We performed a comparison between IBM FlashSystem and IBM System Storage DS5000 Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The speed of the unit is its best feature. It performs very well."
"The performance of the All-Flash System is very good. There is more enhanced performance and data production in the solution, which I appreciate."
"I like most of the features. Its speed, performance, and availability are valuable. We are implementing the data reduction technology the most."
"Flash disk with Easy Tier option"
"The maintenance service and support from IBM is very good."
"The storage system is one of the best in the world."
"The GUI is very easy and performance is also good."
"It's a mature product. It's like a BMW that evolves consistently."
"The IBM System Storage DS5000 Series can be integrated into various platforms such as IBM, Intel, Linux, and others. It provides flexibility in integration wherever storage is required."
"The solution is stable. I rate its stability a nine out of ten."
"I like that it's stable, and I am satisfied with it. We have had some issues, but that is normal in IT. IBM System Storage DS5000 works fine most of the time."
"The stability is excellent."
"I also like all the software features you get from the IBM System Storage DS5000 Series such as the SVC (SAN volume controller). You can put the code on the controllers, and it really gives you the advantage because you'll have HyperSwap."
"We use it for applications, databases, media, files, etc."
"The solution is reliable."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"The interface of this solution could be improved."
"I have looked at a few pages of a report I download and I saw a graph there regarding software-defined vendors. IBM is not in a good position on this graph. I know that they are working very hard on this, to make it much better and to get to a level where it's not only hardware but also software to provide a complete solution."
"The support could improve by allowing you to speak to someone when you call rather than them calling you back. However, once we do have contact with one of their technicians they are excellent."
"We use some open-source tools for monitoring, such as Grafana and it should be bundled along with IBM FlashSystem."
"Cloud file sharing is an area that needs improvement."
"The installation is not easy. You need to have extensive knowledge to handle it."
"There could be some extra features added."
"The solution is not easy to implement. It takes a lot of time to study the product and it's a little complicated in general."
"The stability could be improved."
"The price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The product should improve its support."
"The product is very costly. Very few can afford it."
"The solution's integration with other tools could be improved."
"IBM System Storage DS5000 is expensive when compared to other vendors."
"The solution is not flexible enough."
"Improving software installation and licensing retrieval would make using IBM System Storage DS5000 series easier for customers."
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IBM FlashSystem is ranked 2nd in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) with 106 reviews while IBM System Storage DS5000 Series is ranked 6th in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) with 15 reviews. IBM FlashSystem is rated 8.2, while IBM System Storage DS5000 Series is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of IBM FlashSystem writes "An easy GUI and simple provisioning but our model does not support compression". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM System Storage DS5000 Series writes "Very reliable, easy to install, and offers good value for money". IBM FlashSystem is most compared with Dell PowerStore, Pure Storage FlashArray, Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform, Dell Unity XT and NetApp AFF, whereas IBM System Storage DS5000 Series is most compared with . See our IBM FlashSystem vs. IBM System Storage DS5000 Series report.
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