Dell SC Series vs Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) comparison

Dell SC Series vs. Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)

January 2023

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

9.3

Dell SC Series offers cost-effective virtualization, ease of management, and significant savings through flash disks, boosting ROI and user satisfaction.

Sentiment score

6.9

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure users achieve ROI within 2-3 years, citing cost, energy savings, and operational efficiencies with stable infrastructures.

Users were very happy when I bought it, as it significantly lowered disk response times.

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It adviser at a security firm with 201-500 employees

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.2

Dell SC Series support is highly rated for its responsiveness, knowledgeable staff, and effective issue resolution globally.

Sentiment score

8.1

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure support is praised for quick, knowledgeable service, resolving issues swiftly with multilingual capabilities and proactive monitoring.

Compared to other companies, Dell SC Series offers one of the best support experiences in my career.

RafaelGamaluis

Architect Engineer, IT INFRASTRUCTURES Project Manager at Vilavi

Advanced support offers instant replacement without delays.

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System Administrator at Lovely Professional University

When we send an email, an engineer is assigned within 15 to 20 minutes, and we get on a call to resolve the issue.

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Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

The second one was a licensing issue because when I switched from the SMB package to another package, I had to change the way of licensing, and that was horrendous.

Jean Charles

Dsi at OFFICE PUBLIC DE L HABITAT DE ROUEN

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

6.1

Dell SC Series offers flexible, scalable storage for businesses of all sizes, though some note cost and controller limitations.

Sentiment score

7.9

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers exceptional scalability, allowing seamless expansion, dynamic growth, and effortless workload management for enterprises.

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The scalability of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) deserves an eight out of ten rating, as there is no solution that is 100% efficient and there is always room for improvement.

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Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.9

Dell SC Series is stable, cost-effective, with minimal downtime and maintenance, praised for replication and reliable performance despite setup complexities.

Sentiment score

8.2

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers stable, reliable performance with minimal downtime, efficient workload handling, and high user satisfaction.

In storages, stability is the most important aspect, even before performance.

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It adviser at a security firm with 201-500 employees

Compared to VM, we find it most stable.

Assistant Manager at Isuzu Hicom Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Regarding stability, I would rate Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) a seven out of ten.

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Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

Room For Improvement

Dell SC Series needs improved user-friendliness, technical support, integration, scalability, and features like compression, automation, and cloud compatibility.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure needs improvements in setup cost, storage, integration, compatibility, networking, oversight, and pricing transparency for competitiveness.

In the future, I want any box that comes on-premises to have the provision to integrate with cloud storage.

System Administrator at Lovely Professional University

Dell PowerStore, which supports NVMe over TCP, is different and not very affordable.

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It adviser at a security firm with 201-500 employees

They should add AI features in the future.

JUNGKEUM SHIN

Manager at Seoul Institute of the Arts

I would suggest that Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) should develop their own P2V (physical to VM) tools instead of requiring users to rely on third-party solutions.

Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

We hope Nutanix can integrate inside our current license module.

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Assistant Manager at Isuzu Hicom Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Setup Cost

Dell SC Series offers competitive and scalable enterprise storage, with varied pricing and discounts for partnering users.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers cost-effectiveness with comprehensive solutions, despite initial costs, appealing to enterprises for long-term ROI.

Sometimes Dell offers better performance for less money.

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It adviser at a security firm with 201-500 employees

At first, it is cheaper than cloud services, so the cost is a major benefit.

JUNGKEUM SHIN

Manager at Seoul Institute of the Arts

The pricing is renewed every year, at almost $100,000 per year.

Assistant Manager at Isuzu Hicom Malaysia Sdn Bhd

It costs more compared to VMware due to different licensing areas.

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Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

Valuable Features

Dell SC Series provides performance, auto-tiering, and replication with ease of management, scalability, high availability, and strong support.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure excels in ease of use, scalability, data protection, and seamless management, enhancing performance and reducing costs.

The storage also lowered the response time of disks across the entire farm, making it a great product for operational efficiency.

It adviser at a security firm with 201-500 employees

The system automatically shifts hot and cold data according to usage, with features like resilient hardware and controllers.

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System Administrator at Lovely Professional University

When technology development or devops teams request server provisioning, the setup time has been reduced from hours to less than 20 minutes.

Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

The performance was really better for applications and access times to the data.

Jean Charles

Dsi at OFFICE PUBLIC DE L HABITAT DE ROUEN

The replication method between Nutanix clusters is a valuable feature.

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Assistant Manager at Isuzu Hicom Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Categories and Ranking

Dell SC Series

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Frame-Based Disk Arrays (2nd), All-Flash Storage (16th)

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructur...

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

200

Ranking in other categories

Software Defined Storage (SDS) (6th), HCI (5th), Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) (1st), Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms (4th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Storage Solutions solutions, they serve different purposes. Dell SC Series is designed for Frame-Based Disk Arrays and holds a mindshare of 11.6%, down 13.3% compared to last year.
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI), on the other hand, focuses on HCI, holds 8.8% mindshare, up 8.2% since last year.

