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DRBD vs IBM PowerHA System Mirror comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

DRBD
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM PowerHA System Mirror
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the High Availability Clustering category, the mindshare of DRBD is 14.7%, up from 11.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM PowerHA System Mirror is 9.4%, down from 15.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
High Availability Clustering
 

Featured Reviews

it_user302112 - PeerSpot reviewer
It's kept data synchronized between multiple nodes in different datacenters, though it should have its own filesystem which can be used in multi-master environments.
Working with DRBD can be complex and it takes time to understand how it works. Especially split-brain scenarios need to be handled carefully. When it comes to multi-master setups, which are possible with the latest DRBD version, you need to use a cluster filesystem. I think that DRBD should write their own filesystem which can be used in multi-master environments since most cluster filesystems are complex or simply have many flaws.
Md Al-Amin - PeerSpot reviewer
Robust, reliable, and will give a big ROI over time
I primarily use this solution as a database server The most valuable features are that it's robust and reliable and that the CP memory can be updated in runtime. The initial setup could be simpler. The stability is good enough, and the product works fine. The scalability is very high and can…
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
IBM PowerHA offers multiple editions. You can choose between the base, enterprise, or standard edition. If you intend to use it for purposes other than just ratio and not for HDR, and if you requir...
What needs improvement with IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
In terms of interoperability and compatibility, every time new applications and database levels are released, a thorough compatibility check is conducted in PowerHA. IBM consistently ensures compat...
What is your primary use case for IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
We use IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for high availability and VM protection. It covers scenarios like local node failures or even outages across entire sites. Additionally, it can manage workloads runn...
 

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Sample Customers

Cisco, Portland State University, Porsche Informatik, Siemens, Ericsson,T-Mobile, Addidas
Royal Arctic Line, Wªrth Group, Balluff, Al Mansour Holding Company, Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, SAIC FIAT Powertrain Hongyan, Vishay
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