HPE StoreOnce vs Huawei OceanStor Dorado comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Huawei are both solutions in the All-Flash Storage category. Additionally, 94% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between HPE StoreOnce and Huawei OceanStor Dorado based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two All-Flash Storage solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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HPE StoreOnce vs. Huawei OceanStor Dorado

October 2024

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Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Featured Reviews

Paul Pearson

Storage and Backup Architect at Concentrix

Apr 25, 2022

Works well, is easy to implement, and has upgrade analysis capabilities

Currently, it's our tier-one storage. We use it mostly for our Oracle databases It has drastically improved the performance of our high-end Oracle databases and allows us the ability to replication to a DR location with ease. We love the product. Pure Storage works really well. The CAT tool and…

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Megha Meshram

Senior Manager at BHEL

Mar 29, 2023

Helps to consolidate D2D backups and has a good deduplication ratio

I was involved with the HPE team in the implementation of the tool which included steps like zone grade configuration, tape grade configuration, etc. The zoning part during implementation was very cumbersome. The tool’s implementation took around one week maximum to complete. One person from the HPE team helped us with the deployment. The tool’s deployment was a big process. We had to first deploy the hardware. Then we needed to connect it to the server. We had to also install HPE’s Data Protector. There were multiple things to be configured such as the configuration of Data Protector with D2D backup.

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TOLGA ALNIAK

Expert (System Architect) at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.

May 29, 2024

Offers ransomware protection for files stored on servers

Data processing is the most important feature. We are using Huawei OceanStor Dorado, which employs SSD storage on the hardware side. No reported performance issues or improvements are required for our systems because all of the systems run on memory on the host side. The Oracle data and Oracle virtual machines also operate from memory. Additionally, we use Oracle for patching systems, with all data residing in memory. There is some latency during backup times, typically at night, but this is acceptable for us. These latencies occur outside of office hours, so they do not impact our operations during normal times when there is no noticeable latency.

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Pros

"Offers excellent features like efficient data reduction, a reliable SafeMode, and a great support model for continuous assistance and updates."

"The solution uses newer technology for deduplication and compression."

"The tool's valuable features are speed, security, data compression, and reliability. Its data compression feature is the best that we have ever seen. It helps us to save money and resources."

"The duplication algorithm allows us to get a lot more use out of less storage. We're running a five terabyte array right now and we're running probably about 30 terabytes on it. So the duplication rate is pretty phenomenal, without a cost to performance. It still runs pretty smoothly."

"Pure FlashArray X NVMe will quickly overcome all the hurdles you face, including network and latency issues."

"The system allows for seamless learning experiences, facilitating quick and easy cloning of environments within minutes."

"It has good, reliable, fast storage."

"It's helped us because we've changed fundamentally what we talk about. We don't talk about storage and different tiers of storage anymore nor do we talk about servers. We talk now about applications and how applications impact the business and end users."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is that the tool provides good value for somebody who needs an affordable and reliable storage solution."

"Currently, VTLs can only be created on individual service sets and cannot be used to share the resources of other nodes."

"The most valuable feature of HPE StoreOnce is the virtual drive."

"The valuable feature is the ability to work with the Veeam software to reduce the backup windows."

"The implementation is not that complex for someone who has experience."

"Deduplication is the most valuable feature."

"HPE StoreOnce is an easy-to-use tool."

"It is a very scalable solution."

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"Most of the features which all enterprises storages solutions have are available in Huawei OceanStor Dorado."

"I've been satisfied with the level of attention I'm given when I reach out to technical support."

"The solution's pricing is its most valuable feature."

"There are plenty of features available in this solution."

"The initial setup is very straightforward."

"The platform’s most valuable features are speed, accuracy, and encryption."

"The integrated Huawei Flash technology within OceanStor Dorado stands out as one of the most valuable features."

"The most valuable aspects encompass a comprehensive set of common features, such as NetFlow technology, hyper-micro, and hyper-application functionalities."

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Cons

"Many options to check performance, like read, writes, random writes, and random reads, are missing in Pure FlashArray X NVMe."

"One point I'd like to improve is that the tool should start selling small boxes again. It discontinued some products and is focusing on bigger, more capable boxes, neglecting the SMB market. Even though it's not a big market, it shouldn't have removed them."

"It feels more suitable for small and medium-sized businesses rather than enterprises."

"Efficiency improvements would always be welcome, but I'm not sure if they could get more efficient."

"The software layer has to improve."

"We would like to see VNC integration or be able to use Pure Storage with VNC."

"They could add more support for file storage and different types of storage."

"I would like to see some AI features that would allow arrays to intelligently identify threats or unusual behavior in the data pattern and give an alert."

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"This product would be improved with the inclusion of more features to security or WORM."

"The solution would be improved if it could also be used as a data store for VMware."

"The user interface of HPE StoreOnce is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"Hardware maintenance involves some downtime for backup destination storage which can be a problem for some."

"HPE StoreOnce could improve the capacity support."

"The setup phase is not so simple that an end user can plug and play to make it operational."

