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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
59
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

"We have this solution running almost all the time and it's very reliable and stable."
"Dell is the vendor that gives the most trustworthy product, despite any other vendor."
"Dell also has an active SupportAssist option where Dell will proactively monitor the device remotely and they'll contact you if there's any problem with the device that they can see remotely, which has been hugely beneficial in the past."
"Dell PowerVault offers amazing snapshots and uptime; it simply works."
"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."
"Customer Service: Very good general Dell Storage support is very responsive."
"The biggest advantages of Dell PowerVault are that it has block protocol and competitive pricing."
"Dell PowerVault is a very stable and reliable product without any observed glitches or bugs or downtime."
"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

"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 capturing an area that is needed for our customers, and it can be improved if this part could include a NAS option as well since the entry-level NAS part is currently missing in the portfolio, which would be a very good offering for customers, especially for their small and medium businesses."
"If we speak about the negative side of Dell PowerVault, I do see some areas for improvement."
"The price of the solution could be lower."
"The high prices of the solution are an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Regarding the accuracy and reliability of the results from the AI features of Dell PowerVault, I would rate it a 7 out of 10. I give it a 7 for the accuracy and reliability of the AI results because it is a very recent service, and I believe it still needs to be refined to improve that score, but within its limitations it is already incredible."
"I would say better firmware testing could improve Dell PowerVault."
"PowerVault could be improved by increasing its memory cache capacity and adding the ability to export data to the cloud."
"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

"The price is reasonable and we are satisfied with it."
"The cost, compared to other solutions, is on the higher end."
"I rate the price of Dell PowerVault a nine out of ten."
"I rate Dell PowerVault a six or seven out of ten for pricing."
"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"
"I would rate the pricing model a nine out of ten, with one being expensive and ten being cheap."
"Dell PowerVault's price is the tool's main attraction."
"The product is inexpensive."
"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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Sample Customers

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