Item: IBM Storage FlashSystem
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Storage FlashSystem

Usability

IBM Storage FlashSystem has a wide range of uses, being flexible depending on the type of disk modules allocated, and can be useful in different environments.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am the administrator of the storage that we basically use to store backups on disk in order to have more agile save and recovery processes.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Easy administration
Reduction process
Secured snapshots

Cons

Universal license
Best latency
History graphs for performance parameters

Return on Investment

Faster disk backup processes.
Easy Administration
Smart storage with data reduction.

Performance

We use mechanical disks in the equipment, which naturally results in lower performance, but acceptable for the functions for which it was acquired.

Alternatives Considered

Pure Storage FlashArray

The PURE solution has better performance because it exclusively uses flash disks, however it ends up providing a higher cost, which in our institution's use case was an important requirement;

Key Insights

Do you think IBM Storage FlashSystem delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IBM Storage FlashSystem's feature set?

Yes

Did IBM Storage FlashSystem live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of IBM Storage FlashSystem go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy IBM Storage FlashSystem again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Pure Storage FlashArray, IBM Storwize (now part of FlashSystems), HPE BladeSystem

Likelihood to Recommend

The equipment has good usability for applications that do not require critical performance when using mechanical disks. For example, backup routines or batches.

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