Top 10 Cisco MDS Series Alternatives

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Top Cisco MDS Series Competitors

Discover the top alternatives and competitors to Cisco MDS Series based on the interviews we conducted with its users. The top alternative solutions include Dell PowerVault, NetApp ASA, and INFINIDAT InfiniBox. The alternatives are sorted based on how often peers compare the solutions.

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Dell PowerVault

4.3 out of 5

Dell PowerVault

4.3 out of 5

Dell PowerVault offers cost-effective solutions with ease of use, ideal for small to medium businesses. In comparison, Cisco MDS Series emphasizes high performance and security, appealing to complex needs. Each solution has distinct benefits: affordability and simplicity for PowerVault; performance and reliability for MDS.

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Pricing

Dell PowerVault offers lower setup costs, providing a cost-effective entry point, while Cisco MDS Series requires a higher initial investment, reflecting its robust infrastructure.

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Dell PowerVault offers lower setup costs, providing a cost-effective entry point, while Cisco MDS Series requires a higher initial investment, reflecting its robust infrastructure.

NetApp ASA

4.5 out of 5

NetApp ASA

4.5 out of 5

Cisco MDS Series leads in high performance and security features, appealing to complex enterprises. In comparison, NetApp ASA shines with data efficiency and integration, ideal for seamless data center integration. Cisco MDS involves higher costs, while NetApp offers competitive pricing and rapid ROI.

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Pricing

Cisco MDS Series is noted for having a complex setup process with potentially higher costs, while NetApp ASA offers a more straightforward installation, making it more cost-effective initially.

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Cisco MDS Series is noted for having a complex setup process with potentially higher costs, while NetApp ASA offers a more straightforward installation, making it more cost-effective initially.

INFINIDAT InfiniBox

4.0 out of 5

INFINIDAT InfiniBox

4.0 out of 5

Cisco MDS Series emphasizes advanced networking and comprehensive data management, attractive for those prioritizing robust support and integration. In comparison, INFINIDAT InfiniBox specializes in high-performance storage, appealing to enterprises needing scalable solutions for extensive storage infrastructure.

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Cisco MDS Series has a higher setup cost than INFINIDAT InfiniBox, which offers a more budget-friendly initial investment without compromising essential features.

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Pricing

Cisco MDS Series has a higher setup cost than INFINIDAT InfiniBox, which offers a more budget-friendly initial investment without compromising essential features.

Dell Connectrix

1 out of 5

Dell Connectrix

1 out of 5

The Connectrix family of directors and switches moves your vital business information to where it's needed securely, with the highest performance, the highest availability and unsurpassed reliability. Connectirx is the only storage networking platform that offers the widest range of connectivity networking options and Dell EMC E-Lab guaranteed interoperability testing. Connectrix products can connect physical or virtual servers through Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN) technology. Connectrix enables all application environments from Oracle, Microsoft and SAP to local backup/restore, and business continuity/disaster recovery solutions over distance.

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HPE B-series SN6000B Fibre Channel Switch

1 out of 5

HPE B-series SN6000B Fibre Channel Switch

1 out of 5

The HPE SN6000B Fibre Channel Switch is designed to meet the demands of hyper-scale and private cloud storage environments with its market-leading 16 Gb Fibre Channel technology. It supports highly virtualized environments and offers flexibility and investment protection, configurable in 24, 36, or 48 ports with speeds of 4, 8, 10, or 16 Gbps in an efficient 1U design. With a simplified deployment process and an easy-to-use point-and-click interface, the SN6000B provides low-cost access to advanced Storage Area Network (SAN) technology and scalable "pay-as-you-grow" options. It is available in six models, including Power Pack+ options and configurations for active and port side air intake.

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IBM SAN384B

1 out of 5

IBM SAN384B

1 out of 5

The IBM System Storage SAN384B fabric backbone is a core and edge network switching platform designed for midrange to enterprise-level Storage Area Network (SAN) applications. It features multiprotocol architecture, high performance, and scalable design:

8 Gbps industry-standard Fibre Channel (FC) switch capability for systems that support 8 Gbps throughput
Auto sensing FC ports supporting 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, and 8 Gbps
Up to 384, 8 Gbps user ports connected in a dual core with the use of Inter-Chassis Links (ICLs), and up to 192 ports in a single domain
High-performance port and switching blades

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IBM SAN768B

1 out of 5

IBM SAN768B

1 out of 5

IBM System Storage SAN768B fabric backbones is a Fibre Channel switching infrastructure offerings that provide the foundation for reliable, scalable, high-performance storage. The System Storage SAN b-type family switch leverages Gen 5 Fibre Channel and Fabric Vision technology to deliver long-term solutions for mission-critical applications that require secure, high-performance, low-latency storage networks.

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