HPE StoreOnce Reviews

The most valuable is the deduplication ability, but file sharing is also really good.

We saw less capital outlay after implementing the solution.

For subsequent models, I would like HP to improve deduplication rations for tiny files numbering near a trillion, which they do in our business. StoreOnce doesn’t work for our class of data, which is small, and needs to include more genomic and medical research as test cases.

I have been using StoreOnce D2D for four years.

Stability was good but undersized for what we needed. We weren't able to de-duplicate what we needed.

It was not able to scale for us; we had to buy another solution (X9000) to store copies.

I found HP to be helpful, but they asked too many questions and were not really able to help our business.

We were in need of backing up petabytes of data for medical databases.

We had experience with the solution, so it was relatively simple.

• EMC
• Comvault

The most important criteria for us is reliability.

If you work for a medical research institute or something with very small files, then this solution may not be for you. Your best move is to do a POC.

• Faster backup and restore process
• Data de-duplication mechanism

With D2D2T appliance, and backup jobs reconfiguration we are reducing the backup tapes count. The appliance offers a fast backup and restore process, and a data replication mechanism to a remote site location. This ensure data center backups disaster recovery.

• Data capacity graphical interface

I've used it for three years.

No issues during the deployment.

No issues encountered.

No issues encountered.

10/10.

10/10.

This is the first solution we have implemented.

It was straightforward, because we had chosen the right template for our needs and all the connectivity was prepared before the device was on site.

It was implemented through the local HP support team. They provided us with excellent support and knowledge of the product technology.

Always follow the vendors best practice and guidance to avoid any problems.

StoreOnce gives us full-system backups, meaning we need less storage capacity. This is very important to us because less storage capacity means we buy less hardware and have less overall costs.

Not only do we need less storage capacity, but it also performs backups a lot quicker. We save money this way as well because it saves us time which can be better spent elsewhere.

Although we're very happy with it right now, the encryption could be better. Security of our backups, of course, is very important.

We have no issues with deployment.

It's very stable. We've only had one small problem since the implementation.

We're not using anywhere close to what we have. We've designed it to allow for our five-year growth. We're not there yet.

We try to avoid technical support because it's "entertaining", though I'd use different words to describe it.

The initial setup was straightforward.

HP implemented the solution, but it's fine if you go at it on your own. The thing is, if you run into problems, then you have to deal with HP support, which is something I wouldn't advise anyone to do.

We are a BAU house, so our focus is on keeping the business running. We don't have the skill set of an American architect who scoped out the project. We've partnered with an HP partner who does have the skill set once we purchased StoreOnce.

Make sure you run a proper POC. It's a pretty straightforward solution so long as it's configured right from the start.

StoreOnce has the following advantages:

• Fast backup
• No need to manage and store tapes
• Ability to run data straight from the device in case of a disaster
• Reliable compared to weekly problems with tapes
• The data is replicated to two remote locations

We have moved away from tape backup.

I've used it for one year.

We had one problem when data replication got stuck and we had to ask HP for help.

No issues encountered.

It's very good.

It's very good.

We only used a tape solution. We switched because tapes are too slow, prone to mechanical problems, tape management is a burden, and the time taken to do a restore is slow.

It was easy. Also I did HPs StoreOnce training.

HP installed the device for us, and showed us various configuration options. The team was very knowledgeable.

The initial cost was high, however, day to day costs are low.

I could not find a better product.

It is worth buying HP installation. It is difficult to estimate how much storage is needed as de-duplication depends on the type of data, so reserve extra money for expansions, and buy a model which can be expanded. Also, the StoreOnce course is very good.

We primarily use the solution for deduplication and replication. We occasionally also use it for disaster recovery.

The catalyst capabilities of the solution is the most valuable feature. Its capability is the best on the market. We tell our customers specifically about this feature. 

The interface is very user-friendly.

The solution's pricing could be improved. 

The solution is quite stable.

Technical support has been great. They are the best in the market. They're very responsive.

The initial setup was not complex. It was very, very easy. Deployment takes less than an hour. You just need one qualified person to handle it.

We are using the hybrid cloud deployment model. We use the Azure platform.

I would recommend the solution. They have a very good reputation. I would rate it eight out of ten.

Agnostic backups.

Quick recovery.

StoreOnce software is sometimes unstable.

10 years.

Sometimes unstable.

No.

At times not good, other times good.

Complex.

Do a detailed inside PoC.

VTL with deduplication because with deduplication, you can have spare storage space.

Interoperability with other vendors backup software.

I've used it for two and a half years.

In the beginning, we had a lot of problems with bad firmware.

We had problems with the various firmware versions.

No issues scaling the product.

It is very high.

Customer service is very high.

We did, and we switched because we needed a VTL solution with deduplication.

It was simple, especially to integrate it with our existing EMC network solution.

We implemented it in-house.

We also looked at EMC DataDomain. We chose StoreOnce because it was cheaper by more than 60,000 Euros.

We are a partner and reseller for HP products, and we integrate various solutions for our customers. One of the areas that I work with is implementing storage solutions, and this is one of the products that my customers use.

This solution is used to emulate data relief for an MSL4048 and is deployed on-premises.

The solution would be improved if it could also be used as a data store for VMware. Not only as a backup repository but as an archiving data store for VMware.

We have implemented this solution for a number of customers, and they are happy with the stability.

There are several models of this device, and we have supplied our customers based on their requirements. Up to this point, they are still using the same models and we have not had to assist anyone with scaling this solution.

As far as HPE support is concerned, I don't have any issues with them. For the most part, I am coordinating with them. We normally handle the support for our customers or contact HPE support on their behalf.

The initial setup of this solution is quite easy for me. The implementation is straightforward.

The setup and configuration will only take about half a day, but the testing will take a little more time. You have to monitor the performance of the disk and the emulated data. In total, it will take perhaps two days to complete everything, including a backup and restore.

For anybody looking for a robust backup solution that emulates a tape library, this is the product that they should go for. The only thing is that they cannot remove the data because it is appliance-based. They cannot, for example, manually remove the tape and bring it to another location. They would need to use replication for this.

This product is not perfect, but I am quite satisfied with it.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.