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    DDN A³I

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ADataDirect Networks (DDN) offers their SFA line of high density block storage solutions, including the SFA14KX and the SFA18K.N/A

    Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AFujitsu now offers the PRIMEQUEST series of mission critical workload enterprise rack servers, available in the 2000 and 3000 series.N/A
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    DDN A³IFujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series
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    DDN A³IFujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    DDN A³IFujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series
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    Dell PowerEdge
    Score7.6 out of 10
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    Dell PowerEdge
    Score7.6 out of 10
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    IBM Power
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DDN A³IFujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series
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    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    DDN A³IFujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    Well suited for large data repositories, like video storage, data lake, etc. Wide and deep and does not take up multiple racks. Easily grows with your needs as one can drop in more disks when needed, as you grow.
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    Fujitsu
    Its cost effective. Its very well suited for huge data handling with zero downtime environment. Various business intelligence software can be used in very well manner with maximum uptime. Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series is using X-86 architecture with high reliability. But some models only available in all regions worldwide. other models are only available in Japan. Also learning resources need to be increased
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    Pros
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • Large storage array
    • Fibre channel storage using RAID arrays
    • Each SFA can grow with one master and up to 4 slaves
    • Up to PB or more of storage
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    Fujitsu
    • High availability
    • Operational efficiency
    • Ultra high speed data utilization
    • Effective handling of Bigdata
    • Business continuity
    • Efficient x86-architecture
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    Cons
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • The Disk array appliances load disks from the top
    • Cabler management is more than 4 feet long. Hard to find a rack it really fits in.
    • Interconnects between units need to be more seamless and easier to understand.
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    Fujitsu
    • The models PRIMEQUEST 3400E and PRIMEQUEST 3800E only available in all regions world wide. Other four models only available in Japan.
    • Complex architecture
    • Learning resources are very less
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    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    IBM is close to the Platinum level but DDN comes in large and cheaper but with a bit less features.
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    Fujitsu
    We are mainly going to Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series for high availability with cost effective. Using Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series is very simple than other similar servers. We can use several business intelligence applications without any issues in Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST Series. Latest equipped processors helps to achieve ultra-high speed data utilization. Also we are getting good customer support
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    Return on Investment
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • ROI is that it seems very economical for massive video camera storage.
    • Dedicate a rack to it.
    • Best if all units are next to each other but do not have to be.
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    Fujitsu
    • Cost effective
    • Good customer support
    • We didn't face any business impact till
    • Achieving customer satisfaction
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