Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series) vs. Exagrid EX Series

Dell PowerVault suits SMB needs, VMware datastores, and backup targets where cost and simplicity matter. It's less ideal for latency-sensitive workloads, or environments needing sophisticated replication and automation.

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We have Exagrid [EX Series] in different environments and it has adapted very well to both. We have used it for larger environments and its scalability if properly and takes up little physical space. We also use it as a backup solution for smaller environments, such as our vessels.

I don't see where the adaptability of Exagrid [EX Series] can be bad or unadjustable.

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• iscsi
• storage
• and it's simple.

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• High backup speeds
• Native Veeam integration
• Deduplication/efficiency savings
• Friendly management interface
• Native replication between Exagrid boxes

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• The solution isn't really for large enterprise solutions except for direct attached solutions.

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• I don't have much to add here. Overall, it has been a solid purchase for us.

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It's reliable and familiar to Dell-centric teams. Purpose-built modern arrays from Pure or HPE offer a noticeably smoother experience for the same core tasks.

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Pure Storage is much better overall. If you need to have a 7.2K solution or an array where you have several speeds needed (7K, 10K, or SSD) then Powervault is good. It is also much cheaper than Pure Storage.

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We used Symantec tape making the decision to move to Exagrid.

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• as a tech/network guy i dont care for ROI... it works.

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• Faster data recovery speed
• Reduced backup tape costs
• Improve a backup standard for the entire company

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