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NetApp Private Storage pros and cons

Vendor: NetApp
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

NetApp Private Storage offers comprehensive disaster recovery and robust security, including control over usage and partitioning capabilities.
The platform organizes files and volumes efficiently, showcasing numerous features that enhance performance, such as ingress and egress control.
Integration with other NetApp solutions is a standout feature, particularly its out-of-the-box compatibility with SAN switches, offering easier connectivity compared to competitors.
The operating system provides stability and security, protecting against wireless piggybacking and malware, contributing to its reliable performance.
Scalability and speed are notable advantages, with users experiencing faster performance than other brands.

CONS

NetApp Private Storage should work better with Microsoft solutions and have integrated NAS and block storage.
Users had to write custom tools as a staging area between on-premises datacenter and cloud installation.
Adding Active-Active feature would help NetApp stay competitive as some competitors offer this feature.
The hardware does not last as long as it could with new software versions, leading to potential issues.
Cloud integration should be improved, especially for easier S3 interaction from a NetApp interface.
 

NetApp Private Storage Pros review quotes

it_user750537 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at Universidade Feevale
Oct 10, 2017
Disaster recovery. And I like the security very much. I think they have the needed options for security. Can manage NPS using the same tools and process that we use today.
it_user750708 - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage Admin at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Oct 16, 2017
As opposed to cloud, we have full control over security, use, who uses it. We own a number of different companies, so we can partition however we want.
CloudSol560f - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Solutions Account Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Aug 7, 2018
It gave us a platform which could clearly arrange all our files and volumes.
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AM
CTO at Dataposit Ltd
Dec 16, 2019
NetApp has really added a lot of features over the years to improve the product and performance. They can do things now like control ingress. They can control egress.
it_user1277319 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineer Systems Engineering & Adm. at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
Mar 9, 2020
Very stable and very scalable.
reviewer1537905 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer for Planning and Deployment of VAS Systems and Services at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jun 9, 2021
Integration with other NetApp solutions and merging them is manageable.
manager278619 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Sep 22, 2021
The solution is stable.
Joshy Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Evenor Info Solutions Pvt Ltd
Oct 29, 2021
NetApp has its own dedicated operating system, so it will not be affected by any wireless piggybacking or malware. That's the beauty of NetApp's operating system.
HK
CTO at Mechkar
Mar 11, 2022
The most valuable feature is integration.
Harinder  Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Architect at Cisco
May 27, 2022
The most valuable feature of NetApp Private Storage is out-of-the-box integration with the SAN switches. They are much easier compared to Dell solutions. Additionally, the connector that comes with the solution that allows connection back to the Cisco SAN switches is very good. In Dell, I would need to use an FCIP or CIP port that is required.
 

NetApp Private Storage Cons review quotes

it_user750537 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at Universidade Feevale
Oct 10, 2017
I think that it should work better with Microsoft solutions, more integrated with Microsoft. We also need integrated NAS and block storage.
it_user750708 - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage Admin at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Oct 16, 2017
We had to write a number of custom tools or scripts ourselves to use it as a staging area between our on-premises datacenter and our cloud installation.
CloudSol560f - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Solutions Account Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Aug 7, 2018
I would like to have the Active-Active feature. Some competitors already have it. I would like NetApp to add it to stay competitive.
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CTO at Dataposit Ltd
Dec 16, 2019
There may actually be so many features that the end-user gets lost in the volume.
it_user1277319 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineer Systems Engineering & Adm. at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
Mar 9, 2020
The hardware does not last as long as it could with new software.
reviewer1537905 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer for Planning and Deployment of VAS Systems and Services at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jun 9, 2021
I'm not sure how easy it is to use on the cloud versus on-prem. If they have different user experiences, they should work to make the two as similar as possible to make it easy for a user to understand both even if they only deal mainly with one.
manager278619 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Sep 22, 2021
The solution could improve by having better support experts. For example, they do not have clear instructions on configuration.
Joshy Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Evenor Info Solutions Pvt Ltd
Oct 29, 2021
They need a little more technical people in Akola. Most of the NetApp people are in Bangalore, Mumbai, or Delhi, but there are very few in Akola. I think NetApp has few technicians in Akola because they mostly rely on partners to service this area.
HK
CTO at Mechkar
Mar 11, 2022
I would like to see the GUI management simplified in the next release.
Harinder  Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Architect at Cisco
May 27, 2022
NetApp Private Storage is still integrated into the ISCSI connectivity and the FC protocol. I would recommend them to migrate to the FCIP because the SAN switches are moving further to an FCIP, and are scaling out of the ISCSI connectivity. Sooner or later, that will be an issue for NetApp Private Storage. An NFCIP should be available to them moving three years down the line.