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Dell PowerVault vs Quantum DXi Series comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerVault
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise SAN (4th), Fibre Channel (1st)
Quantum DXi Series
Average Rating
9.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (32nd), Deduplication Software (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Dell PowerVault and Quantum DXi Series aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Dell PowerVault is designed for Enterprise SAN and holds a mindshare of 6.0%, up 3.5% compared to last year.
Quantum DXi Series, on the other hand, focuses on Backup and Recovery, holds 0.2% mindshare, up 0.2% since last year.
Enterprise SAN
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

SigfridCecillon - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 22, 2023
Offers good stability and simplicity
The room for improvement lies in the responsiveness and real-time feedback of the web server setup. We could set up the installation through a web server, but it's not very reactive on the web server. For example, when you launch a task, and you don't know exactly if the task has begun or if the task is in progress, or if it's finished. You have to wait for three to five to ten minutes to be sure that the task is running or in progress or finished. So at that point, it's not very good. For the rest, we have a good organization for the platform. And it's working everywhere. Another area of improvement is duplication.
PascalSebat - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 7, 2023
A scalable solution with Veeam and Vertias alliance
I am impressed with the tool's technical alliance with Veeam and Veritas.  The product needs to improve performance while scaling out. It also needs to improve stability.  I have been using the product since seven years.  I would rate the product's stability a nine out of ten. I would rate the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features are that it's easy to set up PowerVault. I also like the provisioning of storage."
"It is an inexpensive storage solution."
"PowerVault comes with free software that performs functions like data deduplication and replication, which is cost-effective and delivers added value to the product."
"I find this solution to be cost-effective in providing data storage for clients."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it is easy to manage and easy to use."
"Dell PowerVault is user-friendly and easy to deploy."
"The solution is reliable and stable."
"The initial setup was easy and simple."
"I am impressed with the tool's technical alliance with Veeam and Veritas."
"While the challenges posed by the difficulties were significant, they prompted the replacement of problematic components, resulting in the resolution of issues. Importantly, there were no substantial ongoing concerns. Regarding the overall performance, it has been consistently excellent."
 

Cons

"Dell PowerVault is block-oriented storage only."
"Dell PowerVault could improve by having a higher cache and file protocol support added."
"The implementation process takes a while."
"The product could support an NVMe hard disk."
"There have been situations when our customers requested professional support and the price of that feature is quite high."
"The product is generally stable, but there have been instances, to my knowledge, where we faced issues in the controller during software upgrades. The availability is not at the desired level during these upgrade processes, as we sometimes need to shut down both controllers. This could be an area for improvement."
"PowerVault could be improved by increasing its memory cache capacity and adding the ability to export data to the cloud."
"Sometimes integrating into a cluster can be difficult as you have to do it manually."
"The product needs to improve performance while scaling out. It also needs to improve stability."
"Perhaps the most notable area for enhancement lies in the web interface for management. The current limitations in LDAP editing capabilities are not addressed in the UI, and I haven't observed any recent updates. It's possible that the new version of the DXI service incorporates improvements in the GUI, but I cannot confirm. While there is room for improvement in the current GUI, it remains a relatively minor issue. Overall, the system is comprehensive, covering aspects such as reports on latency and networking, leaving little room for additional enhancements in those areas."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing model a nine out of ten, with one being expensive and ten being cheap."
"Dell PowerVault's price is the tool's main attraction."
"The solution is more cost-effective than the competitors. It’s an affordable option for small businesses."
"I rate Dell PowerVault a six or seven out of ten for pricing."
"It is important to remember that the retail price may seem high, but the final price is usually different."
"The cost, compared to other solutions, is on the higher end."
"The product is inexpensive."
"I rate the price of Dell PowerVault a nine out of ten."
"I do not oversee this aspect, as pricing is contingent on factors such as volume, technical specifications, and the desired features. Consequently, I lack information on the pricing details and structure."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
30%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Energy/Utilities Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerVault?
Dell PowerVault offers valuable full flash storage.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerVault?
I rate the solution's pricing a seven to eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerVault?
The product is generally stable, but there have been instances, to my knowledge, where we faced issues in the controller during software upgrades. The availability is not at the desired level durin...
What do you like most about Quantum DXi Series?
While the challenges posed by the difficulties were significant, they prompted the replacement of problematic components, resulting in the resolution of issues. Importantly, there were no substanti...
What needs improvement with Quantum DXi Series?
Perhaps the most notable area for enhancement lies in the web interface for management. The current limitations in LDAP editing capabilities are not addressed in the UI, and I haven't observed any ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quantum DXi Series?
I do not oversee this aspect, as pricing is contingent on factors such as volume, technical specifications, and the desired features. Consequently, I lack information on the pricing details and str...
 

Also Known As

PowerVault
DXi Series, Quantum DX
 

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Sample Customers

Dayco, FAW Foundry, University of Cambridge, Finder, Stadtwerke Pforzheim GmbH & Co.
Nihon Unisys, Nikoyo China
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