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IBM FlashSystem vs INFINIDAT InfiniBox comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM FlashSystem
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
NAS (6th), Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (4th), All-Flash Storage (10th)
INFINIDAT InfiniBox
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise SAN (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Storage Solutions solutions, they serve different purposes. IBM FlashSystem is designed for NAS and holds a mindshare of 7.2%, down 13.6% compared to last year.
INFINIDAT InfiniBox, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise SAN, holds 5.2% mindshare, up 1.1% since last year.
NAS Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM FlashSystem7.2%
Dell PowerScale (Isilon)15.5%
NetApp FAS Series10.8%
Other66.5%
NAS
Enterprise SAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
INFINIDAT InfiniBox5.2%
Dell PowerStore23.3%
Dell PowerVault21.2%
Other50.3%
Enterprise SAN
 

Featured Reviews

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.
GM
Project Deployment at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Good performance, suitable for big data, but the response time could be improved
The primary use case for this product is high-performance storage This product has good performance. It is similar to the Dell PowerMax and Pure Storage FlashArray. The InfiniBox has three active controllers. The response time for read requests can be improved. It is not as good as the solution…

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 feature of the solution is compression."
"The installation and service was very good."
"Installing FlashSystem is very easy. It takes less than half an hour, and I can handle it all myself."
"The most valuable feature is that is supports a high IOPS rate."
"IBM FlashSystem is a stable solution."
"The ease of use of the system: If you have a small storage team, then this is the platform for you, because it is really easy to manage, really easy to use, and it does not take a lot of training."
"When it comes to the interface of the solution we did not encounter any challenges, and the solution has good documentation."
"This solution is very scalable."
"Overall, this is a good product with good performance."
"Its ease of use, smooth integration into the existing environment, quick and easy management, the number of other features available such as snaps, remote replica, etc are valuable features."
"This product has good performance."
"Mostly, their support is also great at reacting to issues but moreover, proactive to prevent issues."
 

Cons

"We have not had a good experience with this platform."
"The deduplication and compression ratio is not very good. It's not reaching a very high ratio."
"The solution's infrastructure technology level could be PCI Express 5 instead of PCI Express 4 for the next version."
"Their technical support needs improvement in terms of reachability for the clients and response times."
"There is a need for more help with the commands because, from version to version, they change; so what I used to use back in the different version, I can't use now."
"Deduplication feature is not mature and it is significantly increasing the latency."
"It is slightly more expensive, however, it all depends on your supplier."
"My advice to anybody who is considering this system is not to do it. I do not recommend it; it is a big no."
"The solution isn’t scalable by itself. It’s a self-contained storage solution, i.e., if you need more space, buy another box."
"The response time for read requests can be improved. It is not as good as the solution from Pure Storage."
"The response time for read requests can be improved."
"InfiniBox, right now, offers only asynchronous replication between two storages."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"The price of IBM FlashSystem is reasonable."
"This is an expensive product and if the price were reduced it would be better."
"The price depends of the technology that our customers need. The price can come at a lower cost but this may increase as storage is added."
"Its price is very good."
"For a yearly license, it is about $100,000. There are no additional costs. The entire system is included."
"Overall the price of the solution is expensive and this includes the license."
"The license covers any feature and also, the future features are already included. It is as easy as a 1, 2 and 3."
"The best features come included without any additional cost."
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Top Industries

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

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business47
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise59
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Questions from the Community

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...
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