We use the product for file and document management services.
Executive IT at GBEL
Provides good stability and has valuable technical support services
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is simple."
- "The product’s price needs improvement."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
HPE Primera is more stable than one of its competitors.
What needs improvement?
The product’s price needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using HPE Primera for a few years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product has good stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have ten to fifteen HPE Primera users in our organization. It scales up to the maximum level.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support services are good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple. It is easy to deploy for a specialist or a certified engineer. The deployment time depends on the scope of work and environment. It takes more than one or two weeks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
HPE Primera is an expensive product but has competitive pricing. It is based on performance, product quality, technology, and other features. We have purchased its yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate HPE Primera an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner


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