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Cisco MDS Series vs IBM SAN384B comparison

Cisco and IBM are both solutions in the Enterprise SAN category. Cisco is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0, while IBM is ranked #7. Cisco holds a 9.3% mindshare in ES, compared to IBM’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution.
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We performed a comparison between Cisco MDS Series and IBM SAN384B based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco MDS Series
Ranking in Enterprise SAN
3rd
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM SAN384B
Ranking in Enterprise SAN
7th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Enterprise SAN category, the mindshare of Cisco MDS Series is 9.3%, down from 29.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM SAN384B is 1.6%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

OğuzKalaycı - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures consistent availability during updates and integrates seamlessly
I am using Cisco MDS in SAN environments for storage connections and server connections The product is very stable and performs well. During the update periods, the devices do not need to reload, ensuring constant availability. It is easy to set up and use. I do not have a central management…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
26%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco MDS Series?
The product is easy to use.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco MDS Series?
We pay a yearly subscription fee.
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What needs improvement with Cisco MDS Series?
The product is very expensive.
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Product Reports

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Also Known As

Cisco MDS 9100, Cisco MDS 9222i, Cisco MDS 9700
SAN384B
 

Overview

Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches have met and often exceeded the demanding requirements for storage area networks for more than a decade. They offer a combination of performance, non-stop operations, and multiprotocol flexibility.

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The IBM System Storage SAN384B fabric backbone is a core and edge network switching platform designed for midrange to enterprise-level Storage Area Network (SAN) applications. It features multiprotocol architecture, high performance, and scalable design:
  • 8 Gbps industry-standard Fibre Channel (FC) switch capability for systems that support 8 Gbps throughput
  • Auto sensing FC ports supporting 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, and 8 Gbps
  • Up to 384, 8 Gbps user ports connected in a dual core with the use of Inter-Chassis Links (ICLs), and up to 192 ports in a single domain
  • High-performance port and switching blades
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Sample Customers

National Rugby League
Tabicel, Sanmarco Informatica, National Institutes of Health, Chapman University, Baldor Electric, University of New Brunswick, Harim Group Corp.
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February 2025
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