IBM FlashSystem products are enterprise computer data storage systems that store data on flash memory chips. Unlike storage systems that use standard solid-state drives, IBM FlashSystem products incorporate custom hardware based on technology from the 2012 acquisition of Texas Memory Systems. This hardware provides performance, reliability, and efficiency benefits versus competitive offerings.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| IBM FlashSystem | 12.5% |
| Dell PowerScale (Isilon) | 17.5% |
| Dell PowerStore | 12.2% |
| Other | 57.8% |
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| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerStore | 4.3 | 12.2% | 96% | 120 interviewsAdd to research |
| Pure Storage FlashArray | 4.6 | N/A | 99% | 199 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 37 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 19 |
| Large Enterprise | 44 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 444 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 244 |
| Large Enterprise | 679 |
IBM FlashSystem was previously known as IBM Storwize.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Technical Specialist II at Clicks Group | 4.0 | I find IBM FlashSystem to be a competitively priced, reliable storage solution offering robust performance on demand. However, its deduplication technology requires improvement, especially compared to alternatives like NetApp. The return on investment is immediate, and the hardware is dependable. |
| Vice President Sales at BELOCAL LTD | 4.0 | I am working with IBM FlashSystem 5300, ideal for small companies with storage needs up to 16 terabytes. It is cost-effective but needs improvement in deduplication and compression. We also offer Hitachi and Dell for better performance and reliability. |
| Storage Specialist at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.5 | I use IBM FlashSystem for CRM, billing, and telecom industry tasks, along with code and case management systems, and some customers use SAP HANA. The performance and data reduction are impressive, though the GUI and volume deletion time could improve. |
| Manager, Technical Services, IBM Storage & Backup Solutions. at Thakral | 4.0 | I use IBM FlashSystem primarily in the banking industry for its flash copy mapping and built-in compression, despite challenges with troubleshooting and high licensing fees. Its scalability and support make it a preferred choice over Dell, Huawei, and HP. |
| Technical Lead at Tomia | 3.5 | I've used IBM FlashSystem for over seven years and found it reliable with good performance and reasonable pricing, though support response times need improvement. It's ideal for medium workloads, and we've seen a solid ROI after three years. |
| Storage Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | My company uses IBM FlashSystem for hosting Oracle databases, and its replication feature is invaluable for our data management needs, though improvements in data reduction, three-site replication synchronization, and technical support response times are needed. |
| SENIOR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR at TOTAL SERVICE a.s. | 4.0 | I use IBM FlashSystem for customer data and backup due to its ease of updates and setup compared to previous Storwize experiences. Although the system works fine, its customization features need improvement. HPE remains a notable competitor. |
| Sr. Manager - System Analyst (Datacenter Infrastructure) at Sohar International | 3.5 | Our company utilizes IBM FlashSystem for robotic process and workflow automation, as well as document management. The storage system is straightforward with an easy-to-use GUI and tier replication capabilities, but lacks compression and deduplication, limiting memory and controller power. |
