SN
Sathish N.
Administrator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to Deploy Manage and Cost effective Solution for Small and medium Business"
4.5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

I am an IT Administrator, I have Deployed SvHCI 2 Node in our Lab. SvHCI is easy to deploy and manage

can be up and running in less than an

hour. Easy to install and Configure the HCI nodes, Pools, Targets, and Software iscsi adaptors to add the dynamic path for storage deivices. I have created a Virtual machine Using VirtIO driver in 2 node Host. very easy to use. better than any other virtual storage solution. SvHCI integrates an advanced, trusted

hypervisor and virtual networking based on

open source KVM technology and open

vSwitch, high availability hyperconverged

storage of SvSAN.

Customer support is very good as i seen,

frequently am using in our Lab enviroment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

I have not seen any issue with this software solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abhishek K.
AK
Abhishek K.
HRBP
Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Help to resolve you data things"
5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

This is very simple and user friendly platform, The best part if you don’t have knowledge about the process the support team are available to help you to implement the process and this applications give fully customisation to improve your process, if you use this application save your time and effort

And if you comparing other application in market if cost effective and ready to use application Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

Some time the application facing some bugs issues other things are ok Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SK
srinivas K.
GM Business Development
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Its a good alternative for VMware VSAN in this present scenario"
5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

For a small environment where 2 Node infra is more than sufficient, we can position this product. Ease of use and flexible Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

The Pricing comparison with SvSAN Vs vSAN seems to be unreal Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Walsh of StorMagic
Edit edit

Hi Srinivas,

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that StorMagic SvSAN serves as a great alternative to VMware vSAN for your organization, particularly in small environments where a 2-node set-up is ideal. It’s always wonderful to see our solution being effectively utilized in scenarios where simplicity and efficiency are key.

We note your feedback regarding pricing and understand your concerns. Our goal is to provide a competitive and fair pricing structure, and we’re here to help if you have any specific questions. Simply reach out to us at support@stormagic.com and one of the team will be on hand to help!

Thanks again for your review and for choosing StorMagic.

Best wishes,

The StorMagic Team

DK
Durga K.
Sales operations
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Efficient, Cost-Effective Storage Solution for SMEs and Edge Environments"
5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

Simplicity, Ease of use and scalability. Flexible customer support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

Limited Performance for Large Enterprises Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Walsh of StorMagic
Edit edit

Thank you for your review, Durga! We're please to hear that StorMagic SvSAN is creating value for your organization and providing you with flexible customer support.

Regarding the performance limitations you mentioned for large enterprises, are you able to share more about the specific limits your organization has experienced? Understanding your situation better will help us provide you with the best possible assistance. Simply email us at support@stormagic.com. Our support team will be happy to assist you.

We appreciate your feedback and are excited to be able to support your journey toward cost-effective storage solutions!

DV
Daniel V.
Network / System Admin
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"StorMagic Product and Support"
5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

The SvSAN product works great in our Vsphere environment. We rarely have any issues with the product and it has kept the integrity of our system running for the 5 years I have been here. Support has been responsive and always knowledgeable and helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

none that I can come up with from the top of my head Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SU
Sebastian U.
Expert IT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"2 node nice infrastructure"
4.5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

I really like the solution. After Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and the discontinuation of the vSAN ROBO product, StorMagic fits perfectly into this segment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

Well, there are still many things to do; what I dislike the most is the short evaluation period, I had too little time for testing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Archie T.
AT
Archie T.
Engineering Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"High availability with less nodes!"
5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

Provides seamless integration with our existing infrastructure has been a huge advantage. It let us to start the solution quickly with little idle time. The system works well. It has made storage management less complex while keeping our tasks simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

We have had slight delays when copying data with third-party backup tools. Yet the basic function of Stormagic worked well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Md Tanjil Islam B.
MB
Md Tanjil Islam B.
Infrastructure Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"StorMagic SvSAN: Streamlining Virtual Storage Solutions for Edge Computing"
5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

StorMagic SvSAN shines with its excellent customer support and ease of deployment. It is designed to be straightforward and lightweight, making setup a breeze even in complex edge environments. Plus, with top-notch support, any hurdles are quickly addressed, ensuring smooth operations. This is a well-rounded solution for efficient edge virtualization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

StorMagic SvSAN has many strengths, but there are areas where it could improve. Its scalability is somewhat limited compared to larger, more complex systems. If your needs grow significantly, SvSAN might be somewhat restrictive. Additionally, while it’s designed to be lightweight, this can sometimes result in fewer advanced features and customizations compared to more robust solutions. Lastly, the initial setup might still require specialized knowledge despite its ease of deployment, which could be daunting for those new to virtualization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Walsh of StorMagic
Edit edit

Hey Tanjil,

We’re so grateful for your review! Knowing that SvSAN has helped simplify your edge virtualization setup and improve operations after replacing HP VSA is exactly what we love to hear. Our goal is to provide a reliable, easy-to-use, and well-supported solution, and we’re happy it’s making a difference for you.

We appreciate your insights on scalability, advanced features, and initial setup challenges. These are areas we continue to refine, and your feedback is invaluable as we work on future improvements. We’d love to hear any specific features or enhancements you’d like to see!

If there’s anything else we can do to improve your experience, don’t hesitate to contact us at support@stormagic.com. We're here to help!

LL
Luis L.
Network and Infrastructure Admin
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent VSAN solution for SMB market."
5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

It's a NRAID Storage solution that allow us to enable a HYper V HA Cluster.

It is easy to implement, easy to use and can be integrated perfectly with Windows Server Hyper V cluster features.

Customer support provide a quickly response, them help us to improve our implementation and solve some configuration issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

Maybe the web interface can be improved with a LUN configuration / assignation wizard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Manufacturing
AM
Verified User in Manufacturing
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Fantastic product, great support."
5/5
What do you like best about StorMagic?

Their SvSAN works with two hosts, perfect solution for our branch offices.

Great support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about StorMagic?

The StorMagic SvHCI & SvSAN do not support native 4K disks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.