Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [EOL] vs Hitachi Unified Compute Platform HC Series comparison

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Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

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Average Rating

8.0

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Nuno Mendes

IT Manager - Resp.Department at Parvalorem

High performance solution that makes it easy to efficiently manage VM resources

In our case as a credit recovery company working with the state, our infrastructure is fixed and stable as we don't have the same need for growth as other types of companies. That said, one of the biggest problems with HyperFlex HX is that if you want to adjust your solution in terms of processing power, memory, or disk capacity, you have to buy completely new hosts. From a financial perspective, it can be very expensive to do so, and from a legal perspective, there are all kinds of compliance issues we would have to sort out before buying any new solution or application. Since we as a company will only be operating for perhaps the next ten years, when our HyperFlex solution comes to its end-of-life in 2024 our next step will likely not be with HyperFlex or any other solution from Cisco. Instead, from a financial point of view, we will likely turn toward a cloud solution because, that way, we won't have to spend so much money on physical infrastructure. We are, after all, only a small company and HyperFlex can be very expensive for other companies of our size, whether in Portugal or elsewhere like the United States. One other area for improvement is in regard to HyperFlex's integration with VMware. HyperFlex integrates with a specific version of VMware in such a way that HyperFlex doesn't always resolve security issues with VMware at the same pace as what you see in native implementations of VMware. This has happened in one or two situations in the past. On the other hand, the integration is otherwise adequate, especially in terms of availability and virtualization features (such as being able to split up each of our four hosts within VMware).

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Austin Ajaegbu

Enterprise Information systems/Wintel Systems Administrator at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Allows for centralized management with great interconnectivity

My main use is server management and virtualization This solution allowed us to move from using standalone systems to having all our data center management in one place. The most valuable feature is the interconnectivity, which allows me to use the system across my data centers and makes it easy…

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"When we did benchmarking on this particular product line, the results were great and quite amazing."

"We haven't had any downtime; it is absolutely stable."

"On the architectural side of it, there's the single pane of glass, and in the hyper-converged space there is that validated design approach of having all of the components which should work together, the solution is stable, and technical support is better than most."

"We see ROI every day; the return on investment is fantastic and is the primary reason why we deployed these clusters all around our site locations so that our SE engineers can show the customers."

"Cisco technical support is very skilled. From what I've had to access, there were quick responses and the necessary escalation."

"It is very scalable. It is also very secure. Cisco's security portfolio is integrated with it, which makes it secure. It is a platform-based device. Its performance is also fairly good in comparison to any other solution."

"This product has improved the way our organization functions in the way that we have less work, we have simple communication through the VPN, and we have better confidentiality and security."

"The price of the solution is good, especially when it comes to complex network solutions, such as UCS and Connect."

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"In our implementations, HDS Storage Virtualization has helped in migrating data with the least amount of downtime, compared to other storage technologies."

"The replication technology can move data faster than EMC MirrorView and requires less bandwidth. The Storage Virtualization technology is the most mature in the market, outside of IBM’s Storwize (which has a lot of compatibility issues, and EMC’s very expensive VPLEX solution); and it works."

"This solution allowed us to move from using standalone systems to having all our data center management in one place."

"The most valuable feature is the interconnectivity, which allows me to use the system across my data centers and makes it easy to connect to other storage platforms."

Cons

"Unlike other options, you need to pay a subscription to Cisco yearly instead of paying for the hardware outright, which makes it more expensive in the long run."

"The utilization needs to be better. It needs more options."

"We would like to see better integration in the next release of this solution."

"It is not a stable solution."

"Technical support is very good. Not excellent, but good. There's still not enough data available on the web. For example, for the integration to VMware, I had a case recently and I searched for more information but didn't find any."

"Managing this solution is complex and should be improved."

"In the next release, I would like to see them able to connect to the public cloud."

"The main issue is cost-wise. Cisco costs more than its competitors."

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"An area for improvement would be technical support."

"An area for improvement would be technical support. In the next release, I would like to see more features added to make this a more complete solution."

