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Hitachi Thin Image Advanced vs NetApp SnapMirror comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Hitachi Thin Image Advanced
Ranking in Data Replication
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetApp SnapMirror
Ranking in Data Replication
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Data Replication category, the mindshare of Hitachi Thin Image Advanced is 4.2%, down from 8.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp SnapMirror is 7.2%, down from 17.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Replication Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NetApp SnapMirror7.2%
Hitachi Thin Image Advanced4.2%
Other88.6%
Data Replication
 

Featured Reviews

Bratislav Petkovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead for Core Infrastructure at Raiffeisen bank Serbia
Fast data transfer and quick setup for new servers
We use Thin Image to image new test servers, create new development servers, and test new servers. It is also used for fast data transfer to new servers Hitachi Thin Image allows us to quickly create new data snapshots. It speeds up synchronization and setup tasks significantly, which is…
GP
Storage IT Specialist at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Achieves seamless business continuity with robust scalability
The features of NetApp SnapMirror that I have found most valuable include the possibility to stop synchronization in case of high network latency and to limit the bandwidth throttle. This means limiting bandwidth when less connectivity occurs or opening wide the throttling to use the full speed of network connectivity, which we can adjust according to our needs or the needs of our customers. All of this is done without limiting business continuity, so business continuity is always guaranteed. NetApp SnapMirror's data replication feature supports disaster recovery strategies, as it is incorporated into the business continuity feature. SnapMirror is strictly related to snapshot features, a core part of ONTAP, so it's very flexible. It allows us to start with just two snapshots as a simple backup and then use them as a replication point or base for both backup and business continuity. There is no right or wrong answer, it just depends on how it works for specific needs.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Hitachi Thin Image is stable."
"Script submission allows us to make an application for Hitachi Thin Image and this assists us with synchronization."
"The most beneficial feature is its fast data transfer capabilities."
"NetApp is one of the best products in this field of storage solutions."
"Technical support is excellent."
"The solution is very stable."
"The solution is so reliable that managers of a company don't even need to bother about knowing how NetApp SnapMirror functions in their organization."
"The most valuable feature is the data replication tool, and there is also a lot of ability for data migration."
"It's a simple and efficient tool to build a disaster recovery solution that involves many applications such as Oracle, SQL, VMware, and Hyper-V."
"This solution provides safety and data protection for my customers."
"The most valuable feature is the data replication tool. There is also a lot of ability for data migration."
 

Cons

"We are having problems with the speed of synchronization and transferring of data."
"Hitachi needs to improve their management software, especially the Ops Center."
"We are having problems with the speed of synchronization and transferring of data."
"The solution's dashboard and reporting could be improved."
"I think that NetApp needs to improve the performance of SnapMirror with controller volume access."
"The new coursework models need to be improved. The bandwidth monitoring could also be better."
"It is not as efficient as it needs to be. It doesn't compress the data really well when it is forwarded to a secondary site. The download performance could be better."
"It is not as efficient as it needs to be. It doesn't compress the data really well when it is forwarded to a secondary site."
"The user interface could be simplified."
"On very large data sets with a lot of changes, the interval between mirrors can be rather long."
"In the next release, I would like to see Data reduction included and WAN optimization."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It's part of the NetApp Firewall, so it's free."
"The pricing could be improved."
"The pricing can be improved."
"It's a highly cost-effective solution"
"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 cost is low compared to different vendors."
"The product price is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Performing Arts
9%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
9%
Performing Arts
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Hitachi Thin Image?
Hitachi needs to improve their management software, especially the Ops Center. Better management could enhance the overall experience.
What is your primary use case for Hitachi Thin Image?
We use Thin Image to image new test servers, create new development servers, and test new servers. It is also used for fast data transfer to new servers.
What advice do you have for others considering Hitachi Thin Image?
Thin Image is suitable for both small and big companies. It is highly recommended for its fast performance. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with NetApp SnapMirror?
Some areas of NetApp SnapMirror that could be improved or enhanced include synchronous SnapMirror, which needs improvement as it suffers significantly from network latency. In particular, synchrono...
What is your primary use case for NetApp SnapMirror?
I can elaborate on how I am using NetApp SnapMirror for server migration for one of my clients. We create a cluster, establish intercluster connectivity for the server migration, and then create cl...
 

Also Known As

Hitachi Thin Image
SnapMirror
 

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Sample Customers

Net Credit Financial Group
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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