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Dell PowerScale (Isilon) vs Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) 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
8.4
Dell PowerScale support is generally effective, but experiences variability in responsiveness, especially with initial and first-line contacts.
Sentiment score
7.0
Customer service for Nutanix Unified Storage is responsive and efficient, with users generally rating it highly despite occasional delays.
Dell provides support within four hours, and they always fulfill their promises.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
5.0
Dell PowerScale needs improvements in pricing, cloud integration, usability, performance, security, support, and better handling of small files.
Sentiment score
5.1
Nutanix Unified Storage requires user-friendly implementation, better file analysis, security improvements, enhanced support, and more flexible storage and management capabilities.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Dell PowerScale offers scalable storage, easily integrates, and supports enterprise growth, efficiently managing extensive and unpredictable data demands.
Sentiment score
8.3
Nutanix Unified Storage offers seamless scalability, high flexibility, and efficient resource utilization, accommodating diverse environments with minimal infrastructure and no downtime.
 

Setup Cost

No sentiment score available
Dell PowerScale offers justifiable pricing with features and management ease, making it a competitive long-term investment.
Sentiment score
7.4
Nutanix Unified Storage is valued for performance and features, though sometimes expensive, offering cost-effectiveness within existing Nutanix setups.
The pricing of Dell solutions is higher than that of Huawei.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
Dell PowerScale offers exceptional reliability and minimal downtime, with high uptime and low management needs even during challenges.
Sentiment score
8.6
Nutanix Unified Storage is highly stable and reliable, praised for minimal downtime, 24/7 operation, and quick resolution of minor issues.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.0
Dell PowerScale is lauded for its scalability, seamless data management, high performance, and user-friendly interface enhancing efficiency.
Sentiment score
8.1
Nutanix Unified Storage combines user-friendly design, strong performance, seamless integration, robust security, scalability, and cost savings with excellent support.
Dell PowerScale offers high scalability and stability as well, making it a valuable solution for enterprises.
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerScale (Isilon)
Ranking in File and Object Storage
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
NAS (1st)
Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS)
Ranking in File and Object Storage
4th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
All-Flash Storage (8th), Software Defined Storage (SDS) (5th), Public Cloud Storage Services (6th), NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the File and Object Storage category, the mindshare of Dell PowerScale (Isilon) is 8.4%, up from 8.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) is 2.5%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
File and Object Storage
 

Featured Reviews

Jack Vo - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures that data is safely stored and easily accessible, providing peace of mind with robust security measures
The solution can be integrated with an automation system. Dell uses another framework developed in-house. They can integrate it with machines. Sometimes, Dell PowerScale can have issues with ID, window, or mapping errors. For example, a shareholder or user might not fully understand what they're doing, which can cause problems. Occasionally, we experience connection issues, requiring us to remap the folder. Dell PowerScale might need to remap or update the credentials in such cases. For instance, if you have many shared folders already mapped, it might take time to remap or redo the credentials.
Tejas Patil - PeerSpot reviewer
It's easy for users to access and saves us a significant amount of money
We have massive storage needs and currently have 20 terabytes of storage Nutanix. We are storing around 10 or 11 terabytes of data on NUS. The cost would be huge if we wanted to add another NAS. A separate NAS would require us to buy more hardware and add switches. Nutanix allows us to add more storage inside the same cluster. It has significantly reduced our storage nodes by about 50 percent. It has been effective for us in terms of operations, management, and control.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
25%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
30%
Educational Organization
28%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon)?
The solution provides massive performance, scalability, efficiency, and ease of management.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon)?
The pricing of Dell PowerScale is reasonable. However, it is on the pricier side. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees.
What do you like most about Nutanix Unified Storage?
Nutanix has excellent product documentation available on their portals, written in simple, easy-to-understand language.
 

Also Known As

PowerScale, Dell EMC Isilon
Nutanix Files Storage, Nutanix Volumes Block Storage, Nutanix Objects Storage
 

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Sample Customers

OMRF, University of Utah, Translational Genetics Research Institute, Arcis, Geofizyka Torumn, Cyprus E&P Corporation, Colburn School, Columbia Sportswear, Harvard Medical School, University of Michigan, National Library of France,
JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, Volkswagen SAIC, Brighton and Hove City Council, Foresters Financial, Janus International Group, Cloud Comrade, Serco
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