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NetApp V-Series [EOL] vs Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) comparison

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The compared NetApp and Nutanix solutions aren't in the same category. Nutanix is ranked #2 in HCI , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 8.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Nutanix users who would recommend it.
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Categories and Ranking

NetApp V-Series [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructur...
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
199
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined Storage (SDS) (4th), HCI (2nd), Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) (1st), Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

it_user487899 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user487899
Infrastructure Administrator at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Flexible, allowing us to provide NAS and SAN solutions with the same hardware
According to my experience, for certain HPC environments, we encounter certain Memory/CPU limitations when we have a large number of IOPS. This is why, in order to support such loads, several cabs are required in parallel, complicating the configuration and administration. Another handicap is the management of the LACP that, when we are talking about environments with less than 20 calculation nodes, may not balance correctly despite setting the RR option.
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Jean Charles
Dsi at OFFICE PUBLIC DE L HABITAT DE ROUEN
Hyper-converged storage has improved performance and now supports high redundancy for our VMs
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) was transparent because we were on a regular infrastructure before. We went on NCI and were able to improve performance, but it did not really change how things worked. The performance was really better for applications and access times to the data. I regularly looked at the analytics to see what was going on in my servers and what it was saying to optimize performance. It was pretty interesting because it could analyze and give insights on how to get things working better. In the latest versions, the Prism interface has been replaced by Prism Central. This requires another machine to be deployed to manage the servers.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"You have the ability to connect a third-party storage back end, EMC VMAX in our case, and have all NetApp functionalities available."
"We are very happy with this solution as it brings us the scalability and stability of Data Ontap and the versatility of NetApp solutions in order to provide different types of services for our customers' requirements (NAS, CIFS, FC / FCoE)."
"More than 70 percent of my sales are coming from existing customers."
"Acropolis' main advantages are high performance and availability."
"I'm satisfied with Nutanix Acropolis AOS."
"We have had good feedback from our customers about this solution."
"Ability to create multiple VMs."
"The most valuable feature is Move, which allows you to migrate virtual machines from VM to AHV."
"To receive a performance enhancement by merely clicking the one button upgrade is the true value of the platform and what I look forward to the most."
"One of the main features of the solution is that it works on many hypervisors. It is a big advantage. Additionally, the solution is compatible with VMware and Hyper-V, and the management interface, which is called Prism, is very intuitive and user-friendly."
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Cons

"According to my experience, for certain HPC environments, we encounter certain Memory/CPU limitations when we have a large number of IOPS."
"We have had some performance issues."
"Nutanix Acropolis AOS could improve by having an auto-update feature. At this time I have to update each system manually. However, I bought the standard license and I did not buy the maximum license they have available. There could be a certain license that does the updates automatically."
"Nutanix needs to improve network features like Passthrough – SR-IOV. It could be improved by supporting SR-IOV, if they had that support, I would not have needed to implement the VMWare vSAN."
"As Nutanix Acropolis AOS is on the expensive side, one of its areas for improvement is the price. It would also be better if it can be integrated with other cloud providers, because currently, it's only for private cloud deployment."
"The software-defined networking should be improved. It is quite substandard as compared to the VMware variant."
"There could be better support for high power ESX and other cross platform applications."
"The name of the solutions offered by Nutanix does not indicate what the tool does."
"I don't feel that I am receiving the performance which I am paying for."
"Areas for improvement would be the memory setting and the CPU setting reserve features, which are not available on Acropolis. I also feel that the DR solution, the reporting, and the component that is combined with the Nutanix OSP need to be improved."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure's pricing is higher now."
"Cost-wise, it is very good. It is like the hypervisor cost is not there. We only need to pay for the system and AOS licenses."
"I don't feel that I am receiving the performance which I am paying for."
"The price of the solution could improve. Nutanix has recently changed its pricing model from perpetual to subscription. They have identified there are challenges with the pricing model."
"Setup cost is minor, pricing is quite a bit (we have a 7-node-cluster for about 450K EUR with 2 vGPU-nodes for Citrix) but that includes hardware, software, and support."
"Able to grow with smaller, more linear increments of investment"
"The pricing is quite good in comparison with HPE SimpliVity, Nutanix Scale, and even traditional architecture."
"Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure's core licensing needs to have an upper limit since processors are coming out with incredible numbers of cores on them."
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it_user244362 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user244362
Managing Consultant with 51-200 employees
Aug 30, 2015
Nutanix vs. VMware EVO:RAIL vs. FlexPod
Originally posted at www.storagegaga.com/dont-get-too-drunk-on-hyper-converged/ I hate the fact that I am bursting the big bubble brewing about Hyper Convergence (HC). I urge all to look past the hot air and hype frenzy that are going on, because in the end, the HC platforms have to be aligned…
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business93
Midsize Enterprise76
Large Enterprise88
 

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Nutanix Acropolis AOS, Nutanix AOS, Nutanix Acropolis
 

Overview

NetApp V-Series storage virtualization controllers provide leading data protection, data management, and storage efficiency for your existing EMC, HDS, HP, IBM, Fujitsu, and NetApp E-Series storage arrays. Reclaim 35% or more capacity and reduce what you must spend for new disk drives to handle data growth by using NetApp storage efficiency features such as deduplication, thin provisioning, and compression. Optimize your workload performance with our broad flash portfolio.
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Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure delivers high performance and scalability with central management and one-click upgrades. It enhances data protection and reduces deployment complexities, perfect for businesses seeking efficient virtualization.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers a comprehensive platform integrating compute, storage, and network for optimal infrastructure management. It supports multiple hypervisors, offering flexibility, efficiency, and ease of use. With features like Prism for centralized management, organizations can manage resources effectively while benefiting from data protection enhancements such as deduplication and compression. Hyper-convergence enables seamless integration, reducing operational costs and increasing scalability. Though the pricing is high, and setup and administration can be complex, the ability to support hybrid cloud implementations and critical infrastructures like VDI and databases provides notable advantages.

What are the key features of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure?
  • Prism for Centralized Management: Simplifies resource management with a single control interface.
  • High Performance: Offers efficient I/O operations to enhance processing efficiency.
  • Scalability: Easily adjusts to growing business needs with one-click upgrades.
  • Data Protection: Uses deduplication and compression for secure data handling.
  • Hyper-Convergence: Integrates compute, storage, and network to optimize infrastructure.
  • Multi-Hypervisor Support: Provides flexibility to choose preferred hypervisors.
What benefits should users look for in Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure?
  • Cost Effectiveness: Reduces operational costs through resource optimization.
  • Ease of Management: Centralized control enhances administrative efficiency.
  • Scalability: Grows seamlessly with business demand.
  • Data Protection: Increases security and reliability of data management.
  • Performance Improvement: Streamlines server provisioning and resource management.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure finds adoption across industries for virtualization, cloud services, and infrastructure consolidation. Organizations utilize it for hybrid clouds and virtual server hosting, supporting applications like databases and virtual desktop infrastructures. They report enhanced data protection, disaster recovery capabilities, and improved performance, facilitating effective resource management.

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Sample Customers

City of Houston, Health Choice Network, SVC Bank, Plex Systems, Larsen & Toubro, IWD, JCVI
St. Lukes Health System, the City of Seattle, Yahoo! Japan, Sligro, Empire Life, Hyundai AUS, and many others.
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