HPE All-Flash Storage vs IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and IBM are both solutions in the NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.8, while IBM is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.6. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.0% mindshare in N, compared to IBM’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe and HPE All-Flash Storage are competing products in the flash storage solutions market. IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe has an edge in pricing and support, whereas HPE All-Flash Storage stands out in feature richness.

Features: IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe offers end-to-end NVMe storage for high performance and low latency, hybrid cloud integration capabilities, and data reduction technologies for enhanced storage efficiency. HPE All-Flash Storage provides robust data management features, seamless scalability, and intelligent management systems that optimize storage operations and deliver analytics-driven insights. The main difference lies in HPE's superior data management tools versus IBM's performance-oriented architecture.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe offers straightforward deployment and extensive support for smooth integration. HPE All-Flash Storage provides a simplified deployment model and comprehensive support services, facilitating quicker adaptations and efficient problem resolution. The key difference is HPE's streamlined deployment process and superior customer service responsiveness, helping mitigate downtime compared to IBM's robust support system.

Pricing and ROI: IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is cost-effective with competitive pricing and promising ROI through its efficient performance and storage optimization features. HPE All-Flash Storage, while more expensive, offers substantial ROI over time due to its advanced features and scalability, contributing to long-term savings. The primary difference is IBM's immediate affordability versus HPE's investment return based on long-term strategic value.

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Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays category, the mindshare of Pure FlashArray X NVMe is 2.9%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE All-Flash Storage is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is 1.5%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Jaehoon Oh

Chief Technology Officer at Lambda256

Supports efficient storage management through volume snapshots and offers reliable non-disruptive upgrades

I have no specific improvements to suggest for Pure FlashArray X NVMe at this time. The performance statistics could be enhanced. I can see the performance statistics in the Pure Storage console, but it does not show the performance by 4K byte unit. It displays IOPS and bandwidth, but IOPS is about real use, and I want to know how many IOPS are currently running in 4K byte units. I cannot see that IOPS because most storage systems report their performance by 4K byte unit. I want to see Pure Storage performance by 4K byte unit to compare with other storage or other internal NVMe SSD.

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Saquib Hameed

VDI Technology Specialist at Faysal Bank Ltd

Easily manageable, expandable, and provides high-capacity and high security

The solution is used in production. It can be used for core banking applications and database applications The solution has improved our data processing speed and our performance. The solution is easily manageable. It is expandable and can be easily organized. We can get centralized reports from…

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MohammedIsmail

Datacenter Manager at Tracker Connect

Enhanced storage performance and an easy setup with compression challenges

We use IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe as a storage device in the IT industry The features I find most valuable include its use for storage and performance. The solution's compression needs to be improved, as it's not the best. Furthermore, support from the partner could also be improved as it's been…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Pure FlashArray X NVMe are its superior performance compared to other flash tiers, as well as its ease of use, with an intuitive user interface that is simple to deploy and use."

"The standout features for us in Pure FlashArray X NVMe are its robust DDoS protection, seamless transparent failover, and failback capabilities ensuring high availability."

"The system allows for seamless learning experiences, facilitating quick and easy cloning of environments within minutes."

"The solution is very straightforward to set up."

"I use the tool for Oracle databases, Oracle virtual machines, and Oracle Linux databases. I'm on the storage side, not a database administrator."

"One of the best features is the support, which is excellent."

"Technical support has been helpful and responsive."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is reliability."

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"HPE is excellent, at least in this part of the world in Kuwait."

"The initial setup is easy compared to other vendors."

"The solution is easily manageable."

"The storage has been very simple to use and offers high availability."

"The platform’s most valuable feature is the ability to process huge amounts of data."

"HP has its own software called InfoSight for the users. It performs predictive analysis and takes a proactive approach to identify issues even before failures occur."

"There are many valuable features of IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMele I have found to meet my needs. Specifically, the maintenance cycle is a standout feature of this solution. The main component of the IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is the maintenance of the batteries, which have a predetermined and reliable four-year life cycle. This is in stark contrast to other solutions that may use spinning disks, which can fail unexpectedly, causing unwanted downtime and maintenance. Having a predictable maintenance cycle is a significant advantage and has made this solution a preferred choice for me."

"The most valuable feature is the speed."

