We performed a comparison between CLARiiON CX4 series [EOL] and IBM System Storage DS5000 Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about NetApp, IBM, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and others in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network)."Service from EMC was extremely good. Whenever a disk had a problem, EMC was right on top of it. In some instances, they called me before I even knew what was going on."
"The stability is excellent."
"I like that it's stable, and I am satisfied with it. We have had some issues, but that is normal in IT. IBM System Storage DS5000 works fine most of the time."
"It is a very stable solution."
"You can easily virtualize and share the storage."
"IBM System Storage DS5000 series enhances clients' data handling capabilities through improved security, fast systems, and added value features."
"I also like all the software features you get from the IBM System Storage DS5000 Series such as the SVC (SAN volume controller). You can put the code on the controllers, and it really gives you the advantage because you'll have HyperSwap."
"The solution is stable. I rate its stability a nine out of ten."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"It needs better deduplication. Deduplication was costing too many resources, hence we never used it."
"IBM talks about integration when we talk about Safeguarded Copy. It integrates with QRadar, but it seems as though IBM still is too separate, that is, the way IBM is measured on software and hardware."
"Regarding improvements, there's a common perception, primarily during pre-sales, that IBM storage solutions are expensive, though studies often prove otherwise. As for additional functionality, supporting two to three sites for applications might be a potential enhancement."
"The amount of storage could be increased."
"IBM System Storage DS5000 is expensive when compared to other vendors."
"The solution's integration with other tools could be improved."
"The product is very costly. Very few can afford it."
"I find the solution isn't so easy to understand. A user must be quite knowledgeable in the product. It isn't like HPE 3PAR, which you can use quite easily without too much storage experience."
"The product should improve its support."
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CLARiiON CX4 series [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) while IBM System Storage DS5000 Series is ranked 6th in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) with 13 reviews. CLARiiON CX4 series [EOL] is rated 6.0, while IBM System Storage DS5000 Series is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of CLARiiON CX4 series [EOL] writes "It worked fine and was very reliable, though the throughput tended to be a bit slow". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM System Storage DS5000 Series writes "Very reliable, easy to install, and offers good value for money". CLARiiON CX4 series [EOL] is most compared with , whereas IBM System Storage DS5000 Series is most compared with .
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