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We performed a comparison between Cisco MDS Series, IBM SAN24B-4 Express, and IBM SAN80B-4 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Anonymous User
Good zoning, stable, scalable, and the support is good
Data Center Network Manager is good but it is not free and requires purchasing a separate license. It doesn't make sense to me - if you buy the... Read more →
Alejandro Rivas Detomasi
It has short-wave and long-wave capabilities.
Thanks to the SAN24B, now we can interconnect our hosts with every storage in our SAN, ideal for the virtualization platform we use (VMware), and... Read more →
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  • "It's perpetual licensing and maintenance is a recurrent cost."
  • "The price of the Cisco MDS Series is high."
  • "Pricing cannot be considered an advantageous trait of the solution since it is expensive. I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

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    What do you like most about Cisco MDS Series?
    Top Answer:The product is easy to use.
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    Top Answer:We pay a yearly subscription fee.
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    Ranking
    1st
    out of 15 in Enterprise SAN
    Views
    1,033
    Comparisons
    709
    Reviews
    5
    Average Words per Review
    340
    Rating
    8.8
    8th
    out of 15 in Enterprise SAN
    Views
    54
    Comparisons
    49
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
    15th
    out of 15 in Enterprise SAN
    Views
    15
    Comparisons
    7
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
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    Also Known As
    Cisco MDS 9100, Cisco MDS 9222i, Cisco MDS 9700
    SAN24B-4 Express
    SAN80B-4
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    Overview

    Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches have met and often exceeded the demanding requirements for storage area networks for more than a decade. They offer a combination of performance, non-stop operations, and multiprotocol flexibility.

    The IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express fabric switch is designed to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized storage area network (SAN) environments.
    The IBM 2498 SAN80B-4 Model B80 is a high-performance 8 Gbps FC switch designed for enterprise environments that require a high-port-count footprint for port aggregation and a simplified management environment that comes from reducing the total number of domains.
    Sample Customers
    National Rugby League
    ADP, McKesson Technology Solutions, Migros Zurich, Mars Incorporated, Grupo Hefame, Williams-Sonoma
    City of Joensuu, Six Flags Entertainment, VolkerHighways, Front-Safe A/S, DLF Ltd., Clinica Las Condes
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government10%
    Healthcare Company9%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise63%
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