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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dell VMAX

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/ADell VMAX All Flash is the latest iteration in the former Symmetrix series of enterprise flash array storage, available in the Dell VMAX 250F edition, or the Dell EMC VMAX 950F edition.N/A

    Exagrid EX Series

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AThe Exagrid EX Series offers a storage solution with deduplication.N/A
    Pricing
    Dell VMAXExagrid EX Series
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    Pricing Offerings
    Dell VMAXExagrid EX 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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    Dell VMAXExagrid EX Series
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    Dell Technologies
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
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    Features
    Dell VMAXExagrid EX Series
    Enterprise Flash Array Storage
    Comparison of Enterprise Flash Array Storage features of Dell VMAX and Exagrid EX Series
    Feature
    Dell VMAX
    9.8
    9 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Exagrid EX Series
    -
    Ratings
    Flash Array Performance9.89 Ratings00 Ratings
    Flash Array Integration9.69 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Compression9.89 Ratings00 Ratings
    Non-Intrusive Upgrades9.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simplicity9.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    Power Savings9.98 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Dell VMAXExagrid EX Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (9 ratings)
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dell VMAXExagrid EX Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Dell Technologies
    Dell EMC VMAX All-Flash Storage is a very powerful storage that easily manages huge data transactions with high IO processing speed. This Storage is well suited for critical production environments because response times are much better. This storage enables direct data backup. It's always up and running during updates because it creates a redundant connection from the controller.
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    Exagrid
    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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    Pros
    Dell Technologies
    • It creates a fully redundant connection from multiple controllers that are always up even during updates.
    • Once setup there is little to no adjustments that need to be made to the storage array. All that's needed is volume updates.
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    Exagrid
    • High backup speeds
    • Native Veeam integration
    • Deduplication/efficiency savings
    • Friendly management interface
    • Native replication between Exagrid boxes
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    Cons
    Dell Technologies
    • Initial configuration are bit difficult need some experience resource to manage it.
    • We faced issue with vendor support during major impact.
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    Exagrid
    • I don't have much to add here. Overall, it has been a solid purchase for us.
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    Support Rating
    Dell Technologies
    The best part about this array is that once you have it configured it is pretty much done. There is little to no other configurations to be done other than normal volume adjustments. Support is great as they understand this array very well. The updates are very hands-off and are done solely by support. You contact them and then there are no other changes done on the end-user's side.
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    Exagrid
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    Alternatives Considered
    Dell Technologies
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    Exagrid
    We used Symantec tape making the decision to move to Exagrid.
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    Return on Investment
    Dell Technologies
    • Dell EMC VMAX All Flash Storage provides the hybrid cloud solution
    • Dell EMC VMAX All Flash Storage provides the great storage capacity with data security
    • Data Migration from other storage, data compression, stability
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    Exagrid
    • Faster data recovery speed
    • Reduced backup tape costs
    • Improve a backup standard for the entire company
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