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Hitachi NAS Platform vs IBM FlashSystem comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Hitachi NAS Platform
Ranking in NAS
13th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM FlashSystem
Ranking in NAS
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (3rd), All-Flash Storage (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the NAS category, the mindshare of Hitachi NAS Platform is 2.7%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM FlashSystem is 5.5%, down from 11.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NAS Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM FlashSystem5.5%
Hitachi NAS Platform2.7%
Other91.8%
NAS
 

Featured Reviews

Mir Gulzar Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Synergy Computers
Needs standalone functionality but provides a robust NAS solution for existing SAN environments
I would suggest that Hitachi make a NAS box that can work independently, without relying on SAN connectivity. The current solution only suits customers who already have a Hitachi SAN environment and want to add NAS protocols like NFS and CIFS. It's not suitable for customers without an existing SAN, as they would first need to acquire the SAN infrastructure before adding NAS functionality.
OmarIsmail1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Technical Specialist II at Clicks Group
Offers high performance and dependable support for fast storage needs
The most valuable feature of IBM FlashSystem is its robust back code. When integrated properly into the environment and configured according to the guidelines, it provides a very solid infrastructure that does the job on demand. Additionally, IBM FlashSystem offers competitive pricing and reliable performance. The hardware is dependable, ensuring that it functions effectively when the setup is done correctly.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Some bugs cause issues but I love the ASIC architecture behind it."
"The pricing of this solution is good, which is an advantage that positions this product well."
"The reliability of the product is its best feature."
"Hitachi NAS Platform is very stable."
"The product’s technical support services are good."
"Simple and extremely reliable."
"The product has valuable features for data migration."
"Hitachi is reliable with high availability and solid performance. It performs well regardless of the workload."
"Speed (IOPS/second) – It is most vital for applications that need low latency and high speed for transferring the data."
"IBM FlashSystem is a very stable solution and its default rate is low."
"For space saving features, it definitely saves us in a virtual environment in terms of space and money."
"IBM FlashSystem has improved the way the organizations of my customers function."
"The speed of the unit is its best feature. It performs very well."
"A lot of features are beneficial; it's a robust solution from my standpoint."
"The maintenance service and support from IBM is very good."
"This solution is very stable."
 

Cons

"There are insufficient improvements in certain areas."
"Hitachi NAS Platform's pricing could be reduced. It is high compared to other competitors."
"I would like to see the inclusion of support for cloud-connectivity to providers like AWS."
"I would suggest that Hitachi make a NAS box that can work independently, without relying on SAN connectivity."
"I do not like Hitachi NAS because it's an old-school NAS solution, compared to the other, newer-type solutions such as Isilon from Dell or Qumulo."
"Hitachi could be more flexible and have a simpler management interface."
"The Hitachi NAS Platform is too complicated, not simple, and not cost-effective, sometimes being inappropriate for most situations."
"We have had two stability issues: We had a bad software version that used to randomly crash both nodes in a cluster File system corruption after activating in DR site"
"The interface could improve in IBM FlashSystem."
"There is a need for more help with the commands because, from version to version, they change; so what I used to use back in the different version, I can't use now."
"The local support for IBM FlashSystem is very weak. Most of the customers are suffering from the IBM support here inside Egypt."
"IBM is less interested in on-premise storage or on-premises solutions going forward. They're highly focused on the cloud."
"This is an expensive solution compared to other similar solutions."
"GUI interface should be enhanced more as there is some issues in copy services GUI interfaces should be enhanced as this will not let the customer doing wrong configurations"
"Flash Manager needs to be included."
"The cost of the solution is too high. They should work to make it lower."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Costs are based on the features and it is a considerable amount."
"I would rate the solution's pricing six to seven out of ten."
"Hitachi NAS Platform’s price is high and depends on SCSI disc capacity."
"It is a highly-priced product."
"This solution is priced well and there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The total storage capacity vs price is still quite high for the IBM Flash Array."
"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."
"Its price is very good."
"Pricing can be considered as per market competition."
"The price is a little bit high so is rated a six out of ten."
"The cost of the IBM FlashSystem is lower than the HPE solution."
"I price of IBM FlashSystem is reasonable and competitive."
"They've been much more aggressive in the last five, six years than they were before that."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business47
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise60
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hiachi NAS Platform?
The pricing for the Hitachi NAS is higher compared to other NAS solutions since the NAS protocol is provided on top of the existing SAN environment, requiring an additional device for NAS functiona...
What needs improvement with Hiachi NAS Platform?
For the Hitachi NAS Platform, the tools are basic and don't provide much insight. They can continue to improve the interface to keep it up-to-date, and maybe add some new features or better ways of...
What is your primary use case for Hiachi NAS Platform?
We sell the Hitachi NAS Platform, and it is the best product for our customers. I sell it to banks, telecom companies, and other enterprises at the enterprise level. We have a cluster with Hitachi ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM FlashSystem?
The pricing is high; storage solutions are always expensive. I do not know if the price needs to be reviewed, but it is worth considering.
What needs improvement with IBM FlashSystem?
As far as I know, IBM FlashSystem has already improved, but I do not see room for improvement. It is simple to use and manage via SVC, simple to configure, and even for the zoning, I do not see imp...
What is your primary use case for IBM FlashSystem?
We are not working with Object Storage or Storage Protect; we are working with SAN storage and LUN storage. I am a consultant assigned to a customer in France. We are working with SVC in regard to ...
 

Also Known As

Hitachi NAS
IBM Storwize
 

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