Cisco MDS Series vs Dell Connectrix comparison

Cisco and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Enterprise SAN category. Cisco is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0, while Dell Technologies is ranked #4. Cisco holds a 9.3% mindshare in ES, compared to Dell Technologies’s 10.8% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution.

Cisco MDS Series

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We performed a comparison between Cisco MDS Series and Dell Connectrix based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco MDS Series

Ranking in Enterprise SAN

3rd

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Dell Connectrix

Ranking in Enterprise SAN

4th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Fibre Channel (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Enterprise SAN category, the mindshare of Cisco MDS Series is 9.3%, down from 29.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Connectrix is 10.8%, down from 24.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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OğuzKalaycı

system engineer at Yaşar Holding

Ensures consistent availability during updates and integrates seamlessly

I am using Cisco MDS in SAN environments for storage connections and server connections The product is very stable and performs well. During the update periods, the devices do not need to reload, ensuring constant availability. It is easy to set up and use. I do not have a central management…

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

26%

Government

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

26%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco MDS Series?

The product is easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco MDS Series?

We pay a yearly subscription fee.

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What needs improvement with Cisco MDS Series?

The product is very expensive.

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Also Known As

Cisco MDS 9100, Cisco MDS 9222i, Cisco MDS 9700

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Overview

Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches have met and often exceeded the demanding requirements for storage area networks for more than a decade. They offer a combination of performance, non-stop operations, and multiprotocol flexibility.

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The Connectrix family of directors and switches moves your vital business information to where it's needed securely, with the highest performance, the highest availability and unsurpassed reliability. Connectirx is the only storage networking platform that offers the widest range of connectivity networking options and Dell EMC E-Lab guaranteed interoperability testing. Connectrix products can connect physical or virtual servers through Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) technology. Connectrix enables all application environments from Oracle, Microsoft and SAP to local backup/restore, and business continuity/disaster recovery solutions over distance.

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