Some advanced features feel like they should be included by default, which are paid. The scalability is a bit limited for me. The advanced features that could be included in the base version are the automation features and the synchronization features. They should be included in the default.
Information Technology Infrastructure Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Feb 7, 2025
Maybe the hardware compatibility could be expanded or widened. Another point could be to change the price model since it has lots of capacity but does not always fit our pricing requirements. We are really talking about details, but probably the only noteworthy improvement could be to extend the hardware compatibility of the product.
Customer Success | Server Engineer at Appnomu Business Services
Real User
Dec 30, 2024
StorMagic SvSAN has room for improvement in a few key areas. Crash consistency needs bolstering, particularly when using VM Allegro Snapshots, which frequently result in crashes. The backup and recovery process should be streamlined for greater efficiency. Finally, a more modern user interface with customizable themes would enhance the user experience.
I would like to see improvements in the virtual networking module as it is not straightforward and sometimes time-consuming. When you are trying to create and configure your virtual networking directly from their GUI, it is not straightforward, and sometimes, it takes a long time to finish the command. The virtual networking module should be improved. Additionally, the guest operating system integration is difficult. With the guest operating system support, we can use Microsoft Windows Server, but integrating them is very hard. They support only 25 virtual machines per cluster, which I would like to see increased. They can support 50 virtual machines per cluster. Another improvement would be to provide a more accurate cost estimate before onboarding. The cost estimate should be more accurate. For example, based on the data you always use in a month, they should provide what the cost would be.
Senior Solutions Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 10
Dec 16, 2024
Areas for improvement include adding more sensors, compression and deduplication capabilities, increasing the supported nodes for enterprise customers, and enhancing network security. The solution is currently limited to two nodes, which might be a challenge for larger enterprises.
Network Engineer at a legal firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 10
Dec 11, 2024
StorMagic SvSAN's management or witness server, a standard Linux box, lacks security hardening. In contrast, other vendors offer hardened Linux boxes with controlled access, requiring contact for functionality and increased security. Therefore, unauthorized access to the SvSAN server could cause significant damage.
Senior Solution Consultant at a comms service provider with 5,001-10,000 employees
MSP
Top 10
Dec 10, 2024
While StorMagic SvSAN performs well, its scalability regarding CPU and server expansion needs improvement. Expanding beyond two nodes significantly increases licensing costs, potentially discouraging clients from growing their infrastructure.
Consultant at a transportation company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Top 10
Dec 4, 2024
The StorMagic console needs embedded monitoring capabilities to improve interoperability with other platforms. While StorMagic offers open APIs, direct integration with popular monitoring tools like GearOps or Grafana is lacking. Ideally, the console should provide plugins or similar configuration options for seamless integration with these tools, allowing users to easily monitor StorMagic using their preferred platform by simply inputting the IP address, username, and password.
Global Data Center & Disaster Recovery Manager at Curium Pharma
Real User
Top 5
Nov 19, 2024
One area for improvement would be to enhance the Edge Control capabilities. Currently, it shows the VSA and hypervisors but doesn't offer much in terms of VSA configuration management. It would be beneficial to have a central place for configurations, similar to VMware vCenter.
IT Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 10
Jul 17, 2024
It could be a little bit more intuitive in terms of the way you set it up initially. The interface has recently undergone a revision. I have been using the new version for only a few weeks now. The older version of the web interface for StorMagic SvSAN was a little bit clunky and not as intuitive as it could be. The newer one is a little better, but it is still a little bit clunky in places. I have not tried the centralized control called Edge Control. It probably addresses some of the issues that I have in terms of centralization and not having to log in to individual members in order to administer them. I have not used that yet, so I do not know how well that addresses the issues that I have. Currently, I have to log in to the individual StorMagic SvSAN members in order to administer them to update the software and see their status.
I'd like to see multiple nodes. I'd like to see snapshots added to it. There are two features missing: there's no REST API functionality, and there is no date duplication in it.
The only improvement area I can see is their licensing. For example, the memory caching feature is only available in an advanced license. Normally, it's in a standard license. It would be better if they had memory caching features in the product. Some backup features should also be in the product.
