Cisco MDS Series vs IBM SAN40B-4 comparison

Cisco and IBM are both solutions in the Enterprise SAN category. Cisco is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.7, while IBM is ranked #15. Cisco holds a 23.9% mindshare in ES, compared to IBM’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 77% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Cisco MDS Series and IBM SAN40B-4 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco MDS Series

Ranking in Enterprise SAN

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IBM SAN40B-4

Ranking in Enterprise SAN

15th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Enterprise SAN category, the mindshare of Cisco MDS Series is 23.9%, down from 31.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM SAN40B-4 is 0.3%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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OğuzKalaycı

System engineer at Yaşar Holding

The product is easy to set up and easy to use, and the support is very fast

We use the solution in SAN environments for server connections It is a stable product. The solution doesn’t relapse during updates. The product is easy to use. The product is very expensive. I have been using the solution for approximately ten years. I am using the latest version of the…

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

25%

Government

11%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

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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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Also Known As

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

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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.

The IBM System Storage SAN40B-4 SAN fabric switch provides 24, 32 or 40 active ports and is designed for high performance with 8 Gbps link speeds and backward compatibility to support links running at 4, 2 and 1 Gbps link speeds. High availability features make it suitable for use as a core switch in midrange environments or as an edge-switch in enterprise environments where a wide range of storage area network (SAN) infrastructure simplification and business continuity configurations are possible.

Sample Customers

National Rugby League

Cosan, EF Education First, Intesa Sanpaolo Assicura S.p.A., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, American National Bank

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