We are selling SimpliVity based on customer requirements which include HCI solutions with a lot of applications.
Customer Service Officer at STBL
A stable and scalable hyperconverged infrastructure solution
Pros and Cons
- "HPE SimpliVity is a very valuable and effective solution. It's also a scalable solution. As the customer requirements and application requirements increase, it can scale to accommodate them."
- "It would be better if it could integrate more easily with other vendors."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
HPE SimpliVity is a very valuable and effective solution. It's also a scalable solution. As the customer requirements and application requirements increase, it can scale to accommodate them.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if it could integrate more easily with other vendors.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with HPE SimpliVity for about three years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
HPE SimpliVity is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
HPE SimpliVity is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
HPE local and global technical support is very good. Customers can reach them easily.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. There were no complications.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
SimpliVity is an HPE brand, and it comes with the advantage of easily using Hyper-V and VMware solutions. Hyper-V customers can move to VMware or use both solutions. HyperFlex for this isn't so easy.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend HPE and the processing of HPE SimpliVity to potential users.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give HPE SimpliVity an eight.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Senior Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Scalable, stable, and easy to set up
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to set up."
- "Its performance can be faster."
What is most valuable?
It is easy to set up.
What needs improvement?
Its performance can be faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using HPE SimpliVity for one to two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
They provide good support.
How was the initial setup?
It was easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is not too expensive, but it is quite expensive for me.
What other advice do I have?
I am completely satisfied with this solution. I would rate HPE SimpliVity a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. reseller

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