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NetApp Private Storage pros and cons

Vendor: NetApp
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

NetApp Private Storage offers robust disaster recovery and enhanced security features.
It provides full control over data security and usage, with options to partition storage for different companies.
The platform allows for an organized arrangement of files and volumes, improving accessibility and management.
NetApp Private Storage integrates well with other NetApp technologies and scales effectively to meet growing business needs.
It includes specialized features for controlling data ingress and egress, enhancing overall data handling capabilities.

CONS

NetApp Private Storage should work better with Microsoft solutions and provide integrated NAS and block storage.
Users had to write custom tools or scripts for integration between on-premises datacenters and cloud installations.
There is a need for the Active-Active feature to stay competitive, as some competitors already offer it.
Better support and clearer configuration instructions are needed, as users have experienced issues with support quality.
There is a need for improved technical support in Akola, as NetApp relies mainly on partners in this area.
 

NetApp Private Storage Pros review quotes

AM
Dec 16, 2019
NetApp has really added a lot of features over the years to improve the product and performance. They can do things now like control ingress. They can control egress.
AM
Sep 5, 2022
The solution scales well.
it_user750708 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 16, 2017
As opposed to cloud, we have full control over security, use, who uses it. We own a number of different companies, so we can partition however we want.
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Joshy Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 29, 2021
NetApp has its own dedicated operating system, so it will not be affected by any wireless piggybacking or malware. That's the beauty of NetApp's operating system.
CloudSol560f - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 7, 2018
It gave us a platform which could clearly arrange all our files and volumes.
reviewer1537905 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 9, 2021
Integration with other NetApp solutions and merging them is manageable.
Christopher Cagayan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
NetApp is faster than other storage brands.
it_user750537 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 10, 2017
Disaster recovery. And I like the security very much. I think they have the needed options for security. Can manage NPS using the same tools and process that we use today.
reviewer1277319 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2020
Very stable and very scalable.
Harinder  Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
May 27, 2022
The most valuable feature of NetApp Private Storage is out-of-the-box integration with the SAN switches. They are much easier compared to Dell solutions. Additionally, the connector that comes with the solution that allows connection back to the Cisco SAN switches is very good. In Dell, I would need to use an FCIP or CIP port that is required.
 

NetApp Private Storage Cons review quotes

AM
Dec 16, 2019
There may actually be so many features that the end-user gets lost in the volume.
AM
Sep 5, 2022
It is not the fastest storage solution.
it_user750708 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 16, 2017
We had to write a number of custom tools or scripts ourselves to use it as a staging area between our on-premises datacenter and our cloud installation.
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Joshy Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 29, 2021
They need a little more technical people in Akola. Most of the NetApp people are in Bangalore, Mumbai, or Delhi, but there are very few in Akola. I think NetApp has few technicians in Akola because they mostly rely on partners to service this area.
CloudSol560f - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 7, 2018
I would like to have the Active-Active feature. Some competitors already have it. I would like NetApp to add it to stay competitive.
reviewer1537905 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 9, 2021
I'm not sure how easy it is to use on the cloud versus on-prem. If they have different user experiences, they should work to make the two as similar as possible to make it easy for a user to understand both even if they only deal mainly with one.
Christopher Cagayan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
The users find the new version's GUI complicated to use.
it_user750537 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 10, 2017
I think that it should work better with Microsoft solutions, more integrated with Microsoft. We also need integrated NAS and block storage.
reviewer1277319 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2020
The hardware does not last as long as it could with new software.
Harinder  Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
May 27, 2022
NetApp Private Storage is still integrated into the ISCSI connectivity and the FC protocol. I would recommend them to migrate to the FCIP because the SAN switches are moving further to an FCIP, and are scaling out of the ISCSI connectivity. Sooner or later, that will be an issue for NetApp Private Storage. An NFCIP should be available to them moving three years down the line.