IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe Pros review quotes

Greg Brown - PeerSpot reviewer
Consulting Client Executive at Jeskell Systems, LLC
Feb 10, 2022
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.
AN
Directors at NYCO Solutions Ltd
Jan 31, 2023
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.
Mohamed-Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
Microfinance at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Jan 18, 2023
The most valuable features of IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe are its steady performance and usefulness in high-traffic environments.
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KashifAdeel - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-sales consultant at InfoTech Group
May 16, 2023
It is a very stable product. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten because we did not face any issues in the last three years.
JS
IT Solution Architect at Altopro
Apr 12, 2023
Its ease of use, performance, and hardware compression is very useful feature.
Foluso  Jibowo - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Manager at Hiperdist Ltd
Apr 4, 2023
IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is one of the leading storage systems in the world...I rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.
AdeelAkhtar - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead IT Infrastructure & Datacenter at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jul 19, 2022
Good performance with a user-friendly UI.
Aliyar Balikci - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Senior Administrator at Genpa
Mar 27, 2023
The most valuable feature of IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is the snapshot. We use it daily for all of the storage units.
AA
System & Information Security Section Head at Ragab Son's
Feb 21, 2023
The solution is more available for IOPS warehousing, resolving issues, and reporting than other products.
KashifAdeel - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-sales consultant at InfoTech Group
Jun 20, 2023
It is a very stable solution.

IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe Cons review quotes

Greg Brown - PeerSpot reviewer
Consulting Client Executive at Jeskell Systems, LLC
Feb 10, 2022
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.
AN
Directors at NYCO Solutions Ltd
Jan 31, 2023
There is a tool provided by IBM for repairing batteries which can only be utilized by those who have an IBM technical advisor under service contract. However, for individuals who do not have such a contract, the tool can be difficult to use and requires a zip file copy. I believe that it would be greatly beneficial if the tool were made more user-friendly and accessible for all individuals who need to repair batteries.
Mohamed-Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
Microfinance at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Jan 18, 2023
In the future, the limitation is upgrading the same storage by adding a shelf to the desk. There is a limitation in the backend connection between the storage and extended shelf.
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KashifAdeel - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-sales consultant at InfoTech Group
May 16, 2023
IBM is currently not offering volume-based encryption or compression, while other brands or IBM's competitors are doing it.
JS
IT Solution Architect at Altopro
Apr 12, 2023
The support could be better.
Foluso  Jibowo - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Manager at Hiperdist Ltd
Apr 4, 2023
IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is currently at the end of its lifespan and will soon become obsolete in the markets.
AdeelAkhtar - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead IT Infrastructure & Datacenter at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jul 19, 2022
Deduplication and compression should be improved.
Aliyar Balikci - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Senior Administrator at Genpa
Mar 27, 2023
The efficacy of the GUI in IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe could be enhanced, and it would be beneficial to include a feature that can prevent ransomware attacks.
AA
System & Information Security Section Head at Ragab Son's
Feb 21, 2023
The ZIO interface could be improved.
KashifAdeel - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-sales consultant at InfoTech Group
Jun 20, 2023
The solution's compression feature could be better.