HPE Nimble Storage 2x10GbE 4‑Port Adapter Field Upgrade
$15,182.99
Mfg # Q8C68B
CDW # 5370298
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HPE Nimble Storage 2x10GbE 4-Port Adapter Field Upgrade is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Chris Childerhose from
It has allowed us to upgrade our DMS to the latest version
What is our primary use case?
The AF5000 array is the primary storage for our iManage DMS 10 document management systems. It allows the best performance for users using the system.
How has it helped my organization?
It has allowed us to upgrade our DMS to the latest version and reuse the older array as the DR storage for VMware SRM. The entire DMS system performance has improved compared to the old which was on a previous generation CS260G.
What is most valuable?
Having all-flash with two banks of disk for population is great for expansion. InfoSight is always one of the best out there for array reporting and troubleshooting.
What needs improvement?
The product is great. When sizing the array based on requirements the option to add more network cards for throughput would be something to help clients. Product Support is best in class as always.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for three to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No issues here and we have a full bank for disk expansion.
How are customer service and support?
Customer Service:
Customer service is great and they go above and beyond to help.
Technical Support:
Technical support is second to none out there combined with Infosight. Also having technicians assigned directly to you when needed is great!
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No, we are a Nimble shop with nine arrays now.
How was the initial setup?
Straightforward and very easy, as always.
What about the implementation team?
Implementation was in-house, done by myself.
What was our ROI?
ROI will be determined over the next year, after we go-live.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
When selecting a vendor make sure to validate with the vendor that the throughput is enough. With the AF5000, it is 2GB/s write and 4GB/s read, which we are maxing out. Also, ensure to get the right amount of network cards.
Also, make sure that the specifications meet the application domain and ensure the right amount of network cards are in the array.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Nothing else was evaluated.
What other advice do I have?
Nimble AF is a great platform and is only getting better. On top of that, InfoSight's great technical support makes it an easy choice.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2017-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chris Childerhose from
When we had issues due to a bad Postgres database, Nimble was very helpful and even replaced the array with a brand new one for our troubles
What is our primary use case?
Nimble Storage is our primary production storage vendor. We use this with VMware on a daily basis including a new AFA5000 all-flash array for our DMS system.
How has it helped my organization?
These arrays perform very well and have allowed us to move many physical servers to virtual and run them from the Nimble arrays without any performance impact and there is actual performance improvement.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are -
1. Ease of setup
2. Ease of Management with Web UI
3. InfoSight - analytics sight that collects data for all Nimble arrays deployed
InfoSight has been very valuable in determining upgrade requirements, bottlenecks, etc. The latest update to the site now allows Per-VM monitoring within the Virtual Infrastructure now too.
What needs improvement?
No areas require improvement at this time. The arrays run very well and updates are flawless when completed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have had some stability issues with one array which has happened twice during subsequent software updates but is due to a bad Postgres database. Nimble has been very helpful and are even replacing the array with a brand new one for our troubles.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are no scalability issues and the arrays can be upgraded with ease.
How are customer service and support?
Customer Service:
Customer service has been top notch with Nimble and would be 10/10. They even worked with use to replace a faulty array.
Technical Support:
Technical Support is one of the best and is 10/10. The autosupport system they have in place that creates tickets for you automatically is great. You can even specify on the InfoSight webpage which ones you want to Auto-Close, etc.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously used Dell EqualLogic arrays but they were end of life.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. You connect the array to the network and power it up. You then run the Nimble Setup Manager which will detect the array on the network and allow you to complete an initial configuration. Once that is done you can then use the Web UI to finalize the configuration.
What about the implementation team?
It was completed in-house with the assistance from Nimble when required.
What was our ROI?
Nimble has allowed us to run without much down time giving us a great ROI on our investment.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
No other options for storage were evaluated.
What other advice do I have?
Given the chance to evaluate Nimble it is highly recommended. Their CASL architecture is very fast and being able to get the performance from the spinning disk that you see on some flash arrays is great. They are always improving the product and software including the recent changes to the InfoSight web page that allows Per-VM monitoring now. There is also excellent support and customer service when you need it.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2015-05-28T00:00:00-04:00