HPE MSA is praised for its easy management, cost-effectiveness, and robust platform. Users highlight its stability, scalability, and flexibility. Key features include dual controllers, data deduplication, snapshots, monitoring, integration capabilities, and easy setup. Users appreciate its performance, storage levels, and autonomic tiering. The user-friendly interface simplifies configuration and guides non-technical individuals. Options for power supplies, CPUs, and connectivity enhance adaptability, and users commend its reliability, especially in power outage-prone regions.
- "The speed and performance of HPE MSA are admirable."
- "It has notably provided scalability benefits."
- "The most valuable features are data deduplication and snapshot replication."
HPE MSA could improve by offering more block-based storage and additional advanced features such as synchronized replication and cloud integration. It would benefit from enhanced GUI and firmware updates. Users express a desire for better hardware flexibility. Expanding scalability, introducing more data security features, and reducing support contract costs are also areas for enhancement. Improved management tools, configuration options, and direct cloud connectivity would increase its appeal for small and medium businesses.
- "Data security features are more important to me than anything else, and I think HPE MSA lacks in this area."
- "It should show more options for cloud backup support."
- "It would be beneficial to have an add-on feature to improve analytics or insight capabilities inside the app."