We performed a comparison between HPE StoreEasy and NetApp FAS Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two NAS solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."I can use both the on-premises and cloud storage options. I need to have an APR extension from StoreEasy, and it's that simple."
"The most valuable feature of HPE StoreEasy is the storing of virtual machines."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the duplication."
"I like the user quotas, integrations, and separations for storage."
"This solution allows me to better and more easily manage user data without impacting my primary storage."
"I like the tool's provisioning feature and OneView."
"Better performance and lower costs."
"The most valuable features are compression and dedupe."
"The most important features are SnapVault, Snapshots, and SnapMirror."
"NetApp FAS Series is simple to set up."
"Saves space with deduplication"
"It has a very good implementation of the Active Directory services, so implementation into a Windows network is easy."
"This solution provides us with easy management and great vendor support."
"At the moment, we use NetApp SnapMirror to replicate data to another filer at an offsite location for backup. So, I like this feature."
"The cluster service is not available in the latest version of HPE StoreEasy."
"When I configure the StoreEasy in a complex environment I have problems finding compatibility with all the software."
"We need some monitoring tools and it would be helpful if they were included."
"The support of HPE StoreEasy can improve its responsiveness. Dell support is better."
"It would be better if it were more scalable. In the next release, I would like to access some Microsoft Windows storage server features. I guess the newest version of Windows Server has some restrictions."
"I would like to improve the tool's technical support. I would also like to see the product's hybrid cloud version."
"NetApp FAS Series should improve its price, which is expensive."
"We have some experience with older equipment end-of-life. For example, when warranty support stops or updates stop – it can be frustrating. Not all clients can buy a new filer every year or two, and NetApp ending support a bit quickly can be a concern."
"NetApp FAS Series should introduce an FTP application for the broadcast and post-production market."
"The AutoSupport could be improved to be more proactive in certain cases."
"The product must support more drives."
"When getting new hardware, always tell the account manager that you are also considering other brands. They will be forced to adjust the price lower."
"The high cost of the product is an area of concern, so from an improvement perspective, the tool needs to be made cheaper."
"Technical support needs to be improved, as there are no longer partners in our country."
HPE StoreEasy is ranked 8th in NAS with 7 reviews while NetApp FAS Series is ranked 2nd in NAS with 98 reviews. HPE StoreEasy is rated 8.2, while NetApp FAS Series is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of HPE StoreEasy writes "Good backup solution for applications that is also scalable and stable ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetApp FAS Series writes "Offers good performance and ". HPE StoreEasy is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon), Qumulo, FreeNAS, IBM Scale-out NAS and IBM FlashSystem, whereas NetApp FAS Series is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon), NetApp AFF, HPE StorageWorks MSA, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) and HPE StoreOnce. See our HPE StoreEasy vs. NetApp FAS Series report.
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