Dell PowerVault vs Quantum DXi Series comparison

"PowerVault comes with free software that performs functions like data deduplication and replication, which is cost-effective and delivers added value to the product."

"It is an inexpensive storage solution."

"The Dell warranty is the most valuable feature."

"The stability is quite good. Once you deploy all the equipment, it's very stable."

"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerVault is its ability to provide small to medium-range storage. It doesn't have any specific standout features, but it's great for applications, such as surveillance where a large number of videos need to be recorded and performance isn't a priority."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Dell PowerVault is cheap."

"The initial setup was easy and simple."

"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."

"I am impressed with the tool's technical alliance with Veeam and Veritas."

"The product could support an NVMe hard disk."

"I would like Dell to improve on the configuration of the disk groups. Only one group is expandable. Once you configure the other disk group types, you cannot expand them. It limits scalability. If you want maybe to grow a disk group, you lose information, and then you need to build it up again, which is not a good use case for customers."

"In the next release, I would like the deduplication and compression included, as well as the flash technology. It doesn't currently use it."

"The price of the solution could be lower."

"If the solution came with a synchronous application, it would be particularly advantageous for small businesses operating across multiple sites."

"PowerVault doesn't integrate with Active Directory. Other storage solutions offer SAN and NAS unified storage in a single appliance, but PowerVault is only SAN."

"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."

"We need higher performance and more reliable storage."

"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."

"I rate Dell PowerVault a six or seven out of ten for pricing."

"The solution is more cost-effective than the competitors. It’s an affordable option for small businesses."

"I rate the solution's pricing a seven to eight out of ten."

"The product is inexpensive."

"I rate the product price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high."

"I would rate the pricing model a nine out of ten, with one being expensive and ten being cheap."

"The price of Dell PowerVault could be reduced. It is more expensive than some IBM solutions."

"It is important to remember that the retail price may seem high, but the final price is usually different."

"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."