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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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

IBM FlashSystem

Ranking in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network)

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

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

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

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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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing may be a bit higher than other brands. If you compare the IBM FlashSystems in midrange with Dell EMC in midrange, IBM costs a bit more, but I prefer IBM because it has more specs that I can benefit from."

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

"I would rate the pricing of this solution a four out of five."

"For a yearly license, it is about $100,000. There are no additional costs. The entire system is included."

"The cost of the IBM FlashSystem is lower than the HPE solution."

"The solution has good pricing, but it is not cheaper."

"The solution requires a license and could be less expensive."

"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."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

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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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Comparisons

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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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