I primarily use the solution to design IP data centers. We are using this solution as a gateway from Fiber.
Delivery and Presales Manager at HARPA ITALIA SRL
Excellent duplication, very good stability, and an easy setup
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's most valuable feature is the duplication."
- "When I configure the StoreEasy in a complex environment I have problems finding compatibility with all the software."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is the duplication.
What needs improvement?
They should make it easier to find features. Other features are difficult to find because it's a Windows server with very little customization.
The configuration tools need improvement.
When I configure the StoreEasy in a complex environment I have problems finding compatibility with all the software.
I've had some issues with StoreEasy in an environment where I have Linux. There were issues around connecting the user access. It doesn't seem to be compatible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. We've never suffered from any bugs or glitches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I've never tried to scale the product. We have about ten people using the solution currently.
How are customer service and support?
Whenever we have a problem, we call HP technical support and they've been great. We're satisfied with the level of support they provide us.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It's fairly easy to configure simple environments. Deployment times depend on the client and the environment.
What about the implementation team?
HP assisted with the deployment of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for licensing every six months. You can also extend support if you need to.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We didn't evaluate any other options before implementing this solution.
What other advice do I have?
We're a StoreEasy partner. The solution is very good. I'd recommend it. It's very easy to use.
I'd rate it nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Ejecutivo de cuentas at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
A storage solution with good integrations, but it could be more scalable
Pros and Cons
- "I like the user quotas, integrations, and separations for storage."
- "It would be better if it were more scalable. In the next release, I would like to access some Microsoft Windows storage server features. I guess the newest version of Windows Server has some restrictions."
What is our primary use case?
I use HPE StoreEasy for storage.
What is most valuable?
I like the user quotas, integrations, and separations for storage.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if it were more scalable. In the next release, I would like to access some Microsoft Windows storage server features. I guess the newest version of Windows Server has some restrictions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using HPE StoreEasy for a long time, about ten years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
StoreEasy has a huge scalability issue.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is fine.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would give HPE StoreEasy a six.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Senior Director, Technical Operations with 1,001-5,000 employees
We needed cheap commodity-based servers, something that gave us good price per terabyte.
What is most valuable?
- Price per terabyte
- Rack density
- Manageability
How has it helped my organization?
It is a robust system, reliable, and well-priced.
What needs improvement?
There is always room for improvement and I’m always trying to drive the density higher. HP is adding more features, which means we're going in the right direction.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No issues with stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We can scale out predictably. HP has helped us drive down costs and scale our density.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used SAND. We needed cheap commodity-based servers, something that gave us good price per terabyte.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We didn't really evaluate other options.
What other advice do I have?
Get it. Be sure to check in-house that it does what it needs to do.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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