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IBM Storage FlashSystem vs. IBM System Storage DS8900F

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    IBM System Storage DS8900F

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AIBM System Storage DS8900F is a line of storage appliances.N/A
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    IBM Storage FlashSystemIBM System Storage DS8900F
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Storage FlashSystemIBM System Storage DS8900F
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    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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    IBM Storage FlashSystemIBM System Storage DS8900F
    Considered Both Products
    IBM
    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.
    Incentivized
    IBM
    Chose IBM System Storage DS8900F
    DS8882F provides CKD storage in a manageable footprint. Its advantage over FlashSystem is its interoperability with IBM Z Systems.
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    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
    IBM Storage FlashSystemIBM System Storage DS8900F
    Enterprise Flash Array Storage
    Comparison of Enterprise Flash Array Storage features of IBM Storage FlashSystem and IBM System Storage DS8900F
    Feature
    IBM Storage FlashSystem
    8.5
    120 Ratings
    IBM System Storage DS8900F
    -
    Ratings
    Flash Array Performance9.5117 Ratings00 Ratings
    Flash Array Integration9.3117 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Compression8.8116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Non-Intrusive Upgrades8.6112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simplicity7.6119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Power Savings7.0114 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    IBM Storage FlashSystemIBM System Storage DS8900F
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (131 ratings)
    8.8
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.4
    (4 ratings)
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    Usability
    8.8
    (20 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    9.5
    (20 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Vendor post-sale
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
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