Sangfor HCI Reviews

We have converted our hypervisor from Hyper-V to a Sangfor.

We have our virtual machine workload, and use it for virtual storage and disaster recovery. We also have a DR site, and we also have two nodes deployed there. This is mainly for virtual machines. All our workloads are on different Windows-based virtual machines.

It's a good HCI solution. It's average.

It's low cost compared to Windows or VMware, and we get virtual storage on Sangfor's standard edition license as compared to Windows Data Center or VMware's enterprise license. 

Their GUI interface is a bit easier than VMware's. This is an advantage.

We are using normal features we would typically use in Hyper-V and VMware. The additional feature that we are using is virtual storage. It's in a standard license. 

The solution has a network of security features. However, we don't use them all at this time since it requires additional licenses. We are planning to purchase them.

For us administrators, we tend to like granular control, like a command line interface, which we get in VMware or Windows. Sangfor has this locked up, and we only have a GUI interface to work with. If we had to configure something like granular settings, then we would have to log tickets for that. That is one drawback.

The documentation and support from the community are not as good or as mature as VMware or Hyper-V.

I've been using the solution for eight or nine months now. 

The solution is very stable and reliable. Even if you have to upgrade it, you don't have to completely reboot everything (as compared to Windows or Hyper-V machines). It's very stable. We have not witnessed any crashes. I'd rate the stability ten out of ten. 

The solution is scalable. We plan to add three more nodes in our head office next year. I'd rate the scalability ten out of ten as it is so easy to expand as needed. You just have to add a node to the current cluster. It's not difficult. 

We have 600 employees, and everyone uses the solution indirectly.

The support engineers are very good. The engineers are well-versed in the product. That said, the documentation and knowledge base or community portal are lacking. I'd rate that aspect three or four out of ten. There's a general lack of information.

Positive

We were using Microsoft Hyper-V. We decided to switch based on the cost, actually. The features Microsoft was giving on data centers were more expensive and features similar to Microsoft data centers were available on Sangfor's standard license. Also, the GUI and the manageability were huge reasons we decided to move. 

The setup is easy. It's straightforward, and there are not many steps. There is a simple installation of the OS, like when we install Windows OS. It's just clicking through -next, next, next. 

I'd rate the ease of setup eight out of ten. 

We have it deployed on-premises at two sites. One is at the head office, and the other is at our disaster recovery site.

Deployment was quick. It took us about three hours to complete the cluster configuration and get going. Most of the time was taken by the migration from Hyper-V. While development was quick, the migration was tedious. 

We had three people from our company and two people from the vendor handling the initial setup. Maintenance after setup is fairly basic and requires simply looking after the hardware and looking out for heavy usage of the processor. Three people are looking after it on the admin side. 

We had help from the vendor. They were on-site and helped to integrate everything. During the migration, they also helped since we had old Linux machines that were not supported by newer editions. We had to log tickets, and Sangfor engineers came online to assist. They were all excellent. 

The solution costs less than other options. 

There are extra features you can buy as well that add extra security.

It's a node-based license. I don't actually have the price available to me at this point, however, it is less than the data centers of Microsoft or VMware's enterprise edition.

I'd rate the pricing overall at a seven out of ten.

We are Sangfor customers. 

If anyone is looking for a less expensive server, they should look at Sangfor. However, if they need very granular control, this might not be the right option. VMware and Microsoft are much better for granular control.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten overall.

We use Sangfor HCI for the Sangfor Cloud platform. We are soon going to host our own cloud platform service by using Sangfor HCI. We've already got a conditional queue from one of the customers, and we're consistently in talk with Sangfor regarding this deal.

We are working with the trial license of the Sangfor platform. For the first three months, we're going to use it on a trial basis, and after the customer confirms the purchase order, we'll be permanently going for the Sangfor Cloud solution.

It should have object storage. It already has network virtualization and micro-segmentation, but it is missing object storage. It does not have object storage. vSAN also does not have object storage, but Nutanix has object storage, and it is natively integrated into its HCI. So, if you pay for the object storage license, you have that module pre-built. 

I would've been really happy if we had point-to-point network connectivity between the virtual firewall and the customer site lease line so that we could have a private IP VPN.

Sangfor is relatively new in all markets. I would request the Sangfor team to come up with a partner training program with a free voucher so that we can get some of our staff trained and certified in Sangfor and educate them in a proper way.

It has been about five months since we've been using the Sangfor platform.

We've been using it only for about five months, and I will be able to comment on the stability of this platform after about two years. I've been working with VMware for 10 years. So, there is no point in comparing it with VMware.

We're going with two nodes at the moment. There will be some downtime, but we can manage it for the next two to three months because we have fewer customers. We're going to provide the cloud service on the Sangfor platform, and soon, we'll be upgrading to the third node. After we have three nodes, it's going to be easier for us to scale up the platform.

We are a team of about 25 individuals. Four people are looking after this solution. When we start to scale up, we would need more people. With the license that we will purchase, we will also get support from Sangfor. If there are any specific cases, we will contact Sangfor support.

