The solution can be used for backing up data, such as in databases and local clouds.
Technical Presales Consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
High performance, great technical support, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "One of the valuable features is the performance, it is one of the best in the market."
- "The installation is not easy. You need to have extensive knowledge to handle it."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
One of the valuable features is the performance, it is one of the best in the market.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been involved with IBM FlashSystem for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would recommend this solution.
IBM FlashSystem can expand very well, it is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is very good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is not easy. You need to have extensive knowledge to handle it.
What about the implementation team?
We have a team of three engineers that do the implementation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Overall the price of the solution is expensive and this includes the license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate IBM FlashSystem a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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