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IBM System Storage DS5000 Series Reviews

Vendor: IBM
4.3 out of 5

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IBM System Storage DS5000 Series mindshare

As of March 2026, the mindshare of IBM System Storage DS5000 Series in the Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) category stands at 2.6%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM System Storage DS5000 Series2.6%
HPE MSA13.8%
NetApp FAS Series12.3%
Other71.3%
Modular SAN (Storage Area Network)

PeerResearch reports based on IBM System Storage DS5000 Series reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryModular SAN (Storage Area Network)Mar 28, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersMar 28, 2026Download
ComparisonIBM System Storage DS5000 Series vs NetApp FAS SeriesMar 28, 2026Download
ComparisonIBM System Storage DS5000 Series vs HPE 3PAR StoreServMar 28, 2026Download
ComparisonIBM System Storage DS5000 Series vs Hitachi Virtual Storage PlatformMar 28, 2026Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise13
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
38%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Renewables & Environment Company
10%
Performing Arts
10%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
University
4%
Outsourcing Company
4%
Real Estate/Law Firm
4%
Computer Software Company
2%
Healthcare Company
2%
Pharma/Biotech Company
2%
Comms Service Provider
2%
Construction Company
2%
Retailer
2%
Logistics Company
2%
Museum Or Institution
2%
 
IBM System Storage DS5000 Series Reviews Summary
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Technological Infrastructure Manager at Mercado Argentino de Valores S.A.5.0I use IBM System Storage DS5000 Series for storing VMware virtual machines and managing backups as a protection against ransomware. Despite performance improvements, high hardware costs in Argentina and a trend back to on-premises systems require careful planning.
Business Development Manger MSP/Hosting partners at Arrow Electronics4.5No summary available
Analista de Suporte em TI at a renewables & environment company with 10,001+ employees5.0We use the IBM System Storage DS5000 Series for mainframe purposes with SAP HANA, valuing its security and data fetching speed. While some functions need graphical integration, the overall stability and ROI justify its switch from Dell and NetApp.
IT Storage Engineer at Unixque Solutions Pty Ltd4.0I primarily use the IBM System Storage DS5000 Series for basic storage needs. It supports large-scale data analytics effectively, although the initial setup is challenging. Previously, we used Dell due to corporate business decisions.
CIO at ILTE S.p.A.4.5We utilize the IBM System Storage DS5000 Series for data management to support virtual desktop services in our school. Its excellent price-performance ratio, including SSDs and compression, outweighs the need for improved tool integration, offering substantial ROI by expanding user capacity without additional administrators.
Service Delivery Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees4.0The IBM System Storage DS5000 Series integrates well across platforms like IBM, Intel, and Linux, offering flexible storage solutions. However, expanding with an extension frame limits the use of direct flash storage, requiring slower SSDs instead. Dell EMC was also considered.
Presales-Product Manager Lenovo & IBM at JBS4.5I use the IBM System Storage DS5000 Series to store and protect centralized data, including databases and backups. Its reliability, stability, and scalability are valuable, though stability could be improved. I didn't consider other solutions or cloud providers.
Business Development Manger MSP/Hosting partners at Arrow Electronics4.5I find the IBM System Storage DS5000 Series a great product, offering competitive pricing, excellent stability, scalability, and valuable software features like SVC. However, IBM's departmental separation creates integration challenges, hindering competitive bundling and customer service in some markets.