Previously, we had Harper from their team for support. He has now moved to a different role, and he was very good. I would rate him 4.5 out of five. 

Their technical support is pretty good, but we are having some language issues. Basically, we get support from China, and we are having some issues with English. I would rate them a four out of five.

We've worked with VxRail and vSAN in the past. We've not used Nutanix, but I would like Sangfor to grow as a competitor that could beat Nutanix. That's because the RFPs that are made are so much based on Nutanix. It is really difficult for VMware and vSAN to beat Nutanix. I would like to see Sangfor grow as a company and beat Nutanix with all its features. If they add object storage, it would be very good.

For me, it was initially a bit complex, but later on, I gave it to my team. They communicated with Harper and other support staff from the Sangfor team, and they were able to do it. It is not a difficult task for us now. We've already given the Sangfor virtualization platform to a customer. So, we already have two Sangfor clients, and we are looking forward to increasing the number.

Sangfor needs to be more aggressive because this is a new market or territory for Sangfor. Nepal is a very price-sensitive market, so Sangfor needs to be a little more aggressive with its pricing. I would rate them 3.75 out of five in terms of the price.

We're comparing it with VMware. 

To anyone looking to implement Sangfor, I would advise doing a three-month PoC. We have a system deployed right here in our test labs with two nodes, and we can give a Sangfor cloud platform tenant for a PoC. We are always ready to support customers, and I believe Sangfor is too.

It has only been about five months since we have been using it, and I'm pretty satisfied with it. I would rate it an eight out of 10.

HCI is often pitched against VMware licenses, which are expensive. However, Sangfor HCI is more cost-effective and offers more features than VMware. This makes it a strong competitor in the Pakistani market.

The manageability feature is the most important aspect of the solution. Customers have told me that this is the key selling point for them. The manageability and the ability to use it across all platforms using vSAN is what makes the solution so popular.

One question that has come up frequently in the last week is whether or not the renewal cost for Sangfor's HCI solution is too high. Customers are hesitant to renew their contracts because of this cost, but everything else about the solution is good. The features are fine and even better than VMware's. However, the renewal cost is a bit higher.

I have been using the solution for seven months.

I give the stability of the solution a seven out of ten.

The solution is highly scalable.

The response time for technical support is very good in Pakistan. We do not have any issues with their support.

The initial setup of the solution is straightforward.

I give the pricing a five out of ten.

The solution has a good initial cost but a high renewal cost.

We have compared the solution with VMware, and there are no features that are significantly better in VMware. There are some features that are a bit lower. I'm not sure what they are right now. Overall, the Sangfor HCI package is good when compared to VMware. The main difference is the pricing. VMware has a high initial cost and a complex licensing model. Sangfor, on the other hand, has all of the features in just one license. This is a big difference.

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

Most medium-sized companies are using on-premises storage solutions. They might have a limited budget, so they don't need some of the more expensive replication or backup solutions. They just keep their data on-site, using software from Veritas or another provider. I will use a simple backup solution, rather than using a cloud-based storage environment. Sangfor HCI is only necessary for large enterprises.

Sangfor HCI is a one-license package that is packed with features. When looking to replace our existing VMware environment with another good product, I believe Sangfor HCI is the best solution.

We primarily use the solution for the AD, Active Directory, as well as file services.

The product is very easy to manage.

The cost is a lot cheaper than VMware.

The solution is stable.

It's scalable.

The initial setup isn't hard.

Technical support is helpful.

I can't recall missing any specific features.

The interface could be a little bit better.

We'd like the solution to offer a built-in firewall.

I've been using the solution for two to three months.

The stability has been good. There are no bugs or glitches. it's reliable. If does crash or freeze. 

We have found that it is possible to scale the product. We have about 200 devices connected to it and haven't had any issues. 

We've dealt with technical support and have found them to be helpful and responsive. We are satisfied with the level of service we get. 

We previously used Hyper-V, which was costlier. We had to change solutions to move towards a newer solution and chose HCI.

We found the solution very simple to set up. It was not overly complex or difficult. The deployment, due to the fact that we spread it out with a few servers, actually took a few weeks. If it's just one server ready to go it might take less than two weeks.

We have a three-person team that can manage the solution. 

We had a third party, a systems integrator, who assisted with the setup process. 

The pricing is pretty good, especially compared to VMware. If we are talking about this initial cost to set up (and not talking about future maintenance), it's about 40% cheaper than VMware.

We have a three-year license that we pay yearly. I can't speak about the exact price. 

I'm a customer and an end-user.

We're using the latest version of the solution. 

I'd recommend the product to others. It's easier to manage and scalable. However, much like VMware, you do need to engage with a third party to integrate it.

I'd rate it nine out of ten.

It is useful for every case where you have to virtualize machines on-premises or on the cloud, and you need resilience, performance, and so on.

It is deployed on-premises, but you can also deploy it on the cloud. It is a hyper-convergence system. There is only one version.

