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Cisco MDS Series vs Dell Connectrix comparison

Cisco and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Enterprise SAN category. Cisco is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.7, while Dell Technologies is ranked #4. Cisco holds a 23.9% mindshare in ES, compared to Dell Technologies’s 25.6% mindshare. Additionally, 77% 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
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell Connectrix
Ranking in Enterprise SAN
4th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Fibre Channel (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Enterprise SAN category, the mindshare of Cisco MDS Series is 23.9%, down from 31.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Connectrix is 25.6%, down from 25.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

OğuzKalaycı - PeerSpot reviewer
The product is easy to set up and easy to use, and the support is very fast
We use the solution in SAN environments for server connections It is a stable product. The solution doesn’t relapse during updates. The product is easy to use. The product is very expensive. I have been using the solution for approximately ten years. I am using the latest version of the…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
25%
Government
11%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
23%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

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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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Comparisons

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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.

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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December 2024
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