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Dell ECS vs VAST Data comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.5
Dell ECS support is mostly positive, with quick responses; challenges include time zones, mergers, and varying service levels by region.
No sentiment score available
The response time and quality of the technical support are satisfactory.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
4.2
Dell ECS needs better integration, performance, support, clarity, scalability, and features for improved security, cost-effectiveness, and user satisfaction.
No sentiment score available
Live logs should be viewable through the GUI like with Logstash or Elasticsearch.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Dell ECS is scalable for diverse organizations, offering efficient growth and supporting numerous users, though upgrades are block-based.
No sentiment score available
I would rate scalability ten out of ten since you buy what you want.
I would rate scalability between eight or nine, as it provides a good ability to scale and expand storage.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
5.0
Dell ECS pricing opinions vary, seen as cost-effective by some; influenced by discounts, capacity, and performance, requiring annual licenses.
No sentiment score available
The pricing model is on the higher side compared to other vendors.
Compared to others, I would rate the solution six or seven out of ten.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
Dell ECS is highly stable and reliable, maintaining performance without significant issues, even with large data volumes.
No sentiment score available
I'd rate stability maybe 9.5 out of ten.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.6
Dell ECS is praised for stability, scalability, competitive pricing, ease of use, and excellent unstructured data handling.
No sentiment score available
If we encounter any issues or need to upgrade anything, we can simply open a ticket, and the EMC team is there to assist us.
We mainly use the replication feature.
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell ECS
Ranking in File and Object Storage
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VAST Data
Ranking in File and Object Storage
8th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
All-Flash Storage (21st), NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the File and Object Storage category, the mindshare of Dell ECS is 8.8%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VAST Data is 3.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
File and Object Storage
 

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Alihyder Bhuiyan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables multiple protocol support, but its IOPS functionality needs improvement in terms of performance
Dell ECS enables multiple protocol support, and we recommend it to other users. Anyone can purchase it depending on specific storage quantity requirements. There are certain IOPS limitations in terms of performance. A loss in IOPS can lead to decreased performance across various aspects, including general system performance, production, and overall functionality. In comparison, IBM has no IOPS limitations and relies on web controllers. I rate the product a seven out of ten. IBM and NetApp also provide good storage and a lot of features.
Alan Powers - PeerSpot reviewer
Stability-wise, a device that has been up and running for years
The failover capability and resiliency are some of the solution's valuable features. The big thing is resilience because it has richer coding in it, so multiple devices can't fail. Also, one can still access a number of CBoxes that can allow one to access their file system. Once a device fails, it fails the transparency of the end-user, and it just starts using another resource. The encryption capability, the snapshots, along with a whole bunch of features make the tool valuable. VAST Data keeps adding more and more features all the time.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC ECS?
The solution's cost is quite reasonable, especially considering the long-term benefits, such as scalability and data compression. Over time, it is a cost-efficient platform, particularly when integ...
What needs improvement with Dell EMC ECS?
One area for product improvement would be the garbage collection process. It takes longer than expected, so speeding up that process would be beneficial.
What do you like most about VAST Data?
The solution is useful for machine learning and scientific applications, including computer simulations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VAST Data?
Price-wise, VAST Data is not the cheapest, not the most expensive one.
What needs improvement with VAST Data?
The read/write ratio is an area in the solution with some flaws and needs improvement.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

EMC ECS, Dell EMC Elastic Cloud Storage, EMC Elastic Cloud Storage
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Atos
Norwest Venture Partners, General Dynamics Information Technology, Ginkgo Bioworks
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