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    Virtual Private Storage Array

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    Sold by: Zadara 
    A single, enterprise-grade storage service offering NFS, CIFS with AD, iSCSI, snapshots, remote mirroring, dedupe, multi-AZ, multi-VPC, backup to S3, and much more

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    The power of enterprise storage. The convenience of AWS.

    Now you can get enterprise-grade storage right inside your Amazon Web Services environment. With Zadara you get dedicated resources and full enterprise functionality - including NFS, CIFS, Active Directory, snapshots, encryption, dedupe, backups, and more - in a fully-managed, affordable cloud model. Subscribe to Zadara directly through AWS Marketplace and use your new enterprise storage immediately, right within your AWS VPCs.

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    • Any data type. Any protocol. Any location.
    • Single-tenant performance. Multi-tenant pricing.
    • 100%-uptime guarantee.

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    Virtual Private Storage Array

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    Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
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    Usage costs (24)

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    Cost/unit
    VPSA 200 Engine (per hour)
    $0.49
    VPSA 400 Engine (per hour)
    $0.99
    VPSA 600 Engine (per hour)
    $1.99
    VPSA 800 Engine (per hour)
    $2.99
    VPSA 1000 Engine (per hour)
    $3.99
    VPSA 1200 Engine (per hour)
    $4.99
    VPSA 1600 Engine (per hour)
    $5.99
    VPSA 2400 Engine (per hour)
    $8.99
    VPSA Multi-Zone Upgrade (per hour)
    $0.50
    VPSA 10 TB HDD (per hour)
    $0.30

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    For billing questions please email billing@zadara.com 

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    24x7 live support included at no additional charge support@zadarastorage.com  | https://support.zadarastorage.com  | +1 949 284 0713

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    Accolades

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    Top
    100
    In Storage
    Top
    10
    In Migration, Backup & Recovery, Storage
    Top
    25
    In Migration, Storage

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    Overview

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    AI generated from product descriptions
    Storage Protocols
    "Supports multiple storage protocols including NFS, CIFS, iSCSI for flexible data access"
    Data Protection Mechanisms
    "Includes advanced data protection features like snapshots, remote mirroring, and encryption"
    Storage Optimization
    "Implements data efficiency technologies such as deduplication and multi-AZ, multi-VPC storage configurations"
    Active Directory Integration
    "Provides seamless Active Directory authentication and integration for enterprise access management"
    Cloud Backup Capability
    "Enables direct backup of storage data to Amazon S3 for comprehensive data protection and archival"
    Multi-Protocol File Access
    Support for multiple file access protocols including NFS, SMB, FTP, and HTTP REST on a single file namespace
    High Availability Architecture
    Built-in high availability configuration with automatic data protection against EBS storage failures
    Enterprise Authentication
    Microsoft Active Directory integration for centralized user authentication and access management
    Data Protection Mechanisms
    Advanced data protection features including snapshots, quotas, replication, and auditing capabilities
    Storage Access Controls
    Comprehensive share and export restrictions for granular access management and security enforcement
    Cloud File System Architecture
    Hybrid cloud file services platform with global namespace and intelligent file management capabilities
    Encryption and Security
    FIPS 140-3 certified with AES-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest
    High Availability Mechanism
    Five-minute failover with Instant Node feature leveraging existing virtualization backup hardware
    Regional Data Storage
    Supports up to four S3 Object Stores synchronized via AWS high-speed backend network with regional performance optimization
    Data Consistency and Integrity
    Real-time file locking mechanism with immediate global file consistency and granular point-in-time recovery through snapshots

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    Ratings and reviews

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    1 AWS reviews
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    23 external reviews
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    KirillKolesnikov

    Troubleshooting becomes more accessible and management improves over time

    Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    I use this product as storage. Specifically, I use it as big storage. That's the main use case for Zadara .

    What is most valuable?

    Zadara 's troubleshooting feature is very valuable for me. After the last update, managing the product became easier. Management is more straightforward and useful. These improvements are crucial for my operations.

    What needs improvement?

    The initial installation was difficult because many steps required the command line interface (CLI). Maintenance can also be complicated, especially when deeper troubleshooting requires navigating the CLI and searching for logs.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Zadara for approximately five years.

    What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

    After installation, I have not had any issues with this product.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I would rate the stability as nine out of ten. I have not encountered any stability issues.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I do not use scalability currently, as my system has not been updated in terms of storage value.

