It works and works well.
The core storage for the enterprise front-ended by vmware esxi running the very lastest of Microsoft domain services and Exchange along …
Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)
Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)
Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)
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What is Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)?
Dell's PowerVault series presents both disk based and tape backup solution. The PowerVault TL and Powervault LTO are tape drives, while the PowerVault DR, RD, and DL series are disk based.
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What is Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)?
Dell's PowerVault series presents both disk based and tape backup solution. The PowerVault TL and Powervault LTO are tape drives, while the PowerVault DR, RD, and DL series are disk based.
Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series) Technical Details
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August 26, 2016
It works and works well.
The core storage for the enterprise front-ended by vmware esxi running the very lastest of Microsoft domain services and Exchange along with 100 virtual desktops. At the time using gigabit links with procurve switches.
I have to say even the EqualLogic stuff is better however PowerVaults are well worth the money.
I have to say even the EqualLogic stuff is better however PowerVaults are well worth the money.
- iscsi
- storage
- and it's simple.
- UI is lacking some love.
- as a tech/network guy i dont care for ROI... it works.
couple vendors but nothing to write home about....
August 19, 2016
PowerVault Review, the Good the Bad and the Ugly
We use Dell PowerVault at our college for our storage and tape in our backup and video security solutions.
- Tape Solution
- Small Business Solution
- Good for direct attached storage purposes like video security.
- The solution isn't really for large enterprise solutions except for direct attached solutions.
- If you need a lot of disks attached to a system, PowerVault is the way to go.
- The cost of the unit is reasonable, and you can extend the life of the unit pretty far.
PowerVault was cheaper back in 2007 compared to these, but eventually the others won out for our enterprise needs.
August 17, 2016
Good and Bad
We have the PowerVault deployed in 3 different locations. We use it internally for corporate infrastructure as well as dedicated to clients. It serves as both primary data storage as well as back up storage for some clients.
- Simple to set up.
- Single pane of glass to monitor several arrays.
- Ability to scale.
- Maintenance is tough. Dell recommends bringing the unit down for any kind of maintenance of upgrades.
- Internal IOPS monitoring could be greatly improved.
- Arrays are locked down to Dell licensed disks.
- It has provided a great start for our business. Great entry into our client base.
- Not great when you want to scale.
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.