HPE StoreEasy Reviews

I use HPE StoreEasy for storage.

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.

I have been using HPE StoreEasy for a long time, about ten years. 

StoreEasy has a huge scalability issue.

Technical support is fine. 

On a scale from one to ten, I would give HPE StoreEasy a six.

• Price per terabyte
• Rack density
• Manageability

It is a robust system, reliable, and well-priced.

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.

No issues with stability.

We can scale out predictably. HP has helped us drive down costs and scale our density.

We previously used SAND. We needed cheap commodity-based servers, something that gave us good price per terabyte.

We didn't really evaluate other options.

Get it. Be sure to check in-house that it does what it needs to do.

I am primarily using the solution for backup purposes.

StoreEasy is a better solution for backup purposes. Performance-wise, it provides storage with Gold processors, scalability, RAM, and capacity drives with SSDs. This contributes to high performance. Additionally, StoreEasy offers reliable file services, which is a critical factor for customers looking for solid infrastructure.

There are some SKUs in StoreEasy that are built to order, and there are only limited options, such as StoreEasy 1670 and 1870, which can be configured to order based on customer preferences. It's advisable that HPE should offer more configurable options with varied specifications, like a silver processor.

I have been working with StoreEasy for about one year since joining in a presales position.

HP provides options for scalability, and I can suggest to our customers that HPE hardware is indeed scalable.

The scalability is good with StoreEasy's performance storages, which include gold processors and the ability to scale up to 256 gigabytes of RAM alongside ample capacity drive options.

As we are partners, with our engineers providing hardware support, I do not have direct experience with technical support from HPE.

Positive

As I handle presales, the initial setup is relatively easy for me. It is straightforward to configure and recommend to customers based on their needs.

Some customers in Pakistan use only HPE hardware, so they can justify the cost despite the pricing being higher than local brands.

In comparison with local brands, the prices of StoreEasy are higher.

I would rate the solution an eight out of ten for its service and file service offerings, scalability, and other aspects. However, the pricing is higher compared to other brands.