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We performed a comparison between Dell SC Series and Huawei OceanStor based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two All-Flash Storage solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Dell SC Series vs. Huawei OceanStor Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Their REST API is wonderful, well-documented, and easy to use.""Access speed and power consumption are most valuable.""The sales and executive support have been outstanding compared to the rest of the market... My upgrade paths have been simple on the Pure... It's a lot simpler to implement and a lot simpler to manage.""They have really good baked in analytics to show you trends for growth history, so it does help with future planning for data growth.""It gives us capacity planning.""It is pretty much just plug and play. There is not that much to do with it. It is very easy to use.""Simplicity and reliability are the most valuable feature of Pure Storage FlashArray.""The amount of data that I have moved to it from legacy storage has enabled us to retire units that are three or four times the physical size."

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"The solution is stable; we've had no problems at all.""The most valuable feature is the ability to replicate. We are running a financial company and it needs to be available 24/7. We can't afford any downtime.""The interface is easy to use which makes the product user-friendly.""The setup and installation is much simpler now, because Dell has standardized the configure process.""What is most valuable about the Dell EMC SC Series system was its reliability.""Customers are most impressed with SC's provisioning because you don't need to buy a large amount of storage upfront. It's pay-as-you-grow. It also has solid compression and duplication features.""I think that Dell EMC is one of the best technical support services in Ukraine.""In terms of stability, it's good enough. It's okay."

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"The pricing is very reasonable.""Great value for money.""This is a stable storage system.""The most valuable feature of Huawei OceanStor is the hybrid applications.""The solution works well for non-critical applications that do not require a heavy workload. The tool's all features are valuable.""The initial setup was straightforward.""The solution is easy to use.""Huawei OceanStor is stable."

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Cons
"I would like to see more detailed reporting on the data. However, it would be nice to know what are the exact VMs usage after deduplication and/or what that VMs actual latency and bandwidth is, outside of VMware.""Self-backup is the only feature lacking in this solution.""The price of this solution could be improved.""I would like to see more cloud integration.""It was a little costly. The price was ultimately higher than both of the other solutions that we evaluated. I'd say that's the only downside.""I would like to get a weekly report of how our storage has been used, and if there is any storage sitting there not being used.""As partners, we should have the option to download the software, rather than have to go back through Pure to obtain it.""Pure Storage support could be a little better."

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"It would be helpful if the solution offered higher performance, at least on the back end.""The lower model, the 3000, should have duplication. It doesn't right now. It's only from 5000 that this is offered, but it depends on the performance. It could be they don't offer it on lower models because the duplication is too much of a burden to the performance.""This solution could be improved if overall performance was improved and operated with a higher speed and supported a higher volume of RAM.""One option I would like to see is, when you're up on the view-screen, to be able to incorporate getting to what HPE call the iLO, the Integrated Lights-Out. To be able to get that instead of having to go back and trying to find IP addresses and re-institute those would be good. It would be good to be able to that put on the initial splash screen.""I would like to see an integrated key manager in the controllers. Currently, it's an external product. It would be nice to have the option of having a built-in key for self-encrypting drive features.""While the scalability is good, there are certain limitations.""An issue we had was that the controller went down during an upgrade because of their upgrading the code. One side of the switch was down.""Licensing, especially on the storage line, could use some simplification. It's not terrible, but, for example, with the Isilon series, they've gone to completely a la carte. A la carte is very difficult to traverse, as to what you need. It would be more beneficial, at least from my point of view as a customer, if they did it more like car companies do, where there are package lines"

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"The speed has room for improvement.""The duration of the built-in snapshot technology must be improved.""The upgrading process needs improvement. Deploy it and notify the customers when new versions and stuff comes out. I don't think they're doing that well.""Its data replication features work slowly for nodes.""The product must improve the local technical support in China.""The user interface is not so user friendly.""Integration with mainstream solution technologies could be better.""The main concern is regarding the usability of the data storage."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We feel that the pricing is fair and the licensing process was easy for both."
  • "There is always room for negotiation."
  • "The price was slightly higher than others, but competitive, if you consider all the other features that you get from it."
  • "It is a more expensive solution, but it is worth it. You are getting what you paid for."
  • "For pricing, you have to take into account their performance on deduplication and compression in a $/GB comparison."
  • "We have seen a reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO)."
  • "It is a cheaper solution."
  • "Pure Storage is all-flash, so this sometimes tends to make it a bit more expensive in the beginning."
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  • "Always keep in mind, this is not just a enclosure with disks is a complete SAN as a service. There is software, license, and storage in one single solution."
  • "It's a very affordable solution."
  • "We have reviewed many platforms over the years. It is probably the best solution for its value."
  • "It is one of the most cost effective systems for us. We have been able to run it longer than most, getting the most benefit and money out of it."
  • "We have found the solution to be affordable."
  • "It has a good price point and offers some value-added enterprise features."
  • "Compared to other solutions out there, it's affordable."
  • "The scalability seems a bit more expensive than even buying a brand new one so far. That has been kind of a drawback."
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  • "This product value matches its price."
  • "It's roughly affordable."
  • "Pricing is very fair."
  • "Huawei OceanStor is priced very well but is a bit complicated."
  • "The price of the solution could be less expensive. However, there are not any licensing costs."
  • "We pay a monthly licensing fee for this solution. The price could be less expensive."
  • "The pricing depends on the features the customer wants, such as storage, RAM, and processors, but in general, Huawei is much cheaper compared to Dell and Cisco."
  • "The price of Huawei OceanStor should be less expensive. It is expensive at the moment."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Both are great platforms, but if you are considering all flash solutions, I would recommend you to consider Pure… more »
    Top Answer:We consume less physical storage because of the solution’s deduplication and compression.
    Top Answer:We have customers who use a three-year or five-year license. We also have customers who use Evergreen.
    Top Answer:I find this version to be more budget-friendly compared to products from other vendors. This aspect greatly benefits my… more »
    Top Answer:There are costs involving the solution, vendor fees and product safety which are additional.
    Top Answer:I would like to improve the processing ability.
    Top Answer:The duration of the built-in snapshot technology must be improved. We must be able to keep the snapshots for a specific… more »
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    Also Known As
    SC Series Storage, Compellent
    OceanStor Dorado V3 All-Flash Storage System, OceanStor 18000 V3 Series Storage Systems, OceanStor 6800 V3 Storage System
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    Overview

