Dell SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility ) [EOL] vs NetApp SnapMirror comparison

"We've found the support to be very good overall."

"The feature of taking snapshots from the replicated volumes has allowed us to use them for DR testing to validate the application consistent point of recovery."

"The product has good performance."

"The most valuable feature is the snap shot."

"The solution is very stable."

"Overall, the product is very good. It's an easy to use tool."

"The synchronous and real-time replication are the most vital features of NetApp SnapMirror"

"NetApp SnapMirror's ease of use and reliability are valuable features."

"They have a very effective dashboard and good reports."

"This solution is easy to implement and easy to use."

"If you are new to the product, the initial setup might be a bit difficult."

"The main pain point that we experienced is during device creation. For every newly provisioned volume, creating replication relationships between production and DR site, creating snapshots for third copy at DR site, and configuring them in appropriate replication groups and device groups means that there are lot of steps involved and a lot of room for error. There has to be a lot of checks and balances which need to be incorporated to make sure that the solution is set up correctly."

"It's necessary to install NetApp simulator to avoid complications."

"We have to do manual verifications about the subscriptions often."

"They could make continued enhancements in integration with diverse platforms for the product."

"The GUI can be improved to perform complex tasks"

"In the next release, I would like to get an active IP number solution."

"In the next release, I would like to see Data reduction included and WAN optimization."

"The price needs to be improved."

"There is probably some limitations when it comes to the scalability of the solution."

"It's part of the NetApp Firewall, so it's free."

"SnapMirror is extremely expensive. We had a hard time adjusting to our budget. If rated on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most expensive, I would definitely rate it ten out of ten."

"The cost is low compared to different vendors."

"The solution has monthly and yearly licensing options."

"It's a highly cost-effective solution"

"The pricing can be improved."

"The product price is reasonable."

"The pricing could be improved."