HPE ConvergedSystem Reviews

We primarily use the solution as a container-as-a-service. We use it to host containers. It effectively supports a cloud-based container system.

The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to restore lost machines. Essentially its high availability capabilities are extremely valuable to us.

The solution needs to be easier to use. The administration's ease of use it poor and it needs a better administrative console.

The solution has a complicated front-end.

In terms of features, the solution is very complete. It doesn't seem to be missing features that I can see that would need to be added in future releases.

I've been using the solution for three years.

The solution is incredibly stable. It's one of the great advantages of the product. We've never faced any problems when it comes to stability.

The solution is highly scalable in a modular fashion. We've never had any issues with scaling.

The tech support is really good, both online and with engineers. We've been satisfied with the level of service we've received.

I'm a consultant and have experience working with the solution both as a consultant and as an end-user.

We currently have thousands of people using the solution. In our IT department, we have about ten to 15 people working on the solution as admins.

I'd advise others to choose their use cases carefully. It's suitable for certain environments but not all environments.

Others would also be sure to read the small print and really understand the solution before implementation as well. For example, beware of any additional licenses you may need.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. If it had a better administrative console, I'd give it full marks.

We are a consulting firm, and this is one of the solutions that we implement for our customers.

The majority of deployments are on-premises. If it is a cloud deployment, then it is a hybrid model.

Improvements to the organization depend on the customer, but usually, it assists them with consolidation. For example, they're replacing server racks with the converged system because they have too little space to have a rack full of servers.

One of the valuable components in this solution is HPE Synergy, which is a useful tool for deployments and updates.

This solution is very simple to use.

I would like to see better manageability and integration with third-party tools.

I would like to see persistent memory deployed in this solution, as I have not yet seen it in any converged system.

I have never had any problems with the technical support for this solution.

There are several levels of support available. These include simple Foundation care, which basically is a best effort. There is Proactive care, and even Datacenter care, which means you get an appointed account manager and much more rapid response. However, these options are expensive.

The complexity of the initial setup is dependant on the customer. I find that it is quite easy if you have all of the details, such as the IP addresses, raid volumes, and shared disks. The configuration is straightforward, although sometimes you have a complex scenario and you really have to tweak.

This is an expensive system and not every customer has the kind of budget to support it.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

We implemented a complete system and then 3PAR storage solutions. We are very happy with the implementation.

We had an old system, but it got to a point, because of age, and the data limitations, that backup times and operations were taking too long. After we migrated to this environment, everything changed. Our applications are performing at their best and the backup times have been reduced from about four hours to 30 minutes.

We would like the system to be even faster.

Everything is intact, everything is perfect.

We got it about three years ago. We have a policy that we don't scale. We use a system for about five years and then we change the whole system.

Our company policy is that every five years we have to upgrade our equipment.

Everything in our environment is HPE. Recently, some other vendors have been knocking on our door. We have done our research and what we found is that nothing out there is comparable to HPE. Since it's working for us, we don't see a reason to switch from HPE.

The initial setup was complex because it was the first setup for that implementation engineer. He really struggled. We got to some points where there was no way forward. We searched online and found solutions and moved on.

In our previous environment, we were using fiber switches where you just plug in.

I'm very satisfied with HPE systems. We don't have any issues with their hardware or their backup software.

In Chile, most of our customers use VMware to virtualize several machines and make their hardware more efficient.

This is an expensive solution and could be improved with lower pricing. 

We have used this solution for 12 years. 

This is a stable solution. 

This is a scalable solution. Our customers begin with an initial configuration and later add more servers, memory and other options to meet the demands of increased processing.

The customer service for this solution is good. 

Neutral

The initial setup is straightforward. We received the necessary training and the manuals are very clear and easy to follow. 

I would advise those considering this solution to ensure they begin with the correct sizing and configuration. If the configuration is oversized, they will pay a high price for features they do not use. If the configuration is undersized, they may not have all their needs met. 

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

We find the deduplication and compression features to be most valuable, as well as that of the backup solution inside.

Features that should be addressed concern the HPE functionality and the interaction with VMware. We would also like to see additional website functionality, because the surfeit of those who come online makes the addition of complete information challenging.

We have been using HPE ConvergedSystem for several months. 

The technical support is French approved  and transpires in this language, which works for us. So, too, we share the same work hours with those of technical support and they are adaptable to our schedule.

All of the activity concerning the initial setup was complex, as we are obliged to coordinate it with HP support.

I rate the solution a six or seven out of ten.