Exagrid EX Series vs. NetApp StorageGRID

We have Exagrid [EX Series] in different environments and it has adapted very well to both. We have used it for larger environments and its scalability if properly and takes up little physical space. We also use it as a backup solution for smaller environments, such as our vessels.

I don't see where the adaptability of Exagrid [EX Series] can be bad or unadjustable.

Incentivized

The NetApp StorageGRID solution fits in perfectly with what our company was trying to accomplish. Our goal was to free up our expensive storage flash (SSD) capacity for our critical applications to allow for growth and added performance capabilities. I do not believe this solution would be greatly suited for those without a Cloud solution or secondary site/system to tier data.

Incentivized

• High backup speeds
• Native Veeam integration
• Deduplication/efficiency savings
• Friendly management interface
• Native replication between Exagrid boxes

Incentivized

• Allows for very granular data tiering policies
• Integrates seamlessly with our Cloud solution
• Easy deployment
• Easy to manage and adapt to a changing environment

Incentivized

• I don't have much to add here. Overall, it has been a solid purchase for us.

Incentivized

• Initial network design can be tedious
• Provide more out-of-the-box ILM policies
• Include professional services time with each purchase

Incentivized

NetApp Support was able to quickly resolve a networking issue during the deployment of the NetApp StorageGRID system, which we, unfortunately, could not figure out on our own. Not only did Support engage quickly, but they also provided guidance on how to properly troubleshoot various issues such as the one we encountered and also provided excellent documentation.

Incentivized

We used Symantec tape making the decision to move to Exagrid.

Incentivized

We chose NetApp StorageGRID because we were not looking for a true backup solution but wanted the features to included a DR centric ideology. The IBM Cloud Backup solution was purely backup focused and did not fit the requirements for our needs. NetApp StorageGRID checked all of our boxes in regards to cost, use case, and ease of manageability.

Incentivized

• Faster data recovery speed
• Reduced backup tape costs
• Improve a backup standard for the entire company

Incentivized

• Added Flash capacity
• Decreased application latency
• Decreased data storage costs

Incentivized