HPE 3PAR StoreServ vs INFINIDAT InfiniBox comparison

The compared Hewlett Packard Enterprise and INFINIDAT solutions aren't in the same category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #11 in AFS , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 3.4% mindshare in the category. INFINIDAT is ranked #9 in ES , and holds a 7.4% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of INFINIDAT users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

All-Flash Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE 3PAR StoreServ	3.4%
Dell PowerStore	10.8%
NetApp AFF	8.3%
Other	77.5%

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Enterprise SAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
INFINIDAT InfiniBox	7.4%
Dell PowerStore	17.3%
Dell PowerVault	15.3%
Other	60.0%

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Q&A Highlights

it_user789666

Works at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Mar 08, 2018

HPE 3PAR Flash Storage vs INFINIDAT InfiniBox

I know some really sharp people at Infinidat, many of whom are former XIVers. I've read the technical briefs and I think the technology is solid. And of course, there's no doubting the brilliance of Moshe Yanai. But here's the thing; I don't know any Infinidat customers. No one in any of the accounts I've covered has this solution installed. By contrast, I've run across a multitude of 3Par customers, most of whom are loyal to the brand and swear by the technology.

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Sowjanya MV

Technical Lead at Wipro Limited

Has improved performance for mission-critical workloads and enabled seamless non-disruptive upgrades

The availability is 99.99%, which is the main factor any customer would need because their data should be available whenever they want to access it. This is one main critical thing. It is very easy to upgrade since Pure Storage FlashArray handles it well. Everything is non-disruptive now; previously, there were forklift shifts, but now that is not the case. Pure Storage FlashArray says no to forklift upgrades. Usually hardware requires downtime, but Pure Storage FlashArray has improved their footprint so that they are not asking for downtime; everything is just a non-disruptive activity, which is why customers are more inclined towards Pure Storage FlashArray. Customers want more of the models in their environment due to the performance they are giving, and everything is in one Pure1 Array console where we can view all the models on one page or just an orchestration tool. You don't miss anything; you have replication, notifications about replication, and details about which host groups replication is happening in and if that replication is successful or failed. On a daily basis, our purpose is to create volumes for infrastructure; our daily activities include creating volumes and mapping them to the host, doing any migrations from a VM, clearing the data stores, and carving the volumes to those VMs. One key factor is the data compression with a ratio of 5:1, focusing on space efficiency, inline deduplication, and the compression Pure Storage FlashArray works on; that is a major factor we can suggest to any customer. Analytical capabilities are crucial. Daily, we check the throughput and consumption, and Pure Storage FlashArray provides predictions for one year regarding usage. This prediction helps plan updates well ahead. For support, we just raise a case, and they follow up and get it done. There is also AI readiness, but with the model R2, we don't have much of that AI readiness. For others, we do have AI readiness that predicts capacity based on daily or monthly trends, enabling us to analyze how much space we need or if we need to expand the disk shelf. From an operational point of view, a good feature is that if you accidentally delete a volume, it will be retained in the destroyed state for the next twenty-four hours, which is not the same with any other vendor. I have worked in this storage domain for the past fifteen years, and this option is remarkable, benefiting any L1 or L2 engineer. Additionally, from a compliance perspective, Pure Storage FlashArray has REST APIs enabled. I have not explored automation much, but from a security standpoint, it is strong with encryption data. If you want to automate, you can easily integrate with all clouds and explore Pure Cloud for scheduling workloads, including volume creation. Customers find benefit in Pure Storage FlashArray's single management pane of glass due to the dual controller and active-active setup. If one of the controllers goes down, all workloads automatically shift to the other controller, ensuring their data is safe and accessible at all times. This is a highlighted feature that any customer desires because their data should always be accessible. For SAN workloads, we use Pure Storage FlashArray because for SAN FC fiber channel, we don't use it; we use NetApp for NAS activities. We have clearly split this, so SAN is for mission-critical applications, while network-attached storage handles file systems. This architecture helps us maximize the benefit from Pure Storage FlashArray due to the significant workloads from this giant retail client. From a footprint and energy consumption perspective, you can see energy consumption from the Pure1 storage portal on a daily basis, and it is very compact. The three models we use consume only three units, which is quite low. From a footprint and data center perspective, it doesn't occupy much space. As everything moves to cloud, there are requirements to avoid excess spending on data centers, and Pure Storage FlashArray is efficient in energy consumption and is environmentally friendly.

