HPE Alletra Storage vs Huawei OceanStor comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Huawei are both solutions in the All-Flash Storage category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #4 with an average rating of 9.1, while Huawei is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 9.2% mindshare in AFS, compared to Huawei’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Huawei OceanStor and HPE Alletra Storage are competing storage solutions. HPE Alletra Storage appears to have an upper hand due to advanced features, though Huawei OceanStor is preferred for its pricing and support.

Features: Huawei OceanStor is known for scalability, high performance, and integration capabilities. HPE Alletra Storage is noted for its flexibility, reliability, and advanced data protection.

Room for Improvement: Huawei OceanStor could enhance its documentation and support response times. HPE Alletra Storage needs better software integration and user training.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei OceanStor's deployment is straightforward but has occasional customer service issues. HPE Alletra Storage is easy to deploy but has mixed customer service reviews.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei OceanStor has competitive setup costs and favorable ROI. HPE Alletra Storage is more expensive but offers higher long-term ROI.

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Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the All-Flash Storage category, the mindshare of Pure FlashArray X NVMe is 0.8%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Alletra Storage is 9.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei OceanStor is 2.2%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Gianpaolo-Mazzola

Presales Engineer at Project Informatica srl

Simplicity in management and competitive performance

I use Pure FlashArray X NVMe for storing and managing data for my client projects Pure FlashArray X NVMe stands out for its simplicity in management and its ability to easily collect performance data for future implementation. Its scalability has met my organization's growth needs. Overall, it…

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Santhosh Sridhara

Cloud Architect at DXC Technology

Integrating automation and reporting while ensuring smooth workflow management

We purpose-built it for a specific requirement, consuming features like encryption and deduplication between sites. It offers good deduplication ratios, comparing well with Pure Storage. HPE Alletra Storage helps simplify storage operations, integrating with vCenter. Many modern storages provide a unified view, which we utilize. Overall, it has streamlined our analysis process, thanks to automation and reporting features.

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Abdul Qureshi

Manager Systems and Data Center at Central Depository Company of Pakistan

Capture all databases, take data backups and replicate data efficiently

We are using Snapshot switches, which capture all our databases and help us take data backups. We use these snapshots in our development environment, troubleshooting, and R&D. Additionally, the application feature allows us to replicate data efficiently, which greatly enhances performance I have…

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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

"What I really like about this program, is that it is easy to use and easy to configurate."

"The duplication algorithm allows us to get a lot more use out of less storage. We're running a five terabyte array right now and we're running probably about 30 terabytes on it. So the duplication rate is pretty phenomenal, without a cost to performance. It still runs pretty smoothly."

"Pure FlashArray X NVMe will quickly overcome all the hurdles you face, including network and latency issues."

"We're able to get higher-density workloads on the same infrastructure, and we have a smaller physical footprint. The performance is excellent – during our test the bottlenecks are never on the X array, it just keeps picking up the pace to match what you need. The real-time visibility is a differentiator in my opinion."

"The system allows for seamless learning experiences, facilitating quick and easy cloning of environments within minutes."

"Pure FlashArray X NVMe has low latency and high Ops. It is an evergreen model."

"The most valuable features of this solution are its ease of use and performance."

"Overall stability is very good. It is a very stable solution."

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"The most important feature is scalability, which enables us to rapidly scale without any disruptions. We can easily scale up to more arrays without stopping any services."

"Right now, it's offered both cost reduction and space reduction."

"There is ease of use for junior admins. We have VMware integrations for data stores, cloning operations of existing data stores, and InfoSight analytics."

"We are saving a lot of money after procuring Alletra."

"More deduplication and compression are valuable because capacity matters."

"The stability is incredible. We haven't had a single storage event since we put it into production."

"The GUI for onboarding is straightforward."

"The workload consolidation is very simple to manage."

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"The most valuable feature is the availability."

"The most valuable feature is the flexibility in the rail, as it is hybrid storage."

"It is a highly available product."

"The solution works well for non-critical applications that do not require a heavy workload. The tool's all features are valuable."

"The solution is easy to use."

"Huawei OceanStor is stable and reliable for storage solutions."

"The performance and ease of management are the most valuable features."

"I find the scalability features of OceanStor valuable. Additionally, installation is easy, and it only requires one person to install it. Maintenance is also easy and not a big issue."

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Cons

"In the next release, I would like to see real-time analytics for further insight into consumption models."

"There are some challenges with data encryption and reduction."

"Adding some functions to the product would be beneficial."

