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    IBM Storage DS8000

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AIBM 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

    Springpath

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASpringpath in Sunnyvale, California offers software defined storage.N/A
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    IBM Storage DS8000Springpath
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    IBM Storage DS8000Springpath
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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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    User Ratings
    IBM Storage DS8000Springpath
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (10 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Storage DS8000Springpath
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Cisco
    I have experienced excellent services throughout the period I have been using this great platform. We have been able to get [a] universal storage platform for all our data that enhances security for any saved information. Our team implementing projects and tasks from remote areas can easily interlink with our team members from the organization for teamwork.
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    Pros
    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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    Cisco
    • Integration of data across the entire company.
    • Updating all our team members on any new event taking place.
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    Cons
    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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    Cisco
    • The product is enriched with great features.
    • I have not experienced any poor performance.
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    DS8882F provides CKD storage in a manageable footprint. Its advantage over FlashSystem is its interoperability with IBM Z Systems
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    Cisco
    Springpath is the only platform that is unique in enhancing excellent networking across our organization. I have not worked with similar products though this platform ensures that internet connection between our company and customers is excellently managed. It gives us reliable and secure data center for saving all customers contacts for future use during email marketing campaigns.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Cisco
    • It has performed effectively contributing to positive ROI.
    • We have been able to achieve all our set plans based on proper networking.
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