VIOLIN QV2020 [EOL] Reviews

VIOLIN QV2020 is on flash storage. The system possesses a distributed architecture with multiple nodes through specific monitoring capabilities.

VIOLIN QV2020 is the latest in terms of performance. It has high-speed data access and processing capabilities, distinguishing it as a leader in its storage solutions category. It offers third-party account integration and is supported by comprehensive service files.

I set up Wi-Fi for storage, and since then, we haven't experienced any interruptions in service. Our platform, with the license, combines all the different storage options. It's consolidated and accessible through a single panel as a system monitor.

I have been using VIOLIN QV2020 as a partner for ten years. We're a service provider.

We don't encounter any stability issues.

VIOLIN QV2020 lacks scalability. This affects both the timeframe for installation and the performance of end-users. Additionally, there's a challenge in deploying horizontally, either by deploying between different nodes or adding new ones.
We have many customers. 50,000 users are using this solution. It depends on the projects being taken out of the operations team.

The solution has a lot of instances. You need to plug it in.

We offer various platforms, and then we need to build our stats. Our system integrator oversees operations, managing approximately thirty nodes across multiple functions. Our storage relies on our engine and is shared across different storage types and servers. We operate in diverse cloud environments, supporting various solutions and platforms.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

It has lowered batch times from 14 hours to two hours. It allows us to perform real-time reporting.

Speed: It’s simple to use hardware to fix performance issues. Our issue is poor coding/queries. This greatly speeded things up. It’s too costly to track down poor programming in applications. The price of a developer’s time to scan through all the coding is high compared to buying Violin.

VIMM replacement is poorly designed. You have to slide out an entire drawer, remove the cover and then pop out the failed VIMM. I would like to see a front replacement just like with hard disks.

This leaves room for error; for example, when you slide it out from the rack, you are moving cables along the cable management arm. This leaves the possibility of accidentally unplugging a cable from the array if it is not seated properly. Also, you might pinch the cables when sliding it back into the server rack.

Stability is perfect, no outages thus far.

Scalability is N/A for us. We frontend storage with IBM SVC.

Customer Service:

Customer service is on par with all other companies.

Technical Support:

Tech support is awesome; these guys know what they are doing and rarely will transfer you to another person.

Initial setup was very straightforward; 20 minutes and you’re up and running.

We implemented it in house. I would have the vendor go through the first setup with you; after that, a trained monkey can do it.

They will beat anyone’s price right now. They are struggling and just need to get product out their doors.

We evaluated IBM 820; did not use due to price and the interface was dated.

It’s a very solid product. We are very happy and have seven units currently in production. These outperform any SSD or spinning disk array that I have found so far.

The speed is great for such a small footprint. I have not found anything comparable yet.