"A key feature is that compared to storage systems that we've been familiar with over decades, IBM simply does not fail. The reason is that IBM is the only manufacturer that engineers its own flash module, and there is a key architectural difference from everything else that we have seen in the market. The difference is that the flash module has the computational capability, which allows reliability and capacity enhancements to be uploaded from the main controllers and run in each module. So, each of the flash drives becomes its own little storage system, and that is extremely effective architecture. In this field, with this type of system, IBM has made a statement. They've never had one of these modules cause an outage. So, the failure rates on these things are just in a whole different universe from what we were accustomed to."

"Good performance with a user-friendly UI."

"The most valuable feature of IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is the snapshot. We use it daily for all of the storage units."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its upgrades, as we don't have to do much homework because of its different controllers."

"It's easy to use, has good stability, and many features."

"IBM FlashSystem provides the same software on each box, including virtualized solutions."

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Cons

"There is room for improvement in catering to midrange storage needs, especially for customers seeking Enterprise-class features."

"Adding some functions to the product would be beneficial."

"We've seen that when we create a POD in synchronous mode, it increases the latency."

"Managing data isn't difficult for me. The performance is usually perfect, but we sometimes have capacity problems."

"I would like to see some AI features that would allow arrays to intelligently identify threats or unusual behavior in the data pattern and give an alert."

"The software layer has to improve."

"Many options to check performance, like read, writes, random writes, and random reads, are missing in Pure FlashArray X NVMe."

"Efficiency improvements would always be welcome, but I'm not sure if they could get more efficient."

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"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"It might be expensive."

"It might be expensive. If budgets are not a concern for any client, I recommend All-Flash."

"The product’s ability to recover information and generate reports needs enhancement."

"HPE All-Flash Storage does not have snapshot immutability, which is something I need. This was a significant factor in my decision to switch from HPE to Dell PowerStore."

"The support, visibility, and reporting features must be improved."

"I would like to see IBM products become more affordable because they can be quite expensive, which limits their accessibility to a broader customer base."

"I'd like to be able to connect to tape drives behind the storage device to back up the tape if need be. We have all of our storage running in all-flash, and we make a copy on tape. Currently, when we want to hook up tape drives, we have to add some extra equipment, which is a little bit complex. We want IBM to add a feature where we could install a tape into the storage so that we can connect it through a single pane of glass. We'd like to have a feature in the IBM flash storage system so that we can connect backup tape drives through the IBM storage system and we can manage the backup tape from the storage system."

"IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is currently at the end of its lifespan and will soon become obsolete in the markets."

"I would like to have replication functionality built directly in the product, rather than having to use a separate device for this."

"Deduplication and compression should be improved."

"Other vendors have included a block and file system. IBM doesn't include a file system. And yet, it's very necessary for all organizations' networks to have file systems. We have other systems for the file system, however, ideally, we would like to have one system with these features."

"The solution's compression feature could be better."

"The solution's compression needs to be improved, as it's not the best."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"As far as the licensing costs, everything is included in the license."

"Our licensing fees are $500,000+ USD."

"Given its price, Pure is not the first option."

"Pretty much everything that you need is licensed when you buy the product. Licensing to me is different than the maintenance cost, but they can bleed into one another. We buy the product, and we expect three years of support bundled into what we negotiate on our storage arrays. I would start to see maintenance costs going into the fourth year, but we're not there yet."

"We pay approximately $50,000 USD per year in licensing fees."

"The tool's pricing is cheap; I rate it a six to seven out of ten. Most of our sales are not subscription-based. We sell the hardware, and customers keep using it. They only renew the service part annually. The support can be a bit pricey, but the solution is more cost-effective than anything else out there."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."

"The product is expensive."

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"The product is more expensive than one of its competitors."

"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"The product is not cheap."

"The tool's pricing is competitive."

"It's a lot less costly than cloud storage. People get surprised by the cost of cloud storage, which is extremely expensive and four or five times the cost of storage on-premises. People don't realize what they're spending on storage until they start getting bills from Amazon, Microsoft, and others. This is a good way to reduce your cloud storage expenses."

"Compared to other solutions, the cost of IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is reasonable, with a one-time payment of around $70,000. However, additional support is available for $25,000 for three years. The overall maintenance cost is steep."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the pricing an eight."