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Cyril Omatsola

Information Systems & Security Administrator at a government with 501-1,000 employees

Ease of use in data center boosts resilience and infrastructure efficiency

I find the HPE 3PAR StoreServ valuable for its ease of use and resilience, which is beneficial. The main benefits I have seen from having HPE 3PAR StoreServ include its use at a small branch I managed for about three years with around 60 users. It operates effectively because it is an HPE product we use there. I have not experienced any significant issues besides occasional IT-related ones, such as local database problems. Since handing over the administration of the system to someone else and moving to another department, there have not been any issues. There are many features that exist but I haven't needed to try. Before moving out of that role in my organization, I knew it was a product I enjoyed working with for infrastructure purposes. After completing my new role, I intend to return to infrastructure.

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GianpaoloMazzola

Project Deployment at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Good performance, suitable for big data, but the response time could be improved

The primary use case for this product is high-performance storage This product has good performance. It is similar to the Dell PowerMax and Pure Storage FlashArray. The InfiniBox has three active controllers. The response time for read requests can be improved. It is not as good as the solution…

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

Pros

"Pure gives us better compression, it's easier to manage, a lot less hands-on, and the biggest selling point for me was the replacement of the hardware, the controllers, without any major expense to the clinic."

"The most valuable feature is it never goes down. We can expand and create volumes."

"The most important feature of any storage array is its reliability, measured by its uptime."

"This solution has improved our organization in the way that we used to see latency but now with this solution we don't. It also has good performance. Latencies have come down for our performance in the SQL databases. We can put a lot more in a lot less in terms of space savings. We also save data center space have good deduplication."

"We are very happy with the data deduplication and compression ratio that we have on the platform."

"The availability and ease of use are the big features."

"I never have to worry about its performance or if it is the root cause of an issue."

"The tool has reduced our power consumption."

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"Very recently, we are able to do a lot of data center automation by being able to script some of the 3PAR actions for our private cloud."

"Using this solution has increased our system performance."

"Do it, you will never look back."

"This solution has provided me with very low latency and high performance."

"We choose 3PAR for its speed; it's so fast and reliable."

"All-flash has been the most innovative way of using storage based on the 3PAR platform."

"We know exactly the capacity that we need for the upcoming year, and it's much easier for us to enlarge the capacity and expose these disk volumes to the relevant servers."

"Stability is awesome. Its performance has been steady and it stays up."

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"Overall, this is a good product with good performance."

"This product has good performance."

"Its ease of use, smooth integration into the existing environment, quick and easy management, the number of other features available such as snaps, remote replica, etc are valuable features."

"Mostly, their support is also great at reacting to issues but moreover, proactive to prevent issues."

Cons

"I have been primarily working with storage and have not fully explored other areas, but there is some room for improvement when it comes to performance reporting."

"Awareness about Pure Storage needs to increase. Currently, people mostly think of Dell and NetApp when it comes to storage."

"It would be nice if Pure had something in its portfolio that provided higher deduplication and compression for backups."

"There are many features which need to be added, particularly on the replication side."

"It doesn’t provide enough information on performance analytics. For example, Nimble Storage has Infosight, which provides data; Pure Storage doesn’t have an equivalent."

"A noticeable area for improvement is the support for object storage."

"We would like to see more cloud support, which we know is coming, although it's not out yet. It's going to be released in the next versions. That would be the biggest win, if additional cloud support is built into the array."

"I recognize it's a difficult challenge, but I would like to see them make the pricing more reasonable."

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"It's an expensive solution, so lowering the entry point for owning this solution would be a great improvement."

"It is suitable for medium-sized businesses and data centers with less number of users and less important data. It is not really an enterprise-level solution."

"The speed of the hard disk could be better. The performance is the main issue for us."

"I'd like their technical support to be better."

"I don't know that you could improve on the 3PAR very much, other than maybe the 3PAR management console."

"There were a few goofy things with support where we were trying to do OS upgrades and HPE MyRoom failed. However, they would not get on WebEx because they are only allowed to get on HPE MyRoom."

"HPE 3PAR StoreServ could have better integration into the cloud and converged infrastructure."

