IBM FlashSystem vs NetApp Private Storage comparison

IBM and NetApp are both solutions in the NAS category. IBM is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.6, while NetApp is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.5. IBM holds a 7.3% mindshare in N, compared to NetApp’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NetApp users who would recommend it.

IBM FlashSystem

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91% willing to recommend

NetApp Private Storage

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268 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM FlashSystem and NetApp Private Storage based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two NAS solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM FlashSystem

Ranking in NAS

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

107

Ranking in other categories

Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (3rd), All-Flash Storage (6th)

NetApp Private Storage

Ranking in NAS

15th

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the NAS category, the mindshare of IBM FlashSystem is 7.3%, up from 7.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp Private Storage is 1.4%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Abdul-Salam

Sr. Manager - System Analyst (Datacenter Infrastructure) at Sohar International

Feb 3, 2023

An easy GUI and simple provisioning but our model does not support compression

Our company uses the solution for robotic process automation, workflow automation, and document management. The solution is used for certain front-end systems, so users are not aware of the how it operates on the backend. About 30 front-end users access each application across various bank…

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Pramod-Talekar

Sr Service Engineer at Evolent Health

Aug 15, 2023

Well-suited for virtualized environments and highly stable solution

We are in a VMware Intra environment, so we are utilizing NetApp Storage for our virtualization infrastructure NetApp offers multiple features that we utilize for our projects. At the moment, we are extensively using SnapMirror Flex. There is room for improvement in the support. It has been a…

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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 valuable features for us are the extra add-ons, such as the FIM provisioning, the compression, the disaster recovery capabilities, and the storage pooling functions."

"I like most of the features. Its speed, performance, and availability are valuable. We are implementing the data reduction technology the most."

"The initial customer technical support was efficient and effective."

"One of the most valuable features is that it's very easy to use and configure. It used to be more difficult, but now it's almost flawless."

"Virtualization of external storage, while adding cache and speed to the external storage."

"The Flash core models offer amazing performance."

"IBM FlashSystem is the best solution for storage virtualization."

"The FlashSystem 900 consistently delivers performance below 1ms for read/write. This performance is essential for an effective SVC stretch-cluster configuration across two datacenters, and presenting active-active storage to the customer."

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"Disaster recovery. And I like the security very much. I think they have the needed options for security. Can manage NPS using the same tools and process that we use today."

"Integration with other NetApp solutions and merging them is manageable."

"As opposed to cloud, we have full control over security, use, who uses it. We own a number of different companies, so we can partition however we want."

"The solution is stable."

"NetApp has its own dedicated operating system, so it will not be affected by any wireless piggybacking or malware. That's the beauty of NetApp's operating system."

"Very stable and very scalable."

"The most valuable feature is integration."

"The most valuable feature of NetApp Private Storage is out-of-the-box integration with the SAN switches. They are much easier compared to Dell solutions. Additionally, the connector that comes with the solution that allows connection back to the Cisco SAN switches is very good. In Dell, I would need to use an FCIP or CIP port that is required."

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Cons

"Cloud file sharing is an area that needs improvement."

"Replication features need improvement. Currently, they are there in the product, but I'm not sure as to how it works exactly."

"The interface of this solution could be improved."

"The design is a little old-fashioned and could be updated. The rack is very primitive and designed in an older style."

"The storage capacity of this solution could be improved."

"I would like to see an improvement in the handling of large amounts of rights."

"The solution is not able to replicate data in one-to-many scenario."

"I would like to have a larger disk. Right now, you can get 57 terabytes in a shelf. Once they get the larger disk and you get larger capacities, it'll be even better."

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"There is room for improvement in the support. It has been a problem for our team."

"The solution could improve by having better support experts. For example, they do not have clear instructions on configuration."

"NetApp Private Storage is still integrated into the ISCSI connectivity and the FC protocol. I would recommend them to migrate to the FCIP because the SAN switches are moving further to an FCIP, and are scaling out of the ISCSI connectivity. Sooner or later, that will be an issue for NetApp Private Storage. An NFCIP should be available to them moving three years down the line."

"The hardware does not last as long as it could with new software."

"They need a little more technical people in Akola. Most of the NetApp people are in Bangalore, Mumbai, or Delhi, but there are very few in Akola. I think NetApp has few technicians in Akola because they mostly rely on partners to service this area."

"We had to write a number of custom tools or scripts ourselves to use it as a staging area between our on-premises datacenter and our cloud installation."

"The users find the new version's GUI complicated to use."

"There may actually be so many features that the end-user gets lost in the volume."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I find the pricing of the solution to be very reasonable."

"My customers got the IBM FlashSystem bundle offer. It was a one-time purchase for three years of service. The price would depend on the storage size and could reach between $25,000 to $55,000."

"Among IBM, Dell EMC, and Pure Storage, IBM is the cheapest. The price is also based on our location, the size of our entity, and our regular annual purchases from them. We are a very big IBM customer, so we normally get very high discounts. We are not a big customer of Pure Storage. We don't buy that much from Pure Storage per year. Everything is included in the price. There is no extra license for different functions."

"IBM V7000 has a new license and price structure which provides intuitive licensing based on the functions customers wish to enable and use the most."

"This solution is expensive compared to other solutions."

"They've been much more aggressive in the last five, six years than they were before that."

"You purchase it as a bundle and the price is comparable."

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

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"The price could be lower."

"NetApp Private Storage is cheaper here in India compared to other solutions, such as Dell."

"The price of NetApp Private Storage is similar to other solutions. There is typically an annual license required for this solution."

"We negotiate whatever deal we can get on the type of storage that it is, but it's totally under our control,."

"In general, I am pleased with the pricing, though it is a little high."

"The product is costly."

"It is an expensive solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Real Estate/Law Firm

14%

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

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?

The product is expensive. It costs around 150k for five years.

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What needs improvement with IBM FlashSystem?

The product could be cheaper.

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What do you like most about NetApp Private Storage?

NetApp is faster than other storage brands.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp Private Storage?

The product is costly. Also, we need to pay for features like SnapMirror, etc. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten.

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What needs improvement with NetApp Private Storage?

NetApp is a great storage device, but sometimes support is not accessible. Also, the current version has removed most of the dashboard features. We have to use the CLI for some tasks. Additionally,...

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Also Known As

IBM Storwize

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Overview

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.

NetApp Private Storage (NPS) for Cloud is a family of enterprise storage solutions that lets you use multiple industry-leading clouds and maintain complete control over your data on dedicated storage systems from NetApp.

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