Dell PowerVault vs ExaGrid EX comparison

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The compared Dell Technologies and ExaGrid solutions aren't in the same category. Dell Technologies is ranked #2 in ES , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 11.6% mindshare in the category. ExaGrid is ranked #4 in DBBS , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 10.1% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ExaGrid users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerVault

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98% willing to recommend

ExaGrid EX

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerVault

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise SAN (2nd), Fibre Channel (1st)

ExaGrid EX

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disk Based Backup Systems (4th)

Mindshare comparison

Dell PowerVault and ExaGrid EX aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Dell PowerVault is designed for Enterprise SAN and holds a mindshare of 11.6%, down 27.2% compared to last year.
ExaGrid EX, on the other hand, focuses on Disk Based Backup Systems, holds 10.1% mindshare, down 11.4% since last year.

Enterprise SAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Dell PowerVault	11.6%
Dell PowerStore	12.4%
Cisco MDS Series	10.6%
Other	65.4%

Enterprise SAN

Disk Based Backup Systems Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ExaGrid EX	10.1%
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain	33.1%
HPE StoreOnce	31.5%
Other	25.299999999999997%

Disk Based Backup Systems

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Fmontenegro Montenegro

CTO at To Be

Storage has supported long-term CCTV archiving and improves on-premises application performance

I think it would be good regarding how Dell PowerVault could improve to have, in addition to the excellent support service that exists, some training courses, forums, and a training school for using these tools. Many people specialize only in this kind of equipment, and others have no idea how to configure them or how they work and always end up depending on people who have spent a long time working with these systems and know how to handle them more because of experience than because of information that can be easily obtained about using this equipment. Everything regarding additional aspects that could be improved in Dell PowerVault has already been mentioned.

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AhmedEl-Tayeb

Sales Manager at a tech consulting company with 201-500 employees

Has offered a cost-effective option with solid results but requires automation features for better efficiency

For ExaGrid EX, I would appreciate additional features such as backup and restore, automation processes, and automation software for backup and restore processes. I mention that some additional features may be provided by VMware or Dell as support for the hardware they are selling, but ExaGrid EX is more of a budget-friendly solution for customers who are in charge on a daily basis of the solution itself, dealing with manual tasks rather than automated tasks. I am not in a situation to provide an exact answer for what I would specifically improve in this regard.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is easy to take a snapshot with a single click on the volume, and we can also automate the snapshot on a daily schedule at a specific time."

"Dell PowerVault has a positive impact on my organization because of the cost-benefit and ease of use."

"Dell PowerVault's scalability makes a difference in my day-to-day work because it really makes our work easier and, as we need more resources, it is much easier to add capacity, not only for me, but also to provide the service we offer for our entire state, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul."

"The most valuable features in Dell PowerVault are a hybrid of SSD and HDD, the FC connection to the servers, the ease of updating firmware, and its overall stability and resilience."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it is easy to manage and easy to use."

"Dell PowerVault is a very stable and reliable product without any observed glitches or bugs or downtime."

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

"The features of Dell PowerVault are the smaller storage and cheaper pricing, which is very good compared with any other vendor, making it very cost-effective."

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"The most valuable features of ExaGrid EX are the Veeam features and Landing Zone."

"Both the pricing and the performance are excellent."

"I find ExaGrid EX to be a useful solution for customers looking for a budget-friendly product."

"Backup and restore processes are much shorter now, and we don't need forklift upgrades every three to four years."

Cons

"I have not yet seen a return on investment."

"We could set up the installation through a web server, but it's not very reactive on the web server. For example, when you launch a task, and you don't know exactly if the task has begun or if the task is in progress, or if it's finished. You have to wait for three to five to ten minutes to be sure that the task is running or in progress or finished. So at that point, it's not very good."

"I would like to see improvements made to the user interface."

"If you do not have an existing relationship with Dell or are exploring the market for the first time, the initial acquisition cost of Dell PowerVault is high compared to competitors such as Hitachi or IBM, which often undercut prices."

"Dell PowerVault is reliable, but there are a few areas that could be improved. The initial setup and configuration can be somewhat complex for new users, and some advanced management features could be made more intuitive."

"The product could support an NVMe hard disk."

"No LCD panel for viewing status on-board."

"The technical support from Dell could be better."

More Dell PowerVault cons

"ExaGrid EX is more of a budget-friendly solution for customers who are in charge on a daily basis of the solution itself, dealing with manual tasks rather than automated tasks."

"I would like to see free disk space."

"The solution’s web access should be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The price is reasonable and we are satisfied with it."

"The product is inexpensive."

"They are offering a wide range of support models for the customers such as basic support that is budget-friendly, but they also provide a professional support solution that is a bit costly"

"The cost, compared to other solutions, is on the higher end."

