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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
6.7
Number of Reviews
48
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 October 2026, in the Enterprise SAN category, the mindshare of Dell PowerVault is 11.8%, down from 28.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of INFINIDAT InfiniBox is 8.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise SAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerVault11.8%
INFINIDAT InfiniBox8.6%
Other79.6%
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 most valuable feature of Dell PowerVault is its performance."
"Implementation with Dell PowerVault is very simple, where I can complete the implementation within 15 to 20 minutes maximum."
"PowerVault comes with free software that performs functions like data deduplication and replication, which is cost-effective and delivers added value to the product."
"The Dell warranty is the most valuable feature."
"For us, the initial setup was easy."
"I like the tool's CloudIQ feature."
"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."
"Dell PowerVault offers amazing snapshots and uptime; it simply works."
"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

"The high prices of the solution are an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Sometimes integrating into a cluster can be difficult as you have to do it manually."
"Dell's technical support will guide you through the steps, but there are certain steps they are not able to do for you, so you might need a local service provider."
"I would like Dell to improve on the configuration of the disk groups. Only one group is expandable. Once you configure the other disk group types, you cannot expand them. It limits scalability. If you want maybe to grow a disk group, you lose information, and then you need to build it up again, which is not a good use case for customers."
"The price of the solution could be lower."
"Dell PowerVault does not have an NFS feature. If you want to use it, you need to purchase Unity XT models for unified infrastructure."
"In most instances, clients are using Dell PowerVault with tape drives, but we want to transition them away from tape drives due to the risk of data loss."
"Dell PowerVault needs to include additional features. Ransomware protection features need to be included, as all other features are good for Dell PowerVault."
"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"
"It is important to remember that the retail price may seem high, but the final price is usually different."
"The cost, compared to other solutions, is on the higher end."
"The solution is more cost-effective than the competitors. It’s an affordable option for small businesses."
"I would rate the pricing model a nine out of ten, with one being expensive and ten being cheap."
"I rate the solution's pricing a seven to eight out of ten."
"The price is reasonable and we are satisfied with it."
"I rate the price of Dell PowerVault a nine out of ten."
"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%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise23
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerVault?
The cost for Dell PowerVault is already a good point for us, as it is very cheap for our customers. Regarding our operations with Dell PowerVault, it is very inexpensive.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerVault?
I already see disadvantages in Dell PowerVault where if we can work to increase the storage up to 10 tera, for example, this will be better. However, as you know, we have a limit for the usable cap...
What is your primary use case for Dell PowerVault?
Dell PowerVault acts as an entry storage, and I am proposing it for small businesses regarding its use cases. The customer already needs SAS storage or SAN for Dell PowerVault. If the customer need...
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