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Looking for a SAN for a VM network. Any suggestions?
Posted on 9/7/15 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 9/7/15 at 2:17 pm
Small office, virtual server environment only (no vdi in the near future). Roughly 20-25 VMs. We've been looking at several options but Tegile seems be the leader thus far. My biggest hesitation is they are pretty 'new', and I don't know anyone personally using them. We've looked at a few options...
Tintri - I am currently running everything on iscsi. not really comfortable with only nfs.
Nutanix - would love to go this route but network and vm hosts are already in place making this option too expensive.
NetApp - I currently have a netapp, but I seem to see a tread where more people are leaving them. The biggest advantage is they are heavily integrated with VMware and Veeam. I don't like the outdated pricing model where everything is a-la-carte. I also prefer the hybrid storage like newer guys use.
Nimble - inexpensive and no software licensing where they 'nickel and dime' you to death. I'd prefer active/active over active/passive. Only works on iscsi so it would work, but may limit me down the road.
Tegile - decent price, all features available on purchase. FC, nfs, iscsi, cifs, etc
Anyone here have some experience with Tegile or can make a better suggestion? Tia.
Tintri - I am currently running everything on iscsi. not really comfortable with only nfs.
Nutanix - would love to go this route but network and vm hosts are already in place making this option too expensive.
NetApp - I currently have a netapp, but I seem to see a tread where more people are leaving them. The biggest advantage is they are heavily integrated with VMware and Veeam. I don't like the outdated pricing model where everything is a-la-carte. I also prefer the hybrid storage like newer guys use.
Nimble - inexpensive and no software licensing where they 'nickel and dime' you to death. I'd prefer active/active over active/passive. Only works on iscsi so it would work, but may limit me down the road.
Tegile - decent price, all features available on purchase. FC, nfs, iscsi, cifs, etc
Anyone here have some experience with Tegile or can make a better suggestion? Tia.
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Posted on 9/7/15 at 2:34 pm to notbilly
Check out Springpath Inc. www.springpathinc.com
About 4k per server and gives you performance, agility, and high availability. Doesn't require hardware and can be installed into existing environments.
Good Luck.
About 4k per server and gives you performance, agility, and high availability. Doesn't require hardware and can be installed into existing environments.
Good Luck.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 4:31 pm to lsufanintexas
We have a Tegile SAN for our VM storage. We are very impressed with it's performance.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 5:05 pm to notbilly
EMC VNXE 3300. They are so stupid easy to run and have VMWare and Veeam integration like NetApp
Posted on 9/7/15 at 7:24 pm to SG_Geaux
I've used Dell Equallogic,EMC isilon, Dell compellent and netapp. I don't recommend the Equallogic The compellent is nice cause you can tier the drives by speed. Isilon was pretty easy to work with too. I've heard good things about nimble.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 7:49 pm to LordSnow
I'm going through this process right now myself. Tegile and Nimble are likely going to be the two vendors I decide between. Both Nimble and Tegile seem to have very interesting architectures. Tegile offers more major features (protocols and dedupe), but has been in the field by three years or so less than Nimble. Regardless, there's been recent rumblings of a possible Nimble buyout. I have no doubt some of the smaller players will be gobbled up within the next couple of years. However, it's really difficult for me to justify going with one of the incumbent storage vendors when the newer vendors give you pretty much everything without additional licensing costs for things like compression and dedupe.
All that aside, make sure you run a proof of concept of any box you're considering. Any of these vendors should be ready and willing to send you a box to try out for 30-45 days.
All that aside, make sure you run a proof of concept of any box you're considering. Any of these vendors should be ready and willing to send you a box to try out for 30-45 days.
This post was edited on 9/7/15 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 9/7/15 at 7:49 pm to lsufanintexas
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About 4k per server
Is that 4k per year or a one time license?
Posted on 9/7/15 at 9:22 pm to notbilly
I'm using the Dell MD3220's with the SAS connectivity modules and have no real complaints... They run about 15k each.
Largest one I have in a single chassis is 24x 600gb 15k drives.
Largest one I have in a single chassis is 24x 600gb 15k drives.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 10:24 am to jdd48
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However, it's really difficult for me to justify going with one of the incumbent storage vendors when the newer vendors give you pretty much everything without additional licensing costs for things like compression and dedupe.
I have the same thought process on this. I like the netapp I have running. It's been reliable. But I can get much more from a Tegile for the same or less cost.
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