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HPE Serviceguard vs IBM PowerHA System Mirror comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

HPE Serviceguard
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
5th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM PowerHA System Mirror
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
3rd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the High Availability Clustering category, the mindshare of HPE Serviceguard is 12.9%, up from 11.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM PowerHA System Mirror is 13.4%, up from 12.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
High Availability Clustering
 

Featured Reviews

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The solution's most valuable feature is the ability to create a Mount Point Package
They should continue with the certificate for the consequent year as well. They must keep the product up and running for a long time as it is currently static. There are a lot of challenges as well. Sometimes, the mount point gets lost depending on link failure or census problems. The solution works on a standard script, but it has many tech issues to fix with the OS. You have to keep checking network connectivity, OS connectivity, etc. If any of these fails, then you do not get the certificate.
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…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution's scalability is excellent."
"HPE Serviceguard is stable, it has high availability for production."
"The most valuable features are that it's robust and reliable and that the CP memory can be updated in runtime."
 

Cons

"They must keep the product up and running for a long time as it is currently static."
"Many customers want virtualization or high availability but not on HPE Serviceguard with the appliance."
"The initial setup could be simpler."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is available at a high price. I rate it as a two for pricing."
"IBM doesn't publish its prices, so it's hard to compare its pricing to know how costly it is."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
31%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
Renewables & Environment Company
6%
Insurance Company
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE Serviceguard?
The solution's scalability is excellent.
What needs improvement with HPE Serviceguard?
They should continue with the certificate for the consequent year as well. They must keep the product up and running for a long time as it is currently static. There are a lot of challenges as well...
What advice do you have for others considering HPE Serviceguard?
I recommend the solution to others as it is a good solution. I rate it as an eight.
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

Serviceguard, HP Serviceguard
PowerHA System Mirror
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

RI-Solution, FAW-Volkswagen, Pella, Octo Telematics, Kenya Ports Authority
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
Find out what your peers are saying about HPE Serviceguard vs. IBM PowerHA System Mirror and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
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