Storage Comparisons for IT Buyers - more information

Features & Benefits

Comprehensive Historical Database

Locate information on storage going back over 10 years.

• In-depth coverage of both current and obsolete products, making comparisons between old and new storage devices quick and painless.

Storage Replacement Wizard

Find the most suitable replacement for a currently installed storage product.

• Quickly and easily identify potential replacement products. If no direct replacement exists, the wizard will guide you to suitable alternatives in a fraction of the time it would take via a manual method.

Storage Quick Compare

Create side-by-side comparisons of your chosen storage product and its competitors in the marketplace.

• Learn the strengths and weaknesses of various products in a few clicks. Even if you have a preferred vendor policy you can use this feature to understand where your vendor’s products are positioned on price, capacity, and price/capacity ($/GB) compared to industry norms.

Search for Storage

Find storage products and view, features, pricing, and performance information.

• Have a specific storage product in mind? Instantly look up its details through Search for Storage.

Product Comparison

Directly compare and contrast two or more storage products based on your desired product-specific criteria.

• Tailor product evaluations that are relevant to your needs.

Product Analyzer

Using configuration-specific metrics, including price/capacity ($/GB), drill down to analyze outcomes in more detail , according to your own comparison criteria.

• Gain truly unique perspectives and insights.

Product Profiles

Access all relevant details for a storage product, including specifications, lifecycle information, in-depth part-level pricing, priced sample configurations, services information, and performance data.

• A single and convenient source of specifications, pricing, performance, and environmental information for products old and new.

Benchmark Wizard

Access a comprehensive list of industry-standard performance benchmarks – including historical tests that may no longer be available on the benchmark organization’s website.

• Don’t waste time hunting down results. The Benchmark Wizard provides timely coverage from one convenient location.

Save and Share

Save customized comparisons and analyses. Share outcomes with colleagues.

• Save time by not having to reconstruct customized analysis. Simply save away and recall via a few mouse clicks. Sharing functions allow you to communicate outcomes with colleagues and easily integrate them into internal tools and reports – making this an ideal collaborative tool for your company.

Data Source for Your Own Tools

Use the Storage module as a data source for your own internal analysis tools.

• With an IDEAS Advantage License, you have the right to repurpose data from the Storage module into any internal analysis tools that you create. Work smarter and save time by leveraging IDEAS research.

Easy Access

Receive full access for your team.

• Every member of your team can enjoy the IDEAS Advantage service when they need it, without hassle. There are no “per seat” restrictions or usage limitations.

Scope

Over 2,200 featured profiles for storage products since 1999 to today.

Featured Companies

• 3PAR
• Adaptec, ADIC, Amdahl, Auspex
• BlueArc
• Compaq, Compellent
• Data Domain/EMC, Data General, Dell, Digital, Dot Hill
• EMC, EqualLogic
• HDS, HP, Huawei Symantec
• IBM, Iomega/EMC, Isilon,
• LeftHand/HP, LSI Logic
• Maxxan, MTI
• NetApp, NSS
• Oracle, Overland
• Pillar
• Quantum
• StorageTek, Sun
• XIOtech