"The cost is at the forefront of everyone's mind."

"The product's price could be better."

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"The user interface of Huawei OceanStor Dorado could be more user-friendly. Other solutions, such as EMC, have a better user interface."

"Some customers have reported not understanding how the immutable part can be unlocked."

"There could be local support services available for the platform. Additionally, they should provide a bundled license, including all protection and encryption rules."

"This solution does not support VMware VVols 2.0."

"If they implement a backup solution directly into the OceanStor then it will be a valuable feature."

"Huawei OceanStor Dorado could improve the integration, there have been some compatibility issues with some operating system functions."

"Engineers with two to three years of experience with Huawei will find that Huawei OceanStor Dorado is a bit complicated to use compared to other Huawei storages."

"From the customer's point of view, Huawei OceanStor Dorado is expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pure FlashArray X NVMe’s pricing is cheaper than other products."

"The tool is an investment that we've budgeted for. While the prices may be higher than those of other vendors, we see it as a market leader with benefits. We don't regret purchasing it."

"With VMware, we pay $300,000 annually."

"We pay approximately $50,000 USD per year in licensing fees."

"The support cost per array is about $20,000 a year for 24/7 support."

"With Pure Storage, we would like to continue seeing price reductions with flash storage. I don't think we're any different than anybody else when we continue to look to the industry for price reductions of both NVMe and traditional SSD storage. We would like to see these prices continue to decline and erode, even displacing large spinning disks."

"As far as the licensing costs, everything is included in the license."

"Pretty much everything that you need is licensed when you buy the product. Licensing to me is different than the maintenance cost, but they can bleed into one another. We buy the product, and we expect three years of support bundled into what we negotiate on our storage arrays. I would start to see maintenance costs going into the fourth year, but we're not there yet."

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"The product is not expensive. It is available at a good price."

"There are costs for additional storage and space."

"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."

"I would rate it around two or three because, compared to others, it tends to be higher priced."

"The price puts me off. It's definitely on the high side."

"I think the product is competitive in terms of pricing. Other products like the one from Dell are costlier compared to the tool."

"HPE StoreOnce is cheaper compared to other solutions in the market."

"The licensing schemes could improve in HPE StoreOnce and the price is high. They should reduce the price."

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"In price comparisons with alternative products, it stands out as a more cost-effective option."

"Huawei has very good pricing. They have some promotions that can be taken advantage of at certain times of the year, such as the end of December. They are providing aggressive pricing. In the Pakistan market, they are ready to beat any vendor in Pakistan because they want to grab the market."

"The price of Huawei OceanStor Dorado is very inexpensive, it cost approximately $5 per gigabyte."

"You need to pay for the license."

"This product is not too expensive, and the price is competitive on the market."

"There are lots of features included with this solution and some of them require additional licensing, such as creating high availability storage using a cluster."

"There are some costs in addition to the standard licensing fees, depending on the requirements."

"We saw ROI in terms of both money and time saved. It is worth the price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Computer Software Company

18%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Pure FlashArray X NVMe helps to improve our processing speed. It is user-friendly and easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

I am an engineer and am not aware of the setup cost.

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What needs improvement with Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

After implementation, there are limitations, such as the number of paths, file systems, and replication options. It f...

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What do you like most about HPE StoreOnce?

I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backu...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreOnce?

My company has to keep on asking HPE distributors to offer the product at a better price, which is why I cannot discl...

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What needs improvement with HPE StoreOnce?

The product's support is an area with certain shortcomings requiring improvements. Support needs to be faster. I don'...

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What do you like most about Huawei OceanStor Dorado?

The product has the best compression and encryption features. The most valuable features I have found in the tool are...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei OceanStor Dorado?

The solution's licensing structure needs improvement.

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What needs improvement with Huawei OceanStor Dorado?

The product's current pricing model involves over 12 different licenses, which can be complex. Simplifying the proces...

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Also Known As

Pure FlashArray//X NVMe, Pure FlashArray//X, FlashArray//X

HP StoreOnce

OceanStor Dorado V3 All-Flash Storage System

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Pure Storage

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Huawei

Overview

Pure Storage FlashArray//X is the world’s first enterprise-class, all-NVMe flash storage array. It represents a new class of storage – shared accelerated storage, which is a term coined by Gartner – that delivers major breakthroughs in performance, simplicity, and consolidation.

HP StoreOnce Backup is a data backup solution that provides a consistent, high-performance, scale-out architecture for your entire enterprise. Reduce the amount of backup data capacity by 95 percent, and choose between powerful dedicated appliances for data centers, or flexible virtual appliances for smaller and remote offices.

Huawei's OceanStor Dorado V3 all-flash storage is the ideal choice for enterprises' mission-critical business. It is the industry's first commercial use of NVMe all-flash storage, and it delivers high-performing, reliable, and efficient storage services.

Sample Customers

Fremont Bank, Judson ISD, The Nielsen Company

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Telecom Italia, Hi3G Sweden, KPN

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