    How are customer service and support?

    I always have good experiences with customer service. I rate the technical support from Zadara as nine out of ten. Support is always good, and I have had no problems.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    The first installation was difficult for me because there were many steps involved using the command line interface.

    What about the implementation team?

    Only one person was required for the installation of the product.

    What was our ROI?

    Zadara saves both time and money. It saves approximately fifty percent in both aspects.

    What other advice do I have?

    As for the pros and cons, the main concerns are the complexity of the initial installation and the complicated maintenance due to the CLI usage. Overall, I do not have other complaints. My overall rating for Zadara is eight out of ten.

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Other
    Kirubel Behailu

    Enhancing storage management efficiency with user-friendly experience

    Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    Our customers are using Zadara  for their research and development environments. We provide infrastructure for government projects, but we are often not fully aware of their specific usage. 

    I typically use it for our infrastructure and offer both Zadara  and Microsoft Azure  to our customers.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Zadara provides storage and a load balancer, which improves storage management efficiency. It's a user-friendly platform, both for our customers and our engineering team.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature is its storage management capability. I find Zadara's user-friendliness from both the customer and engineering perspectives highly appreciated.

    What needs improvement?

    There is room for improvement in pricing as it is currently quite expensive. Adding AI capabilities could enhance the offering as well.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working with Zadara for almost one and a half years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    In terms of performance, Zadara is good and user-friendly.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Zadara is a fully-fledged platform, and our customers are happy with its use. It has supported business growth effectively.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support is good. However, we lack adequate response times and a 24/7 service level agreement.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    How was the initial setup?

    The implementation process is straightforward.

    What was our ROI?

    The cost is not cheaper compared to AWS , and we have not seen the expected return on investment. Different regions also face digital pricing challenges.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The cost is not favorable as Zadara does not provide competitive rates for regions like South Africa and Ethiopia. The pricing is considered expensive.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We are considering switching to AWS  because of cheaper pricing.

    What other advice do I have?

    If companies have the budget, I recommend Zadara for small business classes due to its robust performance and user-friendliness.

    I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Hybrid Cloud
    reviewer1778676

    Block storage and NAS capabilities but requires nondestructive firmware upgrades

    Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using Zadara  for our non-critical storage needs. We use both their block storage and also their NAS  capabilities.

    How has it helped my organization?

    It provides very satisfactory storage performance, however, we don't use it for mission-critical applications.

    What is most valuable?

    We use both their block storage and also their NAS  capabilities.

    What needs improvement?

    Every  time they do a firmware upgrade, it should be nondestructive. Currently, when we do firmware upgrades, it sometimes causes issues and is not as nondisruptive as desired. It would be beneficial if they could support real-time synchronous replication.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using the solution since 2017.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    We experienced some issues with stability. There were some downtime and glitches.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    From one to ten, I would rate scalability as eight. We have no issues with it.

    How are customer service and support?

    Technical support is fine. The response time and quality are pretty good, with no issues.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We moved to other vendors.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is simple. We did not face any difficulties with it.

    What about the implementation team?

    We worked with a third-party provider in our geography with the reseller.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    It's a reasonable price, so I'd say it's around a seven on a scale of one to ten.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I would say Huawei, but I haven't used Huawei yet.

    What other advice do I have?

    Within certain constraints, users should use it only for their nonproduction workloads. Alternatively, for production, it should only be for noncritical workloads.

    I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.

    Information Technology and Services

    Cloud Outage - No Communication

    Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Fast, mostly reliable block storage that allows me to connect the same disk to two different machines in two different AWS AZs
    What do you dislike about the product?
    On April 17, 2024 Zadara had a three hour outage. This was a significant disruption to our business. While we were happy they restored service in the timeframe they did, we haven't received any follow up communication on the root cause, so we don't know if we can trust them going forward.

    All calls to their support line are auto-forwarding to a voicemail box, so it appears their support is woefully understaffed.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Zadara allows us to connect the same volume to two different EC2 instances at the same time. You can't do this with AWS EC2 volumes. It allows fast failover between availability zones in AWS.
    Education Management

    Ease of use and dependability

    Reviewed on May 24, 2022
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Set it and forget it basically, we use it for off site backups
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Nothing really it works like it should nothing to dislike
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Storing off site backups is what we use it for most. It gives great Peace of mind
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