IBM Power Systems offer reliability, flexibility, and performance, excelling in virtualization and security. They provide excellent processing power with high availability and serviceability. Users appreciate their ability to dynamically add resources, handle disaster recovery, and support Linux and AIX on the same hardware. The architecture allows for efficient resource management and minimal downtime during maintenance. Virtualization, Live Partition Mobility, and scaling capabilities are highly valued, along with robust technical support and cost-effective ownership.
- "The most valuable features of the solution are disaster recovery, replication, and the ability to migrate to another location."
- "IBM Power Systems provides very good performance and stability compared to other brands or processors."
- "Additionally, the processing power is far superior, especially with the RSA feature for reliability, serviceability, and availability."
IBM Power Systems needs improvements in cost, licensing clarity, and cloud integration. Users express a desire for simpler management interfaces, increased speed, and enhanced support for emerging technologies like AI and GPU computing. They seek more flexibility in licensing models and easier OS upgrades. Pricing concerns are prevalent, with calls for more competitive rates. Users also identify a need for better documentation, marketing efforts, and a simplified approach to manage virtual environments.
- "IBM systems are old technologies. I couldn't renew and get to use IBM Power Systems, and it offers users very expensive support."
- "IBM should provide a platform where users can learn about the storage and security of IBM Power Systems."
- "Sometimes, the availability of additional services can be a challenge. Certain IBM software takes time to deliver to the client. It can be slow."