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Dell PowerVault vs INFINIDAT InfiniBox comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

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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
39
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.
GM
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

"Customer Service: Very good general Dell Storage support is very responsive."
"The most valuable features are stability and response time."
"Dell PowerVault is a more scalable and secure solution compared to other backup solutions."
"The first aspect of Dell PowerVault that I like is that it is easy to configure."
"Dell PowerVault offers valuable full flash storage."
"For the video use case where expansion is sometimes required quickly, Dell PowerVault proves to be an excellent solution due to its significant capacity and scalability over time."
"Dell PowerVault is a very stable and reliable product without any observed glitches or bugs or downtime."
"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."
"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."
"This product has good performance."
"Overall, this is a good product with good performance."
 

Cons

"The price of the solution could be lower."
"We need higher performance and more reliable storage."
"PowerVault could be improved by increasing its memory cache capacity and adding the ability to export data to the cloud."
"Inter-site replication needs enhancement, particularly in Fibre Channel."
"The negative aspect I mentioned is regarding the support; sometimes I spend a lot of time explaining issues and it is not time-effective."
"Sometimes integrating into a cluster can be difficult as you have to do it manually."
"The implementation process takes a while."
"If we speak about the negative side of Dell PowerVault, I do see some areas for improvement."
"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 response time for read requests can be improved."
"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."
"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 rate Dell PowerVault a six or seven out of ten for pricing."
"It is important to remember that the retail price may seem high, but the final price is usually different."
"Dell PowerVault's price is the tool's main attraction."
"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 cost, compared to other solutions, is on the higher end."
"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
9%
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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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerVault?
I think the price, implementation cost, and licensing of Dell PowerVault is reasonable. Considering the resources it delivers, the security, and the reliability the platform gives us, all the costs...
What needs improvement with Dell PowerVault?
I do not see the option for scheduled snapshots in Dell PowerVault because I did not find the information. However, I do use the snapshot option on Dell PowerVault to protect against cyber-attacks....
What is your primary use case for Dell PowerVault?
I work with Dell PowerStore, PowerEdge, and PowerVault, but not PowerProtect. I have been dealing with Dell PowerVault for one year. I use Dell PowerVault for backup storage, as this is the major u...
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Sample Customers

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