HPE StoreOnce Reviews

We use HPE StoreOnce for data backup. We take our data backup on a disk-based backup, and we use HPE StoreOnce for that disk-based backup.

The solution's licensing policy is more practical and not confusing.

The solution's technical support should be faster.

I have been using HPE StoreOnce for four to five years.

HPE StoreOnce is a stable solution.

HPE StoreOnce is a scalable solution. HPE StoreOnce is a backup tool, and we have configured it on around 500 nodes for backup. We have plans to increase the solution’s usage over a period of time.

The solution’s initial setup is easy.

We implemented the solution through a partner within one day. Before we ordered, the box was almost preconfigured. The hard disk and the enclosure were already populated. We just connected all the power cables and checked the hardware and rack layout for any damages. Once we powered it on, we configured it as per our requirement and connected it with our software.

The return on investment with HPE StoreOnce is quite good. We have recovered the solution's cost within less than three to four years.

We have not taken a perpetual license for HPE StoreOnce, but you need to buy the license capacity as you increase the capacity. HPE StoreOnce is cheaper compared to other solutions in the market.

I would recommend HPE StoreOnce to other users.

Overall, I rate HPE StoreOnce an eight out of ten.

We use it for our virtual workload back up. We are also a service provider, and we provide backup assistance to clients. We use StoreOnce for that backup too.

Deduplication and compression are in a good ratio. It supports the HPE Catalyst protocol, which is much faster than NFS and other protocols. We use CommVault and Veeam, and these two solutions support the Catalyst protocol very well and are integrated at high speed. It is faster than normal access.

When it comes to upgrading, it always goes block-wise. One block is 48 TB raw capacity. It would be good if they can include a smaller capacity for SMB customers. Currently, it is not possible to increase in a smaller capacity. You have to buy the exact same unit. It would be great if they can provide a smaller next block.

There are around 20 hard disks, and it would be really helpful if we can add 10 hard disks initially and 10 hard disks later.

I have been using this solution for a month. We bought it very recently.

It is a very reliable solution.

You can't increase the hard disk size. We bought two units. We have one unit connected to another unit. We have got ample capacity so far, and there is no need to increase it.

Currently, we have around 15 users. We have bought it for the backup of our customers. When it comes to customers, there are hundreds of customers.

They have been very responsive.

It was very straightforward. We knew the requirements, so we segmented it as required.

We have got a perpetual license, and we have access to all the features. 

If you are using cloud banks, you can store the internal data in HPE Cloud if needed. You can offload the data to the HPE Cloud. It is a licensed product. We have got around 10 TB of cloud bank storage with a one-time payment. We specifically took 10 TB for very critical offsite backups. We can also increase it in blocks if needed.

We evaluated EMC Data Domain. We decided to go with StoreOnce because it was more cost-effective and suitable for our budget. Its interface was also easy to use.

I would recommend this solution. For higher data capacity, we can have around 90 terabytes, and roughly, we can take 75 terabytes of effective capacity. It can do deduplication. As per the papers, it will do 20:1, which may not be realistic, but we have seen 8:1 kind of deduplication. Even if it was 2:1, it will be 140. So, deduplication gives a massive capacity.

I would rate HPE StoreOnce a nine out of ten. It has been very good so far.

The solution saves a lot of storage capacity. It provides optimization, compression, and deduplication features. It gives me confidence about the security of the environment. It is integrated with Catalyst and SimpliVity. I can use SimpliVity for backup.

The backups are outside the production network. They are not connected. It is easy to recover the information. It is easy to get access to the environment. I have a lot of storage backups. Catalyst is the most valuable function for data deduplication. I have noticed some improvements in our data retention. The product is very efficient. I have very old backups. I do not have to clean out old backups for a long period.

The solution must provide backup options for smaller capacities. We do not need much storage capacity due to compression and deduplication. We do not use all the capacity. My device is half occupied. The solution must provide cloud management features. A lot of HPE devices and technologies are going to the cloud. I do not know if HPE StoreOnce can be managed on the cloud.

I have been using the solution for eight to ten years.

The tool’s stability has been great. I rate the stability a nine or ten out of ten.

Small, medium and large organizations can take advantage of the tool’s capacity and performance.

I am happy with the support team.

Positive

The initial setup is simple. The concepts were easy for us.

I rate the pricing a four out of ten. The solution is pretty expensive. It's not cheap because it's bigger than what we need.

