Google Cloud Persistent Disk vs. IBM Storage DS8000

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google Cloud Persistent Disk
Score 9.5 out of 10
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Google's Persistent Disk service on Google Cloud is designed to present reliable, high-performance block storage for virtual machine instances.N/A
IBM Storage DS8000
Score 8.0 out of 10
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IBM Storage DS8000 (10th Generation) is an enterprise-class storage for IBM Z and IBM i architectures. It combines encryption with cyber threat detection and assisted recovery – delivering uninterrupted mission-critical data for the world’s most demanding enterprises.N/A
Pricing
Google Cloud Persistent DiskIBM Storage DS8000
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Google Cloud Persistent DiskIBM Storage DS8000
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Small Businesses
Vultr
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Score 8.7 out of 10

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Medium-sized Companies
Everpure FlashArray
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Score 8.3 out of 10
Everpure FlashArray
Everpure FlashArray
Score 8.3 out of 10
Enterprises
Everpure FlashArray
Everpure FlashArray
Score 8.3 out of 10
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Score 8.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Google Cloud Persistent DiskIBM Storage DS8000
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(5 ratings)
8.8
(10 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google Cloud Persistent DiskIBM Storage DS8000
Likelihood to Recommend
Google
Google Cloud Persistent Disk is an ideal storage solution for businesses regardless of the industry. Also, whether your business is big or small, this software is scalable and this means there is a version for every business. The software is secure, fast, and affordable. It also offers data backup features.
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IBM
Well suited for mainframe CKD based applications. There is unmatched synergy with IBM zSeries when compared to the competition, for example zHPF, SUPERPAV, zHyperLink, cache management and replication technologies. For distributed, the fact that Copy Services Manager comes with the box is a great move on IBMs part to provide replication capability no matter what the applicaiton. I think the DS8k is less suited for smaller distributed environments. I think product overlap with V9000 in this case
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Pros
Google
  • Google Cloud Persistent Disk is affordable.
  • Scaling is easy.
  • Comes with data backup capabilities.
  • Fast data access and transfer.
  • Offers best data security security features.
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IBM
  • Remote Copy -- The DS8k has decades of excellent code built to handle the most demanding environments for mainframe or open systems and can be combined with automation solutions like GDPS or Copy Services Manager
  • Reliability and Availability -- This is the platform that gets used for the most demanding environments, even when FICON attachment isn't required
  • Continued enhancement -- IBM continues to put resources into the DS8k and the platform has advanced with the technology from z and power
  • Mainframe synergy -- Poughkeepsie communicates and works very closely with the DS8k developers
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Cons
Google
  • Nothing as of now
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IBM
  • The DS8000 family still lacks deduplication and compression algorithms.
  • For best results on replication enablement, optional Copy Services Manager is suggested.
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Alternatives Considered
Google
I have not used such a powerful and flexible storage device as this platform. My experience with this platform has enlightened our team members on better data storage practices. It has secured our documents within and given our teams better file storage options. Excellent data backup and restore services have boosted our company growth since we can focus on other tasks knowing that our data is safe.
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IBM
DS8882F provides CKD storage in a manageable footprint. Its advantage over FlashSystem is its interoperability with IBM Z Systems
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Return on Investment
Google
  • Helped our return to operation with faster restores.
  • Helped the business scale and increase our data storage capacity with [ease].
  • Helped us alleviate the need to store in our local infrastructure, saving on admin costs.
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IBM
  • I do not know the cost. If it prevents future system wide outages, it will be a great ROI for our company.
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