Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [EOL] vs Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure comparison

Cisco and Huawei are both solutions in the HCI category. Additionally, 89% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

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Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

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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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VISHWAJITSHAH

Sr. Cloud Architect at Intuitive Technology Partners

Combines network, storage, and compute functions in one place

I want the product to be used more efficiently and for our system to connect easily with cloud services like AWS, Oracle, and IBM. We can also improve by adding advanced features like snapshots, replication, and encryption, allowing for more growth. Introducing features such as data duplication, data analytics, and AI-driven insights will improve its deployments. I've noticed a slight impact on performance, especially with high-end computing virtual machines for SAP HANA. While I don't have concrete data to support this observation, customers have raised concerns about discrepancies in performance.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The solution can scale up and out."

"The initial setup is very straightforward."

"It's very easy to use and quite a mature product."

"Cisco offers very good quality."

"The most valuable features of this solution are scalability, performance, and reliability. It scales well inside of a large data center."

"The product makes management much easier since there's a single pane of glass to use to monitor, manage and upgrade the system."

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

"The most important benefits that we've seen from this solution is that it reduces the cost of management and it has easy monitoring systems."

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"The product is very reliable, with a lot of redundancy and highly available pulses, and we haven't had any major issues with it since we bought it."

"The best thing about the solution is that it combines network, storage, and compute functions in one place. Unlike the traditional three-tier setup, you don't need to buy separate devices for each part. This makes it much easier to control and manage everything in one go without switching between different places for different tasks."

"The pricing of the solution is excellent; it's one of the main reasons a customer chooses Huawei, and it's much, much better than VMware."

"The most valuable feature of Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is the relocating of resources."

"The solution is stable and everything is taken care of through the Huawei support center. They ensure everything is running smoothly. It's been very good."

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 it to be easier to manage the server, create VMs, and manage the VMs on the client."

"I would like to see more flexibility in the storage."

"I have been receiving a memory overflow message every day when I use the solution."

"We would like HyperFlex to connect the storage directly into Fabric Interconnect along with the features of the solution. We have enough ports in HyperFlex. We don't want to buy another set of switches to connect to Fabric Interconnect, complicating the solution."

"We are moving further out with more cloud solutions, so we need HyperFlex to be more cloud-connected. They should develop more connection to Amazon Web Services and Google cloud because our customers use their services and are moving in that direction."

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

"The deployment could be made a little bit easier, as we still seem to struggle with it a little bit for a day or so to get it running."

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"The solution currently does not have cloud integration."

"I want the product to be used more efficiently and for our system to connect easily with cloud services like AWS, Oracle, and IBM. We can also improve by adding advanced features like snapshots, replication, and encryption, allowing for more growth. Introducing features such as data duplication, data analytics, and AI-driven insights will improve its deployments."

"t would be helpful if the solution was able to collaborate or integrate with other well-known monitoring tools. Right now, you have to work hard to get it configured. It would be a good selling point for them if they could open up their solution to more integrations."

"The product is not scalable. It's a fixed item, so it has limitations."

"Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure could improve the security of the solution. However, we are comfortable using it. Additionally, there could be more information provided for the solution and the interface could be more user-friendly."

"Technical support needs improvement. There's a lot of language barriers."

"The stability is poor as compared to VMware."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"HyperFlex is relatively expensive, but you get good value for money."

"We are on an annual subscription and the price is fair."

"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."

"The pricing is a bit expensive."

"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."

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

"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.""

"Initially HyperFlex was a little costly, it was higher, but Cisco wanted to get into our company, so they gave us a fair discount."

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"I rate Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure's pricing a six out of ten."

"The price of Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is very good. There is a perpetual license for the solution, there are not any additional costs for the hardware. We have a license in case there is any new functionality that is required."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Construction Company

15%

Marketing Services Firm

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

19%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Media Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Also Known As

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FusionCube 6000, FusionCube 6000C, FusionCube 2000, FusionCube Virtual SAN-Ready Nodes

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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Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure integrates network, storage, and compute into one streamlined system, offering cost-effective, robust functionality. Users appreciate its user-friendly management, redundancy, and resource allocation capabilities, positioning it as a competitive VMware alternative.

Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure helps organizations streamline operations by merging network, storage, and compute functions into one platform, reducing the need for separate devices. Its management and control are straightforward, ensuring high redundancy and reliability. However, there is a need for enhancements in stability, security, and technical support. Users report issues with hardware reliability, network security, and limited cloud integration. Improvements in interface usability and access to documentation could provide an overall better experience. Users seek better performance for high-end computing and enhanced virtualization, as well as expanded integration capabilities and increased visibility on search engines for broader adoption.

What are the main features?

Comprehensive Integration: Combines network, storage, and compute in one platform, reducing the need for multiple devices.
User-Friendly Management: Simplifies controlling and managing IT resources with an intuitive interface.
High Redundancy: Offers reliable performance with robust backup and recovery solutions.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Enables users to relocate resources effectively, enhancing operational efficiency.
Huawei Support: Ensures smooth operations and effective problem resolution.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides competitive pricing compared to alternatives like VMware.
Reliability: Delivers consistent and reliable performance, minimizing downtime.
Streamlined Operations: Consolidates infrastructure into a single platform, reducing complexity.
Scalability: Allows for seamless scaling of resources to meet growing demands.
Compatibility with Huawei Products: Ensures smooth integration and operation within existing Huawei ecosystems.

In industries where application uptime and data reliability are crucial, Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is invaluable. It's widely implemented for cloud applications, data center operations, and creating virtual servers. Organizations utilize it alongside Huawei computers and switches, ensuring stable and efficient environments for demanding operations.

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Sample Customers

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

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