HPE ConvergedSystem Reviews

In my company, we use HPE ConvergedSystem since it provides servers.

The most valuable feature of the solution is the integration of the tool with other HPE solutions is good, especially since we use HP Data Protector for data backup. The product's integration with storage devices is also a good feature allowing you to save your work in the storage.

The tool has shortcomings in its performance monitoring part. The product should offer better performance monitoring to users.

I have been using HPE ConvergedSystem for four years. The solution is due for an update. I am a user of the solution.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

I won't say it's not a very stable tool, but it has some issues considering how we configured it in our organization.

It is a solution that we could expand in our company. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Our company has 400 users, all of whom have used it at one point or the other. All of the departments are involved in the usage of the tool.

The solution's technical support was good. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten.

Positive

I used a Cisco product in the past and am currently unsure if the product is still produced.

The initial setup was okay.

The solution is deployed on-premises.

It wouldn't be fair to comment on the time taken for deployment because we have very strict change management, so it would take us weeks and months to get a deployment done.

The implementation phase was done with help from some professional third-party services.

There are some extra costs in addition to the licensing costs for the yearly maintenance from professional third-party services.

Our company has on-site personnel, including engineers, and then support from professional third-party service involving three engineers.

I would recommend HPE ConvergedSystem to other users.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I use HPE ConvergedSystem for my company's clients and to cater to their requirements. The use cases related to the product change for me depending on the requirements of our company's clients.

The most valuable features of the solution are the flexibility and the availability of the machines.

Pricing is an area of concern in the solution where improvements are required.

I have been using HPE ConvergedSystem for more than five years. I operate as a consultant for HPE. I use the solution's latest version.

The solution can be described as a robust product. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

My company's clients who use the solution are mid-sized to enterprise-sized companies.

I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

Positive

The initial setup process was neither easy nor difficult, as it is somewhere in the middle, but at times, it is difficult to make certain decisions. The availability of the product is high.

The deployment model of the product is chosen depending on the requirements of the customers, but our company does sea consultancy to figure out what the advantages and disadvantages of both deployment models are. The discussions mostly led my company to opt for a hybrid cloud deployment model.

It doesn't take more than two days to complete if the installation is only for a couple of systems, or else if there are multiple ways to decide, then the installation part depends on the rate type.

My company's clients who use the solution have experienced a return on investment from the use of the product.

I rate the product price an eight and a half on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

I rate the overall product a seven out of ten.

I do the evaluation based on my requirements. And whatever product scores high during that time, I get my order for that.

The current environment is all about the experience. The best user experience is something I as a decision maker look forward to. Because that brings the value of my service to my internal customers.

It depends on what my business requirements are, what I'm evaluating at that point in time, and what HP provides. So, it will be difficult for me to pinpoint a couple of times because that changed from situation to situation.

So if I'm evaluating the server, what kind of technologies HP is mileaging over the other competitors makes a difference. So sometimes processes, performance, sometimes memory available space, the hyper-converged, and these are the certain things when it comes to the enterprise level product. When it comes to the endpoint, it depends upon the user experience that HP provides.

There is room for improvement in support.

I have been using this product for several years now. It has been approximately 30 years. 

It is a stable product.

Mainly, it is an enterprise-level product that I'm using. It is a scalable product. 

I have found a reasonable amount of people using it because we are an enterprise business. 

It's good. There is some scope for improvement. The response time could be better.

Neutral

Most of the HP products I come across are they are easy to install. That's not very complex. HPE provides adequate support for that.

Deployment does not take more than a week to implement this product. Moreover, maintenance has to be a collaboration between the internally done resources to maintain that system.

Five to six people are required for maintenance.

The pricing is competitive. Not a major problem. We have a subscription model.

We pay only for the subscription, no extra costs. 

I compared it with Dell. I compared it with IBM. HPE scored high on my parameters when we were comparing. Some features were available in HPE that are not available in other vendors.

Do your evaluation. Don't fall for the marketing hype. Identify the requirements that your business is really looking for rather than relying solely on the statements from the product providers.  

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.

HPE ConvergedSystem is highly efficient for large-scale system replacements in virtual environments. 

