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Huawei OceanStor 9000 vs IBM FlashSystem comparison

Huawei and IBM are both solutions in the NAS category. Huawei is ranked #13 with an average rating of 9.0, while IBM is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.4. Huawei holds a 2.2% mindshare in N, compared to IBM’s 12.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Huawei users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of IBM users who would recommend it.
Huawei OceanStor 9000
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100% willing to recommend
IBM FlashSystem
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91% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

IBM FlashSystem and Huawei OceanStor 9000 compete in data storage solutions. While IBM FlashSystem emphasizes reliable pricing and support, Huawei OceanStor 9000 focuses on feature-rich performance.

Features: IBM FlashSystem integrates NVMe technology for ultra-low latency and high performance, ensuring speed for demanding workloads. It offers flexible scalability and robust data protection. Huawei OceanStor 9000 provides a distributed storage architecture with horizontal scalability and efficient data management, supporting superior data sharing and archiving.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM FlashSystem is recognized for straightforward deployment and proficient customer support, minimizing setup complexity for seamless integration. Huawei OceanStor 9000 supports a broad deployment model for diverse applications, supported by responsive customer service and dedicated technical support.

Pricing and ROI: IBM FlashSystem features competitive initial setup costs with a focus on long-term ROI through durable performance and reduced maintenance. Huawei OceanStor 9000 involves a higher initial investment but promises substantial ROI with advanced features for optimizing large-scale data environments, reflecting pricing differences in upfront costs and potential savings.

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Categories and Ranking

Huawei OceanStor 9000
Ranking in NAS
13th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM FlashSystem
Ranking in NAS
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
111
Ranking in other categories
Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (2nd), All-Flash Storage (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the NAS category, the mindshare of Huawei OceanStor 9000 is 2.2%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM FlashSystem is 12.6%, down from 13.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

ChukwuemekaOnyemelukwe - PeerSpot reviewer
An entry-level, flash-based storage system designed for enterprise-class applications
It took significantly longer to set up the solution with Huawei compared to other options. But when creating servers for VMware virtualization in one data center, it was a relatively quick process. The Huawei's solution, even with the assistance of an engineer, took more than one month, possibly extending to two months. Chinese engineers were involved in the process, which contributed to the delays.
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OmarIsmail1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers high performance and dependable support for fast storage needs
The most valuable feature of IBM FlashSystem ( /products/ibm-flashsystem-reviews ) 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.
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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

"The storage capacity is really one of the most valuable features. Also, the GUI is very friendly and the switches gives high performance. The technology used in storage is RAID which as helped us a lot to expand and store various items ."
"It has many options for scalability, and it is stable."
"IBM FlashSystem has been stable in our operations."
"The Flash core models offer amazing performance."
"We are a 100% satisfied with the stability of the solution."
"This solution is convenient, user-friendly, convenient and reliable."
"User friendly management interface."
"IBM FlashSystem is a flexible solution with plenty of features."
"It's very easy to manage."
"The performance of IBM FlashSystem is very good. The new technology and high throughput have given us more confidence in the solution. The management of the system has improved and we can control the monitoring system alerts and multiple FlashSystems with the Enterprise Cloud Edition, which is free. The migration of recently stored data to a new flash is much easier. You can move your data because you can utilize it externally."
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Cons

"The handling of data deletion and bulk servers setup could have been more straightforward and easier when dealing with data removal or setting up servers. I believe Huawei could enhance their solutions, especially managing storage, to provide a better experience for customers."
"The call charges and the management cost should be more friendly. They can also include monitoring and management."
"The GUI needs some improvement."
"The technical support in my region is satisfactory but it could improve. Support is very important for customers and downtime is very critical for us. We would like onsite or complete technical support which can help us to minimize our downtime or if problems occur."
"The solution is not able to replicate data in one-to-many scenario."
"The solution is not easy to use and could improve."
"The data reduction pool feature sucks and is not recommended for use with heavy workloads."
"Enterprise data storage needs improvement. They should create a feature for data and file storage."
"The design is a little old-fashioned and could be updated. The rack is very primitive and designed in an older style."
"IBM could do more marketing and improve brand awareness. I had never heard of this product until a colleague told me about it. FlashSystem could add a few features, but it would probably increase the price. For example, Pure Storage offers instant snapshotting and partitioning. That would be nice to have, but I think the cost would go up."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The installation is expensive as they often come as a comprehensive package. The design is more integrated, and everything is bundled together as part of the solution. This is what contributes to the higher cost of their solutions because when you purchase one element, it often comes with additional features and components, and you end up paying for the entire package."
"It is cheaper than other solutions."
"The pricing has been very competitive for the last few years. IBM got to the point where they changed the pricing model and we feel very comfortable with the pricing. It's very competitive. Over the last two years, IBM has been coming up with all kinds of interesting promos, especially for the SMB systems. That makes it very competitive price-wise and in terms of performance..."
"The price of IBM FlashSystem is a little high because you pay a premium because the solution is from IBM. We had paid for the SLA prior to using the solution."
"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."
"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."
"The solution requires a license and could be less expensive."
"This is an expensive product and if the price were reduced it would be better."
"For a yearly license, it is about $100,000. There are no additional costs. The entire system is included."
"It pays to go back and get the best price you can from your supplier. The first offer is not always at the best discount."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
16%
University
11%
Educational Organization
11%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Huawei OceanStor 9000?
The storage capacity is really one of the most valuable features. Also, the GUI is very friendly and the switches gives high performance. The technology used in storage is RAID which as helped us ...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei OceanStor 9000?
The installation is expensive as they often come as a comprehensive package. The design is more integrated, and everything is bundled together as part of the solution. This is what contributes to t...
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What needs improvement with Huawei OceanStor 9000?
The handling of data deletion and bulk servers setup could have been more straightforward and easier when dealing with data removal or setting up servers. I believe Huawei could enhance their solut...
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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?
Many factors affect purchasing directly from IBM, often involving a multi-step process. Customers, especially in banking, often use the latest devices as they are upgrading, indicating they do not ...
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What needs improvement with IBM FlashSystem?
The deduplication technology in IBM FlashSystem needs significant improvement. Other vendors like NetApp ( /products/netapp-41749-reviews ) offer better deduplication technology, which is noticeabl...
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Also Known As

OceanStor 9000 Scale-out NAS
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Overview

OceanStor 9000 is a scale-out NAS storage system specifically designed for massive data storage.

It employs a fully symmetric distributed architecture, supports either file or object storage, and delivers superior performance, extensive scale-out capabilities, and super-large single file system for unstructured data storage. 

It is widely applied in media, satellite mapping, gene sequencing, energy exploration, scientific research, education, backup and archiving.

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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.

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Sample Customers

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