The platform's most valuable features are reliability, intelligence, and fast performance speed.
Solution Manager at IBW
Reliable product with efficient technical support services
Pros and Cons
- "The platform's most valuable features are reliability, intelligence, and fast performance speed."
- "They should add a feature to the platform to help us manage storage communication with one of the vendors."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
They should add a feature to the platform to help us manage storage communication with Kubernetes.
For how long have I used the solution?
We use Huawei OceanStor Dorado for database management.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product’s stability is good. It has the highest reliability I have seen since I started working.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is easy to add more controllers to the platform. It is very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The product’s technical support services are good. They answer queries in 15 minutes.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
I rate the initial setup process a nine out of ten. It just requires one person to manage the maintenance. They provide a console with intuitive tools. It sends alerts whenever some improvements in terms of performance or reliability need to be made. The equipment has many intelligent features.
What was our ROI?
Huawei OceanStor Dorado generates a good return on investment. I rate the ROI an eight out of ten. The total cost of ownership is low than other companies.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Huawei OceanStor Dorado has a competitive price compared to other solutions like EMC, IBM, and HPE. I rate its pricing a seven or eight.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Huawei OceanStor Dorado a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Implementer

System Administrator at DALEEL PETROLUM CO
Has very good capacity, is effective, works quickly, and is easy to manage
Pros and Cons
- "Has good capacity, is effective and easy to manage."
- "Difficult integration with third parties."
What is our primary use case?
We are end users and customers of Huawei. I'm a system admin.
What is most valuable?
OceanStor has very good capacity; it's effective, works quickly, and is easy to manage.
What needs improvement?
The solution requires third-party integrations some of which have agreements and policies that prevent us from using them. If you open an Excel or Word file, for example, and a second person has opened it at the same time, they can't use it because it's already locked by you. Microsoft integration is a problem when the solution is managed by Huawei.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, we have around 600 users. We won't need to expand usage in the near future, there's still plenty of space.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good and they are responsible and relatively quick to respond although there are sometimes problems. We inform them when something is missing and they get back to us pretty quickly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used Dell EMC. The change to Huawei was a management decision that may have been related to cost. Huawei offers similar features to Dell.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was somewhat complex because it was new to us. We had Huawei support for our setup as well as assistance from a local partner. The deployment was done as an online upgrade so there wasn't any downtime, it was just a matter of switching over from the old storage to the new. That was a big advantage. We took our time and it took about a week to migrate. We used two in-house engineers as well as one from Huawei and one from the local partner. We currently have one person managing the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not involved with the licensing process but I understand that Huawei is about 50% cheaper than competing solutions.
What other advice do I have?
This is a good solution if it supports your environment. I am lucky to have 20 years of experience with these solutions so I know how to manage things. For those who are less experienced, it can be difficult.
I rate this solution eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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DC Solutions Architect & Engineer at SEE "Systems Engineering of Egypt"
A highly scalable solution that provides excellent security features and protects organizations from ransomware
Pros and Cons
- "The solution’s overall security is good."
- "The price must be improved."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is used for ransomware protection.
What is most valuable?
I am very happy with the solution. NVMe is valuable. The solution’s overall security is good.
What needs improvement?
The price must be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for two months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I like the tool’s scalability. I rate the scalability a ten out of ten. We have four customers who are using the product.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have mostly used hyperconverged solutions. I also used Pure in specific cases.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the price a nine out of ten on a scale where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
If I need something, I communicate with the people in the HQ and get their support. We need to test the solution in production. I will recommend the tool to others. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Pre sales Expert IT at Computer Marketing Company Pvt Ltd
A reliable choice for storage solution with its impressive features including high scalability, cost-effectiveness and versatile support for various business sizes
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable aspects encompass a comprehensive set of common features, such as NetFlow technology, hyper-micro, and hyper-application functionalities."
- "Having distinct modules for data compression and encryption features enhances flexibility and performance optimization for users with varying requirements."
What is our primary use case?
Clients primarily leverage it for straightforward data concerns as well as large-scale environments where high data availability and accelerated flash input/output are essential. The main use cases revolve around ensuring robust performance for applications and conducting thorough reviews of data.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable aspects encompass a comprehensive set of common features, such as NetFlow technology, hyper-micro, and hyper-application functionalities. It includes a diverse range of features catering to both SaaS and other prominent features available in the market.
What needs improvement?
Having distinct modules for data compression and encryption features enhances flexibility and performance optimization for users with varying requirements.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with OceanStor for two years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate its stability capabilities ten out of ten. Although, they should still work on it and enhance it even further.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It provides excellent scalability, providing the flexibility to scale both horizontally and vertically. This adaptability makes it suitable for various business sizes, not just major enterprises, whether it's catering to the needs of large enterprises or smaller businesses. I would rate it ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The support team has proven to be reliable. In my region, we have a proficient team addressing issues promptly. I haven't encountered any significant problems with the support system; it appears to be a mature and well-established component of the product. I would rate it ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. I would rate it ten out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In price comparisons with alternative products, it stands out as a more cost-effective option.
