HPE StoreEasy vs IBM FlashSystem comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and IBM are both solutions in the NAS category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.8, while IBM is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 4.9% mindshare in N, compared to IBM’s 13.9% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of IBM users who would recommend it.

HPE StoreEasy

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

IBM FlashSystem and HPE StoreEasy compete in the enterprise storage category. IBM FlashSystem has the edge in performance, while HPE StoreEasy is more competitive in pricing.

Features: IBM FlashSystem offers high performance, low latency, and virtualization capabilities, making it a robust choice for businesses seeking advanced storage solutions. Its compression technology and high IOPS rates significantly enhance performance for critical applications. HPE StoreEasy is known for its storage reliability, ease of deployment, and compatibility with virtual machines, providing a solid feature set for businesses focused on seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

Room for Improvement: IBM FlashSystem could improve its scalability, replication features, and cost-effectiveness. Users also desire more detailed reporting and better monitoring tools. In contrast, HPE StoreEasy needs to improve technical support, offer better scalability options, and address cloud storage access limitations. Users also report challenges with migrating large datasets and potential compatibility issues.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both IBM FlashSystem and HPE StoreEasy are mainly deployed on-premises, with IBM having some hybrid cloud capabilities. IBM's customer service enjoys high ratings, though technical support feedback varies. HPE StoreEasy offers strong customer service but requires improvements in its technical support infrastructure to keep up with changing customer needs.

Pricing and ROI: IBM FlashSystem is perceived as a premium choice with higher initial costs but offers robust performance and comprehensive features that lead to strong ROI in performance-critical environments. HPE StoreEasy provides a budget-friendly alternative with lower initial costs, making it appealing to businesses focusing on cost-efficiency and delivering favorable ROI, particularly for SMBs.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

HPE StoreEasy

Ranking in NAS

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IBM FlashSystem

Ranking in NAS

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

110

Ranking in other categories

Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (4th), All-Flash Storage (13th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the NAS category, the mindshare of HPE StoreEasy is 4.9%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM FlashSystem is 13.9%, up from 13.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Vinoth Bala

HPE Consultant at Mannai

Reliable, cost-effective, and easy to deploy and manage

I did not have any difficulties in deploying StoreEasy for the customers. It is user-friendly and easy to deploy. It has a Windows Server and a required license built in. For implementation, we follow the HPE documentation. We follow the Configuration guide and the Installation guide. For all HPE products, we follow the HPE documentation. For a single box, it takes a maximum of two days. It depends on the customer's availability. For different configurations, it can take two to three days. The number of people required varies from customer to customer, but generally, it requires three people. For mounting the storage, we always have three people to unbox, mount, and do other things. It does not require any maintenance. From the data center perspective, maintaining StoreEasy is very easy. No customer has complained about any difficulty in maintaining StoreEasy.

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Raanan Sitton

Vice President Sales at BELOCAL LTD

Offers cost-effective storage for small companies with budget constraints

IBM FlashSystem 5300 is offered at a very low cost in Israel, which is advantageous for small companies. However, other features like deduplication and compression do not perform effectively. The price sensitivity makes it a viable option for clients with budgetary constraints, as it allows us to secure deals based on the cost rather than advanced performance.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of HPE StoreEasy is the storing of virtual machines."

"StoreEasy offers reliable file services, which is a critical factor for customers looking for solid infrastructure."

"I like the user quotas, integrations, and separations for storage."

"I like the tool's provisioning feature and OneView."

"It is easy to manage. There is a management console that comes with StoreEasy. It simplifies managing storage permission. There is snapshot scheduling as well. The updates and everything else is good."

"StoreEasy is a better solution for backup purposes."

"The tool's data protection capabilities are robust."

"The solution's most valuable feature is the duplication."

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"FlashSystem offers proven technology in a compact package."

"User friendly management interface."

"The valuable feature is autoscalling."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is SCM (Storage Class Memory), which has the lowest latency value in the storage industry."

"We are a 100% satisfied with the stability of the solution."

"The performance of IBM FlashSystem is very good. The new technology and high throughput have given us more confidence in the solution. The management of the system has improved and we can control the monitoring system alerts and multiple FlashSystems with the Enterprise Cloud Edition, which is free. The migration of recently stored data to a new flash is much easier. You can move your data because you can utilize it externally."

"IBM FlashSystem has an easy to use GUI, similar to the IBM Storewize family, which make it one of the best flash storage systems in the market."