"We prefer solutions other than HDS due to better post sales support, updates, ease of use, flexibility, etc."

"An update to its technology would be good. The G Series has been around for more than five years and HDS seriously needs to ramp up, since the competition has better performance at a lower cost with better features and functionalities. For example, it needs redirect on write Snapshot, preconfigured storage tiering with better IOPS, built-in deduplication technology on hybrid disk, etc."

"HDS reaches a ceiling depending on model. The G200 cannot transition to G400, the G400 can transition to G600 but cannot transition to G800, which is the top-end model."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When we negotiated with Cisco for the HyperFlex solution, they gave us a good price because they wanted to break into the market in Portugal for the first time. However, in general, I think it's a very expensive solution. It's a huge amount of money to acquire this kind of infrastructure."

"Its price is rather fair when compared with other solutions like VxRail, vSAN, and HPE SimpliVity. We got a fair amount of discount from Cisco for Cisco HyperFlex. It is cost-effective. We have renewed storage till next year, and we have already paid the vendor. When we talk about HyperFlex or any HCI solution, storage is the part where we can reduce a lot of costs. At the current moment, we are already using NetApp storage, which did not allow us to go for a full Cisco HyperFlex setup. We are planning to go to a larger scale next year. Then we will be able to see how cost-effective it really is for us."

"It is relatively expensive, but it can easily return value by freeing up other resources."

"I would like the pricing to be cheaper."

"If you don't look at the costs of the systems, the scalability is quite good."

"It's roughly $30,000 per Hyperflex license, so that would be about $60,000 a year."

"Our licensing is Hybrid. We have all of our applications for billing and outage management through this."

"We have a yearly license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Marketing Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Pharma/Biotech Company

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Small Business

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Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	57

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Also Known As

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HDS Unified Compute Platform, Hitachi UCP, Hitachi UCP Select

Overview

The Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform is a purpose-built, high-performance, scale-out file system with a wide array of enterprise-class data management services. The data platform’s innovations redefine distributed storage technology, giving you complete hyper-convergence with enterprise storage features:

Enterprise-class data management
Continuous data optimization
Securely encrypted storage
Dynamic data placement
Clusterwide parallel data distribution
Linear and incremental scaling
API-based data platform architecture
A simplified approach

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Hitachi Unified Compute Platform HC Series offers a hyper-converged infrastructure solution that simplifies data center operations through efficient resource management and scalability, targeting enterprises looking to optimize their IT infrastructure.

Designed for performance and integration, Hitachi Unified Compute Platform HC Series combines storage, compute, and networking into a cohesive environment. This setup enables comprehensive management and enhances the ability to handle demanding workloads without the complexity of conventional data centers. Its architecture supports streamlined deployments, providing a robust framework for IT environments of different sizes and versatile applications in diverse sectors.

What features define Hitachi Unified Compute Platform HC Series?

Scalability: Easily expands to meet growing demands without disrupting operations.
Integrated Management: Offers a single interface for overseeing compute, storage, and network resources.
Performance Optimization: Enhances throughput and efficiency for critical workloads.
Flexibility: Supports a range of applications and enterprise workloads.
Simplified Deployment: Minimizes setup complexity with rapid implementation capabilities.

What benefits should reviewers focus on?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces total cost of ownership through streamlined operations.
Operational Simplicity: Decreases management overhead with integrated tools.
Improved Resource Utilization: Maximizes the use of available IT resources.
Business Agility: Enables quick adaptation to changing business demands.
Reliability: Offers robust support and service reliability for mission-critical applications.

Various industries integrate Hitachi Unified Compute Platform HC Series to enhance digital initiatives, such as healthcare organizations streamlining patient data handling and financial services optimizing transaction processing. Its flexible structure supports agile methodologies, aiding sectors in achieving transformative goals efficiently.

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Sample Customers

BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Ready Pac Foods, Bryant University, Bellevue Group, KPIT Technologies, City Harvest

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