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    SANsymphony

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ADataCore SANsymphony software-defined storage aims to deliver flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency in a HCI platform. Powered by a block-level storage virtualization technology, SANsymphony is designed to provide flexibility to control how data is stored, protected, and accessed. The vendor states users can ensure business continuity with just 2 nodes, easily scaling out to 64 nodes, and achieve productivity for performance-demanding workloads by improving I/O processing and reducing…N/A
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    DataCore Software
    Chose SANsymphony
    SANsymphony only requires two nodes to get started
    Incentivized
    Chose SANsymphony
    I actually have my VMware running on top of this. Datacore simply makes the data storage available to my vmware servers as needed.
    Incentivized
    Chose SANsymphony
    DataCore is far easier to manage as well as deal with when it comes to hardware (as DataCore works with any hardware). It also seems way more affordable.
    Incentivized
    Chose SANsymphony
    We reviewed DotHill, EMC, HP, Dell-Compliant, Left-Hand, NetApp and VMware's vSAN offerings and after reviewing costs, performance, and features, DataCore came out on top. We discovered that DataCore's solution allowed us to save about 50%, as compared to other SAN vendors but …
    Incentivized
    Chose SANsymphony
    Very proprietary and not sure if it's still around. Pricing was not an issue, just the vendor lock-in was an issue. Simple software layout and not too many hiccups for HP. SANsymphony was just as easy to use and you could grab any vendor, not just HP, to upgrade the system.
    Incentivized
    Chose SANsymphony
    Since it's running on Windows, it's very easy to understand and get ready to work. Simple concept, great UI, very straightforward.

    Since it's running on Windows, it will require more updates and patching than a Linux based Virtual SAN.
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    SANsymphony
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
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