NetApp NVMe AFF A800 Reviews

Users experienced a significant return on investment with NetApp NVMe AFF A800, noting improved storage efficiency, reduced latency, and enhanced data throughput. Companies reported better performance for critical applications and faster access to information, leading to increased productivity and decreased operational costs. NetApp NVMe AFF A800's reliability and scalability were also highlighted, contributing to reduced downtime and simplified management. Users appreciated the integration capabilities with existing infrastructure, facilitating seamless upgrades and long-term cost savings.

The pricing of NetApp NVMe AFF A800 is perceived as high by users, with some feeling it should be lowered for better affordability. The product is sold on a yearly subscription, and costs are generally limited to the standard licensing fees, which include commercial licenses. Despite the high price point, some users do not consider it overly expensive and rate its pricing favorably.

• "Though NetApp NVMe AFF A800 may seem like a highly-priced product, it is not extremely expensive."
• "I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten."
• "The solution is expensive."

Entities use NetApp NVMe AFF A800 for various purposes such as database management, video surveillance, data center storage, virtualized environments, cloud storage, and high-performance computing for academic research. It supports applications like Oracle, is utilized in transaction systems and mail infrastructure, and ensures data security. It also serves as storage in VMware enterprise infrastructures and as a cluster service in technology fields.

NetApp NVMe AFF A800's customer service and support are generally positive. Users report satisfaction with responsive and cooperative technical support, rating them highly. Some users note that support can be delayed but find the responses informative. However, there are occasional difficulties in reaching competent personnel quickly. While some experience was not favorable, most feedback indicates good global engineer availability. Users largely appreciate the assistance provided.

Some users found NetApp NVMe AFF A800's initial setup straightforward and quick, with deployment taking less than two weeks and minimal maintenance required. Others experienced complexity, citing the need for network readiness and coordination with the customer's site. While some installations were quick, others faced challenges, taking from hours to weeks. NetApp's support and documentation received positive feedback, making major architectural changes manageable for some users.

NetApp NVMe AFF A800 is highly scalable according to multiple accounts, with no issues reported in scaling both vertically and horizontally. Users have successfully scaled the system for hundreds of users including database administrators and managers. Feedback suggests the cloud version is preferable for enhanced scalability. Organizations have expanded the system to multi-petabyte levels with minimal effort, though there may be limits based on needs.

NetApp NVMe AFF A800 is highly stable, reliable, and does not experience crashes, freezes, or significant bugs. Users can fine-tune performance securely in data centers. Many rate its stability nine or ten out of ten, achieving at least five nines uptime. Despite a single technical issue, NetApp resolved it effectively.