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Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches vs. Cisco Storage Area Networking

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches help users to save on storage environments costs by combining robust but flexible hardware architecture with multiple layers of secure network and storage management intelligence.N/A
Cisco Storage Area Networking
Score 9.1 out of 10
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The vendor states that the Cisco MDS 9000 multilayer SAN switches can help lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of storage environments. They combine what the vendor describes as a robust, flexible hardware architecture with multiple layers of network and storage-management intelligence. With them, users can build highly available, scalable storage networks with advanced security and unified management.N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
NetApp FAS Storage Arrays
NetApp FAS Storage Arrays
Score 9.4 out of 10
NetApp FAS Storage Arrays
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Score 9.4 out of 10
Enterprises
NetApp AFF A-Series
NetApp AFF A-Series
Score 9.1 out of 10
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric SwitchesCisco Storage Area Networking
Likelihood to Recommend
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(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Performance
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10.0
(3 ratings)
Product Scalability
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9.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric SwitchesCisco Storage Area Networking
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
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Cisco
The best scenario where we found the Cisco Storage Area Networking is best suited is for an architecture where we need a robust technology that provides high level SLAs regarding downtime due to maintenance activities. Our infrastructure provides the core to our Data analytics team, which provides the data needed for our commercial and management leaders to make the right decisions thanks to the data. We need our infrastructure to be robust and reliable, when it runs smoothly, we can focus on other aspects of IT Infrastructure areas, giving our inside business clients the service they need.
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Pros
Cisco
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Cisco
  • Zoning
  • High MTBF
  • Buffer Credits
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Cons
Cisco
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Cisco
  • Licensing
  • Lack of GUI
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Performance
Cisco
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Cisco
My rating of Cisco Storage Area Networking is a solid 10 regarding low-latency network is due to the high needs our data analysis teams need on their tasks. They have a lot of batch jobs that last quite some time and that also overlaps in a series of periods during the day. Their batch jobs need to run flawlessly, so our commercial teams can make the right decisions right on time. Our data also needs to be backed, up, when we run backup jobs, it is important that they do not decrease the efficiency regarding the service. This is also a key point in our choice to use Cisco Storage Area Networking as our backbone.
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Alternatives Considered
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Cisco
We looked at the Brocade G series and IBM SAN switches, but the seamless integration into our AAA suite and availability of skills in our local market were big factors. We also have these deployed in FlexPod and VxBlock environments, which the reference architectures provide additional confidence in the solutions overall compatibility, supportability and sustainability.
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Scalability
Cisco
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Cisco
We have not reviewed this product's overall security vs others but have not noticed any issues.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
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Cisco
  • Enhanced reliability and minimized downtime.
  • Ensuring continuous data availability.
  • New business model that change CAPEX into OPEX with an evergreen equipment maintenance.
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