Overall Satisfaction with Scale Computing HC3
We are currently using Scale Computing HC3 across our organization. We chose HC3 due to its simplicity to implement and scale up when necessary. We started with a 3-node system and due to some necessary system upgrades we just added a 4th node to our unit. As a one-person IT department, it made virtualizing our entire environment much easier and without the annual licensing costs of VMWare.
- Scale Computing HC3 allows me to spin up a test environment in minutes, not hours.
- With HC3, it is easy to clone a machine, take a snap shot or backup a system. Literally just a few clicks and you are done.
- HC3 also provides peace of mind that if one-node goes down, the other can spin up easily without missing a beat.
- In place upgrades of the interface is great, I don't have to have a maintenance window to do routing updates to the interface.
- I have had very few issues with the HC3 system. It did have a glitch which would not allow me to upload files to the system using the Chrome browser but tech support helped me with a work-around.
- I don't particularly like the way the web-site knowledge base is put together but I am getting used to it. Thankfully, I haven't needed to use it very much.
We run both VMWare and HC3 virtual servers. We are currently running our SQL Server and two terminal servers on our HC3 system. I was reluctant to move the SQL server to a virtual environment due to lag-time issues, but there hasn't been a noticeable lag in our SQL Server. We run all of our payroll, accounting and production software systems on the HC3 nodes. Next up, we will be moving our Exchange system to our HC3 platform as well.
- TCO is way down. We saved a lot not having to have separate SANs, VM Ware licensing, etc.
- Down time is minimal since we moved to the HC3 platform. Lower costs from lost production time.
We evaluated several Hyper-converged systems before deciding on Scale Computing HC3, including Cisco and EMC. Scale Computing offered more "bank for the buck". Good hardware, an easy to use interface, and no annual licensing costs, all at a reasonable price point. It was the best fit for our organization. I would recommend anyone to take a look what they have to offer.
User Experience with Scale Computing
Do you think Scale Computing Platform delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Scale Computing Platform's feature set?
Yes
Did Scale Computing Platform live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Scale Computing Platform go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Scale Computing Platform again?
Yes
I was having trouble with migrating one of my older windows servers from VMWare to the Scale platform and they provided a viable solution that was an easy work around.
Using Scale Computing HC3
1 - I.T. Manager. We have a one person IT department which manages all systems including HC3/servers, email, software and telephones. The reliability of the HC3 system and its ease of use allows me to focus on other things.
1 - General knowledge of servers and virtualization. The ease of use is amazing. Scale allows me to spin up new servers or backup systems on the fly. Very excellent to have when doing security updates etc.
- easy back-up
- easy spin up of new servers when necessary
- ease of use when adding storage to servers, etc.
- It was unexpected that I could have such an easy time spinning up a new server to test software.
- I can see using it to upgrade some of our older systems to new windows servers without having to worry about losing information
Evaluating Scale Computing HC3 and Competitors
Yes - VMWare
- Implementation support
Price was the single most important factor. Comparable systems from HP and Dell were 3 times for costly.
I would not waste as much time making the decision.
Scale Computing HC3 Support
Pros | Cons |
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Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
No - I pay for a standard support contract . I think Scale Computing treats everyone as a "premium" support client.
Using Scale Computing HC3
Pros | Cons |
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Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- Cloning a server.
- adding extra storage space to a windows server.
- backing up and restoring information
- I haven't found anything I cant do that I need to do.
Upgrading Scale Computing HC3
Yes - there was zero down time during the upgrade.
- system reliability was improved. so was security
- more of the same great stuff from a great company