"There were a few goofy things with support where we were trying to do OS upgrades and HPE MyRoom failed. However, they would not get on WebEx because they are only allowed to get on HPE MyRoom."

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"The solution isn’t scalable by itself. It’s a self-contained storage solution, i.e., if you need more space, buy another box."

"InfiniBox, right now, offers only asynchronous replication between two storages."

"The response time for read requests can be improved."

"The response time for read requests can be improved. It is not as good as the solution from Pure Storage."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price, in general, is around $100,000, however, I know it costs more."

"We are finding the TCO of flash to be lower than SSD implementations."

"You can pay extra for Evergreen support, which gives you free upgrades when new features are introduced."

"Our licensing is on a yearly basis. So, every year, we renew. We could do a three-year contract, but right now, we only do a one-year."

"Price is about the only thing that's wrong with it. A little bit better pricing would be great."

"Our costs are around $100,000."

"In comparison to the competitors, Pure is very price-competitive for the future functionality that it provides."

"Because the price is a bit higher than other products, the data reduction equalizes the price with amount of the data reduction."

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"We purchased the total package for approximately $60,000."

"This product is quite expensive and in addition, we subscribe to 24/7 support with a four-hour response time."

"Making the decisions to buy it can be complex."

"The price of HPE 3PAR StoreServ is reasonable, but buying upgrade licenses are priced very high. There are additional fees."

"This solution is expensive. We pay every year for support. It's a lump sum because we pay for data center support services, and everything is included in one."

"3PAR was quite a bit less money than EMC, and that was one of the deciding factors."

"Performance is at least two times, if not three times, what we had previously."

"The main issue with 3PAR right now is its cost problem. Right now, there are some other storage cabinets that can do what 3PAR can do. Now, they can do it as well with a more revised budget."

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"The best features come included without any additional cost."

"The license covers any feature and also, the future features are already included. It is as easy as a 1, 2 and 3."

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Comparison Review

it_user182013

Federal Civ/Intel Engineering Lead at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

May 1, 2015

Measuring Up: EMC XtremIO and HP 3PAR

Leading up to EMC World 2015, IT Central Station asked how I would compare EMC XtremIO and HP 3PAR. Until recently, the flash storage conversation in my organization and many others has centered on XtremIO and Pure Storage, the leaders of the all-flash array (AFA) space. To that end, I've written a…

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Answers from the Community

it_user789666

Works at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Mar 8, 2018

HPE 3PAR Flash Storage vs INFINIDAT InfiniBox

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it_user666216

Consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Dec 19, 2017

3PAR for all life

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it_user127953

Partner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Dec 19, 2017

Look at HVEConnexions (www.hveconnexions.com) as a great alternative budget wise, technically proven.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Healthcare Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	66
Midsize Enterprise	36
Large Enterprise	152

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	73
Midsize Enterprise	74
Large Enterprise	170

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Questions from the Community

Which should I choose: HPE 3PAR StoreServ or Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F Series?

Both are great platforms, but if you are considering all flash solutions, I would recommend you to consider Pure Stor...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashArray?

The only issue is the pricing. Because we have competition, our customers always take another brand and say they can ...

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What needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashArray?

Our customers using Dell storage also use competing solutions. Our customers who have Everpure FlashArray may also ha...

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What's the difference between HPE 3PAR StoreServ and HPE Primera?

HPE Primera has many great features but one of the best is that it is very easy to deploy. From an overall perspectiv...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE 3PAR StoreServ?

As a customer, I always prefer to have a lower price. Any customer will always ask for the cheaper price.

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What needs improvement with HPE 3PAR StoreServ?

I have no specific ideas for improvement at present. We just need to verify whether our current virtual server setup ...

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Overview

Everpure Storage FlashArray delivers simplicity, speed, and performance with ease of management and data reduction capabilities. Its resilience and seamless upgrades complement its integration with VMware, while predictive analytics and proactive support enhance reliability.

Everpure Storage FlashArray leverages a flash-based architecture for improved storage efficiency, reduced footprint, and outstanding data management through deduplication and compression. Users appreciate its single pane of glass management and Evergreen model. It supports VMware environments effectively, offering predictive analytics for better operational insights. The system is noted for its user-friendly management and proactive support, ensuring minimal downtime while delivering resilient storage solutions.

