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Cloudian HyperStore vs Pure Storage FlashArray comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Cloudian HyperStore
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
File and Object Storage (11th)
Pure Storage FlashArray
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
196
Ranking in other categories
All-Flash Storage (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Cloudian HyperStore and Pure Storage FlashArray aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Cloudian HyperStore is designed for File and Object Storage and holds a mindshare of 3.0%, down 3.3% compared to last year.
Pure Storage FlashArray, on the other hand, focuses on All-Flash Storage, holds 7.1% mindshare, down 8.8% since last year.
File and Object Storage
All-Flash Storage
 

Featured Reviews

Kiran Rajanna - PeerSpot reviewer
A seamless solution offering data encryption, quality service, and security encryption
Cloudian HyperStore needs to incorporate AI and predictive analysis. It would be helpful if the solution could analyze and predict how to manage data better. The end users should not have access to protected documents. They should be able to drop the documents. The capacity management dashboard can be better. We also want two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator as MFA. Hence, the user would access the console not just by logging in with a password and username but with third-party applications as well.
Alfadel Alharthy - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective provisioning, helpful support, and reliable
When we set up the solution we did not require a lot of support from the teams. The good thing about the support is they can access and upgrade the framework and all other aspects. However, the account managers from Pure Storage are not communicating very well with us. We want to talk to them about what features should be used, use cases, best practices, and other technical discussions. Additionally, we would like to know about the new features, the introduction of new technology in the storage itself. It would be nice if they could communicate this information to us. The support is very good. They always call us for technical upgrades and firmware. If we have any issues they log in and we open a session for them, and they help us. The only issue is the time zone difference between our time zone and their time zone. I would rate the support from Pure Storage FlashArray a five out of five.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The cost was the main reason we chose to use this solution."
"It is very durable and that is particularly important."
"The most valuable features are its scalability and Amazon S3 compatibility because we can move back and forth with a hybrid cloud."
"The tool has S3 capability. Its scalability is excellent. From a security and encryption perspective, the solution supports SSL encryption. It is a seamless solution offering data encryption, quality service, and security encryption."
"Their support system has insight into errors on our SAN fabric that we can't see. They've brought attention to and raised awareness for us about things that we couldn't see, when we were experiencing problems."
"The all-flash disc is the most valuable feature of this solution."
"The amount of data that I have moved to it from legacy storage has enabled us to retire units that are three or four times the physical size."
"The performance of the storage is just unbelievable."
"It's very fast and very easy to use. It performs well and is both flexible and compatible. We like it because it's easy to use."
"Compared to Unity, these arrays offer significant advantages, such as NVMe technology and higher IOPS."
"It's simple, powerful, and ready to use."
"The ease of management is one of the most valuable features of this solution. I would have also said that it's pretty fast but now our SQL servers are starting to beat it up pretty bad."
 

Cons

"Cloudian HyperStore needs to incorporate AI and predictive analysis. It would be helpful if the solution could analyze and predict how to manage data better. The end users should not have access to protected documents. They should be able to drop the documents. The capacity management dashboard can be better. We also want two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator as MFA. Hence, the user would access the console not just by logging in with a password and username but with third-party applications as well."
"It is a cloud-based environment and at times, it is not very simple to use."
"As it is an S3 solution with the same protocol as the one we have with AWS, having better integration with AWS will be beneficial."
"Just some nit picky stuff, like allowing servers and volumes to be grouped. Therefore, it would easier to work with them in the GUI."
"If we suddenly dump large amounts of data onto the storage system, it takes a while to process it."
"I would like to get a weekly report of how our storage has been used, and if there is any storage sitting there not being used."
"I would like to see support for NVMe, end-to-end."
"I would like some performance analytics which go deeper than today. It should be specific to some hosts and applications. This would be good."
"I would like to see more detailed reporting on the data. However, it would be nice to know what are the exact VMs usage after deduplication and/or what that VMs actual latency and bandwidth is, outside of VMware."
"It would be beneficial to have a separate pricing point for environments with lower performance requirements or less workload."
"There was some complexity in the initial setup."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our fees are approximately half a dollar per gigabyte."
"The solution is cheap."
"The price is reasonable."
"Once you purchase Pure Storage FlashArray it is all-inclusive, you receive all the licenses needed."
"The pricing is very attractive and it delivers performance for the money."
"Pure has been flexible with us on the pricing models."
"You get what you pay for. It is expensive, but it really works."
"Cost-wise, I imagine that the product's price would probably give you a nosebleed if you were a younger company."
"We have a seen a reduction in TCO. It is definitely a cost-effective solution for us. We have seen ROI."
"The cost has room for improvement."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
33%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
34%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cloudian HyperStore?
The tool has S3 capability. Its scalability is excellent. From a security and encryption perspective, the solution supports SSL encryption. It is a seamless solution offering data encryption, quali...
What needs improvement with Cloudian HyperStore?
Cloudian HyperStore needs to incorporate AI and predictive analysis. It would be helpful if the solution could analyze and predict how to manage data better. The end users should not have access to...
Which should I choose: HPE 3PAR StoreServ or Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F Series?
Both are great platforms, but if you are considering all flash solutions, I would recommend you to consider Pure Storage. It may be more expensive, but it should pay for itself for its functionalit...
What do you like most about Pure Storage FlashArray?
We consume less physical storage because of the solution’s deduplication and compression.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashArray?
Pure Storage FlashArray is a premium product, but the introduction of the C-series has been a strategic move to make it more accessible to budget-conscious customers.
 

Also Known As

HyperStore, Cloudian HyperStore Object Storage, HyperStore Object Storage
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Sample Customers

NTT Communications, Casale, Kumo
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