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IBM Spectrum Computing pros and cons

Vendor: IBM
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

IBM Spectrum Computing excels in backup capabilities and policy-driven resource management for data center optimization.
It stands out for its speed, robustness, and capabilities in data processing and analysis.
Workload management is effective and integrates with cloud and HPC components, including liquid cooling and orchestration.
The clustering of compute resources supports advanced scenarios like VR and active-active configurations.
IBM Spectrum Computing features intelligent workload management through Insights connected to the cloud.

CONS

IBM Spectrum Computing struggles with correct tape management.
SMB storage and HPC compatibility are lacking in IBM Spectrum Computing.
IBM Spectrum Computing has not integrated cloud features effectively and lacks AI model training capabilities.
There is inadequate documentation for IBM Spectrum Computing, especially in Spanish.
IBM faces challenges with OEM support and presence in Pakistan, affecting its competitiveness.
 

IBM Spectrum Computing Pros review quotes

OmarIsmail1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 24, 2025
I have utilized IBM Spectrum Computing's intelligent workload management feature through Insights, which is connected to the cloud.
reviewer2145051 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 8, 2024
IBM's ability to cluster compute resources is impressive, with built-in support for scenarios like VR and active-active configurations,
reviewer2035479 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 18, 2024
The comparison was challenging, but the IBM Spectrum Scale offered a balanced solution. Our engineers rated itsanalytics capabilities equally high as Pure Storage. For workload management, Spectrum Computing provided effective solutions that met our needs. Workload management is part of a complete solution that uses different tools. There were the cloud and HPC parts; within HPC, there were parts like liquid cooling, simple computing, storage, and orchestration. The orchestration team handled the workload management.
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MY
Sep 27, 2019
We are satisfied with the technical support, we have no issues.
reviewer1755426 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 5, 2022
The most valuable aspect of the product is the policy driving resource management, to optimize the computing across data centers.
reviewer1153332 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 25, 2020
The most valuable feature is the backup capability.
Avra Jyoti Ghosh - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 25, 2022
Spectrum Computing's best features are its speed, robustness, and data processing and analysis.
JY
Sep 11, 2019
This solution is working for both VTL and tape.
reviewer1755426 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2023
Easy to operate and use.
 

IBM Spectrum Computing Cons review quotes

OmarIsmail1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 24, 2025
The deduplication software isn't quite up to speed with the market. While IBM has excellent compression technology, specifically on their FlashCore modules, they lag behind competitors such as NetApp in deduplication capabilities.
reviewer2145051 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 8, 2024
IBM's sales and support structure can be challenging.
reviewer2035479 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 18, 2024
In Pakistan, IBM's disadvantage is the lack of OEM support and presence.
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MY
Sep 27, 2019
SMB storage and HPC is not compatible and it should be supported by IBM Spectrum Computing.
reviewer1755426 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 5, 2022
We'd like to see some AI model training for machine learning.
reviewer1153332 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 25, 2020
We have not been able to use deduplication.
Avra Jyoti Ghosh - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 25, 2022
Spectrum Computing is lagging behind other products, most likely because it hasn't been shifted to the cloud.
JY
Sep 11, 2019
This solution is no longer managing tapes correctly.
reviewer1755426 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2023
Lack of sufficient documentation, particularly in Spanish.