The most valuable features of HPE ConvergedSystem are scalability and resilience. The ability to easily scale resources and redistribute workloads across multiple hosts has been crucial for handling varying workloads and ensuring high availability. This flexibility proves especially beneficial during incidents or when performing tasks like loading containers or applying patches, as it allows me to seamlessly shift workloads to different hosts, enhancing overall system reliability and performance.

HPE ConvergedSystem could be enhanced by improving the built-in backup solution, as the current one fell short of our needs and led us to opt for third-party tools like Veeam. Additionally, addressing challenges related to remote copy functionality, especially in low-bandwidth conditions, would significantly improve the overall usability and effectiveness of HPE solutions in our setup.

I have been using HPE ConvergedSystem since 2017.

I would rate the stability as a nine out of ten. We have experienced very few issues, and any problems, like an Xfinity issue, were quickly resolved within 24 hours.

I would rate the scalability as a nine out of ten. We have five people in total using the solution at my company.

I give HPE a perfect ten for technical support. They always respond promptly, and I appreciate their proactive approach, addressing issues even before I notice them. The communication and assistance have been excellent.

Positive

I would rate the easiness of the initial setup of HPE ConvergedSystem as a seven out of ten. Initially, when the solution was introduced, an HPE engineer worked closely with me and guided the setup. Since then, I have been managing the environment independently, even handling capacity expansions with minimal assistance. The deployment time of the solution varies based on workload and specific needs. In my experience, with storage and six running systems, a well-planned deployment usually takes about one week for a smooth setup.

In terms of price, I would say the solution is on the expensive side. It is not a cheap option, but I believe the value reflects the quality of the product and the benefits it brings.

My advice for new users is to highlight the reliability of HPE ConvergedSystem. Once set up and configured accurately, it offers stability and security. Emphasize the importance of a thorough setup for a trouble-free experience. Understand the system's features and assure them that, once correctly configured, you can relax and confidently manage your workloads. Overall, I would rate the solution as a nine out of ten.

We use the solution for DDI. 

HPE ConvergedSystem needs to improve its management. I would like the tool to add cloud management features so that the system can be accessed anywhere from the cloud. 

I have been using the product for four years. 

I would rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten. I have not experienced any form of downtime. 

I would rate HPE ConvergedSystem's scalability a nine out of ten. My company has roughly 60 users for the solution. 

Support is free and depends on the contract team. It is really good. 

Positive

We work sometimes with Dell since some customers prefer it. Mostly we work with HPE ConvergedSystem. 

The tool's deployment is very straightforward and takes around half an hour to complete. 

You can get impressive ROI figures if you have more than 50 users. 

My company has a five year contract for HPE ConvergedSystem. The contracts depend on companies and sometimes it can be three years. The solution is worth its price.  

I would like to rate the product a nine out of ten. HPE ConvergedSystem is very much on top of the game. We need to update the solution whenever there is a new firmware update. We require two people to handle the product's maintenance. The solution is flexible and easily manageable. 

The tool's most valuable features are stability and scalability. 

HPE ConvergedSystem needs to improve its price. 

I have been using the product since 2011. 

The tool's technical support is good. 

Positive

You need four resources to complete the deployment. Our deployment took two weeks to one month to complete. It is straightforward. 

The tool's licensing costs are yearly. 

I rate HPE ConvergedSystem an eight out of ten. 

I work as an integrator and an end user.

It's a great solution that is very secure, and very easy to configure.

The storage, BladeSystems, Virtual Connect, and simplicity with hyper-converged solutions are the most valuable features of this solution.

When compared with SAP ERP, HPE is easier to deploy to their VMware solutions.

HPE ConvergedSystems integrates well.

We don't have any issues with the interface.

HPE ConvergedSystems doesn't upgrade as often as other solutions. For example, I have had to change the infrastructure several times for our customers who have SAP, they have gone from P4000 to P6000.

We are currently migrating our customers to SAP S/4HANNA. Their infrastructure has a five-year lifespan. After five years, they need to change it. They now have a new CEO, CFO, and CIO, and the new customers want to try new things.

Perhaps they will change the infrastructure. This firm has many customers with new CIOs and CDxOs, and they are considering changing their infrastructure. The infrastructure is better with what they currently have, but with new people, they want to look at other possibilities.

I would like to see monitoring solutions included, as well as brand support.

