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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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December 28, 2021
End Customer is happy with product
- Overall business objectives are not directly proportional to hardware cost.
December 28, 2021
IBM flash system 5000
- performance is Good
- Maintenance less
- Cost is less
December 28, 2021
Best IBM storage FlashSystem
- Flash System 5000 Built on a software foundation that delivers a 359% ROI.
- IBM Flash System 5000 Gain the highest levels of availability to support mission-critical applications.
- IBM Flash System 5000 benefits from [the] integration of modern data protection and rich cyber resiliency features.
- IBM Flash System 5000 Enhance storage efficiency.
December 24, 2021
IBM Flashsystem 5000, a winning bet
- Along these years, our customers have valued the zero business disruption and no worries as the most appreciated return for their business.
- The recently added ransomware resistance features are also increasingly appreciated because of the same reason: minimum disruption+fast recovery in case of attack.
- Also, the fact of having the same management software since the Storwize series time has saved a large amount of valued time and effort to the technician staff.
December 23, 2021
good services
- 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
- Its services and performance are excellent.
December 22, 2021
good performance
- It is possible that it will become stuck as a result of increased usage... It only happens in exceptional circumstances and for a limited time... It is not a disadvantage, although it may cause job disruption.
- Its services and performance are excellent.
December 22, 2021
The drive is now flashy
- Affordable
- Easy to use
- Best to train trainees
December 20, 2021
IBM flash storage at its best
- Less impact on investment.
- Moderate profits.
December 17, 2021
IBM FlashSystem 5000
- Pricing.
- Speed
December 16, 2021
The Best Storage Option for All Businesses
- It leads to the benefit of an organization.
- [It produces] more efficiency.
December 15, 2021
Good for data storage purpose
- Our organization efficiency has improved.
- Reduced time to read and write transaction data.
December 10, 2021
The hardware performance storage
- Oracle loads are being done 5 times faster
- 20 TB database it takes only 8 TB on storage. Thanks to deduplication
- Latency is almost always under 1ms
December 10, 2021
IBM flash system has more advantages than other flash storages
- speed
- value
- service by IBM
December 07, 2021
IBM FlashSystem 7200 Great Business Result
- High Performance with compression
- Well designed for critical workload
- Scalability and stability
December 02, 2021
IBM FlashSystem 7200 review
- Pricing
December 01, 2021
Happy review of IBM FlashSystem 5000`s
- Our investment in Storwize and IBM FlashSystem 5000 meant we were able to consolidate our vendors and simplify problem resolution much quicker
- Again the same interface and command set across the range made training simple and without the need to learn different products
- The only negative we encountered are clients expecting further miracles on costs and SA`s forgetting to purchase correct licenses
November 22, 2021
Speedy Gonzales!
- Transaction per minute increases with IBM FlashSystem 7200.
- Backup time decreases for production environment.
November 22, 2021
IBM FlashStorage 5000
- It's more costly than other storage models but for performance it deserves its cost.
November 17, 2021
IBM FlashSystem 7200 is the best storage
- More usable storage with compression.
- Faster performance for mission critical applications.
- Mix of storage tier disk in one storage.
- Larger disk capacity and compression can fit in the storage in just 2 spaces in one rack.
- Scalability and seamless expansion of storage.
November 15, 2021
sensible review
- more IOs
- Compression ratio not much good value
- allow more capacity
November 13, 2021
Review for IBM Flash
- As of now ROI is still out of question , we have long way to go.
November 12, 2021
An experience beyond expectations.
- 70% positive impact in customer satisfaction in proportion to response time.
- Storage Admin satisfaction increased by 90% due to ease of maintenance.
November 10, 2021
IBM FlashSystem 7200: The real Flash superhero!
- Faster Storage
- Good ROI
- Quicker Provisioning Times
November 02, 2021
Project IT wit V7K Solutions
- Investment protection (via old storage reactivation)
- Skill reduction for first level management
- Consolidation on unique platform several storage needs
September 27, 2021
IBM FlashSystem 5K with no catchy wordplay
- Less management effort
- Easy migration to/from
- Set it and forget it type of operation is welcome