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Hitachi Universal Storage VM [EOL] vs IBM System Storage DS8000 Series comparison

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Hitachi Vantara and IBM are both solutions in the Frame-Based Disk Arrays category. Additionally, 100% of Hitachi Vantara users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of IBM users who would recommend it.
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Categories and Ranking

Hitachi Universal Storage V...
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM System Storage DS8000 S...
Average Rating
9.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
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Featured Reviews

it_user1205586 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user1205586
Chief Solutions Architect at Science Applications International Corporation
Good price-performance ratio, provides simplified provisioning and management
We use this solution for provisioning and management The most valuable features are simplified provisioning and management, de-duplication, and built-in encryption. The exterior display needs to be improved. Sorry, I like the blue lights the competition has, but maybe we can see green led lights…
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it_user1303074 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user1303074
Team Leader at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
An advanced enterprise storage system with a powerful throughput feature
I use this solution to lighten the workload. Oracle databases and SQL databases have a high workload in IBM The high throughput feature is the most powerful thing in this product. The GUI isn't as user-friendly as other options. The price could also be better. I would like to see a better GUI…
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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

"This solution had the best cost and it was easy to work with the Vendor."
"The most valuable features are simplified provisioning and management, de-duplication, and built-in encryption."
"We have had no outages now for literally six years and that's really impressive."
"The solution is very stable; there aren't any problems there at all as it doesn't have bugs or glitches and doesn't crash or freeze, and we've found it to be very reliable."
"The high throughput feature is the most powerful thing in this product."
"The Global Copy and Global Mirror features are the solution's most valuable aspects."
"These are global mirror and replication for DR, which allow us to do a lot of DR testing."
"The main benefit is from the standpoint of recovery; recovery time and being able to quickly replicate data."
"I really recommend the IBM DS8000 solution as it is the most advanced technology available for storage solutions."
 

Cons

"The exterior display needs to be improved."
"We need the GUI feature to be improved. If the GUI is good, then it is easier to manage with just the clicks, rather than going in with CLI and commands to do the stuff."
"On the open system side, it's a little different."
"The pricing of the solution is difficult to deal with. Lower pricing would be preferred."
"Sometimes when we do encounter problems, but not a complete system shutdown, that gets a little bit frustrating."
"The GUI isn't as user-friendly as other options."
"The solution should embedded replication switches into the hardware instead of using them externally."
"I would like it to be easier to use. Some of it is so complex that we've got a lot of scripts and automation and things tied around it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution has a good price-performance ratio."
"The license is very expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
24%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
8%
Government
6%
 

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Large Enterprise8
 

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Also Known As

HUS VM
System Storage DS8000
 

Overview

The Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM delivers proven enterprise-class functionality — advanced virtualization of externally attached storage, logical partitioning, thin provisioning and universal replication — in flexible, cost effective service oriented configurations. 

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IBM System Storage DS8000 Series offers high-performance, scalable storage solutions designed for enterprise environments. Delivering reliable data management and protection, it supports complex workloads and high-volume data demands.

Known for its robust features, IBM System Storage DS8000 Series is engineered for data-intensive applications, delivering seamless integration and efficient data handling. Its architecture supports dynamic and cloud environments, providing advanced capabilities like encryption, replication, and workload optimization, ensuring data protection and uninterrupted operations. The series is tailored for organizations seeking efficient storage management to handle growing data needs.

What are the standout features of IBM System Storage DS8000 Series?
  • Advanced Encryption: Provides data security for sensitive information.
  • High Availability: Ensures continuous business operations with minimal downtime.
  • Scalable Storage: Easily adjust storage capacity to meet data growth.
  • Data Replication: Facilitates data protection and recovery across locations.
  • Performance Optimization: Enhances workload management for efficiency.
What ROI should users expect when choosing IBM System Storage DS8000 Series?
  • Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses with optimized resource utilization.
  • Data Security: Mitigates risk with comprehensive encryption and protection.
  • Operational Reliability: Minimizes downtime and service disruptions.
  • Flexibility: Adapts to changing data and workload requirements.

IBM System Storage DS8000 Series is implemented in industries such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, where data integrity and rapid access are critical. Its capabilities support transaction-heavy environments, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with industry standards. Organizations benefit from its ability to scale while maintaining performance and security, making it a preferred choice for data-centric enterprises.

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Sample Customers

Hanergy Global Solar PV Application Pte Ltd
Renfe, Park Nicollet Health Services, Ricoh Americas Corporation, SK Energy, SWK STADTWERKE KREFELD AG
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