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HPE Nimble Storage vs. IBM Storage FlashSystem

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HPE Nimble Storage

    Score6.6 out of 10
    N/ANimble Storage was acquired by HPE in 2017. The enterprise flash array product line now goes by the name HPE Nimble Storage.N/A

    IBM Storage FlashSystem

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AIBM 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.

    $14,200

    Pricing
    HPE Nimble StorageIBM Storage FlashSystem
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HPE Nimble StorageIBM Storage FlashSystem
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsEntry-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. Contact IBM for configuration and pricing details.
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    HPE Nimble StorageIBM Storage FlashSystem
    Considered Both Products
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
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    IBM
    Chose IBM Storage FlashSystem
    IBM was faster, more cost effective, and more flexible.
    Incentivized
    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 …
    Incentivized
    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.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    HPE Nimble StorageIBM Storage FlashSystem
    Enterprise Flash Array Storage
    Comparison of Enterprise Flash Array Storage features of HPE Nimble Storage and IBM Storage FlashSystem
    Feature
    HPE Nimble Storage
    8.7
    12 Ratings
    IBM Storage FlashSystem
    8.5
    120 Ratings
    Flash Array Performance8.011 Ratings9.5117 Ratings
    Flash Array Integration10.010 Ratings9.3117 Ratings
    Data Compression10.011 Ratings8.8116 Ratings
    Non-Intrusive Upgrades10.012 Ratings8.6112 Ratings
    Simplicity9.012 Ratings7.6119 Ratings
    Power Savings5.011 Ratings7.0114 Ratings
    User Ratings
    HPE Nimble StorageIBM Storage FlashSystem
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (28 ratings)
    8.8
    (131 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.4
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.8
    (20 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (20 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)