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PROS

HPE StoreVirtual offers seamless block management behind the scenes, ensuring smooth operations without interruptions.
It supports network RAID, providing maximum availability essential for environments where downtime is not an option.
HPE StoreVirtual enables ease of use with thin provisioning, maximizing hard drive value and simplifying administrative tasks.
The system's hardware independence offers valuable flexibility, allowing compute and storage to operate separately and SAN nodes to be maintained without downtime.
HPE StoreVirtual allows for easy scaling, providing robust and stable performance with centralized administration.

CONS

If using 10Gb adapters, SFPs are not included and are not clearly stated.
Deduplication or compression is lacking compared to higher-end products.
Configuration of application-integrated snapshots for VMware is convoluted and initially problematic.
HPE StoreVirtual is nearing end-of-life within the next three years, with frequent hardware and disk failures.
HPE StoreVirtual implementation and management complexity requires improvement for stronger performance.
 

HPE StoreVirtual Pros review quotes

it_user506580 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 30, 2017
Thin provisioning lets us get the most value from the hard drives.
reviewer1270605 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 5, 2020
The solution's most valuable aspect is that it is hardware independent.
it_user1092507 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 5, 2020
The solution is quite stable. We haven't had any issues with glitches or bugs.
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CP
Mar 9, 2020
All of the administrative tasks are easy and everything is centralized.
Vebjorn Nergaard - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 9, 2020
The solution is very stable.
it_user685011 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 15, 2017
I guess on the top of the list is certainly ease of use.
QH
Mar 5, 2020
It's very stable and it's easy to use.
Vebjorn Nergaard - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 5, 2022
A company can scale it easily.
reviewer1269384 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2020
It appears to be very stable and very robust.
it_user568146 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 8, 2017
The network RAID feature gives us maximum availability, since we cannot afford any downtime, even for a second.
 

HPE StoreVirtual Cons review quotes

it_user506580 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 30, 2017
Configuration of application integrated snapshots for VMware is convoluted and it did not work immediately.
reviewer1270605 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 5, 2020
The solution needs to ensure it is on par with the industry in terms of availability of features and various other options.
it_user1092507 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 5, 2020
The management aspect of the solution needs to be improved in order to make the product stronger.
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CP
Mar 9, 2020
In our country, Qatar, most of the industry isn't using too much HP. StoreVirtual doesn't move fast. It's not a popular product.
Vebjorn Nergaard - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 9, 2020
The initial setup could be simplified to make it easier for new users.
it_user685011 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 15, 2017
it would nice to have deduplication or compression, things that you have in some of the higher end products.
QH
Mar 5, 2020
It is a costly solution.
Vebjorn Nergaard - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 5, 2022
The GUI is a bit old-fashioned. It should be updated.
reviewer1269384 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2020
One of the areas that need improvement is the consolidated management platform, to manage all of the nodes from one place and the licensing around that.
it_user568146 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 8, 2017
The penalty for the availability is performance. So, you have to balance or choose between the availability and the performance.