What other advice do I have?
I would like to emphasize the importance of utilizing fiber channel switches for seamless operations. Given that a significant portion of our storage configuration is handled manually, particularly in cell configuration decisions, our fiber channel infrastructure has been a critical component for about a year now. Overall, I would rate it ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Owner at Inventrics technologies
Offers cost-effective storage, but lacks stability compared to IBM
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's pricing is its most valuable feature."
- "The technology and the features need improvement."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is used for storage.
What is most valuable?
The solution's pricing is its most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
The technology and the features need improvement.
If you compare IBM storage to Huawei OceanStor Dorado, IBM offers DS8000 storage XIV storage. Huawei also offers several storage models, including their brand OceanStor Dorado. If you compare Huawei storage with IBM storage, IBM is mature and offers more stability of the features and technology. However, the pricing of IBM storage is much higher than the Huawei product. If you're not using it for a critical server, you can use Huawei as the cheaper option. But if you have a critical system, maybe choose something more stable like IBM.
Additionally, the stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Huawei OceanStor Dorado for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is not stable with the parts. The part is frequently faulty, especially if compared to IBM storage.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I use the solution outside of the company environment.
How are customer service and support?
The tech support is quite good if you can speak Chinese. You can talk to them in English, but if you can speak Chinese, it is much easier to communicate with them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used IBM storage.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is not very complex. It is quite straightforward if you have basic knowledge.
It took a month to deploy the solution.
After buying the storage, you must set it up for the deployment. To set it up, you need to load a manual. There is no ISO, and there is no installer that can be downloaded, which is different.
What about the implementation team?
We needed an engineer to deploy the solution. One or two engineers are enough to maintain and deploy the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You need to pay for the license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Huawei OceanStor Dorado a six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Solutions Architect at Zoom Tecnologia
Reduces batch processing time and improves accessibility
Pros and Cons
- "Huawei has more features than other vendors. It integrates well with security management solutions, though not directly with databases."
What is our primary use case?
We are configuring solutions in China.
How has it helped my organization?
Huawei can reduce batch processing time, improving accessibility. Sometimes, the processing time before using the product solutions was up to 80 hours. After implementation, this time is reduced to four hours.
What is most valuable?
I use the data compression feature. It is an effective solution for saving database storage. Deleting redundant data can reduce the storage requirements by three to fourfold.
For how long have I used the solution?
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is very fine.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is affordable.
What other advice do I have?
Huawei has more features than other vendors. It integrates well with security management solutions, though not directly with databases. The storage solution offers significant advantages, making it possible to integrate databases and management solutions.
I recommend the solution because it is a great solution.
Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Company Owner at UTCBim Bilgisayar Hizmetleri
Good stability and has an easy initial setup process
Pros and Cons
- "It is a scalable solution."
- "The solution's price could be better."
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is performance.
What needs improvement?
The solution's price could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for one or two months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. I rate its stability as a ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. We have ten customers using it.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support team provides the best services.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to set up and takes four hours to complete. It requires two managers for deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others and rate it as a ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Head of Enterprise Horizondal Division at Computech Limited
Easy to set up with good functionality and good stability
Pros and Cons
- "I've been satisfied with the level of attention I'm given when I reach out to technical support."
- "I would really like to see Heterogeneous Storage Virtualization in a future release."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for a customer's company. We're resellers.
What is most valuable?
The compression on offer is the most valuable aspect of the solution at this time.
Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with its functionality.
The initial setup is very easy.
I've found the solution to be stable.
The product can scale.
I've been satisfied with the level of attention I'm given when I reach out to technical support.
The solution is affordable and reasonably priced. It offers good value for money.
What needs improvement?
I would really like to see Heterogeneous Storage Virtualization in a future release.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for almost one and a half years. It hasn't been that long just yet.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution has been stable. I have not experienced bugs or glitches and I wouldn't say that I've ever seen it crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable so far. If a company needs to expand it, it can.
We typically work with medium-sized organizations and enterprises.
How are customer service and technical support?
So far, technical support has been great I have no complaints. they are helpful and responsive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've worked with HP, Dell, Lenovo, Hitachi, and NetApp. Out of all of these, I still prefer to use Dorado.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is not overly complex or difficult in terms of the initial implementation. It's pretty simple and straightforward.
Deployment takes about two and a half hours or so. It's not a long period of time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing has been very reasonable. I wouldn't describe it as expensive. Likely, any company would find the solution to be affordable.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a reseller and consultant.
I'd a good solution that offers very good value for money.
I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
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