My storage needs are less, so I did not need to scale the tool. I rate the solution’s management and integration a seven or eight out of ten. HPE is better than other products. It provides good integrations and storage. If anyone asks me what I do to store my backups, I tell them about HPE StoreOnce. I’m happy with the product. We also use it for recovery. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

We use StoreOnce for backup storage, copying all backup data to it. We are customers of HPE. 

The main benefit for me is from the deduplication and encryption features. StoreOnce provides an efficient and solid storage-saving destination for backup. It has a catalyst feature supported by most backup solutions that provides duplication even before copying the data. It saves bandwidth on the fly and saves storage space. It does a good job. 

Hardware maintenance involves some downtime for backup destination storage. It could be a problem for some people. I'd like to see some improvement in terms of the high availability of computer resources required. In addition, extra security is always welcome. 

I've been using this solution for two years. 

The solution is very stable. 

The scalability depends on the module. They have a lot of modules for the product and some are expandable while others come with a specific maximum capacity.

We receive good customer support. 

In my previous job the company used Dell EMC Data Domain. It's also a good solution, but a little more complex in terms of configuration and installation. But it's a good working solution. 

I find the initial setup straightforward. It helps to know something about infrastructure and network connectivity. It takes about half an hour to get it up and running and integrated with your backup solution. 

We've seen a return in that StoreOnce saves money by dedicating the data and saving storage.

Licensing costs are reasonable when you consider the benefits. We have a permanent license.

I recommend this solution and rate it nine out of 10. 

We use HPE StoreOnce for data backup.

The platform's price could be lower. We export data from websites every week. The processing speed is very slow.

We have been using HPE StoreOnce for a year.

I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten.

We have 300 HPE StoreOnce users. I rate the scalability an eight out of ten.

The technical support has a good response time. I reached out to them regarding a hard disk failure issue. They called me, understood the problem, and replaced the disk within two hours.

The initial setup is simple. It requires administrative executives to work on the process and takes a day or two to complete.

I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten.

I rate HPE StoreOnce an eight out of ten. It is a good solution in the market.

Our customers use the solution for data backup scenarios.

The solution's most valuable feature is the ability to write multiple data backups simultaneously.

They should improve the solution's pricing. Also, the customer support service could be faster.

We have been using the solution for thirteen years.

The solution's stability is impressive; I rate it as a ten. We came across disk failure issues only once.

It is a very scalable solution for SMEs. It is possible to store additional data on the server using it. I rate its scalability as a ten out of ten.

I am satisfied with the solution's customer service, but they should respond faster. The last time we contacted them for some issue, they took around one week to resolve it.

The solution's initial setup is pretty straightforward. I rate the setup process as an eight. The time required for deployment depends on the workload. As far as the integration part is concerned, it takes a day to complete.

It requires two or three engineers to deploy the solution.

The solution's cost is above average. I rate its pricing as a seven. We purchase an annual subscription for its on-premises version. It is around 30% of the solution's cost. There are no additional costs apart from the standard license.

The customers can raise the solution's maintenance ticket for three years initially. It requires one executive to complete the process. Apart from it, they can raise tickets for technical support as well.

I recommend the solution to others and rate it as a ten.

We use HPE StoreOnce for data backup storage purposes.

The product's most valuable feature is stability.

The product's price could be better. 

We have been HPE StoreOnce for five years.

It is a stable product. 

The product is easy to scale. It is suitable for SMEs and large-scale enterprises as well.

HPE StoreOnce's technical support team is good.

Positive

It takes a week to install the product and requires one person to execute the process.

We take help from HPE's technical services for the product's installation.

The product's pricing is medium. It could be improved. We purchase its yearly license. There is an additional cost for support services.

I recommend HPE StoreOnce, especially for enterprises. It has more stability, extensive storage capacity, and less downtime. It's a good product for data backup storage. I advise small and medium companies to opt for less expensive solutions.

I rate it an eight out of ten.

The most valuable features of HPE StoreOnce are the single storage, disaster recovery, and configuration. Additionally, the feature to connect two stages together is useful.

I have been using HPE StoreOnce for approximately 10 years.

HPE StoreOnce works well, it is stable.

The scalability of HPE StoreOnce is excellent.

I am the only one using this solution in my organization. 

It is difficult to solve issues with this solution remotely. I prefer to use the knowledge base platforms. The response time could improve.

I have not used other solutions prior to HPE StoreOnce.

The initial setup of HPE StoreOnce is easy and the configuration is quick. It took 30 minutes to implement.

I recommend this solution to others.

I rate HPE StoreOnce a nine out of ten.