"The solution is priced well."

"The product has an average cost."

"The solution's price is competitive."

"The price of the FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is reasonable."

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Computer Software Company

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Computer Software Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Pure FlashArray X NVMe helps to improve our processing speed. It is user-friendly and easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

The price of Pure FlashArray X NVMe is very expensive, though I do not know the actual price because I am using the E...

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What needs improvement with Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

I have no specific improvements to suggest for Pure FlashArray X NVMe at this time. The performance statistics could ...

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What do you like most about HPE All-Flash Storage?

The solution is easily manageable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE All-Flash Storage?

In my region, the pricing is good. We work with a local channel for HPE, which provides a good final price. The list ...

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What needs improvement with HPE All-Flash Storage?

HPE All-Flash Storage does not have snapshot immutability, which is something I need. This was a significant factor i...

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What do you like most about IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe?

The storage serves the virtual environment. Most of our applications run in the virtual environment, and it serves ne...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe?

The tool is expensive, though I do not know the specific licensing costs.

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What needs improvement with IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe?

The solution's compression needs to be improved, as it's not the best. Furthermore, support from the partner could al...

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Comparisons

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Compared 25% of the time

TrueNAS R-Series vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Compared 17% of the time

Pure Storage FlashBlade vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Compared 13% of the time

Dell PowerMax vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Compared 13% of the time

HPE Alletra Storage vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Compared 10% of the time

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Dell PowerStore vs HPE All-Flash Storage

Compared 67% of the time

Hitachi VSP 5000 Series vs HPE All-Flash Storage

Compared 33% of the time

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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform vs IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe

Compared 26% of the time

Dell PowerStore vs IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe

Compared 26% of the time

Dell PowerMax vs IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe

Compared 23% of the time

HPE Alletra Storage vs IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe

Compared 13% of the time

Hitachi VSP E Series vs IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe

Compared 12% of the time

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Pure FlashArray X NVMe

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IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe

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Also Known As

Pure FlashArray//X NVMe, Pure FlashArray//X, FlashArray//X

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IBM FlashSystem 9100, FlashSystem 9100

Overview

Pure Storage FlashArray//X is the world’s first enterprise-class, all-NVMe flash storage array. It represents a new class of storage – shared accelerated storage, which is a term coined by Gartner – that delivers major breakthroughs in performance, simplicity, and consolidation.

Pure Storage

HPE All-Flash Storage provides high-performance, reliable storage solutions for enterprises, optimizing workflow efficiency with advanced data management capabilities and flexible scalability.

HPE All-Flash Storage is designed to enhance enterprise storage capabilities with reliable data solutions. It offers exceptional speed and efficiency, making it ideal for businesses requiring rapid data access and processing. Its architecture supports seamless integrations, catering to demanding workloads in diverse industries. With a focus on data reduction and compaction, HPE All-Flash Storage provides a robust environment for efficient and dependable data handling.

What are the valuable features of HPE All-Flash Storage?

Data Reduction: Minimizes storage use through efficient compression and deduplication.
Scalability: Easily expands to accommodate growing data requirements.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing IT infrastructure.
Performance: Ensures rapid data processing and retrieval speeds.
Reliability: Provides consistent uptime and data availability.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces overall storage costs with improved data management.
Business Agility: Enables quicker response to market changes with faster data processing.
Operational Efficiency: Decreases downtime with reliable infrastructure.
Scalable Investment: Invests in scalable technology for future growth.

HPE All-Flash Storage is widely implemented in sectors like finance for real-time transaction processing, healthcare for managing large patient data systems, and retail to enhance customer data analytics. Its adaptability makes it a valuable asset in tech-dependent fields.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

IBM FlashSystem 9100 combines the performance of flash and Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) end-to-end with the reliability and innovation of IBM FlashCore technology and the rich features of IBM Spectrum Virtualize - all in a powerful 2U enterprise-class storage system. Providing intensive data driven multicloud storage capacity, FlashSystem 9100 is deeply integrated with the software defined capabilities of IBM Spectrum Storage allowing you to easily add in the multicloud solutions that best support your business.

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Sample Customers

Fremont Bank, Judson ISD, The Nielsen Company

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