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Dell PowerVault vs INFINIDAT InfiniBox comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 8, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerVault
Ranking in Enterprise SAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
Fibre Channel (1st)
INFINIDAT InfiniBox
Ranking in Enterprise SAN
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Enterprise SAN category, the mindshare of Dell PowerVault is 11.6%, down from 27.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of INFINIDAT InfiniBox is 8.9%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise SAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerVault11.6%
INFINIDAT InfiniBox8.9%
Other79.5%
Enterprise SAN
 

Featured Reviews

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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Project Deployment at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Good performance, suitable for big data, but the response time could be improved
The primary use case for this product is high-performance storage This product has good performance. It is similar to the Dell PowerMax and Pure Storage FlashArray. The InfiniBox has three active controllers. The response time for read requests can be improved. It is not as good as the solution…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is reliable and stable."
"The biggest advantages of Dell PowerVault are that it has block protocol and competitive pricing."
"The stability is quite good. Once you deploy all the equipment, it's very stable."
"The security of the backup and the overall system that Dell PowerVault brings to the table is definitely the most valuable feature."
"I find this solution to be cost-effective in providing data storage for clients."
"We have this solution running almost all the time and it's very reliable and stable."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The solution is easy to configure and reliable; the performance is very good, and storage consolidation is quite easy to configure on it."
"Mostly, their support is also great at reacting to issues but moreover, proactive to prevent issues."
"Overall, this is a good product with good performance."
"Its ease of use, smooth integration into the existing environment, quick and easy management, the number of other features available such as snaps, remote replica, etc are valuable features."
 

Cons

"I could not recommend this solution to others, because the technology is old."
"Only once when the storage array seem to be very slow and caused VMware Hosts to not see the volumes."
"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 implementation process takes a while."
"The product could support an NVMe hard disk."
"The negative aspect I mentioned is regarding the support; sometimes I spend a lot of time explaining issues and it is not time-effective."
"We've had some control issues."
"The scalability is present but it is a bit complex to scale to the desired level. When we needed to increase the performance, we faced some issues."
"InfiniBox, right now, offers only asynchronous replication between two storages."
"The response time for read requests can be improved. It is not as good as the solution from Pure Storage."
"The solution isn’t scalable by itself. It’s a self-contained storage solution, i.e., if you need more space, buy another box."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 price of Dell PowerVault could be reduced. It is more expensive than some IBM solutions."
"The product is inexpensive."
"I would rate the pricing model a nine out of ten, with one being expensive and ten being cheap."
"I rate the product price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high."
"The solution is more cost-effective than the competitors. It’s an affordable option for small businesses."
"I rate the solution's pricing a seven to eight out of ten."
"I rate the price of Dell PowerVault a nine out of ten."
"The best features come included without any additional cost."
"The license covers any feature and also, the future features are already included. It is as easy as a 1, 2 and 3."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise27
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Dell PowerVault?
Dell PowerVault already has all features and performance needed in this spectrum of storages.
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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Dayco, FAW Foundry, University of Cambridge, Finder, Stadtwerke Pforzheim GmbH & Co.
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