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DataCore SANsymphony vs Dell PowerFlex comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.2
DataCore SANsymphony offers quick ROI through improved security, reduced costs, high availability, and flexible hardware management.
Sentiment score
7.2
Dell PowerFlex cuts SQL licenses, reduces maintenance costs, offers bundled support, and boosts value with strategic human support.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.2
DataCore SANsymphony's exemplary customer service is praised for fast, knowledgeable support and proactive assistance via multiple channels.
Sentiment score
4.3
Dell PowerFlex's customer service is mixed, with varied satisfaction in support, assistance, and issue resolution experiences.
They always help me quickly and with great knowledge, which is essential for central storage.
We do not have local Dell technical support.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
DataCore SANsymphony is praised for its scalability and flexibility, though some mention concerns for large-scale deployments.
Sentiment score
7.3
Dell PowerFlex offers excellent scalability and adaptability for enterprises, accommodating various applications and users with high user satisfaction.
There are no limits to scalability, which is essential for central storage.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
DataCore SANsymphony offers robust stability and reliability, with continuous availability and effective handling of power surges and maintenance.
Sentiment score
9.0
Dell PowerFlex is praised for high stability and reliability, with users experiencing seamless, dependable operations in various environments.
 

Room For Improvement

DataCore SANsymphony needs better iSCSI connectivity, intuitive interface, Veeam integration, clearer pricing, and enhanced non-Windows support.
Dell PowerFlex needs better tools, support, and improvements in pricing, integration, UI, compatibility, AI, and deployment processes.
there should be improvements in how to get and filter logs
They could have more AI functionality in the future.
 

Setup Cost

DataCore SANsymphony offers good price-performance, but high licensing costs and additional hardware impact overall cost-efficiency.
Dell PowerFlex is seen as cost-effective by some, but others perceive it as expensive, suggesting improved licensing flexibility.
The cost changed from a perpetual license to a subscription model.
 

Valuable Features

DataCore SANsymphony enhances storage management with high availability, seamless migration, and versatile integration for superior data handling.
Dell PowerFlex integrates with VMware for scalable, reliable, and efficient management, enhancing performance, stability, and cost savings.
Customers can extend storage with flexibility, as one is not obligated to purchase hard disks or controllers from the same storage vendor.
 

Categories and Ranking

DataCore SANsymphony
Ranking in HCI
7th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Storage Software (2nd), Software Defined Storage (SDS) (5th), Storage Performance (2nd)
Dell PowerFlex
Ranking in HCI
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the HCI category, the mindshare of DataCore SANsymphony is 2.0%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerFlex is 12.7%, up from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
HCI
 

Featured Reviews

TempreviewerD - PeerSpot reviewer
Robust with good replication and access protection
The solution is constantly evolving. Recently, deduplication and compression have been further improved to meet customer needs, and updates are easily implemented without stopping production. The update assistant checks the state of health before using good practices, during checks that the data is still presented for service continuity, and afterward, if the actions carried out are indeed active. Technical support is truly available even without a production incident. This is really essential right now.
Serdar De - PeerSpot reviewer
Initial setup has been straightforward and it has reasonable pricing
We are new to this, so we are still learning about the valuable features The solution is okay overall. It could be easier to learn. We haven't had any issues. They could have more AI functionality in the future.  I have been using the solution for six months. I have not encountered any problems…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DataCore SANsymphony SDS?
The cost changed from a perpetual license to a subscription model, and it seems reasonable. I am technical personnel and not deeply involved in sales, but the pricing appears fine.
What do you like most about DataCore SANsymphony?
The dashboard is very intuitive, and there are a lot of counters to diagnose what happens during a short period (like when a backup is in progress).
What needs improvement with DataCore SANsymphony?
In my opinion, there should be improvements in how to get and filter logs. However, this is not a frequent need because they have great support that offers quick and knowledgeable assistance. Other...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC PowerFlex?
I don't know the cost of PowerFlex. I understand it is reasonable.
 

Also Known As

DataCore Virtual SAN
VxFlex, VxRack FLEX, PowerFlex
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Volkswagen , Maimonides Medical Center, NASA, Thorntons, Inc., TUI, ISCO Industries, Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, United Financial Credit Union, Derby Supply Chain Solutions, Mission Community Hospital, Bellarmine College Preparatory, Colby-Sawyer College, Mount Sinai Health System, The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Quorn Foods, Bitburger, University of Birmingham, Stadtverwaltung Heidelberg, NetEnt to name a few.
Canopy, 8x8Inc., Atos, Canadian Pacific, City of Denton, CenturyLink, BNP Paribas, Asyaport, EDF, CSC, Fox Sports, Insight, Hunter, KPIT, Paetec, Rosetta Stone, Sonda, Xerox
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