Frame-Based Disk Arrays Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell SC Series	11.6%
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform	28.6%
IBM System Storage DS8000 Series	23.2%
Other	36.599999999999994%

Frame-Based Disk Arrays

HCI Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)	8.8%
VxRail	13.8%
VMware vSAN	11.4%
Other	66.0%

HCI

Featured Reviews

Storage solutions accommodate diverse drives and offers good resiliency

System Administrator at Lovely Professional University

Technical support is good. I can log complaints online through the portal and have engineers in line. I can also take dedicated engineers if needed, although this involves a different support cost. As far as my requirements are concerned, it is working fine. There are two or three types of support. Standard support involves logging a complaint and receiving a call from the OEM on the same day, but hardware replacement takes two to three days. Advanced support offers instant replacement without delays. Hardware support terms include calling or emailing the company or logging the call in the portal to receive remote support, or getting a dedicated engineer or account manager from Dell.

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Infrastructure efficiency has improved significantly with quick server provisioning, though physical to virtual migrations need a streamlined in-house tool

Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

From my experience with Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI), there is one area that needs improvement. When moving a critical infrastructure from a physical machine to Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI), we currently have to use a third-party tool to convert the physical machine to a VM. We have to use VMware converter to perform this conversion before moving it to Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI). I would suggest that Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) should develop their own P2V (physical to VM) tools instead of requiring users to rely on third-party solutions.

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Aug 30, 2015

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

University

10%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	20

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	92
Midsize Enterprise	77
Large Enterprise	82

Questions from the Community

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

In our case, we received favorable pricing with Dell because of our strong partnership. While I acknowledge that Dell SC Series can be expensive for many companies, we received good discounts. The ...

What needs improvement with Dell SC Series?

For us, it is a great product. The deduplication and compression could potentially be improved, though they are already good. We cannot identify any significant areas that need improvement.

What is your primary use case for Dell SC Series?

We use Dell SC Series in a VMware environment.

How do I choose between Cisco Hyperflex HX Series and Nutanix Acropolis AOS?

Cisco HyperFlex HS series vs Nutanix Acropolis AOS Cisco HyperFlex gives extended hyper-convergence functions from core to edge and multi-cloud environments. It helps IT and OT teams deploy hyper...

What makes Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) worth using?

NCI is a product with many tools and services but the one that, in my opinion, makes it better than similar products and worth using, is the full-stack lifecycle management. This capacity allows u...

Have you received reliable help from Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure's support when you contacted them?

NCI is one of the best out there. For any software, no matter how good it is, technical support makes it or breaks it for me. You may have an amazing product but if there is not anyone to help you ...

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Also Known As

SC Series Storage, Compellent

Nutanix Acropolis AOS, Nutanix AOS, Nutanix Acropolis

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.

Dell Technologies

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure delivers high performance and scalability with central management and one-click upgrades. It enhances data protection and reduces deployment complexities, perfect for businesses seeking efficient virtualization.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers a comprehensive platform integrating compute, storage, and network for optimal infrastructure management. It supports multiple hypervisors, offering flexibility, efficiency, and ease of use. With features like Prism for centralized management, organizations can manage resources effectively while benefiting from data protection enhancements such as deduplication and compression. Hyper-convergence enables seamless integration, reducing operational costs and increasing scalability. Though the pricing is high, and setup and administration can be complex, the ability to support hybrid cloud implementations and critical infrastructures like VDI and databases provides notable advantages.

What are the key features of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure?

Prism for Centralized Management: Simplifies resource management with a single control interface.
High Performance: Offers efficient I/O operations to enhance processing efficiency.
Scalability: Easily adjusts to growing business needs with one-click upgrades.
Data Protection: Uses deduplication and compression for secure data handling.
Hyper-Convergence: Integrates compute, storage, and network to optimize infrastructure.
Multi-Hypervisor Support: Provides flexibility to choose preferred hypervisors.

What benefits should users look for in Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure?

Cost Effectiveness: Reduces operational costs through resource optimization.
Ease of Management: Centralized control enhances administrative efficiency.
Scalability: Grows seamlessly with business demand.
Data Protection: Increases security and reliability of data management.
Performance Improvement: Streamlines server provisioning and resource management.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure finds adoption across industries for virtualization, cloud services, and infrastructure consolidation. Organizations utilize it for hybrid clouds and virtual server hosting, supporting applications like databases and virtual desktop infrastructures. They report enhanced data protection, disaster recovery capabilities, and improved performance, facilitating effective resource management.

Nutanix

Sample Customers

TGen, Frost Science, Gerrie Electric

St. Lukes Health System, the City of Seattle, Yahoo! Japan, Sligro, Empire Life, Hyundai AUS, and many others.