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IBM Storage Fusion vs Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Storage Fusion
Ranking in File and Object Storage
26th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS)
Ranking in File and Object Storage
4th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
All-Flash Storage (8th), Software Defined Storage (SDS) (4th), Public Cloud Storage Services (6th), NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

Branko Cirovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables seamless file distribution while benefiting from scalability but could use simplified implementation
IBM Storage Fusion is used in telecoms. It is a file center that receives and shares files. It is also used for writing the CDR zone on the storage, since it offers a cost-effective solution for large-scale storage needs in a telecom setup The deployment of Storage Fusion has been new for us in…
Tejas Patil - PeerSpot reviewer
It's easy for users to access and saves us a significant amount of money
We have massive storage needs and currently have 20 terabytes of storage Nutanix. We are storing around 10 or 11 terabytes of data on NUS. The cost would be huge if we wanted to add another NAS. A separate NAS would require us to buy more hardware and add switches. Nutanix allows us to add more storage inside the same cluster. It has significantly reduced our storage nodes by about 50 percent. It has been effective for us in terms of operations, management, and control.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Fusion provides the ability to install the secret server and distribute files; it serves as a black box where tickets are opened only if issues arise, reducing frequent upgrade problems."
"The most valuable feature is the unified dashboard, as it allows us to easily observe everything from a single location."
"The most valuable feature is the storage density of the nodes. We went with the HP's low-density nodes."
"DR and the replication power are valuable."
"I like its interface. It is very interactive and simple to use."
"Management-wise, it has made work a lot easier. It is all in one place physically. It is much better now."
"I find that Nutanix’s resilience is the most valuable because it is a feature that is not found in other technologies."
"The performance has been very good."
"The product's initial setup phase was simple."
 

Cons

"The implementation is complex, especially when using custom servers."
"The solution is very expensive."
"Customer service is more difficult to call and they do not responding as much as, for example, DataCore. It's not the same level of satisfaction compared to DataCore. Responses could be faster."
"The interface is not logical. It should be a little simpler."
"The product does not offer one console."
"There is some confusion in the reporting when I have to create the report for statistics. I find it is not so user-friendly."
"I have heard that there have been latency problems."
"If they can add an integrated DLP feature, it would be great."
"Another aspect that needs improvement is continuous protection against security threats such as ransomware and potential data leakage."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution's pricing is better compared to other products."
"The product is neither cheap nor expensive, making it a solution offering a price range that is in the middle."
"From what I hear from the management, Nutanix Unified Storage has comparatively decent pricing."
"If we compare the cost of Nutanix Objects Storage to other solutions such as VMware licenses, our current choice is Nutanix Objects Storage. This solution is more cost-effective. However, adding VMware to Nutanix would not be a cost-efficient decision, which is why we do not use it anymore."
"The licensing model the tool has is cheaper than an HCI storage solution."
"I am not the one who makes the calls, but it seems to me that it was very competitive. Other solutions would have required dedicated hardware, so an additional CapEx has to be put in place. In that sense, it was definitely a more competitive option to go with Nutanix Files."
"Nutanix offers different pricing options, including Ultimate and Ultimate Pro."
"The price can always be improved. As a customer, you always seek reasonable solutions within your budget, and they give us little to do a lot. My IT team always has to justify that we are choosing an optimal solution, so the price could be a little lower Maybe the prices could be a little bit lower."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
31%
Educational Organization
27%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
3%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Storage Fusion?
Compared to other options, purchasing IBM Storage Fusion, along with necessary hardware and maintenance, comes with a higher price tag. It's crucial to handle the associated infrastructure and vend...
What needs improvement with IBM Storage Fusion?
The implementation is complex, especially when using custom servers. Simplification or better support for this aspect would be valuable. Additional support from IBM, such as chargeable certificatio...
What is your primary use case for IBM Storage Fusion?
IBM Storage Fusion is used in telecoms. It is a file center that receives and shares files. It is also used for writing the CDR zone on the storage, since it offers a cost-effective solution for la...
What do you like most about Nutanix Unified Storage?
Nutanix has excellent product documentation available on their portals, written in simple, easy-to-understand language.
 

Also Known As

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Nutanix Files Storage, Nutanix Volumes Block Storage, Nutanix Objects Storage
 

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Sample Customers

1. Accenture 2. Aetna 3. AIG 4. Airbus 5. Allstate 6. Amazon 7. American Express 8. ATT 9. Bank of America 10. Barclays 11. BASF 12. Bayer 13. Bechtel 14. Boeing 15. BNP Paribas 16. Cisco 17. Coca-Cola 18. Comcast 19. Dell 20. Deutsche Bank 21. Eni 22. ExxonMobil 23. Ford 24. GE 25. Google 26. Hitachi 27. Honeywell 28. IBM 29. Intel 30. JPMorgan Chase 31. Kellogg's 32. Lockheed Martin
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