"Installing FlashSystem is very easy. It takes less than half an hour, and I can handle it all myself."

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Cons

"It would be better if it were more scalable. In the next release, I would like to access some Microsoft Windows storage server features. I guess the newest version of Windows Server has some restrictions."

"The cluster service is not available in the latest version of HPE StoreEasy."

"There is a default Windows installation. Sometimes, when it crashes, the HPE support team asks the customer to reinstall it. That is the only issue customers are facing."

"When I configure the StoreEasy in a complex environment I have problems finding compatibility with all the software."

"There are some SKUs in StoreEasy that are built to order, and there are only limited options, such as StoreEasy 1670 and 1870, which can be configured to order based on customer preferences."

"The areas of HPE StoreEasy that need improvement are scalability and migration."

"I would like to improve the tool's technical support. I would also like to see the product's hybrid cloud version."

"There are some SKUs in StoreEasy that are built to order, and there are only limited options, such as StoreEasy 1670 and 1870, which can be configured to order based on customer preferences."

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"Sometimes the performance is effective but it gets resolved in the process."

"The marketing could be improved."

"The GUI for monitoring performance metrics could provide better visibility. For example, it doesn't let me segregate the IOPS per volume."

"IBM FlashSystems is lagging in optimizing storage technologies."

"The GUI needs some improvement. An additional function that could be helpful is reducing the time it takes to delete volumes, especially if they are compressed or deduplicated."

"The only issue my team faced was transferring the data from the old system to IBM FlashSystem, which is an area for improvement in the solution."

"The deduplication and compression ratio is not very good. It's not reaching a very high ratio."

"This solution needs a management console where we are alerted to issues and can report them, or escalate them through email or another method."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten. You need to pay additional costs for the solution."

"This is an economical solution for the company and I am satisfied with the pricing."

"Based on what I hear from our customers, it is not very expensive. From the cost perspective, I see nobody complaining about its cost."

"The price of HPE StoreEasy is approximately $15,000 to $20,000 and it is a one-time purchase. The price is similar to competitors, such as Dell."

"The total storage capacity vs price is still quite high for the IBM Flash Array."

"The integration is already included in the license cost of IBM FlashSystem. The integration is very easy. You get the IBM storage core with all software, firmware, and upgrades. EMC provides the features in the box, but they are not free for customers. There is a licensing cost for features. We have yearly licensing, but IBM has also provided a new option where you pay as you go. They provide a big box, and I pay, for example, for 10 terabytes. If I exceed 10 terabytes, IBM will charge for the new storage after 10 terabytes. It is a good opportunity in the market for using the storage as a cloud and paying as you go."

"The price is a little bit high so is rated a six out of ten."

"Pricing can be considered as per market competition."

"This is an expensive product and if the price were reduced it would be better."

"I'd rate the basic licensing and the Virtualize software a ten out of ten, and the extra Spectrum and other an eight out of ten."

"We have no issues with the price as it is very competitive."

"The price depends of the technology that our customers need. The price can come at a lower cost but this may increase as storage is added."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Retailer

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE StoreEasy?

I like the tool's provisioning feature and OneView.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreEasy?

In comparison with local brands, the prices of StoreEasy are higher.

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What needs improvement with HPE StoreEasy?

There are some SKUs in StoreEasy that are built to order, and there are only limited options, such as StoreEasy 1670 and 1870, which can be configured to order based on customer preferences. It's a...

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What do you like most about IBM FlashSystem?

It is simple to make an update.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM FlashSystem?

Many factors affect purchasing directly from IBM, often involving a multi-step process. Customers, especially in banking, often use the latest devices as they are upgrading, indicating they do not ...

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What needs improvement with IBM FlashSystem?

The GUI needs some improvement. An additional function that could be helpful is reducing the time it takes to delete volumes, especially if they are compressed or deduplicated.

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Also Known As

HP StoreEasy

IBM Storwize

Overview

HP StoreEasy Storage is the #1 NAS product family under $15K USD range in units. Count on optimized, efficient, secure and highly available storage that simply addresses file and application storage challenges, no matter the size of your business. Straightforward features and new enhancements mean simpler installation and monitoring of utilization and health status.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

IBM FlashSystem products are enterprise computer data storage systems that store data on flash memory chips. Unlike storage systems that use standard solid-state drives, IBM FlashSystem products incorporate custom hardware based on technology from the 2012 acquisition of Texas Memory Systems. This hardware provides performance, reliability, and efficiency benefits versus competitive offerings.

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Sample Customers

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