HPE MSA is praised for its ease of management and deployment, stability, and scalability. Users value features like dual controllers, simple configuration, snapshot capabilities, and autonomic tiering. It offers flexibility in connections, supports both Microsoft and Linux OS, and performs well with power interruptions. The interface is user-friendly, management is straightforward, and the array is cost-effective for SMBs. Its capacity for data deduplication and replication enhances storage management.
- "The integration with Veeamware, with VAM for backup, is improved with the new version."
- "HPE MSA is a very flexible array because we can add more enclosures and extend the capacity dynamically."
- "The speed and performance of HPE MSA are admirable."
HPE MSA requires enhancements in block-based storage, feature expansion like snapshots, GUI, and firmware updates. Users face challenges with scalability, cloud integration, and hardware flexibility. There are needs for improved data security and direct cloud connectivity that are more affordable for small businesses. Some mention slow user interfaces and difficult firmware upgrades. HPE MSA's support is costly, and synchronized replication is absent. Enhanced monitoring tools and analytics features are also desired.
- "P2000 has become legacy and we can't find spare parts for it anymore. The life cycle is very low."
- "Data security features are more important to me than anything else, and I think HPE MSA lacks in this area."
- "It should show more options for cloud backup support."