"The tool's pricing is higher than competitors."

"Right now, the box itself is just strictly working as a backend storage system. It would be fantastic if we could access it directly like a NAS device through network access or SIS drives. I think they have an interface, but I am not sure how good it is. If we could address a box directly on the network without having to go through a server, it would be great. The replication schemas could be improved. We are not using replication on the storage level right now. We use a different type of replication. If their replication would be as good as the one that we have, I would probably run the replication schema because it might be faster, but I don't know that for a fact. So, I cannot say that they have good replication. All I can say is that they need to inform us better."

"I would like to see some AI features that would allow arrays to intelligently identify threats or unusual behavior in the data pattern and give an alert."

"Every time I think of something that needs to improve, they're one step ahead, which I love. The only area I wish to see improve, I believe is coming, is in the FlashBlade product. Blade implementation fell short on a few of the services."

"In terms of what needs improvement, the dashboard and management could be simplified."

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"Long-distance, high-latency replication enhancements would be delightful to see in future versions."

"It would be great if it cost less."

"It would be better if there were an option to incorporate the NVMe feature alongside other storage tiers. Currently, the system operates on Autotier but can manually peer and mix different types of drives, such as SAS and SATA drives."

"It's already being tied into GreenLake. However, my understanding is that the dashboards are now going to be a charge. That's concerning."

"The solution could improve the upgrades. In Brazil, it's difficult. The price is very high and it is not an easy process."

"I'd like the solution to offer more free training."

"Technical support from HPE can be hit and miss."

"It could use improvement in correctly identifying and naming the systems. The solution keeps changing the names of everything. It's been hard to track."

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"I would like to see more integration features with different platforms."

"The solution needs to improve the compression side of the application."

"The user interface is not so user friendly."

"A concern with OceanStor is pricing. However, apart from that, there are no significant limitations or technical issues."

"The security could be a bit more robust."

"Huawei is not that cheap."

"The upgrading process needs improvement. Deploy it and notify the customers when new versions and stuff comes out. I don't think they're doing that well."

"Could have a more stable, lighter Metro and better logging system."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pure FlashArray X NVMe’s pricing is cheaper than other products."

"Pretty much everything that you need is licensed when you buy the product. Licensing to me is different than the maintenance cost, but they can bleed into one another. We buy the product, and we expect three years of support bundled into what we negotiate on our storage arrays. I would start to see maintenance costs going into the fourth year, but we're not there yet."

"The tool is an investment that we've budgeted for. While the prices may be higher than those of other vendors, we see it as a market leader with benefits. We don't regret purchasing it."

"Given its price, Pure is not the first option."

"They can tout the functionality and cutting edge technology that they have, but that's where the price tag comes in. The cost is high, but I think as they grow their business and get more customers that it will probably go down a little bit."

"With Pure Storage, we would like to continue seeing price reductions with flash storage. I don't think we're any different than anybody else when we continue to look to the industry for price reductions of both NVMe and traditional SSD storage. We would like to see these prices continue to decline and erode, even displacing large spinning disks."

"The product is expensive."

"Our licensing fees are $500,000+ USD."

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"It is reasonably priced."

"So far, so good."

"It is fairly priced. It is in line with industry standard pricing and cost models."

"There is a license. HPE Alletra uses a cloud-based model."

"Its pricing is very competitive."

"Its licensing is good. Pricing-wise, there can be a little bit more flexibility. It would help to have different sizes. However, it fits into the budget that we have, so we are happy."

"For us, its price is good."

"HPE was a clear winner on price per terabyte. It was very smooth."

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"Huawei's prices are very good compared to those of its competitors."

"The product is cheap."

"Huawei OceanStor is priced very well but is a bit complicated."

"This product value matches its price."

"Huawei OceanStor is a cost-effective storage solution."

"The pricing depends on the features the customer wants, such as storage, RAM, and processors, but in general, Huawei is much cheaper compared to Dell and Cisco."

"The price of Huawei OceanStor should be less expensive. It is expensive at the moment."

"The price of the solution could be less expensive. However, there are not any licensing costs."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Pure FlashArray X NVMe helps to improve our processing speed. It is user-friendly and easy to use.

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

I am an engineer and am not aware of the setup cost.

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What needs improvement with Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Adding some functions to the product would be beneficial. Storage replication should be essential, and the analytics ...

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What do you like most about HPE Alletra?

It offers rich features and high speed for transferring data.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Alletra?

