Dell SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility ) [EOL] vs NetApp SnapMirror comparison

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Dell SRDF (Symmetrix Remote...

Average Rating

9.2

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NetApp SnapMirror

Average Rating

8.8

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5.5

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it_user1564485

Storage Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Stable with great features and excellent support

I cannot recall us requesting any changes or new features. It does what we need it to do for the most part. If you are new to the product, the initial setup might be a bit difficult. There could be some new management or monitoring tools added to the solution. Those need a separate license. It would be nice if they were on the basic configuration.

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LeeLee2

Storage Infrastructure Engineer at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

Reliable replication has transformed disaster recovery and supports realistic dev-test environments

The best feature NetApp SnapMirror offers is block-level incremental replication, which is the foundation of everything. After the initial baseline transfer, only the changed blocks move across the wire, not entire files or volumes. In a busy storage environment, that is the difference between replication that fits in your backup window and replication that hammers your network all day. NetApp SnapMirror has positively impacted our organization by taking us from a theoretical DR capability, meaning we had a secondary site but had never fully tested a failover, to a validated, tested, documented DR process that we run quarterly, which is a fundamental change in our risk posture. Management can now say with confidence that if the primary site goes down, we recover within two hours with zero data loss on critical systems.

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Pros

"In all the companies in which I have used the product the ease of Disaster Recovery was implemented in such a manner that the risk of a site disaster was mitigated in an efficient way, and it made the migrations of complete data centers to other new data centers at other locations a piece of cake."

"Customer Service: Top notch. Technical Support: Excellent."

"We've found the support to be very good overall."

"The SRDF solution has improved our disaster recovery RPO to near zero or less than 15 minutes with RTO getting drastically reduced."

"The feature of taking snapshots from the replicated volumes has allowed us to use them for DR testing to validate the application consistent point of recovery."

"Customer service for this product was top notch."

"Customer Service: Very good. Technical Support: Very good."

"Previously, we were using a Windows-based file server and didn't have the high availability, replication to a secondary site, or snapshot capability, which is what we were looking for."

"A NetApp storage solution allows a company to architect a disaster recovery plan that protects all company data."

"Overall, the product is very good. It's an easy to use tool."

"It's a stable solution; it just works."

"The synchronous and real-time replication are the most vital features of NetApp SnapMirror"

"What I like most about this solution is its simplicity."

"The technology enables us to have a safe backup."

"The technical support is quite good."

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Cons

"As of late I have seen the replication drop but this was not due to the SRDF, it was due to the high rate of IO changes on the OS side."

"The main pain point that we experienced is during device creation. For every newly provisioned volume, creating replication relationships between production and DR site, creating snapshots for third copy at DR site, and configuring them in appropriate replication groups and device groups means that there are lot of steps involved and a lot of room for error. There has to be a lot of checks and balances which need to be incorporated to make sure that the solution is set up correctly."

"If you are new to the product, the initial setup might be a bit difficult."

"Our ROI was minimal, because we use it for a cold, disaster recovery method."

"The main pain point that we experienced is during device creation."

"In general, it’s very stable although some time SRDF don’t behave as expected specially if the link is not stable or saturated."

"SRDF compared with EMC Recover Point has less capabilities, for ex. CDP (local or remote) is missing, only EMC assets compatibility, as a TCO is more expensive than implementing IBM SVC or EMC VPLEX virtualization and replication (more supported assets)."

"The NetApp storage is entry-level storage. I'd like to see compression and deduplication and encryption improved, and I'd like to have real-time replication so I have a zero RPO."

"The price could be cheaper."

"About a year now we have faced random issues related to power supply or auto failover failback issues which were related to bugs in the firmware."

"The user interface could be simplified."

"They could make continued enhancements in integration with diverse platforms for the product."

"In the next release, I would like to see Data reduction included and WAN optimization."

"Stability needs improvement."

"At the moment, we are not using the synchronous mirror, but we can implement the synchronous mirror. The only thing is that it needs another license. This is the same issue we have with business continuity. It needs another license to be implemented. You need too many separate licenses for the features. They should add some of the aspects of the premium bundle into the basic bundle. Sometimes our customers choose other replication services because of the initial cost of the licenses."

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"SnapMirror is extremely expensive. We had a hard time adjusting to our budget. If rated on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most expensive, I would definitely rate it ten out of ten."

"The solution has monthly and yearly licensing options."

"The product price is reasonable."

"The pricing could be improved."

"It's a highly cost-effective solution"

"It's part of the NetApp Firewall, so it's free."

"The cost is low compared to different vendors."

"The pricing can be improved."

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Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	10

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp SnapMirror?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that NetApp SnapMirror is licensed as part of the ONTAP Data Protection bundle, which covers both NetApp SnapMirror and SnapVault. For or...

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What needs improvement with NetApp SnapMirror?

NetApp SnapMirror can be improved as the initial configuration is not simple; if you are new to NetApp and ONTAP, NetApp SnapMirror concepts take time to get right. Peering clusters, peering SVMs, ...

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What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapMirror?

My main use case for NetApp SnapMirror is disaster recovery replication, primarily, as we have two data centers and NetApp SnapMirror keeps our critical data synchronized between them continuously....

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Overview

The Symmetrix Remote Data Facility family of software is the gold standard for remote replication in mission critical environments. Built for the industry-leading high-end VMAX hardware architecture, the SRDF family of solutions is trusted for disaster recovery and business continuity.

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NetApp SnapMirror offers efficient data replication and disaster recovery with high data integrity. Supporting various applications, it ensures business continuity with a user-friendly interface and real-time replication.

NetApp SnapMirror integrates seamlessly across diverse IT environments, providing data protection, real-time replication, and business continuity with minimal bandwidth use. Known for simplicity and reliability, it supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid setups, ensuring data integrity even in emergencies. While it excels in flexibility, some seek improved performance, a refined GUI for complex tasks, and better integration. Licensing costs and network support are areas for enhancement.

What are the key features of NetApp SnapMirror?

Data Replication: Ensures efficient real-time data transfer.
Disaster Recovery: Provides robust failover capabilities.
High Data Integrity: Maintains data accuracy and reliability.
Application Support: Compatible with Oracle, SQL, VMware.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies setup and management.
Compression: Reduces bandwidth during data transfer.
Virtualization Integration: Works well with virtual environments.
Bandwidth Management: Optimizes network resource usage.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Business Continuity: Reliable failover options during disruptions.
Flexibility: Supports diverse IT and cloud setups.
Cost Efficiency: Potential for bundled licensing options.
Performance: Fast data transfers with minimal delays.

NetApp SnapMirror is utilized in industries needing robust data replication and disaster recovery solutions, such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. These sectors benefit from its ability to maintain operations during emergencies while supporting complex data environments and ensuring data is consistently synchronized across sites.

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Sample Customers

Global Security Provider, SSM Health Care, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Shriners, BZWBK, Qatar Islamic Bank, Sudwestrundfunk (SWR)

University at Albany, City of Houston, Yahoo Japan, Washington Employment Security Department, DG Khan Cement Co. Ltd., AmTrust Financial Services, Sheridan College

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