Dell PowerVault Reviews

Dell PowerVault provides significant cost savings for disaster recovery storage, reducing prices from 0.81 cents to 0.18 cents per GB. Users experience increased profitability while offering lower customer pricing. Those using Dell PowerVault have reported a favorable return on investment, rating it four out of five in terms of value. If Dell PowerVault aligns with performance requirements, it promises a good ROI, as confirmed by positive user experiences in this context.

Dell PowerVault pricing appears reasonable, with setup costs around £30k and starting prices at $15,000, averaging $25,000. Licensing fees can be significant; however, some users appreciate its affordability, rating it between seven to nine out of ten. It offers a cost-effective solution compared to competitors, though additional costs for the operating system and server may occur. Users find prices competitive, with opportunities for discounts, although some feel it could be cheaper compared to other brands.

• "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."

Dell PowerVault serves various purposes, including local ERP production, high availability, virtualization, VMware storage, data storage, backup, recovery, and VM clusters. Users apply it for basic applications, billing systems, or video recording. It supports internal and external ERP, contact center analytics, and is utilized by SMBs for storage consolidation. Users configure it based on needs, such as JBOD, RAID, and data storage requirements, emphasizing its adaptability and cost-effectiveness.

Dell PowerVault customer service and support receive high ratings, with many users extremely satisfied with the responsiveness and technical expertise. Support availability includes 24/7 hardware replacement, although some regions experience delays. Users emphasize excellent general support, though contacting support can be time-consuming. Dell collaborates with partners for service delivery, which may affect quality. Some users highlight budget-friendly models, while others invest in professional options. Despite minor logistical issues in certain areas, support meets most customers’ needs effectively.

Many found Dell PowerVault's initial setup easy and straightforward, with a portion suggesting it is intuitive. Some noted a slight complexity, especially when involving SAN switches, but it generally requires minimal personnel for deployment. Initial configurations often took only a couple of hours to a day. A few encountered challenges due to their first experience with this storage type, anticipating smoother setups with more familiarity.

Dell PowerVault's scalability is viewed as mostly positive with some constraints. It suits smaller organizations and offers good storage extension, though some configurations limit expansion. Participants indicate mixed ratings for its ability to scale, ranging from high to limited. Some find it adaptable for smaller setups, while others experience challenges when scaling for larger environments. Adding storage can require complex adjustments, impacting ease of scalability beyond a certain point.

Dell PowerVault stability receives generally positive feedback, with many users finding it stable and rating it between eight and ten out of ten. While some encountered minor issues like slowdowns or control problems, they were resolved quickly. Users highlight its reliability, especially for small enterprises, but note that larger organizations may need more robust options. The active-passive controller design is a point of contention, prompting some to purchase additional units for better performance.