IBM Storage FlashSystem, an all-flash storage array, delivers ~2 PB of effective capacity per single rack unit. Engineered with unique FlashCore Modules, it offloads data services including compression, encryption, deduplication, and ransomware threat detection ensuring optimum performance and resiliency.
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IBM Storage FlashSystem
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Entry-Level IBM Storage FlashSystem:
For any organization looking for an all-flash array with features that are both enterprise conducive and budget friendly, the small to entry level offering prices from IBM begin at $18,400.
Mid-Range IBM Storage FlashSystem:
For businesses wanting to take advantage of an enterprise-quality flash array for critical workloads (such as SQL databases, SAP, ERP, CRM, etc.), list prices start at $104,600.
High-Performance IBM Storage FlashSystem:
Organizations seeking a storage array with the ability to run multiple instances of critical applications that are both performance intensive and capacity sensitive, can find IBM prices starting at $368,500.
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Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
IBM Storage FlashSystem outperformed all the other storage systems we tested. It also needs less rack space, and uses much less power.
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IT Support Lead in Information Technology at HFA (Architecture & Planning, 201-500 employees)
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
IBM Storage FlashSystem is MUCH faster than the options listed above. We were able to remove 12U of Dell equipment and relaced it with a 2U IBM Storage FlashSystem that was faster and had more storage available. The setup was extremely easier than our initial deployment of our …
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Senior Storage Administrator in Information Technology at Paramount (Media Production, 1001-5000 employees)
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
IBM Storage FlashSystem is a comprehensive, feature-rich solution designed to deliver a wide range of advanced capabilities such as SSO which is the key feature that we were looking for. Along with that the ease of use, easier upgrades, deduplication are few features that made …
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Principal ERP Systems Engineer in Information Technology at City Of Capetown (Government Administration, 10,001+ employees)
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
IBM Storage FlashSystem is just a all-in-one system feature rich with capabilities and years of design and fine tuning. There is no comparison as it won't be comparing apples with apples. IBM Storage FlashSystem has just been remodeled from the ground up and is a completely …
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Chief Infrastructure Manager in Information Technology at BITMARCK (Insurance, 1001-5000 employees)
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
As outlined before, we are not sharing specific details of our implementation of systems. Nevertheless, we have ensured, that the highest level of integration between components and the use of given features are leveraged. This includes a permanent review of the current …
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Verified User
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
IBM Storage FlashSystem is hands down more usable, feature heavy and reliable. Code upgrades are one of the better aspects, not risk of host timeouts due to port pauses. Response times have also been better, as well as inter-site replication.
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Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
The PURE solution has better performance because it exclusively uses flash disks, however it ends up providing a higher cost, which in our institution's use case was an important requirement;
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Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
the Power 8 and Power 9 are more stable than the Dell previously used.
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IT Asset and Configuration Analyst, Service Catalog Manager, Knowledge Manager in Information Technology at Eprocess ISA (Information Technology & Services, 51-200 employees)
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Verified User
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
IBM Flash systems spectrum virtualize stands up against the software. Its data reduction algorithms are more efficient and reliable than hoped. Also, its replication capabilities are easier to manage, configure, and understand from an administrator's point of view. Also, IBM's …
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Verified User
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
A massive performance increase is the main difference with IBM Storage FlashSystem. We used Dell solutions for years and whilst good, we found ever increasing volume sizes mixed with more complex storage needs and the ever decreasing project budget, the main factors for our …
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Lead Engineer in Engineering at Freshworks (Marketing & Advertising, 10,001+ employees)
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
1. Cost effective and flexibility in choosing among wide range of portfolios 2. Better virtualisation capabilities with hybrid model and on-prem setup 3. Cloud management tools and softwares to manage easily.
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Security Specialist in Engineering at Cortina Solutions (Computer Software, 1-10 employees)
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
Since the dell option is end of life, the change in support and resources available with IBM’s flashsystem has been massive. The newer tech also enables much faster speeds and the box itself is much smaller.
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Global Enterprise Architect in Information Technology at Kyndryl (Information Technology & Services, 10,001+ employees)
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
The performance is higher compared to the competition and the integration with other IBM tools are much easier. We chose IBM over the performance achieved compared to the competition, the POC showed the features and benefits over the other. There may be small lacking fancy …
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Verified User
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
At the end money for values was the main driver for us to select IBM Storage Flash System for that use case.
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IT Specialist in Information Technology at INDUGLOB S.A (Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, 1001-5000 employees)
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
the ease of administration with IBM Spectrum visrtualize, the functionalities that allow us to virtualize other storages, hardware compression, replication and security functions
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Verified User
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3Par management is not intuitive and much complicated Data reduction is not up to par
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For the past six months, we have been utilizing this technology in our projects to manage a massive workload and produce swift business outcomes on a crucial production database. The IBM FlashSystem 7200, which offers high performance and compression, has so far been a great …
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Verified User
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
It demands quick memory to process and execute a large number of transactions in a short period of time while maintaining excellent end-client help accessibility. The IBM Flash System 5000 provides solidity, outstanding execution, and adaptability all under one roof.
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We've been using this solution in our projects for the last six months to manage a huge workload and generate quick business results on a key production database. As of now, we've had a terrific experience with the IBM FlashSystem 7200, which provides good performance as well …
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. TR verified that a representative sample of customers was invited. More Info
Verified User
Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
It requires fast memory to process and execute an enormous number of exchanges in a short measure of time while keeping up with high help accessibility for end-clients. Under one rooftop, IBM Flash System 5000 gives solidness, superior execution, and adaptability.
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Verified User
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This has benefited our organization because we can backup some of our data in a hybrid cloud and save labor costs by manually processing data and hiring additional personnel to maintain hardware.
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