Dell EqualLogic PS Series vs. Dell PowerMax NVMe

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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PowerMax is suited for a mid-tier to enterprise company. It can easily take on and manage what it may take with various storage arrays. This can work in any vertical, healthcare, manufacturing, financial, insurance, etc. It can easily manage massive workloads and deliver very high-end performance. Is not feasible for small companies, this can and would be very expensive to maintain and operate, and it truly doesn't make sense when a much smaller array can be used.

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• 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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• Fastest storage array in the world.
• this system provide the performance density up to 7.5 million IOPS5 per rack
• Its support maximum system

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• 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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• Can be complex if someone is not versed on the product.
• Expensive.
• High cost of maintenance.

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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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• Great ROI. We have been using it for 5 years, with no downtime due to equipment failures.

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• Cost
• Opex vs Capex
• Maintenance Costs.
• Learning curve on software to maintain the array.

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