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Dell Technologies DataIQ vs IBM SAN Volume Control comparison

Dell Technologies and IBM are both solutions in the Storage Management category. Dell Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0, while IBM is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5. Dell Technologies holds a 4.0% mindshare in SM, compared to IBM’s 6.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.
Dell Technologies DataIQ
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Categories and Ranking

Dell Technologies DataIQ
Ranking in Storage Management
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM SAN Volume Control
Ranking in Storage Management
2nd
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Storage Management category, the mindshare of Dell Technologies DataIQ is 4.0%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM SAN Volume Control is 6.4%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Jan Zentgraf - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable and scalable tool that can be used to monitor and analyze data
The product is used to analyze data. It was purchased as part of a package including Isilon installation The product can be used to analyze data usage. I have a big confusion between InsightIQ and DataIQ. I do not know which product is going to be retired. There are many rumors, but we have no…
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Nagendra Nekkala. - PeerSpot reviewer
A sustainable product that has ultra-low latency and reliable security features
Initially, we had some challenges with massive amounts of customer data. We have an airport segment where the passenger data are required, and it’s huge data. We needed a system that could store bulk data with low latency and provide a good customer experience. The solution is very famous. Ultra latency provides miraculous performance and productivity. It also enables advanced virtualization for good scalability. Anyone can opt to use the product. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The product can be used to analyze data usage."
"The most valuable features of IBM SAN Volume Control are the copy services, performance metrics, and analysis. Additionally, they have upgraded and introduced visual volumes."
"The virtualization layer has been great."
"The product has an ultra-low latency."
"The solution is easy to use, easily configurable, and easy to upgrade, manipulate, and add new storage."
"With SVC it is very easy to manage and to use for migration, meaning that when we want to move or to keep control of the volume or update a server database, it is very easy. That's why we use it."
 

Cons

"The solution’s GUI is a little bit confusing."
"IBM support can be very slow."
"IBM SAN Volume Control could improve by better integrations with other vendor systems. IBM SAN Volume Control can store the environment and are able to integrate with Veeam, but I don't know if they can integrate as well with SVC or other vendors' systems."
"They just need to put in the snap volume because now they use what is called a flash copy. This means that you have to take all the volume instead of NetApp which uses their snapshot."
"I would like to see the usage of virtualized storage boxes improved. I'd like to see this feature fixed, especially for SVC controller, and to be able to hold more storage."
"Patch management and upgrades must be made easier."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"With SAN Volume Controller, we need to license by terabyte."
"The initial price of IBM SAN Volume Control is steep."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
University
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Energy/Utilities Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell DataIQ?
The product can be used to analyze data usage.
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What needs improvement with Dell DataIQ?
I have a big confusion between InsightIQ and DataIQ. I do not know which product is going to be retired. There are many rumors, but we have no clear information about it. The product should provide...
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What is your primary use case for Dell DataIQ?
The product is used to analyze data. It was purchased as part of a package including Isilon installation.
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What do you like most about IBM SAN Volume Control?
The product has an ultra-low latency.
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What is your primary use case for IBM SAN Volume Control?
Heterogenous Storage management.
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What advice do you have for others considering IBM SAN Volume Control?
Initially, we had some challenges with massive amounts of customer data. We have an airport segment where the passenger data are required, and it’s huge data. We needed a system that could store bu...
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Also Known As

Dell EMC DataIQ
IBM SVC
 

Overview

Dell Technologies DataIQ manages, analyzes, and visualizes unstructured data across multiple storage systems, enhancing data visibility and improving storage efficiency.

Dell Technologies DataIQ is a comprehensive tool designed for efficient data management. It facilitates data migration, optimizes storage utilization, and ensures better data governance. Users leverage its insights to support strategic decision-making, drive capacity planning, and streamline data management workflows. Known for its robust performance analytics and easy integration, it seamlessly handles large datasets, provides clear insights, and offers intuitive data organization.

What are the key features of Dell Technologies DataIQ?
  • Efficient Data Management: Enhances organization and retrieval of unstructured data.
  • Performance Analytics: Provides robust analytics to monitor and improve data handling.
  • Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates with multiple storage systems.
  • Data Migration: Facilitates smooth migration of data across platforms.
  • Powerful Reporting Tools: Offers detailed and customizable reporting options.
  • Reliable Support: Backed by dependable customer support and services.
What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?
  • Improved Data Visibility: Enables better monitoring and management of data assets.
  • Optimized Storage Utilization: Identifies and helps eliminate unused data, improving storage efficiency.
  • Better Data Governance: Supports compliance and governance efforts through organized data management.
  • Enhanced Strategic Decisions: Provides insights that inform and drive business strategies.
  • Streamlined Workflows: Simplifies data management processes and enhances operational efficiency.

Dell Technologies DataIQ is implemented across several industries to manage vast amounts of unstructured data effectively. In finance, it aids in regulatory compliance and risk management. In healthcare, it helps organize and retrieve patient data, supporting better patient care. In media and entertainment, it manages large media files, ensuring efficient storage and access. Manufacturing companies use it for tracking production data and optimizing operations.

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Built with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software—part of the IBM Spectrum Storage family—IBM SAN Volume Controller (SVC) is an enterprise-class storage system that helps organizations achieve better data economics by supporting the new large scale workloads that are critical to success. SVC systems can handle the massive volumes of data from mobile and social applications and enable flexible hybrid multicloud deployments and deliver the performance and scalability needed to gain insights from the latest analytics technologies.

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