Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [EOL] vs HPE Alletra dHCI comparison

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Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE Alletra dHCI

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

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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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Mohamed-Mousa

IT Manager at a media company with 201-500 employees

Modern infrastructure has supported critical business services and delivers strong data protection

To be honest, I did not make any changes in Nimble, and the same applies to StoreOnce. The system is built and ready-made. It was already built before we received it, but overall, everything is clear and direct, and there is nothing complex, so I do not need to do a deep dive in the system to resolve or change anything. I do not use HPE Nimble Storage HPE Alletra dHCI intelligent automation. I do not use intelligent data services in managing my data infrastructure. I have not actually used additional functionality for Nimble Storage HPE Alletra dHCI right now, but I think this feature is very useful, especially AI. AI is involved in any software now, and I do not use it in my system, but I think it's very useful.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"My advice is go for it; I had never had experience with hyperconverged, and it was a very nice experience."

"Deduplication is a valuable feature available in Cisco HyperFlex."

"It is a complete package; for any kind of on-premises hyper-converged solution, we usually have to separate networks, but Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series is a complete solution with its own network and storage, and the storage part is the most valuable feature."

"HyperFlex is flexible for various projects and we have a lot of vendors doing projects where HyperFlex has been good at solving issues."

"It is a good system to run our virtual machines and services on for high performance and high availability."

"It is a hyper-converged solution which integrates with the network instead of the product, and we love its ease of use, ease of deployment, and combination with UCS."

"The most valuable feature of Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series is its performance."

"Cisco is key for switching abilities, and the management from the switches to the hyper-convergence solutions, such as the storage or server environment, is quite good and well-developed."

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"There are many benefits and advantages from Nimble Storage HPE Alletra dHCI, first of all, we save money; when we were comparing between HPE and other competitors, we compared servers' equivalent money, which led us to decide to take an HPE product because it's a benefit for the money, it's not expensive and it supports our needs."

"The most valuable feature of HPE Alletra dHCI is the one-click upgrade function, which allows all drivers and services to be downloaded to all servers easily, and the smart deduplication and smart compression features help save a lot of storage."

"HPE Nimble Storage dHCI is highly stable because they're using Nimble as the storage."

"Artificial intelligence is built into the product. If there's a failure, HP support will proactively call the client about the issue."

"The product provides zero downtime."

"Nimble DHCI is really user friendly and not complex"

"Nimble Storage is a rich in-between solution that covers everything from computing to virtualization and storage."

"The nice thing about it is that it truly integrates with the cloud, so I can move my volumes bi-directionally in and out of the cloud."

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Cons

"They should have more blade options and more configuration flexibility. Also, the price is expensive. It should be cheaper but it is worth the price."

"I would like to see the capacity to choose the replications, RFS sectors to all machines, not only on the cluster. Additionally, the solution should provide more detailed documentation."

"The initial setup could be faster, due to the prerequisites."

"Cisco is a bit more challenging in terms of deployment. The admin must be knowledgeable in order to complete the task. Without that knowledge, it will be difficult to complete."

"I think the product can improve dramatically in the area of deduplication. With deduplication as it is, you have 30 or 40% of the storage that can't be used because the deduplication is not efficient enough."

"If we compare it with VMware, the VMware product is basically very open, and it can be easily integrated with any platform. VMware product is also available on the cloud and is not an appliance-based product, whereas Cisco HyperFlex is an appliance-based product. Companies that want to use HCI as a platform or as a service would prefer something without an appliance. A SaaS-based product is better for a customer who is using the cloud and has multiple resources, workflows, and devices on the cloud and wants to go for a hyper-converged solution. This is where improvement is needed. In addition to an appliance-based product, Cisco should provide a SaaS-based product. Its price should be lower. Cisco needs to work on the pricing model for this product. Its price is a big road blocker when competing against Nutanix and VMware, which are its main competitors."

"We have not had a good experience with the support. They were not very helpful with the cosmetic error we were receiving."

"The initial setup can be complex."

