What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreOnce?

The solution is quite expensive, possibly rated around seven and a half on a scale of one to ten. It aligns with the costs of similar high-quality solutions in the industry.

My company has to keep on asking HPE distributors to offer the product at a better price, which is why I cannot disclose it. I don't utilize any licenses, which can be a reason why I have to pay extra money in addition to the standard license fees.

The pricing is moderate when you compare it with other products. It comes with a warranty when you purchase the product for three years. After three years, they don't have to depend on the model they charge you.

I would rate it around 2 or 3 because, compared to others, it tends to be higher priced.

I rate the platform's pricing a seven out of ten.

Hey Miriam,

Navigating the pricing maze for HPE StoreOnce can indeed be a tricky ride. Based on my experience, one key strategy is to establish a solid relationship with your HPE rep. Communication is key—let them know your needs, budget constraints, and expectations upfront. For example, it worked for me here: https://andersenlab.com/projec...

So, before you jump in, gotta scope out in your storage. Get a grip on your data blow-up, dedupe numbers, and think about how you gonna scale up down the road. Having this unque insight will give you the upper hand when it comes to haggling' for deals that fit your exact needs, right?

Consider exploring different licensing models. Sometimes, a flexible subscription or capacity-based licensing can work wonders in aligning costs with actual usage.

Don't hesitate to push for discounts, especially if you're a long-term customer or if there's a significant volume involved. Being persistent pays off, and HPE reps are often willing to work with you to secure a mutually beneficial arrangement.

And remember, your voice matters, share your expectations, negotiate wisely, and build that rapport for smoother pricing negotiations.

The price for the appliance is good, but the price for StoreVirtual VSA is high. The price of the product is reasonable.

It is an economic product. It is worth my money.

We have not taken a perpetual license for HPE StoreOnce, but you need to buy the license capacity as you increase the capacity. HPE StoreOnce is cheaper compared to other solutions in the market.

With the same capacity of Data Domain and ExaGrid, which is 80 terabytes, HPE is the cheapest one.

The product is not expensive. It is available at a good price.

The pricing is competitive. The licensing costs is capacity-based and come bundled with support. The bundle is an end-to-end thing.

The product's pricing is medium. It could be improved. We purchase its yearly license. There is an additional cost for support services.

Licensing costs are reasonable when you consider the benefits. We have a permanent license.

I think the product is competitive in terms of pricing. Other products like the one from Dell are costlier compared to the tool.

The licensing schemes could improve in HPE StoreOnce and the price is high. They should reduce the price.

I'm not into financials. I'm a technical guy. I just help with planning and designing a solution, and then others decide on pricing and configuration. I'm working as an external consultant, therefore, I don't have any decision-making there.

The product could be more affordable. We typically order the license before we begin with the installation.

We have got a perpetual license, and we have access to all the features. If you are using cloud banks, you can store the internal data in HPE Cloud if needed. You can offload the data to the HPE Cloud. It is a licensed product. We have got around 10 TB of cloud bank storage with a one-time payment. We specifically took 10 TB for very critical offsite backups. We can also increase it in blocks if needed.

Everybody would like the cost to be minimized.

The cost of HPE StoreOnce is very expensive.

Price-wise, it comes with a high price tag when compared to other products.

The licensing fees are based on how much storage space is required.

There are costs for additional storage and space.

The license is part of the hardware. You don't need to buy or renew it separately. StoreOnce comes in a package: hardware and software. All the licenses come with it. Software licenses for backup solutions like Data Protector you do have to purchase separately, but in terms of the backup appliance, it comes with all the features and the license as part of it. You have to only purchase the application license but that is very cheap.