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DxEnterprise vs IBM PowerHA System Mirror comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

DxEnterprise
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Server Virtualization Software (23rd)
IBM PowerHA System Mirror
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the High Availability Clustering category, the mindshare of DxEnterprise is 3.6%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM PowerHA System Mirror is 9.6%, down from 14.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
High Availability Clustering
 

Featured Reviews

BG
Learning curve when moving from PolyServe is very low. I would refrain from using DxTransfer for moving databases & jobs
If you have used PolyServe and are looking for an alternate before it is EOL, I strongly recommend DxConsole. The learning curve for those who have used PolyServe is very low and the system works great. I would refrain from using DxTransfer for moving databases and jobs, but it works nice for moving users. There is a new version of DxTransfer, but we have not had need to use it since we set up our systems. Update - I strongly encourage people to upgrade from DxConsole to DxEnterprise. It works a lot better, is more stable and has much faster failovers. On top of that it has extra features not available in DxConsole.
Md Al-Amin - PeerSpot reviewer
Robust, reliable, and will give a big ROI over time
I primarily use this solution as a database server The most valuable features are that it's robust and reliable and that the CP memory can be updated in runtime. The initial setup could be simpler. The stability is good enough, and the product works fine. The scalability is very high and can…
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
IBM PowerHA offers multiple editions. You can choose between the base, enterprise, or standard edition. If you intend to use it for purposes other than just ratio and not for HDR, and if you requir...
What needs improvement with IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
In terms of interoperability and compatibility, every time new applications and database levels are released, a thorough compatibility check is conducted in PowerHA. IBM consistently ensures compat...
What is your primary use case for IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
We use IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for high availability and VM protection. It covers scenarios like local node failures or even outages across entire sites. Additionally, it can manage workloads runn...
 

Also Known As

DH2i DxEnterprise
PowerHA System Mirror
 

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Sample Customers

Asante, Eversheds, Vecima Networks, W&W AFCO Steel, City of Aurora, Menigo, Linn County Sheriff's Office
Royal Arctic Line, Wªrth Group, Balluff, Al Mansour Holding Company, Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, SAIC FIAT Powertrain Hongyan, Vishay
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