If you have multiple block storage, as in a silo, then you can use SANsymphony to manage the storage from one management portal. You can also tier the data from storage, say, for example, from HP storage to Dell storage, transparently. You can also do storage migration without any downtime. Compared to VMware vSAN on Nutanix or VxRail, you need a minimum of three nodes, two nodes and one witness. However, for DataCore SANsymphony you don't need a witness node. DataCore SANsymphony is very good and very solid. In fact, it's almost 20 years old, but the pricing can be an issue.
Sales Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Feb 22, 2022
We are not using software-defined storage, but we are partners with some vendors. We are distributors and resellers of software-defined storage solutions. We're working with DataCore SANsymphony SDS. As DataCore SANsymphony SDS is a good software, it doesn't need to improve much. Someone else set the software up, and I wasn't involved in the process of setting it up. The advice I would give to a company that's thinking of implementing this solution is for them to have a good understanding of the documentation, and for them to be trained before installing the software in their production environment. I'm giving DataCore SANsymphony SDS eight points out of ten. If they are able to support more OS (operating systems), I would give them a perfect score.
We are a reseller. There is DataCore and we are Datatek. We are just talking about similar names, Datatek being a DataCore reseller. I rate DataCore SANsymphony SDS as a nine out of ten.
I am glad to have used SSY. The solution is very stable and performs well. It requires very little effort. What you do have to do, however, is regularly apply Windows patches. To do this, the node has to be restarted. You should therefore always use a pair with synchronous mirrors to avoid downtime.
My advice to anybody who is considering SANSymphony is that it is flexible, user-friendly, and a product that I recommend. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
While they support de-dup, it is recommended that you not de-dup the storage used for operating systems or high-change rated type data. The requires some planning to ensure the storage that is targeted for de-dup only have data that end users would be using (such as MS Office files, etc.)
The installation is only supported if it is installed by a DataCore certified implementation engineer. Also, updates should be done by this DCIE. If you want to manage everything by yourself, you have to get a DCIE.
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If you have multiple block storage, as in a silo, then you can use SANsymphony to manage the storage from one management portal. You can also tier the data from storage, say, for example, from HP storage to Dell storage, transparently. You can also do storage migration without any downtime. Compared to VMware vSAN on Nutanix or VxRail, you need a minimum of three nodes, two nodes and one witness. However, for DataCore SANsymphony you don't need a witness node. DataCore SANsymphony is very good and very solid. In fact, it's almost 20 years old, but the pricing can be an issue.
The support team is awesome.
We are not using software-defined storage, but we are partners with some vendors. We are distributors and resellers of software-defined storage solutions. We're working with DataCore SANsymphony SDS. As DataCore SANsymphony SDS is a good software, it doesn't need to improve much. Someone else set the software up, and I wasn't involved in the process of setting it up. The advice I would give to a company that's thinking of implementing this solution is for them to have a good understanding of the documentation, and for them to be trained before installing the software in their production environment. I'm giving DataCore SANsymphony SDS eight points out of ten. If they are able to support more OS (operating systems), I would give them a perfect score.
We are a reseller. There is DataCore and we are Datatek. We are just talking about similar names, Datatek being a DataCore reseller. I rate DataCore SANsymphony SDS as a nine out of ten.
I rate SANSymphony eight out of 10. I believe it's a great product with many excellent features.
I am glad to have used SSY. The solution is very stable and performs well. It requires very little effort. What you do have to do, however, is regularly apply Windows patches. To do this, the node has to be restarted. You should therefore always use a pair with synchronous mirrors to avoid downtime.
My advice to anybody who is considering SANSymphony is that it is flexible, user-friendly, and a product that I recommend. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Overall, we are happy with innovations, but in the future, we will also look into more improvements.
I recommend taking a look at DataCore because it is a simple-to-use product that saved us from spending more money on additional hardware and support.
Good support, very reactive.
As a side note, I use Veeam to backup my servers, including the DataCore servers, and I have had no problem doing so.
While they support de-dup, it is recommended that you not de-dup the storage used for operating systems or high-change rated type data. The requires some planning to ensure the storage that is targeted for de-dup only have data that end users would be using (such as MS Office files, etc.)
The installation is only supported if it is installed by a DataCore certified implementation engineer. Also, updates should be done by this DCIE. If you want to manage everything by yourself, you have to get a DCIE.
Once you use it, you won't want something else. No vendor lock-in.
No, it was almost perfect.
Maybe using a good IT partner who already has some experience with the product.