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Frame-Based Disk Arrays
March 2024
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We performed a comparison between IBM System Storage DS8000 Series, Symmetrix DMX-4 Series [EOL], and VMAX [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Featured Review
Anonymous User
Researched VMAX [EOL] but chose IBM System Storage DS8000 Series: Great Global Copy and Global Mirror features with an easy initial setup
Use Symmetrix DMX-4 Series [EOL]?
JohnBowling
Offers seamless data compression and encryption with no impact on performance
The VMAX3 is one of a few systems we have that's truly non-disruptive. Upgrades are coordinated, require zero application downtime, and can be... Read more →
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  • "The license is very expensive."

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  • "There are additional costs to the standard licensing fee, and it just depends on the package."
  • "Our licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
  • "Our licensing fees are billed on a yearly basis."

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    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    System Storage DS8000
    Symmetrix VMAX
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    Overview
    IBM System Storage DS8000 series is a high-performance, high-capacity series of disk storage that supports continuous operations. The DS8000 series includes the DS8800 (Models 951 and 95E) and the DS8700 (Models 941 and 94E).
    The EMC Symmetrix DMXTM systems are EMC’s family of high-end storage solutions. The DMX-4 offers 4 Gb/s front-end and back-end that provides increased performance without increasing power and cooling. The point-to-point Fibre Channel backend has advanced disk isolation capabilities to improve serviceability.
    Symmetrix VMAX accelerate your transformation to the software-defined data center with the world's most powerful, trusted, and smart family of storage products.
    Sample Customers
    Renfe, Park Nicollet Health Services, Ricoh Americas Corporation, SK Energy, SWK STADTWERKE KREFELD AG
    Bank Zachodni WBK S.A.
    Wentworth-Douglas Hospital, Kindred Healthcare, Cosentry, Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, Shriners, BZWBK
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm38%
    Healthcare Company23%
    Transportation Company8%
    Government8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business8%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise67%
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