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Hitachi NAS Platform vs IBM FlashSystem comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Hitachi NAS Platform
Ranking in NAS
13th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM FlashSystem
Ranking in NAS
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
112
Ranking in other categories
Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (3rd), All-Flash Storage (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the NAS category, the mindshare of Hitachi NAS Platform is 2.5%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM FlashSystem is 11.4%, down from 13.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NAS Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM FlashSystem11.4%
Hitachi NAS Platform2.5%
Other86.1%
NAS
 

Featured Reviews

Mir Gulzar Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Needs standalone functionality but provides a robust NAS solution for existing SAN environments
I would suggest that Hitachi make a NAS box that can work independently, without relying on SAN connectivity. The current solution only suits customers who already have a Hitachi SAN environment and want to add NAS protocols like NFS and CIFS. It's not suitable for customers without an existing SAN, as they would first need to acquire the SAN infrastructure before adding NAS functionality.
OmarIsmail1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers high performance and dependable support for fast storage needs
The most valuable feature of IBM FlashSystem is its robust back code. When integrated properly into the environment and configured according to the guidelines, it provides a very solid infrastructure that does the job on demand. Additionally, IBM FlashSystem offers competitive pricing and reliable performance. The hardware is dependable, ensuring that it functions effectively when the setup is done correctly.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"There are no other NAS in the current market that can compete with Hitachi in terms of performance."
"The most valuable feature is its ability to handle a high number of users while maintaining both stability and performance."
"It creates a NAS environment on top of Hitachi SAN, which facilitates customers who need NAS protocols along with their existing SAN portfolio."
"Simple and extremely reliable."
"The product’s technical support services are good."
"The Hitachi storage platform is highly scalable and highly available."
"Hitachi NAS has improved my storage operations significantly."
"The product has valuable features for data migration."
"The most valuable features are, of course, the virtualization of the storage, the performance, and the compression."
"The initial setup is straightforward and can be done in an hour and a half by one person."
"The most valuable feature is reliability."
"IBM FlashSystem has been stable in our operations."
"The most valuable features are flexibility and performance."
"The performance of the solution is noteworthy."
"The maintenance service and support from IBM is very good."
"IBM FlashSystem 5300 is offered at a very low cost in Israel, which is advantageous for small companies."
 

Cons

"Hitachi NAS Platform's pricing could be reduced. It is high compared to other competitors."
"The Hitachi NAS Platform is too complicated, not simple, and not cost-effective, sometimes being inappropriate for most situations."
"I would suggest that Hitachi make a NAS box that can work independently, without relying on SAN connectivity."
"Hitachi could be more flexible and have a simpler management interface."
"For the Hitachi NAS Platform, the tools are basic and don't provide much insight."
"I encounter challenges while installing the upgrades for the product."
"I rated Hitachi NAS a seven out of ten, primarily due to the interface or insufficient improvements in certain areas."
"There are insufficient improvements in certain areas."
"The Data Reduction Pools (DRP) support could be better."
"There is room for improvement in the troubleshooting part, specifically related to IBM Spectrum for Insight. Customers are uncomfortable with remote access, which affects automated remote support."
"They don't offer subscription-based payments."
"If you want to expand, you cannot expand the disc enclosure. You have to buy a total individual node. Sometimes, this is difficult because we are just looking for capacity and not a node."
"Include an option to upload the support package to the IBM ECuRep when opening an IBM PMR."
"In the next release having the next level of high-speed performance would be great."
"Customization features must be improved."
"I would like to have a larger disk. Right now, you can get 57 terabytes in a shelf. Once they get the larger disk and you get larger capacities, it'll be even better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a highly-priced product."
"Hitachi NAS Platform’s price is high and depends on SCSI disc capacity."
"I would rate the solution's pricing six to seven out of ten."
"Costs are based on the features and it is a considerable amount."
"This solution is priced well and there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"They've been much more aggressive in the last five, six years than they were before that."
"I would rate the pricing of this solution a four out of five."
"The tool is cost-efficient."
"My customers got the IBM FlashSystem bundle offer. It was a one-time purchase for three years of service. The price would depend on the storage size and could reach between $25,000 to $55,000."
"For a yearly license, it is about $100,000. There are no additional costs. The entire system is included."
"You purchase it as a bundle and the price is comparable."
"If five is a good price and one is a high price, I would rate the price a two or three out of five."
"It pays to go back and get the best price you can from your supplier. The first offer is not always at the best discount."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business47
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise57
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Hiachi NAS Platform?
The product has valuable features for data migration.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hiachi NAS Platform?
The pricing for the Hitachi NAS is higher compared to other NAS solutions since the NAS protocol is provided on top of the existing SAN environment, requiring an additional device for NAS functiona...
What needs improvement with Hiachi NAS Platform?
I would suggest that Hitachi make a NAS box that can work independently, without relying on SAN connectivity. The current solution only suits customers who already have a Hitachi SAN environment an...
What needs improvement with IBM FlashSystem?
Some improvements are required in IBM regarding response time and resolution time, though not about competence. Product-wise, it performs well. We have not used AI features yet, and I believe havin...
 

Also Known As

Hitachi NAS
IBM Storwize
 

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