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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

    Tintri VMstore

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ATintri VMstore Intelligent Infrastructure is designed to simplify and automate storage management, deliver real-time analytics, and maximize performance so users can refocus efforts on high-impact projects and business innovation. Tintri is a DDN Storage company since the 2018 acquisition.N/A
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    IBM Storage DS8000Tintri VMstore
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    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    IBM Storage DS8000Tintri VMstore
    Enterprise Flash Array Storage
    Comparison of Enterprise Flash Array Storage features of IBM Storage DS8000 and Tintri VMstore
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    Ratings
    Tintri VMstore
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Flash Array Performance00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Flash Array Integration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Data Compression00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Non-Intrusive Upgrades00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Simplicity00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Power Savings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Dell Compellent (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Dell Compellent (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Everpure FlashArray
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Everpure FlashArray
    Score8.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM Storage DS8000Tintri VMstore
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Storage DS8000Tintri VMstore
    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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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    When you need a simple storage platform that is built from the ground up for performance. If IOPS is important to you, this is a great product for you.
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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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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • Thin provisioned drives for SQL and Oracle databases allow maximizing virtual environment storage
    • Excellent performance in the virtual environment
    • Works well with System Center Virtual Machine Manager and Hyper-V
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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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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • None missing. Helps in data protection.
    • Troubleshooting workload balancing.
    • Eliminates manual processes during deployment.
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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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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    We chose Tintri because it allowed us to no longer have to carefully manage our storage platform. We pretty much set it and forget it. Also, management of Tintri does not require a storage expert. This is no longer a full time job to manage.
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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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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • Drastically decrease virtual server install time
    • Allowing thin provision drives without performance issues
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