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

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

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

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"The renewal fee is approximately $3,500 to $3.750 for a 60 terabyte device."

"I rate ExaGrid EX ten out of ten for pricing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

15%

Outsourcing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	27

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerVault?

The pricing is very good with Dell PowerVault.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerVault?

Dell PowerVault already has all features and performance needed in this spectrum of storages.

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What is your primary use case for Dell PowerVault?

Dell PowerVault has many use cases in private projects and auctions. It is an entry storage that anybody knows and wants. I do not have a particular project currently.

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What needs improvement with ExaGrid EX?

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What is your primary use case for ExaGrid EX?

My role in relation to ExaGrid EX is partner and reseller.

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What advice do you have for others considering ExaGrid EX?

I would prefer another way to provide support; sending all the questions in an Excel sheet or a Word file would allow me to answer them in a couple of hours and send them back. I have no problem re...

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Comparisons

Dell PowerStore vs Dell PowerVault

Compared 27% of the time

NetApp ASA vs Dell PowerVault

Compared 9% of the time

Lenovo Storage V Series vs Dell PowerVault

Compared 9% of the time

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain vs Dell PowerVault

Compared 8% of the time

Cisco MDS Series vs Dell PowerVault

Compared 5% of the time

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Dell PowerProtect Data Domain vs ExaGrid EX

Compared 37% of the time

HPE StoreOnce vs ExaGrid EX

Compared 32% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Overview

Dell PowerVault offers affordable, scalable, and user-friendly data management, making it a suitable choice for businesses needing reliable video surveillance storage due to its high performance and strong security features.

Dell PowerVault is tailored for small to mid-range applications, providing robust security and stability with seamless compatibility across major platforms. Known for its performance and bandwidth handling, it is ideal for video surveillance storage, virtualization, and backup solutions. The platform features simple deployment with bi-directional asynchronous replication, an HTML5 interface, data deduplication, and RAID. While lacking some real-time feedback and integration capabilities into unified storage, Dell PowerVault delivers significant operational efficiency and value.

What features define Dell PowerVault?

Scalability: Easily manages growing data storage needs, supporting various business sizes.
Ease of Use: Simplifies deployment and administration with a user-friendly HTML5 interface.
Performance: Handles high bandwidth applications, ideal for video surveillance.
Data Deduplication: Minimizes storage requirements by efficiently managing data redundancy.
RAID Systems: Enhances data protection and system reliability.

What benefits should users expect?

Operational Efficiency: Streamlines data management for improved productivity.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers significant value despite high initial pricing compared to competitors.
Security: Provides robust features for enhanced data protection.
Compatibility: Smooth integration with major platforms ensures versatile use cases.

Implemented widely in industries for virtualization, ERP applications, video surveillance, and secure out-of-band backups, Dell PowerVault supports businesses with its effective data replication and compliance capabilities. Its scalable nature and ease of management make it suitable for production databases and virtualized systems.

Dell Technologies

ExaGrid EX offers a reliable approach to backup storage, providing optimized deduplication and seamless scalability for growing IT environments.

ExaGrid EX delivers a powerful backup system known for minimizing data storage costs while enhancing performance. Its unique landing zone architecture speeds up the backup and restore processes significantly. Incremental backups are instantly stored while maintaining a complete copy for immediate restores. With scalable disk-based storage, it caters to medium to large businesses needing efficient data protection and recovery capabilities.

What are the key features of ExaGrid EX?

Landing Zone: Accelerates backup and restores by storing the most recent backup in its full form.
Scalability: Adds capacity without disruption, ensuring consistent backup windows.
Adaptive Deduplication: Reduces storage usage while speeding processing, keeping immediate restore availability.
Replication: Facilitates offsite disaster recovery through secure data transfer options.
Integration: Compatible with top backup applications for varied environments.

What benefits or ROI should users consider in reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Lowers overall storage expenses with advanced deduplication technology.
Performance Improvement: Quicker backups and restores due to unique architecture.
Reliability: Consistent data protection cycle, vital for data-intensive operations.
Ease of Management: Simple administration with minimal intervention.

ExaGrid EX finds applications in industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. It is especially useful in sectors that manage large data volumes and require fast recovery times. Healthcare entities benefit from the secure and compliant storage, ensuring patient data is efficiently protected. Financial organizations use its scalability to cope with data growth, while manufacturers rely on its robust recovery features for business continuity planning.

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Sample Customers

Dayco, FAW Foundry, University of Cambridge, Finder, Stadtwerke Pforzheim GmbH & Co.

7-Eleven, ABC, ACNB Bank, Admiration Foods, Aeroflex, AGH, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Alberta Motor Association, Allegro MicroSystems, American Standard, Ameris Bank, Arch Reinsurance Ltd., Arthritis Foundation

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