2019 Storage Leaders: Storage Performance Validation Software & Appliances

Storage Performance Validation Software & Appliances: Storage load generation and I/O measurement systems that gather data and then create a production workload model using the data. The appliances can then run the emulated workload against storage systems to validate their ability to handle the workload.

SolarWinds almost had a repeat of last year’s clean sweep. IT Pros named SolarWinds leader for five of six segments: Market, Price, Performance, Reliability, and Innovation. NetApp received Service and Support leader and was voted second for all other segments. Ixia and SANBlaze tied for the third Market slot.

Market Leader: SolarWinds

Price Leader: SolarWinds

Performance Leader: SolarWinds

Reliability Leader: SolarWinds

Innovation Leader: SolarWinds

Service & Support Leader: NetApp