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IBM SAN48B-5 vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM SAN48B-5

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AIBM's SAN48B-5 is a SAN option.N/A

    Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ALenovo presents an enterprise class storage-area network (SAN) via the ThinkSystem DS series of products, presently including ThinkSystem DS2200, ThinkSystem DS4200, and the ThinkSystem DS6200.N/A
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    IBM SAN48B-5Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series
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    IBM SAN48B-5Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    User Ratings
    IBM SAN48B-5Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    IBM SAN48B-5Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    In my experience with this equipment we have installed it for clients with different characteristics, in manufacturing companies with the configuration between their virtual environment and storage, in clients with storage in different sites making communication and data transfer between them, also in clients with SAP HANA where servers from different platforms and storage communicate
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    Lenovo
    It works very well for essential data storage such as security footage. It is well suited for remote office storage, but not so much as large database storage.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • The ease of configuration
    • Ease of administration
    • Growth according to usage needs
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    Lenovo
    • They are very easy to maintain and repair.
    • The raid and storage speeds are excellent.
    • They offer many ways to use the system as a standalone or in a cluster.
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    Cons
    IBM
    • the graphical administration interface
    • the help of options and/or parameters of the commands that is broader
    • Make software and firmware updates more user-friendly
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    Lenovo
    • There are a lot of xclarity tools that need to be condensed.
    • I would like to see the old IMM interface return as the new management interface is not as easy to use.
    • Replacing some of the internal components is more involved than it used to be.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    for being a product, reliable, safe and easy to use
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    Lenovo
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    This equipment model was selected for the characteristics it has which perfectly covered the functionality requirement in the implementations that were carried out, also for the ease of installation, configuration, administration and growth that it has. Customers have been satisfied with all the benefits of the equipment and above all that it is not necessary to invest too much time in its administration, since once implemented nothing else has to be done and the maintenance time used is the minimum since it is a very reliable and safe team
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    Lenovo
    I much prefer the old x systems as I have worked with them for a while. The ds series is much faster and more reliable. Servicing it is simple but some internal components require more involvement.
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • installation and configuration in less time, that makes it more economical
    • Easier administration
    • The support given is minimal, which makes the staff carry out other productive activities.
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    Lenovo
    • It has generated a lot of revenue in our service department.
    • It has made us invest more in learning all of the new systems with xclarity etc.
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