We use the solution as a home directory for our HPC cluster. The users store important and reliable data on it. We are not using it for IO-intensive operations but as a reliable storage.
A stable solution for data storage with professional support
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very stable and reliable"
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable and reliable. We guarantee our users' snapshots and the long life of data. Also, the support is professional and nice. It is simple and powerful.
What needs improvement?
As a company, NetApp may consider working with ARL systems.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using NetApp FAS Series for around five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable to some extent.
We have 400 nodes in one cluster and 1400 nodes in another cluster. Around 800-900 users are using the solution.
How are customer service and support?
The support is professional. They provide answers in a very short period.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We've used Dell solutions. NetApp is easier and simpler to manage. It's more reliable and stable. The basic features work more consistently on the NetApp website.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What other advice do I have?
The tool is very easy to maintain. Even for desk sales, they have some automatic workflow to send an RMA, place the desk and ship a new one.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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