HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Appliance with Alletra 6000 Configuration Track
Mfg # R8E16A
CDW # 6623068
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The HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Appliance comes with the Alletra 6000 Configuration Track. This disaggregated hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) platform delivers the flexibility of converged infrastructure and the simplicity of HCI.
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HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Appliance with Alletra 6000 Configuration Track is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Krishna Rao Kalavala from
Is easy to set up and can increase storage without interfering with nodes
What is most valuable?
Artificial intelligence is built into the product. If there's a failure, HP support will proactively call the client about the issue.
What needs improvement?
HPE Nimble Storage dHCI only works with a hypervisor like VMware. There are plenty of other hypervisors that HP doesn't support. This is an area for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with this solution for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is excellent, and I'd give it a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is the best. You can increase storage without interfering with nodes.
We have small, medium, and enterprise clients.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy, and I would rate it at ten out of ten. The deployment does not take more than an hour. If the client already has an existing VMware setup with a three-node cluster, then it is just a matter of a few clicks to cluster the system. After that, the virtual machines need to be moved from the old setup to the new setup. It is a straightforward task.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
HPE Nimble Storage dHCI is much cheaper than the competition and has value proposition. Customers can see an ROI in three months. There are no additional costs, and VMware licenses can be reutilized.
What other advice do I have?
I would strongly recommend taking a look at HPE Nimble Storage dHCI and evaluating it because there's no point in going for old technology. I rate this solution at ten out of ten because if there's an issue, HP support will contact the admin as a result of the built-in AI.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Reseller
Date published: 2023-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1720275 from
The statistical forecasting is helpful, but it's a pain to set up
What is our primary use case?
Our main goal was to be able to use the [inaudible 00:01:19], to be able to make the backup more efficient.
What is most valuable?
Nimble is easy to use, but hard to install. Once it's installed, it's user-friendly. Reporting is another advantage because we get a lot of statistical forecasting. It helps us see into the future with that.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have used Nimble storage for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Nimble 10 out of 10 for stability. You install it and forget about it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate Nimble 10 out of 10 for scalability.
How was the initial setup?
I rate Nimble one out of 10 for ease of setup. Setting up Nimble Storage was a nightmare. It took us three months to deal with all the kinks and bugs. We had two people from HPE assisting us and two from our team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate Nimble eight out of 10 for affordability. The license is based on capacity.
What other advice do I have?
I rate HPE Nimble Storage seven out of 10. It's easy to use. You can set it up and forget about it. The integration with VMware is solid, and it's easy to upgrade. It isn't the best on the market, but far from the worst.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Thomas Watterott from
Synchronous replication and strong support enhance storage and data protection
What is our primary use case?
Our customers' usual use cases for HPE Alletra dHCI are the same as with the Nimble systems: virtualization, storage for business, virtualization with VMware and Hyper-V.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of HPE Alletra dHCI are the synchronous replication, the easy extension for more storage, and its strong support. Data protection is very good, offering features such as virtual lock for snapshots, multi-factor authentication, and encryption for volumes. The solution handles workload variability very well without any performance issues even for demanding applications like SAP, SQL, and Citrix.
What needs improvement?
I would like the HPE Alletra dHCI to provide options to install products separately. When extending or when servers are already present, normal Alletra systems are more suitable. dHCI projects often require new servers, but flexibility in deployment options would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Alletra for one and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
HPE Alletra dHCI is very stable. I have been working with HPE and Nimble systems for over six years, and Alletra's over two years. We might have encountered only two minor errors, such as a corrupt disk, but the system always runs and we have never had any downtime.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is rated at eight. It's important because it keeps the costs low for the customer and allows for quick implementations and easy extensions.
How are customer service and support?
The support is very quick and comfortable. A response typically comes within half an hour to one hour. I once had a problem with updating, and they called me back and fixed it in half a day.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
I rate the initial setup at eight, similar to Nimble's. When it goes well and the firewalls are set up correctly, along with good cloud connections, the process is very quick and smooth.
What about the implementation team?
We implement the Alletra systems by getting into GreenLake with a subscription and serial numbers. We then install the systems by the customer and connect them to the cloud.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing is rated at six, which is normal. The price is appropriate for the capabilities and features that the customers receive.
What other advice do I have?
HPE Alletra dHCI is very comfortable with high performance and quick installation. It offers good storage solutions at a reasonable price with excellent support. Overall, I would rate the solution 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:integrator
Date published: 2025-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Antonin Pavlik from
Effortless upgrades with one-click feature while new server deployment needs a smoother process
What is our primary use case?
I have a data center, and all the servers are connected to HPE Alletra dHCI. I use it for data management with VMware running on the servers.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of HPE Alletra dHCI is the one-click upgrade function, which allows all drivers and services to be downloaded to all servers easily.
Additionally, the smart deduplication and smart compression features help save a lot of storage.
What needs improvement?
The deployment of a new server could be improved. I would like to add servers to the existing stack more easily, and there should be a function to reinstall servers with a one-click installation process. The implementation process was problematic due to firmware incompatibilities and lengthy support intervention.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with HPE Alletra dHCI for over one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Initially, the stability was problematic. Now that it is working, it operates fairly well.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is limited, particularly when adding new servers as the one-click installation procedure is not available for this. Storage options allow for scaling by adding SSD drives, yet the overall scalability score is six out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
HP technical support deserves a rating of nine. They were always helpful and professional during the resolution of implementing and installation issues.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to using HPE Alletra dHCI, I evaluated Dell, Cisco, and IBM solutions based on ease of management. I chose HPE for its simple management features.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very challenging due to the long implementation period and issues with firmware compatibility, requiring extensive support from HP.
What about the implementation team?
HP support was involved heavily in the implementation due to numerous issues that arose.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of HPE Alletra dHCI is considered expensive for small businesses, however, it is suitable for medium to large companies.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated Dell, Cisco, and possibly IBM, though IBM was not deemed suitable for medium-sized companies.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the product to others if the one-click installation has progressed. However, a recent change log showed several known issues.
Overall, I rate HPE Alletra dHCI a six out of ten.
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: 2024-12-24T00:00:00-05:00