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Dell PowerVault vs INFINIDAT InfiniBox comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerVault
Ranking in Enterprise SAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Fibre Channel (1st)
INFINIDAT InfiniBox
Ranking in Enterprise SAN
7th
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 June 2026, in the Enterprise SAN category, the mindshare of Dell PowerVault is 13.5%, down from 30.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of INFINIDAT InfiniBox is 8.0%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise SAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerVault13.5%
INFINIDAT InfiniBox8.0%
Other78.5%
Enterprise SAN
 

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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 MD3260 is a great unit, inexpensive, hold tons of drives, its expandable, and the cost is low."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"We've even used PowerVault series that we intended to use for five years for almost eight years, and it was still working fine, providing good ROI compared to any other brand, which are the overall advantages of Dell PowerVault."
"It has established itself well, proven itself well, and continues to be very well received by smaller mid-sized companies."
"The biggest advantage of the product that really stands out for me is its price and the comparison of price with performance; its price is very good, and the performance according to this price is sufficient based on backup requirements, so it is perfect."
"I believe Dell PowerVault is the best option on the market at the moment, especially for entry-level and budget solutions."
"The initial setup was easy and simple."
"My advice to others who are considering using Dell PowerVault is that it is definitely a reliable, stable platform and an extremely robust player to be considered in any type of project, whether in those where the storage or even performance demand is lower, as well as in projects where the amount of available space is huge and the need for performance is extremely high."
"Mostly, their support is also great at reacting to issues but moreover, proactive to prevent issues."
"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."
"Overall, this is a good product with good performance."
 

Cons

"I would like Dell to improve the configuration of the disk groups. Only one group is expandable."
"The implementation process takes a while."
"Only once when the storage array seem to be very slow and caused VMware Hosts to not see the volumes."
"If the solution came with a synchronous application, it would be particularly advantageous for small businesses operating across multiple sites."
"Dell PowerVault interfaces sometimes work slowly, and Dell should focus on improving the interfaces."
"I would like to see improvements made to the user interface."
"The MD3220i needs to allow for larger drive sizes."
"The price of the solution could be lower."
"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."
"InfiniBox, right now, offers only asynchronous replication between two storages."
 

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"
"Dell PowerVault's price is the tool's main attraction."
"I rate the product price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high."
"I rate the solution's pricing a seven to eight out of ten."
"The price of Dell PowerVault could be reduced. It is more expensive than some IBM solutions."
"The product is inexpensive."
"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 license covers any feature and also, the future features are already included. It is as easy as a 1, 2 and 3."
"The best features come included without any additional cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise16
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerVault?
Budget is one concept I am not aware of because I am not really involved in it, so I cannot comment on whether Dell PowerVault has contributed to staying within budget for operations.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerVault?
I had one issue with managing comprehensive storage data management features such as snapshot, replication, and provisioning with Dell PowerVault. Once you create the LUNs, you can always expand th...
What is your primary use case for Dell PowerVault?
Someone approached me to get a review of my experience with Dell PowerVault. I have used Dell PowerVault servers on multiple sites, and recently, those were customer sites. I work for one organizat...
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Sample Customers

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