Customers' infrastructures must be supported at all times. In Colombia, for example, we meet many customers who have different brands, such as Dell, IBM, or HPE, which is either their headquarters or a branch. However, each branch has a single point of contact and a single support provider. The customer prefers to deal with only one branch and one support representative. I recommend that HPE provide support for various brands and Dell products.

I have been working with HPE ConvergedSystem for 15 years. I started to use this solution in 2007.

Our customers have two sites, and it is deployed on-premises as well as to third-party solutions for a third-party company.

Customers can scale up very easily.

HPE ConvergedSystem technical support is good, but they could do better in supporting other brands that customers have included in their infrastructure.

I have experience with several IT solutions such as HP, Dell, and Nutanix.

A warranty is provided to the customer. The customer can install the Enterprise ERP solution easily and has a good warranty, which includes HP's factory warranty and other conditions.

The pricing is sensitive.

The hybrid solution with Amazon, Google, and Azure, are hybrid solutions that the customers are considering.

Customers have evaluated other large brands similar to HPE, and believe that HPE SimpliVity or HPE Nimble can be the solution.

I would rate HPE ConvergedSystem a nine out of ten.

In Chile, most of our customers use VMware to virtualize several machines and make their hardware more efficient.

This is an expensive solution and could be improved with lower pricing. 

We have used this solution for 12 years. 

This is a stable solution. 

This is a scalable solution. Our customers begin with an initial configuration and later add more servers, memory and other options to meet the demands of increased processing.

The customer service for this solution is good. 

Neutral

The initial setup is straightforward. We received the necessary training and the manuals are very clear and easy to follow. 

I would advise those considering this solution to ensure they begin with the correct sizing and configuration. If the configuration is oversized, they will pay a high price for features they do not use. If the configuration is undersized, they may not have all their needs met. 

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

We find the deduplication and compression features to be most valuable, as well as that of the backup solution inside.

Features that should be addressed concern the HPE functionality and the interaction with VMware. We would also like to see additional website functionality, because the surfeit of those who come online makes the addition of complete information challenging.

We have been using HPE ConvergedSystem for several months. 

The technical support is French approved  and transpires in this language, which works for us. So, too, we share the same work hours with those of technical support and they are adaptable to our schedule.

All of the activity concerning the initial setup was complex, as we are obliged to coordinate it with HP support.

I rate the solution a six or seven out of ten. 

We sell Converged to government organizations. In the past year we've been working with the healthcare and education departments. We are partners, resellers and integrators of Converged, primarily a Hewlett Packard enterprise partner. I'm the director of the company. 

This is a beneficial system for organizations. Rather than having a separate processing system and backup system, Converged provides it all in one. 

The consolidation is an advantageous feature along with the duplications. The product reduces energy required by the system. It's also easy to manage. 

I think the MTG inside HP could be improved. It would simplify quoting for services. When you get a quote from HP now, they tend to quote separately for services and the product. This makes it difficult to try to quote for the client and to integrate the solution. 

For the future, it would be good to see integration with cloud services. Our customers want to share the solution, currently on-premise, to the cloud, and it's sometimes difficult to implement. It would be great if they could bridge the two. 

We've been reselling this solution for five years. 

It's very easy to scale this solution. Our customers are generally medium enterprise, at least medium for Mexico. They have plans to increase usage. 

 I think the technical support is excellent.

Our first customer evaluated Nutanix and Converged before going with Converged. HP has an advantage because they have hardware and Nutanix is software. That's the reason the customer preferred to make the fusion with the hardware because it reduced the overhead of the processing. Secondly, HP enables a backup in the same solution, and with Nutanix you have to integrate another product from another software and another vendor. 

Initial setup is complex but not because HP is complex, but because the customer has a lot of integrations or components. When a customer buys Converged they have to eliminate the storage, the switch, and other components. It's difficult to implement correctly in that situation. The last implementation we did took a month but an earlier one took three months. Deployment time really depends on configuration.

I recommend this solution, I think it's easier to implement Converged than other solutions. The solution doesn't require many people to manage or maintain, or involvement with the infrastructure. That's why I would recommend it. It's easy and that's one of the advantages the customer has when they buy a Converge System, it's easier than an iOS infrastructure.

I would rate this solution a 10 out of 10.