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Scality RING pros and cons

Vendor: Scality
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Scality RING offers a cost-effective storage option with low expenses for storage systems.
Its scalability and durability make it ideal for managing extensive data efficiently.
Scality RING's performance scaling across sites positively enhances operational efficiency.
The platform supports multiple interfaces, including S3, NFS, and SMB, with ease of administration.
Scality RING's metadata indexing and S3 API capabilities enable effective data access and management.

CONS

In 2015, Scality RING lacked scalability, making it difficult for users to handle expanding data needs efficiently.
Scality RING requires the use of multiple automation tools to meet operational needs, complicating processes.
Encryption and data security features in Scality RING are outdated, lacking support for customer data confidentiality.
Despite claims, Scality RING does not fully support Amazon S3 functionalities, creating compatibility issues with backup tools.
Frequent patches and updates in Scality RING affect reliability and stability, compelling users to deal with persistent fixes.
 

Scality RING Pros review quotes

reviewer1242105 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Dec 11, 2019
I think it's the economic factor. This solution has the lowest cost for storage systems.
OL
System Engineer at Experis
Sep 28, 2022
The most valuable feature of Scality RING8 is its performance and good interface.
Guillaume Lapouge - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Architect at Claranet France
Feb 26, 2024
Another feature I like is the life cycle management that helps me with data storage efficiency.
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Sebastien Foucou - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Apr 30, 2025
I would give customer service and technical support a 10 on a scale from 1 to 10 based solely on my own experience.
reviewer2702499 - PeerSpot reviewer
Operational Infrastructure Pilot at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
May 5, 2025
We have virtually zero data loss thanks to this resilience.
reviewer2703144 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
May 12, 2025
The best features of Scality RING are its object storage solution, scalability, and durability.
TD
Engineer at MinArm
May 12, 2025
I would rate Scality RING 10 out of 10.
reviewer2707281 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior ICT Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
May 20, 2025
Scality RING is very robust.
reviewer2711367 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer - Head of Engineering at a retailer with 11-50 employees
May 27, 2025
Scality RING has had a positive impact on our business in that we can store backups more securely than before even though this has nothing directly to do with Scality RING but also with an S3.
reviewer2713596 - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage Engineering Manager at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
May 30, 2025
Scality RING has influenced our approach to scaling in different dimensions by providing a cost-effective solution for the tremendous amount of data we generate every day for each customer. It allows us to store, sort, and analyze data effectively while meeting our performance thresholds.
 

Scality RING Cons review quotes

reviewer1242105 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Dec 11, 2019
When we used this solution in 2015, it was not scalable at all. I don't know if they have improved on that, but at the time, scalability was just horrible.
OL
System Engineer at Experis
Sep 28, 2022
Scality RING8 could improve by having more features. We have to use two automation tools to meet our needs. We would prefer to use only one.
Guillaume Lapouge - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Architect at Claranet France
Feb 26, 2024
Scality RING is not easy to learn for someone new. It is a little bit difficult. There are a lot of components to it, and you also need to understand them to work with it effectively.
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Sebastien Foucou - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Apr 30, 2025
I evaluate the simplicity of managing large volumes of data via Scality RING's user interface as limited because the user interface is mainly used for administration or monitoring purposes.
reviewer2702499 - PeerSpot reviewer
Operational Infrastructure Pilot at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
May 5, 2025
Encryption today is not up to date. Encryption and data security need improvement. We don't have a solution for customers who need confidentiality.
reviewer2703144 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
May 12, 2025
I would like to see more possibilities in the UI for managing aspects of the RING as indicated in the roadmap for the next version of their product. Apart from the UI improvements, I would like to see more features implemented with S3 since not all features are implemented in Scality RING, particularly features such as the S3 select in AWS and the possibility to manage all RINGs with one portal.
TD
Engineer at MinArm
May 12, 2025
When considering the initial setup of Scality RING in 2015, it was, at first, very complicated. Installation and documentation were still being finalized.
reviewer2707281 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior ICT Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
May 20, 2025
I typically have at least three different views with three user interfaces open when I work on something. I find it quite complicated at times.
reviewer2711367 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer - Head of Engineering at a retailer with 11-50 employees
May 27, 2025
Scality RING has contributed to overall company costs in that it has not reduced costs but rather increased them because we are now using this product as an additional protection mechanism for the backup.
reviewer2713596 - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage Engineering Manager at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
May 30, 2025
There are too many changes because it's software-defined storage and host-based. They should reduce the number of patches and enhance product reliability and stability. When releasing new versions, they should perform thorough quality checks instead of flooding us with patches.