IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe Reviews

I use it for a wide range of use cases such as databases and web applications.

What I like about the product are its high availability, maximum efficiency in performance, and its ability to handle a high level of I/O operations. This makes it very effective in reducing operational issues and ensuring smooth, reliable data processing.

I would like to see IBM products become more affordable because they can be quite expensive, which limits their accessibility to a broader customer base.

I have been using IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe for a couple of years.

It is a stable product.

IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe is fairly scalable. Approximately 25 people use it at my company. 

The technical support is good.

The setup can be complex, but with training and experience in the technology, it becomes easier to manage. Overall, it is considered complex for newcomers. The maintenance is done by our engineers.

The product is very expensive.

My advice to new users is to be aware that the product can be slow for general purposes. It is designed with specific use cases in mind, so ensure it aligns with your specific needs and purpose before using it. Overall, I would rate IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe as a seven out of ten.

The solution provides unique and user-friendly technology.

The solution's compression or deduplication features over volume need improvement. Also, the scalability of its box setup could be better.

We have been using the solution since 2012.

It is a very stable solution.

The solution is scalable. I rate its scalability a nine out of ten. It is suitable for medium to enterprise customers.

The solution's technical support team is proactive, although their services are costly.

Positive

The solution is easy to install. It took us around two to five hours to complete the initial configuration. Afterwards, it took us three days to migrate the data.

The implementation team for the solution involved three executives from the vendor's support team, along with me as an architect for POC.

The solution's price is competitive with other products like Dell and Huawei. Also, the customers have to pay one time cost for it.

I advise others to use the solution if they require good system performance and scalability. The product is excellent; I rate it a nine out of ten.