    Pure Storage FlashArray is the world’s first enterprise-class storage array that runs exclusively on the nonvolatile memory express (NVMe) protocol for memory access and storage. It represents a totally state-of-the-art type of storage technology. It offers users shared accelerated storage that delivers cutting-edge features in the realms of performance, simplicity, and consolidation. Pure Storage is fresh and modern today and will be for the next decade. Without forklift upgrades or planned downtime, Pure Storage takes the work out of storage ownership and delivers unprecedented customer satisfaction.

    Pure Storage FlashArray is built with simplicity and reliability in mind. The solution can be implemented and optimized in hours, as opposed to other similar solutions that can take days. It has no moving parts, which removes areas where it could potentially be vulnerable to suffering errors. It is highly stable and gives users the ability to manage system shutdowns in a way that  prevents data loss.

    Benefits of Pure Storage FlashArray

    Some of the benefits of using Pure Storage FlashArray include:

    • A much higher level of speed than similar pieces of technology. Pure Storage FlashArray maximizes the speed at which data can be transferred while at the same time minimizing system latencies that might slow the transfer down. Additionally, it offers users quick memory read and data access speeds.

    • A higher bang for your buck in terms of the storage capabilities you get for the money you pay. They are smaller in size than more standard storage technologies, but they offer flash memory, which enables users to store larger amounts of data than the current standard.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Pure Storage FlashArray is a highly effective piece of storage technology which stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its overall robustness and the value that it offers by way of its reliability and ease of use. It provides users with many valuable features that allow them to maximize what they can do with this solution. Pure Storage FlashArray’s reliability and ease of use make it a highly valuable solution. 

    PeerSpot user Prabakaran K., a technical consultant at Injazat Data Systems, notes the robustness of this solution when he writes, "FlashArray has many valuable features. It's very user-friendly and it has high availability, so there is comparatively less downtime. During maintenance, there is no shutdown procedure, so you can directly power off the Array and manage the shutdown process without any data loss, which is a unique feature. Managing replication and data migration is also very easy."

    PeerSpot user Jason D., a cloud solutions architect at a tech services company, notes three features that make this solution valuable when he writes, "We've had different types of storage, and three things of this solution are valuable. The first one is its outstanding performance. The second one is its stability. In the about three years that we've had it, we've had component failures, but we never had a service interruption or any data loss. The third one, which is really critical, is that it is super easy to use in terms of provisioning, storage, and managing the arrays. I'm able to maintain a multi-site environment with a couple of dozen arrays with a single mid-level storage admin."

    Dell EMC SC Series arrays provide a unified platform for the ultimate in performance, adaptability and machine-driven efficiency. SC Series software delivers modern features that help you meet aggressive workload demands using the fewest drives necessary. With an open, future-ready design, SC Series storage integrates seamlessly with applications and infrastructure, enabling you to scale on a single platform and add capabilities without forklift upgrades.

    OceanStor Dorado V3 is the industry's first all-flash storage that puts NVMe into commercial use. It is specially designed for enterprises' mission-critical businesses, meeting the most-demanding performance and reliability requirements of databases, VDI, server virtualization, and SAP HANA.

    Sample Customers
    Nielsen, Lamar Advertising, LinkedIn, Betfair, UT-Dallas
    TGen, Frost Science, Gerrie Electric
    Piraeus, Clinique Univeritaires Saint-Luc
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Healthcare Company12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company8%
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    Educational Organization31%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Healthcare Company14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Pharma/Biotech Company7%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Manufacturing Company22%
    Recreational Facilities/Services Company17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider17%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise34%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise12%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise62%
    Buyer's Guide
    Dell SC Series vs. Huawei OceanStor
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dell SC Series vs. Huawei OceanStor and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Dell SC Series is ranked 24th in All-Flash Storage with 49 reviews while Huawei OceanStor is ranked 12th in All-Flash Storage with 30 reviews. Dell SC Series is rated 8.4, while Huawei OceanStor is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Dell SC Series writes "Automated architecture that proactively optimizes your database ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Huawei OceanStor writes "User-friendly and robust storage solution with good performance and easy setup". Dell SC Series is most compared with Dell PowerStore, Dell Unity XT, IBM FlashSystem, HPE Nimble Storage and NetApp AFF, whereas Huawei OceanStor is most compared with Huawei OceanStor Dorado, NetApp AFF, Dell PowerStore, Dell Unity XT and DDN SFA7990X. See our Dell SC Series vs. Huawei OceanStor report.

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