What Key Features Does Everpure Storage FlashArray Offer?

Simplicity and Speed: Easy management and rapid performance enhancements.
Data Reduction: Effective deduplication and compression.
Flash Architecture: Seamless upgrades and outstanding resilience.
VMware Integration: Excellent compatibility with virtualization platforms.
Predictive Analytics: Strong insights for proactive management.

What Benefits Should Users Consider?

Reliability: Proactive support with minimal downtime.
Efficiency: Reduced storage footprint and enhanced data management.
Performance: Faster processing speeds and low latency.
User Experience: Simplified management with Evergreen model.

In industries like finance, banking, and healthcare, Everpure Storage FlashArray supports high-performance storage needs focusing on virtualization and database environments. Employed for VMware workloads, disaster recovery, and storage provisioning, it ensures application performance in private or hybrid cloud setups while enhancing management of virtualized environments.

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HPE 3PAR StoreServ offers unparalleled performance and flexibility for enterprise storage needs. It is highly valued for its manageability and advanced capabilities, making it ideal for mission-critical workloads.

HPE 3PAR StoreServ is a high-performance storage system known for its ease of use and robust architecture. It supports seamless upgrades and is adaptable to evolving technology, making it an excellent choice for electronic medical records, virtualization, and centralized data management. With integration capabilities supporting applications like SQL Server, VMware, and SAP, it effectively meets diverse business needs.

What are the key features of HPE 3PAR StoreServ?

Ease of Use: Simplifies management tasks with an intuitive interface.
Reliability: Offers high availability and robust architecture for mission-critical workloads.
Flash Storage: Provides fast data access and improved performance.
Dynamic Provisioning: Enhances scalability and resource allocation.
Data Deduplication: Reduces storage costs by eliminating duplicate data.
Tiered Storage: Optimizes data storage with automated tiering.

What benefits should users consider when evaluating HPE 3PAR StoreServ?

Performance: Handles demanding workloads with efficiency.
Scalability: Grows with enterprise needs without compromising performance.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing systems and applications.
Proactive Support: Ensures smooth operation with timely updates and support.

HPE 3PAR StoreServ is employed in industries like healthcare and finance, supporting applications such as Oracle databases and SAP. It enhances data processing and provides essential storage for virtual and real-time applications, meeting the rigorous demands of sectors requiring reliable and high-performance storage solutions.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

INFINIDAT InfiniBox delivers cutting-edge storage solutions with enterprise-class performance, reliability, and scalability that meet the demands of modern data centers. A proven choice for organizations seeking cost-effective, high-capacity storage with seamless integration.

INFINIDAT InfiniBox is recognized for its advanced storage architecture, which enables high availability and effortless scalability tailored for businesses seeking to optimize their data management. With its highly reliable performance, InfiniBox integrates seamlessly into existing systems, providing robust data protection and reduced complexity. This platform is essential for businesses requiring substantial storage capacity without compromising on speed or efficiency, offering exceptional usability and adaptability across industries.

What are the key features of INFINIDAT InfiniBox?

Triple Redundant Architecture: Ensures data safety with three active-active controllers offering unparalleled uptime.
Petabyte Scale Storage: Supports large-scale storage needs with up to 5PB of effective capacity.
InfiniRAID: Offers high performance with triple redundancy for data protection.
High Performance: Provides lightning-fast data access, supporting real-time analytics and critical workloads.
Flexibility: Seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure, allowing for easy scaling and customization.

What benefits and ROI to expect when evaluating INFINIDAT InfiniBox?

Cost Efficiency: Delivers reduced storage costs through high capacity and smaller data center footprint.
Operational Simplicity: Simplifies management tasks, leading to reduced administrative overhead.
High Availability: Minimizes downtime with triple active-active controller architecture, enhancing reliability.
Scalability: Easily scales to accommodate growing data requirements without complexity.
Performance Advantage: Improves workload efficiency with ultra-low latency and optimized throughput.

INFINIDAT InfiniBox is implemented across various industries including finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, where data reliability and performance are critical. In finance, it supports real-time transaction processing and data analytics. Healthcare applications benefit from its secure and scalable storage, ensuring compliance with stringent data privacy regulations. Telecommunications companies rely on its robust architecture to maintain uninterrupted service delivery and data management efficiency.

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