Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches vs. IBM SAN384B

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches
Score 8.7 out of 10
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Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches help users to save on storage environments costs by combining robust but flexible hardware architecture with multiple layers of secure network and storage management intelligence.N/A
IBM SAN384B
Score 0.0 out of 10
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IBM's SAN384B is a SAN option.N/A
Pricing
Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric SwitchesIBM SAN384B
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
NetApp FAS Storage Arrays
NetApp FAS Storage Arrays
Score 9.5 out of 10
NetApp FAS Storage Arrays
NetApp FAS Storage Arrays
Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
NetApp AFF A-Series
NetApp AFF A-Series
Score 8.8 out of 10
NetApp AFF A-Series
NetApp AFF A-Series
Score 8.8 out of 10
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User Testimonials
Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric SwitchesIBM SAN384B
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
If asked about Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches, I think I am likely to recommend Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches to a colleague for SAN (storage area network) Connectivity
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IBM
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Pros
Cisco
  • Connect SANs
  • Connect FC HBAs
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IBM
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Cons
Cisco
  • I think there is room for improvement in Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches with More models to allow budget friendly options
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IBM
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Usability
Cisco
I gave Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches this usability rating because, in my experience, Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches have Very flexible deployment options between FC (fibre channel), FCoE (fibre channel over ethernet) and Ethernet
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IBM
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
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