It is flexible like a hyper-convergence system. You can add nodes, and you can scale to have better performance and stability. I also like the backup feature, the recovery system, and the web interface GUI to handle everything.

As far as I know, no hyper-convergence solution includes security, so you have to buy security from another brand. For example, you buy SimpliVity or Nutanix. They don't really have a security solution inside the product. It would be good if there is a security solution inside this solution so that it is not only for the virtualization of CPU, RAM, disk, and network but also for security.

Its price should also be better.

I have been using this solution for three years. 

It is scalable. You can add nodes and scale it.

Their technical support is very good. It is the best part of the product.

Its installation is very fast and easy. For two nodes, it takes maybe one or two hours.

We are doing it ourselves. We have engineers in the company who can do the job.

For deployment and maintenance, we have about 10 people. We have three engineers and three technicians.

Its price should be better, but I don't think they will change the price list.

You have to pay for licenses, and you have to pay for support, so you have an annual fee. You can use the product without the fee, but it's really dumb because you need support. We are an IT company. We provide the product, and we need the support too for our customers.

I would recommend this solution to others. It is a good product for us.

I would rate Sangfor HCI an eight out of 10. 

My organization is a gold partner for Sangfor in Pakistan. 

We are using the computer virtualization, storage virtualization, network virtualization, virtual firewall as well as the NSB part network virtualization parts of Sangfor, third-generation HCI solution. We have 50 users using the solution.

For our customers, we have also installed Sangfor for demo purposes.

I find the simplicity of Sangfor very valuable. It is easy to configure and user-friendly. The overall user experience as well as the usability of Sangfor is outstanding.

Sangfor has improved significantly over time. There are certain aspects of sizing of the solution that need improvement.

There are some security features that could be added.

We have been using Sangfor HCI for three years.

This solution is stable.

Sangfor is quite a scalable solution in terms of nodes. You can upgrade the solution it is very flexible and adaptable with zero downtime for upgrades.

Overall, the support from Sangfor is phenomenal. 

We have been partners with Dell technologies as well for the last 10 years. Sangfor is much easier to understand, easier to adapt and easier to deploy with outstanding support.

The initial setup is straightforward if you have a basic IT understanding. If you have a dedicated team to deploy the solution, it will only take a couple of hours. It does depend on the size of your organization as well. 

Since we are a seller of the solution, we deploy ourselves. It requires one person on our team to do maintenance.

The license fee is annual. It is an enterprise plus version that is bundled into a single socket-based license.

Without hesitation, I recommend Sangfor because they have a standard with the stability and is agile. 

I rate Sangfor HCI a 10 out of 10.

Sangfor is actually the HCI and we are dealing in that.

The solution is very reasonably priced. It was not expensive at all.

The support is very helpful.

Its initial setup is very simple. 

It is a very stable product. It's reliable. 

It's scalable. 

The solution offers good compatibility with other products. 

The migration process could be easier. 

We started selling Sangfor three months ago.

The stability is very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

While it's stable, it depends on the implementation. It must be implemented properly. 

It's scalable. We have ten to 15 clients that are on the solution or in process of coming onto the solution. 

Technical support is great. We are very happy with the level of service.

We're also aware of HP, however, their solution is not as good and neither is their support. 

The initial setup was simple and straightforward.  

We have a tech that can handle all aspects of the solution, including implementation. He's been doing it for the last three or four years and understands it quite well. 

Sangfor is cheap and reasonably priced. 

Sangfor has one license and doesn't require any third-party licenses.

The licensing is renewed yearly.

We've implemented it for a couple of companies. There are maybe ten to 15 companies we have with orders still pending. 

I'd recommend the solution to others. It's very cheap and works very well. It's a great solution for companies in Pakistan. 

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. 

My customers use Sangfor HCI for the virtualization platform.

The most valuable feature of Sangfor HCI is the built-in recovery functionality. The migration is simple to do from other solutions, such as VMware.

The solution could improve by including backup capabilities.

I have been using Sangfor HCI for approximately two years.

I rate the stability of Sangfor HCI an eight out of ten.

We have approximately 1,000 users using this solution.

Our customers are mostly medium-sized using this solution.

I rate the scalability of Sangfor HCI an eight out of ten.

The support can take some time to respond to fix the problem.

I rate the support of Sangfor HCI an eight out of ten.

Neutral

My clients were using VMware prior to using Sangfor HCI.

The deployment of Sangfor HCI took approximately three weeks.

I rate the initial setup of Sangfor HCI a seven out of ten.

We had the vendor do the implementation of the solution.

The solution is on-premise which does not have a subscription. However, there is a need to purchase support. The solution is on a perpetual license model. There is not any extra cost other than the standard licensing fees.

The price is affordable for the solution.

I rate the price of Sangfor HCI a six out of ten.

I rate Sangfor HCI an eight out of ten.

I gave my rating of eight out of ten for the solution because it is feature rich and has enhanced protection.