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NetApp FAS2720 - documentation kit

Mfg # DOC-2720-C CDW # 5136983 | UNSPSC 55101510

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NetApp FAS2720 - documentation kit is rated 5.00 out of 5 by 2.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super stable and provides a positive return on investment What is our primary use case? Primarily, we use them as backup targets. Additionally, we utilize them as archives or for slower-performing tasks, serving as masters for our customers. What is most valuable? The most valuable features are compression and dedupe. Since we mainly use them for backup purposes, being able to compress and deduplicate data is crucial. What needs improvement? There are some technical limitations, but it would be great to have in-line deduplication and in-line compression for the FAS series as well. These would be improvements on current features. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using this solution for around seven years. We are currently using version 9.11. What do I think about the stability of the solution? It's very stable. I use it on a daily basis. I would rate it a ten. It's extremely stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? I find it to be scalable both vertically and horizontally. It's a ten. It's super easy to scale. How are customer service and support? I really like NetApp's support. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive How was the initial setup? It's very easy, I think, once you know the product. I would rate it a ten, with one being difficult and ten being easy. What about the implementation team? The deployment took around three to four hours. I upgraded it, created and joined it to a cluster, and then configured it accordingly. What was our ROI? We do make money from it. I would rate it around a six or seven. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I would rate it an eight out of ten, with one being low and ten being expensive. In general, I find NetApp to be very expensive. That's the main issue I have with them. So it's a drawback in terms of pricing. There are additional costs depending on the bundles you choose to purchase. Which other solutions did I evaluate? I have worked with similar systems from some Microsystems in the past, but that's about it. What other advice do I have? I would advise them that it's a stable, functional platform, especially if they are already using other NetApp products. I highly recommend it. Overall, I would rate it a nine. It's a great product. The NetApp FAS Series is super stable and doesn't give us any problems. It consistently performs backups as needed and handles all the tasks we require. It utilizes the same excellent operating system as the enterprise-grade NetApp products, which is fantastic. Most importantly, it just works. I don't have to spend a lot of time managing, fixing, or troubleshooting it. It's simply there and working flawlessly. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Provides good scalability and has an easy initial setup process What is our primary use case? We use the solution for its unified features of file and block protocols in a heterogeneous environment. What is most valuable? The solution's most valuable feature is deduplication. Also, its features for file and block protocols work the best. What needs improvement? The solution could be more flexible in terms of configuration. Also, they should increase the product range or configuration models for more storage options. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using the solution for more than ten years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is stable and highly available. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The solution is highly scalable. Its FAS2700 series can scale up to more than 1000 terabytes. How are customer service and support? The solution has good technical support. Also, the logs created by the system are self-explanatory. So customers can quickly solve the problems. As a certified engineer, I have resolved all the queries. How was the initial setup? The solution's initial setup process is straightforward. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The solution is more expensive than other vendors. Although, its cost depends on the use cases and configurations required. NetApp offers bundled products along with the purchase of the storage system. Thus, the customers don't have to pay recurring licensing fees, including the upgrades. There is no expiry for storage licenses. The customers have to pay for support services. The price for the initial configuration might appear more expensive than other competitors. But it tends to be lower after a specific time. What other advice do I have? The solution has a unique product line. It is suitable for small-scale as well as large-scale enterprises. I advise others to thoroughly understand their business requirements before buying the solution. If you need a FAS solution, go for NetApp. But if you require high-density storage, a direct-attached storage solution might be more suitable for your use cases. I rate the solution a nine out of ten. Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Reseller
Date published: 2023-06-18T00:00:00-04:00

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