nine years ago, we were using Open-E. It is an open storage solution. You can install it on ProLiant, but Alletra is much better.

For us, its price is good.

We did not evaluate other solutions. 

I would rate HPE Alletra Storage a ten out of ten because it is a very stable solution, and we can use it very well in our environment. Integration is very good. It is very fast.

We are running different types of workloads on HPE Alletra Storage, and it provides us with good performance.

We purpose-built it for a specific requirement, consuming features like encryption and deduplication between sites. It offers good deduplication ratios, comparing well with Pure Storage. HPE Alletra Storage helps simplify storage operations, integrating with vCenter. Many modern storages provide a unified view, which we utilize. Overall, it has streamlined our analysis process, thanks to automation and reporting features.

We recently started consuming HPE Alletra Storage.

HPE Alletra Storage provides predictable performance and capacity.

We have not faced any scalability issues with HPE Alletra Storage.

HPE technical support is good, with no complaints so far.

We already had Pure Storage and replaced Nimble Storage, leading us to adopt HPE Alletra Storage for the upgrade.

The initial setup was straightforward, taking about two and a half weeks from data center configuration to full provisioning and testing.

Our internal team handled the deployment. The backend physical setup was simpler, while the process took time for completion.

I will know more about ROI in a couple of months as we recently commissioned the storage. So far, it is breaking even with our investment plans.

I cannot quantify the cost reduction yet, but modern storages come with many features that benefit customers.

The consideration was an upgrade from Nimble, and so we evaluated HPE Alletra Storage.

I rate HPE Alletra Storage an eight or nine. I would like to see further support for features like ransomware protection. Exploring Alletra MP in the future could be beneficial. The current interface is satisfactory.

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.

We allocate volumes to various clients based on their requirements and requests. This has resolved the problem of bottlenecks for applications requiring a high number of I/O operations, as the storage was previously unable to deliver the necessary throughput due to SAS, NL-SAS, and SATA drives. However, with NVMe drives, a single drive can provide up to thirty thousand IOPS. We can configure rate levels and disk drives according to the client's needs, ensuring no bottlenecks in IOPS.

The cloud-integrated feature allows users to HPE Alletra access from any location, eliminating the need for VPN connections or on-premises access.
It offers high-intensity IOPS for data operations and delivers extremely low latency for disk operations, often within sub-millisecond response times. This ensures minimal latency experienced by databases or applications, resulting in significantly faster read and write operations than other solutions. This is particularly beneficial for scenarios with many users accessing applications simultaneously. For instance, for many users checking results concurrently, the tool ensures optimal performance without latency or slowdown in the application portal.

The cloud-native connectivity feature allows you to deploy your private cloud infrastructure. However, it's important to note that integration with public cloud services is unsupported due to its hybrid channel-based solution, primarily designed for on-premises deployment. It will not give you any bottlenecks and offers the best performance on storage. 

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. 

I have been using the product for 12 years. 

The tool's stability is excellent, providing a hundred percent uptime.

The product is scalable. Approximately 10-15 major customers are utilizing the product, with almost 400 plus servers.

The product's support is good. It is better than Dell EMC. 

The tool is very easy to deploy. It's like a plug-and-play system. You need to plug it in, and it's ready to go. There's no need for extensive configuration or setup. When the engineers from the HPE vendors arrive, they connect the HPE Alletra system, which requires Internet connectivity. After that, the person who registers will receive a signing code. This code must be input during the installation process, along with configuring the management IP.

The solution is expensive and can cost around five lakhs. 

I rate the overall product a nine out of ten.I advise those considering implementing HPE Alletra to thoroughly evaluate your requirements and workload. It is a top choice in the market if you primarily need block-level database storage. However, it's worth considering other options if you have a mix of workloads and require unified storage.

My experience with it has been good. I primarily use it as a storage backend for my applications. I like it for that purpose.

It's been important for automating some of our workloads. For example, we had some heavy processes that would sometimes crash. Alletra has made managing those easier. 

I like that it's simple to manage. It offers rich features and high speed for transferring data. 

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. Sometimes, it has trouble discovering other servers; it would be nice if there were a way to streamline the connection process.

I have been using it for a year. I use it in my company.

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten. It is a stable product. 

This product offers good scalability. I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten. 

The support team is great. But the response time could be faster. 

Neutral

We had some issues while configuring it.  It takes a while to get that working correctly. It would be helpful to have clearer instructions or a configuration wizard for that part.

We have it configured as a cloud solution.  

There is a license. HPE Alletra uses a cloud-based model. This means I'm focused on procuring on-demand resources for customers. As such, for future use, we bill based on device consumption rather than the traditional datacenter model.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. I would recommend using the solution. First, this solution can be tailored for specific business needs. Secondly, it excels as a standard server for data management.