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IBM FlashSystem vs Scale Computing M-Series comparison

IBM and Scale Computing are both solutions in the Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) category. IBM is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.6, while Scale Computing is ranked #14. IBM holds a 18.2% mindshare in MS, compared to Scale Computing’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution.
IBM FlashSystem
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91% willing to recommend
Scale Computing M-Series
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  • 62 Comparison Views
 

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
IBM FlashSystem is highly scalable, supporting various storage options, and easily upgraded without hardware replacement, suitable for diverse enterprises.
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Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.3
IBM FlashSystem is valued for its high performance, ease of use, flexibility, reliability, scalability, and powerful storage features.
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Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
5.0
IBM FlashSystem needs improvements in installation, speed, security, integration, support, cost, scalability, storage features, data reduction, and deduplication.
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Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
IBM FlashSystem is highly praised for its stability, high performance, and minimal issues, especially the reliable 9000 series.
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Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.1
IBM FlashSystem's customer service is praised for responsiveness and expertise, but support quality varies by region with some needing improvement.
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Setup Cost

Sentiment score
5.5
IBM FlashSystem offers competitive pricing with various models and discounts, often seen as providing good overall value.
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Categories and Ranking

IBM FlashSystem
Ranking in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
107
Ranking in other categories
NAS (4th), All-Flash Storage (6th)
Scale Computing M-Series
Ranking in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network)
14th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) category, the mindshare of IBM FlashSystem is 18.2%, up from 15.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Scale Computing M-Series is 0.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Abdul-Salam - PeerSpot reviewer
An easy GUI and simple provisioning but our model does not support compression
Depending on your use case, I recommend looking at models that include compression and deduplication features to ensure the required level of UI performance. We dedicate the solution to one particular application so we do not face performance issues. An environment with a shared storage array across multiple applications or databases may need high performance storage, more memory, and powerful controllers. I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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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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.

The M-Series storage nodes offer a range of high-performance hardware choices to meet the increased storage demands of mid-sized enterprises with high-activity applications and virtual environments.

 

Sample Customers

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