Dell PowerScale helps to capture large amounts of data in a short time.
Storage Engineer at Comtrade Group
Helps to capture large amounts of data in a short time
Pros and Cons
- "The tool comes with cheap disks and works fast for video content."
- "Dell PowerScale needs to reduce its price."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The tool comes with cheap disks and works fast for video content.
What needs improvement?
Dell PowerScale needs to reduce its price.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for ten years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell PowerScale is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The tool's support is good.
How was the initial setup?
Dell PowerScale's installation is fast. You need one engineer to handle the deployment. Its maintenance is easy because of its high redundancy.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the product a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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