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IBM PurePower System

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IBM VersaStack

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Converged Infrastructure
April 2024
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Easy to work on and has never had any glitches or issues
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A very high IOPS that gives more I/O transactions per second
One of the main benefits to our company is that we are very familiar with the solution. We started using it around 2013 so have many years of... Read more →
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"We never have any issues or glitches."

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"The solution has high IOPS and the I/O is important because it gives us more transactions per second.""Replication and DR implementation became faster.""The combination of Cisco's architecture and IBM's flash technology. Cisco provides FI technology which provides one simple architecture. IBM's flash technology is fast."

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Cons
"The management is really difficult when it comes to systems with traditional services."

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"Raw data mapping for storage should be a given option.""The solution should improve deduplication to get a lot of savings."

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    What do you like most about IBM VersaStack?
    Top Answer:The solution has high IOPS and the I/O is important because it gives us more transactions per second.
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    What needs improvement with IBM VersaStack?
    Top Answer:The solution should improve deduplication to get a lot of savings. To upgrade memory, you have to go through your license and that process is difficult. The solution should include IBM Spectrum… more »
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    What is your primary use case for IBM VersaStack?
    Top Answer:Our company uses the solution as a financial system for core banking. We use the Flash 7200 which is the solution's newest version and different from the V9.
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    11th
    out of 14 in Converged Infrastructure
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    127
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    8th
    out of 14 in Converged Infrastructure
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    149
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    80
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    Average Words per Review
    861
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    8.0
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    Overview
    IBM PurePower System offering combines storage devices, networking devices, virtualization capabilities, and management functions into a single infrastructure. The IBM PurePower System offering is provided in several single rack and multiple-rack configurations and vary over time as technology and offerings are increased.

    VersaStack is a converged infrastructure solution of network, compute and storage designed for quick deployment and rapid time to value. The solution includes Cisco UCS integrated infrastructure together with IBM software- defined storage solutions to deliver extraordinary levels of agility and efficiency. VersaStack is backed by Cisco Validated Designs and IBM Redbooks application guides for faster infrastructure delivery as well as workload/ application deployment.

    Designed for dynamic organizations that want to accelerate business growth while reducing costs, VersaStack incorporates IBM all-flash as well as hybrid storage technologies into the “single pane of glass” management environment provided by Cisco UCS Director. The solution offers quick deployment and execution of business applications—with the versatility to adapt as business priorities change. Providing an IT infrastructure that is easy, efficient and versatile, VersaStack helps accelerate data center infrastructure deployment and helps efficiently manage information and resources amid business change.

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    IBM PurePower System is ranked 11th in Converged Infrastructure while IBM VersaStack is ranked 8th in Converged Infrastructure with 3 reviews. IBM PurePower System is rated 8.0, while IBM VersaStack is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of IBM PurePower System writes "Easy to work on and has never had any glitches or issues ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM VersaStack writes "A very high IOPS that gives more I/O transactions per second". IBM PurePower System is most compared with , whereas IBM VersaStack is most compared with Dell VxBlock System.

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