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What is IBM Storage FlashSystem?
IBM's FlashSystem is a flash array storage option.
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- Flash Array Performance (108)8.989%
- Simplicity (110)8.989%
- Flash Array Integration (109)8.383%
- Data Compression (107)8.383%
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What is IBM Storage FlashSystem?
IBM FlashSystem is an all-flash storage portfolio that promises the following benefits and capabilities:
Engineered to meet modern high-performance application requirements
Ultra-low latency, cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, and mission-critical reliability are built in to every all-flash storage solution and all-flash array
A comprehensive all-flash storage portfolio
IBM is able to deliver all-flash solutions tailored to the user's storage environments and workloads. IBM financing and payment options are available.
Technology supported by guarantees
IBM states they guaratee endurance, performance and compression are guaranteed, and they offer extended support and maintenance
IBM Storage FlashSystem Features
- Supported: FlashCore Modules
- Supported: FCM inline compression
- Supported: high performance deduplication
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IBM Storage FlashSystem Technical Details
| Deployment Types | On-premise |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux |
| Mobile Application | No |
| Supported Languages | English |
Frequently Asked Questions
IBM's FlashSystem is a flash array storage option.
HPE Nimble Storage, Pure Storage FlashArray, and Dell PowerMax NVMe are common alternatives for IBM Storage FlashSystem.
Reviewers rate Flash Array Performance and Simplicity highest, with a score of 8.9.
The most common users of IBM Storage FlashSystem are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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October 02, 2023
Real ultra-low latency storage for everyone
- We were able to accomplish the business objectives that require lot of processing power and massive storage ifor large scale customers
- It allows to setup the infrastructure in on-prem with best and relaiable security in its hybrid technology.
- Its safeguarded snapshot along with scheduling feature helps to rely on it for Disaster recovery and varoius use cases.
September 25, 2023
The perfect entry level hybrid storage: IBM FlashSystem
- Over 100% faster than hdds in our current hybrid system
- Small form factor
- Containerization capabilities allows for improved CI/CD pipelines and efficiency
September 25, 2023
Easy , Fast , high performance storage for high demand IO applications
- The flash modules are quite expensive and often requires a lot time for delivery
- The flash modules have a longer life compared to competition
- The performance is outstanding compared to competition
- The software part is sometimes not very user friendly specially in the administration.
September 25, 2023
IBM Storage FlashSystem - try it
- Data storage capacity
- Price of the solution (good ROI)
- access security
- It made our environment more stable.
- It made the live of an admin easier.
September 23, 2023
IBM Storage FlashSystem is a soldi product at a great pricepoint for SMB high end storage needs.
- Our 1U 5200 replaced 16U worth of VNX with lower power usage and much faster performance.
- VMware operations complete much more quickly with this SAN.
- Storage DRS allows for fewer decisions when deploying virtual workloads.
September 19, 2023
Reliable and cost effective Flash of IBM
- There is a significant improvement for OLTP applications.
- Jobs run/execution time reduced by around 70%.
- Saving significant amount of cost in cooling and power.
- Savings on spending management/administration cost, as the product is straightforward to maintain with in-house engineers.
July 11, 2023
I blindly trust IBM
- the compression in line means the IBM flashcore allow us to store much more information with less capacity, we can store much more with fewer disks
- virtualization allows us to extend the useful life of old equipment that we already had separated, as I said, I use them as a repository for backups
- With the implementation of the new functionality of immutable copies with SafeGuarded Copies, the information is much more secure for possible attacks
- Expensive device.
- Super faster device.
- Small power consumption.
- Simple startup.
April 25, 2023
IBM Storage FlashSystem use it to believe it.
- zero downtime
April 25, 2023
FlashSystem 7200 review
- Much faster response time
- Simplified management, consolidated storage in 1 single box
- Better data security(encryption, safeguarded copy)
February 19, 2022
One of the best and low end flash machine that one can rely upon
- It's services are impeccable to the digital world
- It is feasible that it turns into caught because of extended usage... It is most effective when it occurs on wonderful occasions and for a confined time... It isn't a negative point, even though it could purpose of activity disruption.
February 02, 2022
IBM FlashSystem 5000--the services have been excellent
- Increased overall business workflow
- Reduced transaction data read and write durations
January 24, 2022
Manages the Management
- Initially was a bit hard to use.
- But over the time ROI calculated was around 110%.
January 15, 2022
The IBM FlashSystem 5000: Performance, easy to implement and without compromising budget
- Reduced batch operations time for around 30%
- ROI could be achieved within the first year (12 months)
- Great data availability, even when a component fails. Almost 100% (several nines of availability)
January 13, 2022
A fantastic business outcome
- In terms of company performance, it is effective.
- It helped our company grow in a better direction.
January 12, 2022
IBM FlashSystem 7200 Satisfaction Review
- Its services and performance are excellent.
- It's possible that it'll come wedged as a result of [the] increased operation. It only happens in exceptional circumstances and for a limited time. It isn't a disadvantage, although it may beget job dislocation
January 12, 2022
farther dependable
- When compared to other virtual power systems, it is usually quick and has minimal latency.
- its perfection and responsibility set it piecemeal.
January 11, 2022
With great storage comes great reasonability
- Great for storage per price if you consider the performance.
- Great scalability if you need to expand.
- Very stable over long usage times.
January 07, 2022
Ibm Fash system rocks!
- It is a cost benifit
- It has a good scale up point starts with entry level and goes all the way to nvme tech
- Best in class compared to current level offereng
January 04, 2022
It gives an excellent performance
- It gives Compression and high performance.
- It provides outstanding services and performs admirably.
December 31, 2021
IBM FlashSystem 7200 review from a veteran storage consultant
- Sub millisecond latency with compression
- Less foot print and lower power consumption
- Reasonable scalability and Rolling upgrades with no downtime
December 30, 2021
Ultra-low latency, Cost-Effectiveness, Operational Efficiency and mission-critical reliability all in one IBM Storage
- Offered a good level of encryption for enhanced data security
- Easy setup and operational use
- Good choice for applications with no need for response time under 5ms. Otherwise, choose another solution
- Less impact
- Not so huge returns
December 29, 2021
IBM's one of the best product till date
- It doesn't impact financial investments.
- It met most of the business objectives.