IBM Storage FlashSystem vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series
IBM Storage FlashSystem vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series
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![]() IBM Storage FlashSystem | N/A | IBM Storage FlashSystem, an all-flash storage array, delivers ~2 PB of effective capacity per single rack unit. Engineered with unique FlashCore Modules, it offloads data services including compression, encryption, deduplication, and ransomware threat detection ensuring optimum performance and resiliency. | N/A | |
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series | N/A | The Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Storage Arrays are storage-area network (SAN) available via hybrid and all flash storage. Presently the product line includes the hybrid storage arrays models ThinkSystem DE2000H, ThinkSystem DE4000H, ThinkSystem DE6000H, and the all-flash storage array models ThinkSystem DE4000F, and ThinkSystem DE6000F. | N/A |
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Additional Details | Entry-Level IBM Storage FlashSystem: For any organization looking for an all-flash array with features that are both enterprise conducive and budget friendly, the small to entry level offering prices from IBM begin at $18,400. Mid-Range IBM Storage FlashSystem: For businesses wanting to take advantage of an enterprise-quality flash array for critical workloads (such as SQL databases, SAP, ERP, CRM, etc.), list prices start at $104,600. High-Performance IBM Storage FlashSystem: Organizations seeking a storage array with the ability to run multiple instances of critical applications that are both performance intensive and capacity sensitive, can find IBM prices starting at $368,500. Contact IBM for configuration and pricing details. | — | ||||||||||||||
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Small Businesses | No answers on this topic | No answers on this topic |
Medium-sized Companies | Pure Storage FlashArray Score 9.7 out of 10 | NetApp FAS Storage Arrays Score 9.3 out of 10 |
Enterprises | Dell VMAX Score 9.7 out of 10 | NetApp AFF A-Series Score 9.2 out of 10 |
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Likelihood to Recommend | 8.8 (131 ratings) | 9.0 (1 ratings) |
Likelihood to Renew | 7.4 (4 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Usability | 9.0 (20 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Performance | 9.1 (20 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Support Rating | 9.0 (4 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Implementation Rating | 8.8 (2 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Ease of integration | 8.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Vendor post-sale | 7.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Vendor pre-sale | 8.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
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ScreenShots | IBM Storage FlashSystem Screenshots |