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"Their documentation needs to be simpler to read yet more detailed so it's easy to compare models and easier for clients to pick."

"Cost-wise, this solution is slightly more expensive than other hyperconverged solutions."

"HPE Nimble Storage dHCI's website does not open properly or work consistently."

"Nimble Storage's integration with the management software could be better."

"Companies in small countries face problems with spare parts."

"In our current scenario, only HPE engineers can deploy. An engineer with general-purpose skills cannot deploy those systems."

"I rate Nimble one out of 10 for ease of setup. Setting up Nimble Storage was a nightmare. It took us three months to deal with all the kinks and bugs. We had two people from HPE assisting us and two from our team."

"The solution could improve by providing better file-level restoration and DVX system options."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco is quite expensive, but not in the initial first buy."

"Its price is high. Cisco needs to work on the pricing model for this product. Nutanix or VMware are cheaper products, and they provide almost the same functionality. Its price is a big road blocker when we are working with an end customer, and Nutanix and VMware are in competition. If they can reduce its price, it is actually a better choice for customers."

"The pricing is a bit expensive."

"The cost is expensive, but there is a chance to save money in the future."

"Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series is a bit pricier compared to other brands in the market...There is a need to make additional payments towards the maintenance and support of the solution."

"They are not the cheapest on the market. But there's an old saying I like to quote: "If you know that you are getting what you pay for, it's fine if it's expensive.""

"There is a recurring cost for the VMware license and the HyperFlex licenses."

"Our licensing costs are large, but it is combined between all of the Cisco products that we have."

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"The product is costly."

"The product licensing costs vary depending on whether VMware or other solutions are used."

"The prices are very high."

"I would rate the licensing model a three out of ten, where one is extremely expensive, and ten is cheap."

"The customers have found the solution to be expensive. However, when compared to the competition the price is reasonable."

"The price of HPE Nimble Storage dHCI is expensive."

"With the features that HPE Nimble Storage dHCI provides, I cannot say its pricing is more."

"The solution’s pricing was very good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Marketing Services Firm

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	57

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	3

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What needs improvement with HPE Nimble Storage dHCI?

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What is your primary use case for HPE Nimble Storage dHCI?

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HPE Nimble Storage dHCI

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

Cisco

HPE Alletra dHCI offers easy management, scalability, and resilience, valuing machine learning-driven management and strong support. Seamless integration with cloud environments supports zero downtime and provides scalability with compute and storage enhancement.

HPE Alletra dHCI is a powerful platform designed for effective data management, offering features such as deduplication, in-line compression, and AI-driven Infosight for predictive analysis. It is built to scale independently with computing and storage options, utilizing Triple+ Parity RAID for data protection. Users benefit from the simplicity of configurations, one-click upgrades, and exceptional performance. However, it requires improvements in integration with diverse applications, cloud capabilities, and compatibility with various vendors. The initial setup and complex interfaces are areas for enhancement. Supporting various hypervisors beyond VMware could reduce vendor lock-in.

What are the key features of HPE Alletra dHCI?

Machine Learning-Driven Management: Enhances operational efficiency and predictive analytics.
Scalability: Independent scaling of compute and storage resources.
Triple+ Parity RAID: Ensures robust data protection and reliability.
AI-Driven Infosight: Facilitates predictive maintenance and analysis.
Seamless Cloud Integration: Supports zero downtime and cloud synergy.

What benefits can users expect when reviewing HPE Alletra dHCI?

Easy Management: Streamlines infrastructure oversight with simplicity in configuration.
Performance: Delivers high-performance levels for demanding applications.
Data Compression: Increases storage efficiency through effective compression.
One-Click Upgrades: Simplifies updates, minimizing disruption.
Cost Efficiency: Offers potential savings in operational expenses.

HPE Alletra dHCI is widely used for virtualization across platforms like VDI, databases, and cloud infrastructure. It facilitates insurance data management, digitalization in administration, and IT infrastructure consolidation for businesses like hospitals and law firms, supporting environments such as VMware and Hyper-V.

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Sample Customers

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

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