Scheduling a Proof of Concept to demonstrate ROI - Will be a well documented way to portray Alletra's performance, ju...

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What needs improvement with HPE Alletra?

I would say that maybe the user interface and experience could be improved. There are a few areas where enhancements ...

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What do you like most about Huawei OceanStor?

Huawei OceanStor has the capability of SSDs, high-performance disks, and higher disk support.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei OceanStor?

Huawei OceanStor's pricing is very aggressive, making it highly competitive.

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What needs improvement with Huawei OceanStor?

Huawei currently lacks a solution for high-performance AI, unlike other companies like DDN, WekaIO, or IBM BlueStore....

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Comparisons

Dell PowerStore vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Compared 31% of the time

TrueNAS R-Series vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Compared 18% of the time

Pure Storage FlashBlade vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Compared 15% of the time

IBM FlashSystem vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Compared 11% of the time

Dell Unity XT vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Compared 7% of the time

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Dell PowerStore vs HPE Alletra Storage

Compared 28% of the time

HPE Primera vs HPE Alletra Storage

Compared 14% of the time

Pure Storage FlashArray vs HPE Alletra Storage

Compared 9% of the time

HPE 3PAR StoreServ vs HPE Alletra Storage

Compared 8% of the time

HPE Nimble Storage vs HPE Alletra Storage

Compared 1% of the time

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Huawei OceanStor Dorado vs Huawei OceanStor

Compared 23% of the time

Dell PowerStore vs Huawei OceanStor

Compared 20% of the time

NetApp AFF vs Huawei OceanStor

Compared 13% of the time

IBM FlashSystem vs Huawei OceanStor

Compared 9% of the time

Dell Unity XT vs Huawei OceanStor

Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

Pure FlashArray//X NVMe, Pure FlashArray//X, FlashArray//X

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OceanStor Dorado V3 All-Flash Storage System, OceanStor 18000 V3 Series Storage Systems, OceanStor 6800 V3 Storage System

Overview

Pure Storage FlashArray//X is the world’s first enterprise-class, all-NVMe flash storage array. It represents a new class of storage – shared accelerated storage, which is a term coined by Gartner – that delivers major breakthroughs in performance, simplicity, and consolidation.

Pure Storage

HPE Alletra Storage is designed for high-performance virtualization, data centers, and hyper-converged infrastructures, supporting applications with block storage and databases across sectors like healthcare and finance.

HPE Alletra Storage excels in delivering low-latency, high-I/O operations and data reduction capabilities. It integrates seamlessly with VMware and vCenter, handling large SQL databases and multiple virtual machines efficiently. Its features, such as NVMe drives and predictive analytics with InfoSight, offer a streamlined management experience. However, users seek improvements in NVMe tier integration, a more compact chassis design, and better energy efficiency. The operational efficiency is increased by reducing data provisioning time and enhancing storage performance for complex environments.

What are the key features of HPE Alletra Storage?

Seamless vCenter Integration: Enhances virtualization management.
High IOPS NVMe Drives: Delivers high-speed and low-latency access.
Deduplication & Replication: Increases storage efficiency and protection.
Cloud-like Models: Simplifies operations with intuitive management.
InfoSight Analytics: Provides predictive diagnostics and proactive problem-solving.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Reduced Provisioning Time: Accelerates deployment processes.
100% Data Availability: Ensures uninterrupted access to data.
Simplified Management: Streamlines storage operations and enhances satisfaction.
Reliability and Performance: Supports demanding applications with reliable performance.

In healthcare and financial industries, HPE Alletra Storage supports the storage of sensitive data and operations of critical applications, facilitating quick access to information and maintaining high availability. However, users recommend improvements in training resources, energy efficiency, and integration with backup solutions like Veeam to enhance implementation efficiency and cost management.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

OceanStor Dorado V3 is the industry's first all-flash storage that puts NVMe into commercial use. It is specially designed for enterprises' mission-critical businesses, meeting the most-demanding performance and reliability requirements of databases, VDI, server virtualization, and SAP HANA.

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Sample Customers

Fremont Bank, Judson ISD, The Nielsen Company

Accenture, Aetna, AIG, Airbus, Allianz, American Express, ATT, Bank of America, Barclays, BASF, Bayer, Berkshire Hathaway, Boeing, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Coca Cola, Comcast, Credit Suisse, Dell, Deutsche Bank, ExxonMobil, Ford Motor Company, General Electric, Google, HSBC, IBM, Intel, JPMorgan Chase, Kroger, L'Oreal, Merck

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