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    Dell EqualLogic PS Series

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/ADell's EqualLogic PS Series is a line of storage appliances, from Dell.N/A
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    Dell Technologies
    Chose Dell EqualLogic PS Series
    We picked Dell EqualLogic PS Series based on combination price/capacity/performance parameters. Unfortunately, in my opinion, not all of what we were promised came true.
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    Chose Dell EqualLogic PS Series
    As the company initially operated on a smaller scale, we opted for Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage solutions, primarily because our data storage needs were modest. However, as the company expanded and demands grew, it became evident that the Dell EqualLogic PS Series system …
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    Chose Dell EqualLogic PS Series
    MD shelves which we also use, are a great, smaller alternative to SAN for backup solutions and small projects. The PS series and the Compellent shelves are powerful SAN units, with nothing between them really, apart from the pricing.
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    Chose Dell EqualLogic PS Series
    Having used HP StorageWorks, I have found that the Dell EqualLogic works more smoothly in a VMware environment. There are plugins that work in vSphere that allow you to create volumes and provision new virtual servers with relative ease. The software and interface that the …
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    Chose Dell EqualLogic PS Series
    I think the PS Series stacked up equal to HP, for a lot less money.
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    Dell EqualLogic PS Series
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    Dell Technologies
    Given its IO performance and bandwidth limitations, deploying this system in an enterprise-level setting would be impractical. However, it can effectively serve in non-production environments where demands are lower. Despite its unsuitability for heavy-duty tasks, the system offers valuable features such as straightforward configuration for data replication to its array partner. This replication capability enhances data backup processes, providing a reliable solution for safeguarding critical information in less demanding operational scenarios.
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    Pros
    Dell Technologies
    • iSCSI-based system that is quick to configure and set-up on the network.
    • Provisioning new LUNs and unified storage makes it straightforward to use with various systems.
    • Graphical interface is easy to use, allows for quick implementation of data pools and volumes.
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    Cons
    Dell Technologies
    • One SAN controller failure can lead to big issues we unfortunately learned
    • Disks tend to fail quite frequently
    • The firmware upgrading process could do with an overhaul
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    Dell Technologies
    We picked Dell EqualLogic PS Series based on combination price/capacity/performance parameters. Unfortunately, in my opinion, not all of what we were promised came true.
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    Return on Investment
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    • Great ROI. We have been using it for 5 years, with no downtime due to equipment failures.
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