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    Quantum StorNext

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AStorNext, from Quantum, is file system software.N/A

    Tintri VMstore

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ATintri VMstore Intelligent Infrastructure is designed to simplify and automate storage management, deliver real-time analytics, and maximize performance so users can refocus efforts on high-impact projects and business innovation. Tintri is a DDN Storage company since the 2018 acquisition.N/A
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    NoNo
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    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Quantum StorNextTintri VMstore
    Enterprise Flash Array Storage
    Comparison of Enterprise Flash Array Storage features of Quantum StorNext and Tintri VMstore
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    Ratings
    Tintri VMstore
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Flash Array Performance00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Flash Array Integration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Data Compression00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Non-Intrusive Upgrades00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Simplicity00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Score8.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Quantum StorNextTintri VMstore
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    Quantum StorNextTintri VMstore
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Quantum
    Quantum StorNext is well suited in environments with a high, fast paced workflow, with lots and lots of client systems connected, all needing to share the same assets, where you cannot have one moment of downtime. With the pace nowadays that clients expect work to get done, as opposed to 10 years or so ago (pre-iPhone social media instant instant gotta have it right away days), even downtime of 30 minutes can back up your whole workflow. As they say, time is money and Quantum StorNext almost certainly guarantees you have little to no downtime at all. It just works, silently, quietly in the background, making sure everyone is performing at 100% of their potential or more.
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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    When you need a simple storage platform that is built from the ground up for performance. If IOPS is important to you, this is a great product for you.
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    Pros
    Quantum
    • Quantum StorNext just works and by that, I mean it just works flawlessly in the background, while your artists are doing their creative work on jobs with clients. Technical issues and hold-ups should never get in the way of the creative process.
    • There is a lot of flexibility with StorNext and options available in software and hardware, to customize the best solution for your workflow.
    • Great customer support and response times when things do need supporting, whether there is an issue with a piece of hardware (i.e. battery backup to a controller unit that needs replacing). Quantum along with our local support vendor are fast to respond.
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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • Thin provisioned drives for SQL and Oracle databases allow maximizing virtual environment storage
    • Excellent performance in the virtual environment
    • Works well with System Center Virtual Machine Manager and Hyper-V
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Quantum
    • Price. Obviously, when you are at the level of performance that is needed for our work, Quantum can only go so low as a company on cost, to give their customers a blockbuster deal. But any possible discount here and there helps, and Quantum does their best to lower it as low as possible with bundles and pricing deals. By no means is price a deterring factor, for if you are playing at this level (Ferrari vs Camaro), you know it's going to expensive, but it's a solid investment if you want the reliability and performance. And it's actually cheaper when you compare it to other competitors, along with upgrade paths down the road that will cost you less.
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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • None missing. Helps in data protection.
    • Troubleshooting workload balancing.
    • Eliminates manual processes during deployment.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Quantum
    Our first shared storage was from Facilis. This is a great company, with great hardware and software, of which we use in our NYC office. At the time, it did what we needed it to do and performed smoothly. But then our workflow expanded dramatically and needed to look for the level of SANs in the Quantum range. We passed our Facilis along to the NYC office and ended up getting an Active Storage SAN, which ran on StorNext. That company unfortunately went out of business a few years back (they are back in business within the last year, but I think Chinese owned), so we looked into getting a fully integrated all-in-one Quantum system that included its branded storage and MDCs to work with StorNext.
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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    We chose Tintri because it allowed us to no longer have to carefully manage our storage platform. We pretty much set it and forget it. Also, management of Tintri does not require a storage expert. This is no longer a full time job to manage.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Quantum
    • Quantum StorNext has allowed us to not only perform at a higher level, but greatly expand how many client systems are connected to the SAN. Prior to Quantum, our old SAN could barely handle the workload of half the client systems we have now. So for ROI, I'm not involved with the actual numbers, but I know our work with clients has expanded ten fold and there is no sign of it slowing down.
    • Confidence and my time not wasted, working with the support vendors to solve a problem. My time is then spent on other areas and projects in the company, not on phone calls and emails.
    Incentivized
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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • Drastically decrease virtual server install time
    • Allowing thin provision drives without performance issues
    Incentivized
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