StorMagic SvSAN is a platform-agnostic software offering high availability and ease of deployment, fitting effortlessly into existing infrastructures while being cost-effective and user-friendly.StorMagic SvSAN delivers reliability and flexibility, requiring minimal setup time. Its compatibility with existing hardware eliminates additional purchases, making it ideal for environments without cloud connectivity. Designed for enterprises with budget constraints, SvSAN ensures high uptime and...
Some advanced features feel like they should be included by default, which are paid. The scalability is a bit limited for me. The advanced features that could be included in the base version are the automation features and the synchronization features. They should be included in the default.
Maybe the hardware compatibility could be expanded or widened. Another point could be to change the price model since it has lots of capacity but does not always fit our pricing requirements. We are really talking about details, but probably the only noteworthy improvement could be to extend the hardware compatibility of the product.
StorMagic SvSAN has room for improvement in a few key areas. Crash consistency needs bolstering, particularly when using VM Allegro Snapshots, which frequently result in crashes. The backup and recovery process should be streamlined for greater efficiency. Finally, a more modern user interface with customizable themes would enhance the user experience.
I would like to see improvements in the virtual networking module as it is not straightforward and sometimes time-consuming. When you are trying to create and configure your virtual networking directly from their GUI, it is not straightforward, and sometimes, it takes a long time to finish the command. The virtual networking module should be improved. Additionally, the guest operating system integration is difficult. With the guest operating system support, we can use Microsoft Windows Server, but integrating them is very hard. They support only 25 virtual machines per cluster, which I would like to see increased. They can support 50 virtual machines per cluster. Another improvement would be to provide a more accurate cost estimate before onboarding. The cost estimate should be more accurate. For example, based on the data you always use in a month, they should provide what the cost would be.
Areas for improvement include adding more sensors, compression and deduplication capabilities, increasing the supported nodes for enterprise customers, and enhancing network security. The solution is currently limited to two nodes, which might be a challenge for larger enterprises.
StorMagic SvSAN's management or witness server, a standard Linux box, lacks security hardening. In contrast, other vendors offer hardened Linux boxes with controlled access, requiring contact for functionality and increased security. Therefore, unauthorized access to the SvSAN server could cause significant damage.
While StorMagic SvSAN performs well, its scalability regarding CPU and server expansion needs improvement. Expanding beyond two nodes significantly increases licensing costs, potentially discouraging clients from growing their infrastructure.
The StorMagic console needs embedded monitoring capabilities to improve interoperability with other platforms. While StorMagic offers open APIs, direct integration with popular monitoring tools like GearOps or Grafana is lacking. Ideally, the console should provide plugins or similar configuration options for seamless integration with these tools, allowing users to easily monitor StorMagic using their preferred platform by simply inputting the IP address, username, and password.
One area for improvement would be to enhance the Edge Control capabilities. Currently, it shows the VSA and hypervisors but doesn't offer much in terms of VSA configuration management. It would be beneficial to have a central place for configurations, similar to VMware vCenter.
It could be a little bit more intuitive in terms of the way you set it up initially. The interface has recently undergone a revision. I have been using the new version for only a few weeks now. The older version of the web interface for StorMagic SvSAN was a little bit clunky and not as intuitive as it could be. The newer one is a little better, but it is still a little bit clunky in places. I have not tried the centralized control called Edge Control. It probably addresses some of the issues that I have in terms of centralization and not having to log in to individual members in order to administer them. I have not used that yet, so I do not know how well that addresses the issues that I have. Currently, I have to log in to the individual StorMagic SvSAN members in order to administer them to update the software and see their status.
They should enable data compression deduplication features for the platform.
If we want to want to replicate the VM to the cloud, or off-site, it does not allow it because of asynchronous. There is no option available.
In the next release, StorMagic SvSAN should include multi-node clusters, which would allow storage spaces to be used more efficiently.
In terms of what could be improved in StorMagic SvSAN, I don't have a major issue with it, but its user interface should be more customer-oriented.
I'd like to see multiple nodes. I'd like to see snapshots added to it. There are two features missing: there's no REST API functionality, and there is no date duplication in it.
The only improvement area I can see is their licensing. For example, the memory caching feature is only available in an advanced license. Normally, it's in a standard license. It would be better if they had memory caching features in the product. Some backup features should also be in the product.