Dell SC Series vs IBM System Storage DS8000 Series comparison

Dell Technologies and IBM are both solutions in the Frame-Based Disk Arrays category. Dell Technologies is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8, while IBM is ranked #2. Dell Technologies holds a 13.1% mindshare in FBDA, compared to IBM’s 30.1% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Dell SC Series and IBM System Storage DS8000 Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Frame-Based Disk Arrays solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell SC Series vs. IBM System Storage DS8000 Series Report (Updated: October 2024).

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Categories and Ranking

Dell SC Series

Ranking in Frame-Based Disk Arrays

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

All-Flash Storage (27th)

IBM System Storage DS8000 S...

Ranking in Frame-Based Disk Arrays

2nd

Average Rating

9.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Frame-Based Disk Arrays category, the mindshare of Dell SC Series is 13.1%, down from 22.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM System Storage DS8000 Series is 30.1%, up from 24.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Steven McClendon

Data Center Server & Storage Administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Oct 7, 2024

Superior platform with excellent snapshots and cost-saving auto-tiering

I've used Dell SC Series at other companies as a good storage tier for servers for VMware and on HP UX servers as well It is unfortunate Dell is phasing out the SC Series. It includes cost savings for customers since it intelligently determines where to put data over time. I'm a big fan of the…

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reviewer1392684

Solution Architect; Senior Manager Mainframe Technical Service at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Aug 9, 2020

Great Global Copy and Global Mirror features with an easy initial setup

We're just a customer. We don't have a business relationship with the company. I'm an outsourcing service provider and I've had a lot of experience using the solution. We have everything from DS8100 disc storage, all the way up to 8990s. I'd advise new users to read the implementation installation guide. Most of the questions are answered in there. People just tend to skim over it and don't get into the details. However, it's important in making everything run smoothly and understanding the solution. That's probably the best advice I've actually heard from anybody. At the end of the day, don't be someone who skips the instructions, and all of a sudden you have a pile of parts. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution is easy to use."

"It had many features, like a snapshot, replication, on-the-file RAID levels, mix-and-match files, those kinds of things."

"The solution is stable."

"It is just as stable as any other high-end solution."

"I've found the stability to be very good."

"I think that Dell EMC is one of the best technical support services in Ukraine."

"The user interface is good, I would rate it a nine out of ten."

"The setup and installation is much simpler now, because Dell has standardized the configure process."

More Dell SC Series pros

"The high throughput feature is the most powerful thing in this product."

"The Global Copy and Global Mirror features are the solution's most valuable aspects."

Cons

"I would like to improve the processing ability."

"We had times that we needed a file service solution. We've used FluidFS, but it's a solution that is being transitioned out."

"The ease of use could be improved. It took me a while to learn it."

"Technical support should respond more quickly because the turnaround time is very high."

"Licensing, especially on the storage line, could use some simplification. It's not terrible, but, for example, with the Isilon series, they've gone to completely a la carte. A la carte is very difficult to traverse, as to what you need. It would be more beneficial, at least from my point of view as a customer, if they did it more like car companies do, where there are package lines"

"The initial setup is somewhat complex and should be made simpler to do."

"I would like to see an integrated key manager in the controllers. Currently, it's an external product. It would be nice to have the option of having a built-in key for self-encrypting drive features."

"I would like to have 100% functionality through the web app."

More Dell SC Series cons

"The GUI isn't as user-friendly as other options."

"The solution should embedded replication switches into the hardware instead of using them externally."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have found it to be affordable. Comparing the cost with other hardware, it seems to be right in line with the compute and the storage that we get with it."

"The pricing of this solution is competitive."

"Pricing depends on varying life cycles."

"We have the basic license for the use of this solution and it is a permanent license. The overall cost could be less, it is expensive."

"Compared to other solutions out there, it's affordable."

"Always keep in mind, this is not just a enclosure with disks is a complete SAN as a service. There is software, license, and storage in one single solution."

"The pricing is reasonable, but it is expensive."

"It is one of the most cost effective systems for us. We have been able to run it longer than most, getting the most benefit and money out of it."

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"The license is very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

22%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

23%

Logistics Company

10%

Retailer

10%

Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell SC Series?

I find this version to be more budget-friendly compared to products from other vendors. This aspect greatly benefits my customers. It's highly advantageous due to its affordability. The operational...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell SC Series?

I've always found the pricing of Dell SC Series very good. I believe the product is being phased out because the pricing model was very cost-effective.

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What needs improvement with Dell SC Series?

If Dell SC Series wasn't being phased out, adding an NVMe tier and secure snapshots like those on the PowerStore platform would be beneficial. Secure snapshots are immutable and serve as a good sec...

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Overview

Dell EMC SC Series arrays provide a unified platform for the ultimate in performance, adaptability and machine-driven efficiency. SC Series software delivers modern features that help you meet aggressive workload demands using the fewest drives necessary. With an open, future-ready design, SC Series storage integrates seamlessly with applications and infrastructure, enabling you to scale on a single platform and add capabilities without forklift upgrades.

IBMÂ System StorageÂ DS8000Â series is a high-performance, high-capacity series of disk storage that supports continuous operations. The DS8000 series includes theÂ DS8800 (Models 951 and 95E) and theÂ DS8700 (Models 941 and 94E).

Sample Customers

TGen, Frost Science, Gerrie Electric

Renfe, Park Nicollet Health Services, Ricoh Americas Corporation, SK Energy, SWK STADTWERKE KREFELD AG

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