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HPE StoreEasy 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

HPE StoreEasy
Ranking in NAS
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM FlashSystem
Ranking in NAS
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (4th), All-Flash Storage (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the NAS category, the mindshare of HPE StoreEasy is 3.2%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM FlashSystem is 6.2%, down from 13.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NAS Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE StoreEasy3.2%
IBM FlashSystem6.2%
Other90.6%
NAS
 

Featured Reviews

Vinoth Bala - PeerSpot reviewer
HPE Consultant at Mannai
Reliable, cost-effective, and easy to deploy and manage
I did not have any difficulties in deploying StoreEasy for the customers. It is user-friendly and easy to deploy. It has a Windows Server and a required license built in. For implementation, we follow the HPE documentation. We follow the Configuration guide and the Installation guide. For all HPE products, we follow the HPE documentation. For a single box, it takes a maximum of two days. It depends on the customer's availability. For different configurations, it can take two to three days. The number of people required varies from customer to customer, but generally, it requires three people. For mounting the storage, we always have three people to unbox, mount, and do other things. It does not require any maintenance. From the data center perspective, maintaining StoreEasy is very easy. No customer has complained about any difficulty in maintaining StoreEasy.
OmarIsmail1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Technical Specialist II at Clicks Group
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

"It is a robust system, reliable, and well-priced."
"This solution allows me to better and more easily manage user data without impacting my primary storage."
"We have just started with HPE StoreEasy but I am looking forward to working with it, as I am satisfied with the technical details and to me, it seems like one of the best solutions available."
"The scalability of HPE StoreEasy is good, with approximately 2,000 users including students, professors, and other departments using it on a daily basis."
"StoreEasy offers reliable file services, which is a critical factor for customers looking for solid infrastructure."
"The most valuable feature of HPE StoreEasy is the storing of virtual machines."
"StoreEasy is a better solution for backup purposes."
"I like that it's a hybrid entity, as I can use both the on-premises and cloud storage options."
"If you are targeting functionality, we get the most functionality from IBM FlashSystem, and then from Pure Storage, and then from Dell EMC boxes."
"The FlashSystem 900 consistently delivers performance below 1ms for read/write, which is essential for an effective SVC stretch-cluster configuration across two datacenters and for presenting active-active storage to the customer."
"The setup was straightforward, it is pretty easy and I can do it with my eyes closed, if I wanted to."
"The most valuable features were the performance of the array, i.e., very low latency and high IOPS. Plus, the management interface is very easy to use."
"The initial setup was easy, understandable, and straightforward."
"Speed (IOPS/second) – It is most vital for applications that need low latency and high speed for transferring the data."
"Go ahead and implement it. IBM storage provides you everything that you’ll need for a block-level architecture, as they have many different products which provides you with a variety of options to meet your needs."
"The solution allows for easy migrations from previous products or vendors via its embedded storage virtualization function."
 

Cons

"I would like to improve the tool's technical support. I would also like to see the product's hybrid cloud version."
"StoreEasy has a huge scalability issue."
"There could be improvements in providing more hardening options on the operating system side, similar to iLO's security scoreboard."
"When I configure the StoreEasy in a complex environment I have problems finding compatibility with all the software."
"The areas of HPE StoreEasy that need improvement are scalability and migration."
"It would be better if it were more scalable. In the next release, I would like to access some Microsoft Windows storage server features. I guess the newest version of Windows Server has some restrictions."
"We need some monitoring tools and it would be helpful if they were included."
"There are some SKUs in StoreEasy that are built to order, and there are only limited options, such as StoreEasy 1670 and 1870, which can be configured to order based on customer preferences."
"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."
"There could be some extra features added."
"We think that IBM has to continue to invest in additional data reduction capabilities which are on their roadmap."
"There's always room for improvement. Adding deduplication would allow us to get more bang for our buck, basically."
"This storage is factory configured so it's very difficult and expensive to add more flash modules (disk capacity)."
"Include an option to upload the support package to the IBM ECuRep when opening an IBM PMR."
"The GUI needs some improvement."
"I have used support and it needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an economical solution for the company and I am satisfied with the pricing."
"The price of HPE StoreEasy is approximately $15,000 to $20,000 and it is a one-time purchase. The price is similar to competitors, such as Dell."
"I would rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten. You need to pay additional costs for the solution."
"Based on what I hear from our customers, it is not very expensive. From the cost perspective, I see nobody complaining about its cost."
"This solution is expensive compared to other solutions."
"The pricing is competitive in our country."
"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."
"Overall the price of the solution is expensive and this includes the license."
"The solution requires a license and could be less expensive."
"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."
"You purchase it as a bundle and the price is comparable."
"The cost of the IBM FlashSystem is lower than the HPE solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business47
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise59
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreEasy?
HPE StoreEasy is competitively priced compared to competitors. It offers configuration options, such as different processor powers, to adapt to the client's needs.
What needs improvement with HPE StoreEasy?
The product is stable, running on Windows Server ( /products/windows-server-reviews ) with updates from HPE, including those for iLO. There could be improvements in providing more hardening options...
What is your primary use case for HPE StoreEasy?
I use HPE StoreEasy ( /products/hpe-storeeasy-reviews ) to provide file sharing to our business users. We are a logistics business, specifically a port.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM FlashSystem?
The pricing is high; storage solutions are always expensive. I do not know if the price needs to be reviewed, but it is worth considering.
What needs improvement with IBM FlashSystem?
As far as I know, IBM FlashSystem has already improved, but I do not see room for improvement. It is simple to use and manage via SVC, simple to configure, and even for the zoning, I do not see imp...
What is your primary use case for IBM FlashSystem?
We are not working with Object Storage or Storage Protect; we are working with SAN storage and LUN storage. I am a consultant assigned to a customer in France. We are working with SVC in regard to ...
 

Also Known As

HP StoreEasy
IBM Storwize
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

John Lewis, HPE IT, Comline AG, AmeriPride Services
Celero, Friedhelm Loh Group, Clarks, Mingkang Natregro Health Food Group, Sofia, Etisalat Fights Fraud, UF Health Shands Hospital, Generali, Elecon Engineering Company Limited, Ventiv , Technology, CPFL Energia, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., SciQuest, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Paddy Power, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Interconnect Services, Severstal IP-Only AB, PVU Group GmbH
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