IBM Storage Fusion vs Scality RING comparison

IBM and Scality are both solutions in the File and Object Storage category. IBM is ranked #27, while Scality is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.5. Additionally, 100% of Scality users are willing to recommend the solution.

IBM Storage Fusion

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Storage Fusion

Ranking in File and Object Storage

27th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Scality RING

Ranking in File and Object Storage

14th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Defined Storage (SDS) (13th)

Featured Reviews

Branko Cirovic

Storage Engineer at Comtrade Group

May 22, 2024

Enables seamless file distribution while benefiting from scalability but could use simplified implementation

IBM Storage Fusion is used in telecoms. It is a file center that receives and shares files. It is also used for writing the CDR zone on the storage, since it offers a cost-effective solution for large-scale storage needs in a telecom setup The deployment of Storage Fusion has been new for us in…

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Guillaume Lapouge

Cloud Architect at Claranet France

Feb 26, 2024

Offers UTIPI (Unified Tiered Infrastructure Per IOPS) feature in billing but lacks extensive testing

I work with Scality RING for storage, and we have a concrete strategy to offer it to business customers. Many customers use it for different purposes, but a common use case is for user computer backups I like UTIPI (Unified Tiered Infrastructure Per IOPS) feature in billing. Another feature I…

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

Pros

"Fusion provides the ability to install the secret server and distribute files; it serves as a black box where tickets are opened only if issues arise, reducing frequent upgrade problems."

"Another feature I like is the life cycle management that helps me with data storage efficiency."

"The most valuable feature of Scality RING8 is its performance and good interface."

"I think it's the economic factor. This solution has the lowest cost for storage systems."

Cons

"The implementation is complex, especially when using custom servers."

"Scality RING is not easy to learn for someone new. It is a little bit difficult. There are a lot of components to it, and you also need to understand them to work with it effectively."

"When we used this solution in 2015, it was not scalable at all. I don't know if they have improved on that, but at the time, scalability was just horrible."

"Scality RING8 could improve by having more features. We have to use two automation tools to meet our needs. We would prefer to use only one."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The initial cost (CAPEX) to set up the infrastructure is expensive due to the specific hardware required."

"The cost of Scality RING8 could be less expensive. It is difficult for smaller businesses to afford it."

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

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Overview

IBM Storage Fusion is a powerful platform used for data management, monitoring, and performance optimization. Users leverage its intuitive interface for capacity planning, storage provisioning, and troubleshooting.

The product's scalability allows for easy expansion, while its reliability ensures data protection. With predictive analytics and automation features, users can enhance efficiency and prevent downtime.

Scality RING object storage enables enterprises and cloud service providers to run petabyte-scale, data-rich services like web applications, VOD, active archives, compliance archives, and private storage clouds. The RING is software, so you can deploy it on standard x86 servers of your choice, taking advantage of server and media innovation over time. Acting as a single, distributed system, the RING can scale linearly across thousands of servers, multiple sites, and an unlimited number of objects. Data is protected with policy-based replication, erasure coding, and geo-distribution, achieving up to 14 9s of durability and 100% availability.

Sample Customers

1. Accenture 2. Aetna 3. AIG 4. Airbus 5. Allstate 6. Amazon 7. American Express 8. ATT 9. Bank of America 10. Barclays 11. BASF 12. Bayer 13. Bechtel 14. Boeing 15. BNP Paribas 16. Cisco 17. Coca-Cola 18. Comcast 19. Dell 20. Deutsche Bank 21. Eni 22. ExxonMobil 23. Ford 24. GE 25. Google 26. Hitachi 27. Honeywell 28. IBM 29. Intel 30. JPMorgan Chase 31. Kellogg's 32. Lockheed Martin

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