IBM Spectrum Virtualize vs. NetApp Element Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Spectrum Virtualize
Score 9.8 out of 10
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IBM Spectrum Virtualize supports provides data storage security and control across hybrid environments.N/A
Element Software
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
NetApp's Element Software is a storage management application designed to simplify data management at scale for NetApp HCI and SolidFire, scale storage infrastructure and automate storage allocation.N/A
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IBM Spectrum VirtualizeElement Software
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Small Businesses
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
IBM Spectrum VirtualizeNetApp Element Software
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10.0
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User Testimonials
IBM Spectrum VirtualizeNetApp Element Software
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM
Saves hours of staff time copying data from one Disk Array/Block Storage to newer system without impacting the servers that are using the SAN. We have virtualized storage like VMware/HyperVee virtualizes servers. Takes the complications out of being a SAN administrator.
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NetApp
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Pros
IBM
  • Virtualizes all your Block Storage
  • Works on Fibre Channel or iSCSI
  • Saves time, engineering and money for overtime of just watching data copy
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NetApp
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Cons
IBM
  • Costly but worth every dime in staff hours saved
  • Each generation has its limits on Fibre Channel speed it supports and one must upgrade the nodes to get to higher speeds
  • User Interface is now light speed ahead of where it started.
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NetApp
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Alternatives Considered
IBM
IBM Spectrum Protect Virtualize beats ALL competition hands down, and one does not need to deal with the complications that are put into some of the Disk Array/ block Storage systems. Excellent Storage management and can see performance of your SAN that goes thru it easily.
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NetApp
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Return on Investment
IBM
  • Positive ROI and saves labor costs of engineers
  • Fast to implement
  • Worth the cost !!
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NetApp
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