Signal Maintainer at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees
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2025-06-24T19:06:40Z
Jun 24, 2025
The only con I have is when I register a device to HPE GreenLake for File Storage, it takes a while for it to connect to Aruba Central. I don't know if that's a normal process, but for some switches it will come up two or three minutes after you register the device, and on others I have to reboot or factory reset. I'm trying to see if there's a clear-cut way once you register a device that it automatically connects to Aruba Central, so that's the only problem really. Everything else is fine about it; I love it. I love the tool, but that's the only problem. I can't really do anything unless I upgrade my switch first, then I can put my configuration on it. If they could provide me with a troubleshooting document for the issue I was experiencing with connecting to Aruba Central, that would be great. I have no complaints otherwise. The connection issue isn't consistent—it usually works, but sometimes it fails during the process. I can't ship the devices out to the field right now because I have to upgrade them first due to specific configurations I need to apply to the switch. We've reviewed their iOS information and found a firmware that works best; however, upgrading it is challenging because of the ongoing connectivity issues with Aruba Central. So, honestly, if there was a fix or a troubleshooting document available, I would be satisfied.
From my standpoint, the single user interface could definitely be improved. It provides a fast head start, but when dealing with complex situations, it doesn't lead you effectively or offer direction on managing these complex workflows.
The file system arrays have multiple nodes, so one node automatically comes up if another goes down. The system should allow the primary node to remain the master node and the secondary node to function as a non-master node. HP has already deployed AI in GreenLake's cloud features, but they should also integrate them into the flash array. None of the HP arrays has a single console. They use two or more controllers, making it challenging to manage them all in a single array. If the controller or the console goes back into an embedded state, it's difficult to track or recover the system that failed.
We can make it better if we can put more features for the use of GreenLake in hybrid multi-cloud enrollment. Multi-cloud enrollment means if we are going to use the same scenario as we are using, a single cloud enrollment. Right now, we are facing some challenges in using it with a multi-cloud environment due to limitations in the service providers due to some compatibility issues. So if those things are going to be improved going forward, then we can leverage the GreenLake platform with multi-cloud. The most important benefit of using multi-cloud is that we will gain more resiliency on our platform. If one of the clouds, one of the regions, or one of the areas goes down, the users will still have seamless control and similar accessibility to all their data.
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The only con I have is when I register a device to HPE GreenLake for File Storage, it takes a while for it to connect to Aruba Central. I don't know if that's a normal process, but for some switches it will come up two or three minutes after you register the device, and on others I have to reboot or factory reset. I'm trying to see if there's a clear-cut way once you register a device that it automatically connects to Aruba Central, so that's the only problem really. Everything else is fine about it; I love it. I love the tool, but that's the only problem. I can't really do anything unless I upgrade my switch first, then I can put my configuration on it. If they could provide me with a troubleshooting document for the issue I was experiencing with connecting to Aruba Central, that would be great. I have no complaints otherwise. The connection issue isn't consistent—it usually works, but sometimes it fails during the process. I can't ship the devices out to the field right now because I have to upgrade them first due to specific configurations I need to apply to the switch. We've reviewed their iOS information and found a firmware that works best; however, upgrading it is challenging because of the ongoing connectivity issues with Aruba Central. So, honestly, if there was a fix or a troubleshooting document available, I would be satisfied.
HPE GreenLake for File Storage can be improved by streamlining the quote process to implementation, as it is still a bit clunky.
Regarding potential improvements, I don't have these details, however, I suppose there are areas for enhancement.
From my standpoint, the single user interface could definitely be improved. It provides a fast head start, but when dealing with complex situations, it doesn't lead you effectively or offer direction on managing these complex workflows.
The file system arrays have multiple nodes, so one node automatically comes up if another goes down. The system should allow the primary node to remain the master node and the secondary node to function as a non-master node. HP has already deployed AI in GreenLake's cloud features, but they should also integrate them into the flash array. None of the HP arrays has a single console. They use two or more controllers, making it challenging to manage them all in a single array. If the controller or the console goes back into an embedded state, it's difficult to track or recover the system that failed.
We can make it better if we can put more features for the use of GreenLake in hybrid multi-cloud enrollment. Multi-cloud enrollment means if we are going to use the same scenario as we are using, a single cloud enrollment. Right now, we are facing some challenges in using it with a multi-cloud environment due to limitations in the service providers due to some compatibility issues. So if those things are going to be improved going forward, then we can leverage the GreenLake platform with multi-cloud. The most important benefit of using multi-cloud is that we will gain more resiliency on our platform. If one of the clouds, one of the regions, or one of the areas goes down, the users will still have seamless control and similar accessibility to all their data.