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Huawei OceanStor 9000 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

Huawei OceanStor 9000
Ranking in NAS
17th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM FlashSystem
Ranking in NAS
6th
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 (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the NAS category, the mindshare of Huawei OceanStor 9000 is 2.0%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM FlashSystem is 7.2%, down from 13.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NAS Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM FlashSystem7.2%
Huawei OceanStor 90002.0%
Other90.8%
NAS
 

Featured Reviews

ChukwuemekaOnyemelukwe - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Administrator - Server, Storage & Virtualization at MicroAccess Ltd
An entry-level, flash-based storage system designed for enterprise-class applications
It took significantly longer to set up the solution with Huawei compared to other options. But when creating servers for VMware virtualization in one data center, it was a relatively quick process. The Huawei's solution, even with the assistance of an engineer, took more than one month, possibly extending to two months. Chinese engineers were involved in the process, which contributed to the delays.
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

"The storage capacity is really one of the most valuable features. Also, the GUI is very friendly and the switches gives high performance. The technology used in storage is RAID which as helped us a lot to expand and store various items ."
"It has many options for scalability, and it is stable."
"It has many options for scalability, and it is stable."
"The FlashSystem 900 consistently delivers performance below 1ms for read/write. This performance is essential for an effective SVC stretch-cluster configuration across two datacenters, and presenting active-active storage to the customer."
"The benefit of the product is the ease-of-management; it has significantly reduced the IT operation costs to our organization."
"It is simple to make an update."
"It's a mature product. It's like a BMW that evolves consistently."
"The most valuable features are deduplication and compression, which together, enable you to have more space."
"The all-flash storage has tier replication capabilities."
"Initial SAN configuration was smooth."
"We are seeing an ROI; we are getting better performance and all the applications are working fine, and our users are happy, but performance is the key."
 

Cons

"The handling of data deletion and bulk servers setup could have been more straightforward and easier when dealing with data removal or setting up servers. I believe Huawei could enhance their solutions, especially managing storage, to provide a better experience for customers."
"The call charges and the management cost should be more friendly."
"The call charges and the management cost should be more friendly. They can also include monitoring and management."
"This solution needs a management console where we are alerted to issues and can report them, or escalate them through email or another method."
"The security features can be improved such that the encryption does not affect performance in any way."
"Enterprise data storage needs improvement. They should create a feature for data and file storage."
"I would like to see an improvement in the handling of large amounts of rights."
"When you provision a datastore auto-format takes a long time"
"The stability is not very good."
"The initial setup is complex."
"We use some open-source tools for monitoring, such as Grafana and it should be bundled along with IBM FlashSystem."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The installation is expensive as they often come as a comprehensive package. The design is more integrated, and everything is bundled together as part of the solution. This is what contributes to the higher cost of their solutions because when you purchase one element, it often comes with additional features and components, and you end up paying for the entire package."
"It is cheaper than other solutions."
"The total storage capacity vs price is still quite high for the IBM Flash Array."
"I'd rate the basic licensing and the Virtualize software a ten out of ten, and the extra Spectrum and other an eight out of ten."
"Regarding licensing make sure you add at least three years software maintenance from IBM at the beginning, because you will not be able to download firmware updates or any fixes/patches without this."
"The price is a little bit high so is rated a six out of ten."
"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."
"The integration is already included in the license cost of IBM FlashSystem. The integration is very easy. You get the IBM storage core with all software, firmware, and upgrades. EMC provides the features in the box, but they are not free for customers. There is a licensing cost for features. We have yearly licensing, but IBM has also provided a new option where you pay as you go. They provide a big box, and I pay, for example, for 10 terabytes. If I exceed 10 terabytes, IBM will charge for the new storage after 10 terabytes. It is a good opportunity in the market for using the storage as a cloud and paying as you go."
"The solution has good pricing, but it is not cheaper."
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Top Industries

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

Company Size

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

Questions from the Community

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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...
 

Also Known As

OceanStor 9000 Scale-out NAS
IBM Storwize
 

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Sample Customers

Piraeus, Clinique Univeritaires Saint-Luc, Absolut Bank
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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