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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 13.5% mindshare in FBDA, compared to IBM’s 33.1% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of IBM users who would recommend it.
Dell SC Series
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94% willing to recommend
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85% willing to recommend
 

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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.

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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
53
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
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Frame-Based Disk Arrays category, the mindshare of Dell SC Series is 13.5%, down from 20.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM System Storage DS8000 Series is 33.1%, up from 24.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Steven McClendon - PeerSpot reviewer
Superior platform with excellent snapshots and cost-saving auto-tiering
I'm a big fan of the SC Series platform. Its feature set is superior to some of the other platforms. The snapshots on SC are excellent, allowing for multiple snapshot schedules for any one system. The auto-tiering functionality intelligently moves new data to the highest performance tier and then progresses it down to less expensive tiers over time, providing cost savings for customers.
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reviewer1392684 - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"The process of reallocating data from fast disks (SSD or SAS) to slow disks (SATA) gives you better performance and better use of resources."
"I've found the stability to be very good."
"The interface is easy to use which makes the product user-friendly."
"There's some new stuff coming with 7.3, which just got released, where they're spreading the sparing across the whole array, rather than having a dedicated spare disk, and have it sit there and do nothing until one of them dies, and then it kicks in - and having to rebuild all of that. Now, they'll do the sparing across all the disks and they say that is going to add not only space but performance to the array, with 7.3."
"What is most valuable about the Dell EMC SC Series system was its reliability."
"Its feature set is superior to some of the other platforms."
"Most valuable features have been the system customization with it, the performance you receive, and their CoPilot Support (or Dell EMC Storage Support)."
"Its leading feature is the price-performance ratio, which is very good."
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"The Global Copy and Global Mirror features are the solution's most valuable aspects."
"The high throughput feature is the most powerful thing in this product."
 

Cons

"The lack of reporting would be the main issue."
"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."
"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."
"This solution could be improved if overall performance was improved and operated with a higher speed and supported a higher volume of RAM."
"I would like to improve the processing ability."
"Some menus aren't so intuitive."
"I would like to see higher compression, dedupe, faster I/O, and bigger drives."
"We had times that we needed a file service solution. We've used FluidFS, but it's a solution that is being transitioned out."
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

"The pricing of this solution is competitive."
"Support typically depends on the array. It can range anywhere from $7,000 to a couple of hundred thousand dollars."
"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."
"There are costs involving the solution, vendor fees and product safety which are additional."
"We have reviewed many platforms over the years. It is probably the best solution for its value."
"The pricing of Dell EMC Compellent is competitive."
"The scalability seems a bit more expensive than even buying a brand new one so far. That has been kind of a drawback."
"We were able to afford two tiers of flash storage at a price where the competition was giving us one tier or just a handful of discs."
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"The license is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
24%
Retailer
10%
Logistics Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

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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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Also Known As

SC Series Storage, Compellent
System Storage DS8000
 

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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.

IBM System Storage DS8000 series is a high-performance, high-capacity series of disk storage that supports continuous operations. The DS8000 series includes the DS8800 (Models 951 and 95E) and the 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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