We use HPE Synergy for digitization and containers.
Storage and System Administrator in IT Operations Department at Puzzel | Solving Customer Interactions
A reasonably priced composable, software-defined infrastructure for hybrid cloud environments, but the user interface could be more user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "The price is reasonable, and the stability and scalability are okay. We bought the solution because it suits our needs."
- "The user interface could be more user-friendly. It's for admins, and you should have the knowledge to use it."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The price is reasonable, and the stability and scalability are okay. We bought the solution because it suits our needs.
What needs improvement?
The user interface could be more user-friendly. It's for admins, and you should have the knowledge to use it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I think I have been using HPE Synergy for about two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of HPE Synergy is okay.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of HPE Synergy is okay. All our departments with about 300 users are using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is okay. I really didn't need them until now.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm mainly using HP. So, that was the choice after blade servers.
How was the initial setup?
It took about a day to implement this solution.
What about the implementation team?
HP implemented this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The hardware licensing cost is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would give HPE Synergy a seven.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Senior System Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Provides an all-in-one single pane of glass
Pros and Cons
- "We like that the solution can be arranged for an all-in-one single pane of glass, something our customers find important."
- "It would be nice if the updates were not accompanied by downtime."
What is our primary use case?
We work with the Synergy OneView 5.4 version.
We use the solution for hypervisor infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
We like that the solution can be arranged for an all-in-one single pane of glass, something our customers find important.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice if the updates were not accompanied by downtime. We have encountered this issue at times over the years.
The solution should come with external storage connectivity.
Owing to these minor issues, I choose to rate the solution as a nine out of ten.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Synergy's newest product for the past three years. I have made use of it over the past 12 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
What other advice do I have?
I have no specific advice to offer others who are contemplating implementing the solution.
I rate HPE Synergy as a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

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