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    DDN IntelliFlash

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/ADDN offers the IntelliFlash flash array storage option based on technology developed by Tegile. The solution was owned and supported by Western Digital since August 2017, and later acquired by DDN (DataDirect Networks) in 2019.N/A

    Oracle ZFS

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AOracle ZFS Storage Appliance is designed to power diverse workloads so users efficiently consolidate legacy storage systems and achieve universal application acceleration and reliable data protection for data.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Dell Compellent (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
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    Pure Storage FlashArray
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DDN IntelliFlashOracle ZFS
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    10.0
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    10.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Usability
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    Support Rating
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    User Testimonials
    DDN IntelliFlashOracle ZFS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    SMB business Tegile pricing and performance is particularly well suited. BC/DR scenarios are also enhanced as they are extremely good at upgrading each side and failing over for upgrades. I don't know any situations where these would not be appropriate.
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    Oracle
    For scenarios where the implementation is an Oracle ecosystem and the need for high-performance storage is present, undoubtedly the ideal solution is Oracle ZFS due to the native integration that exists, for example, with SPARC equipment, Exadata, and traditional architecture running Oracle Linux or Solariums (depending on the case), as well as in highly demanding industries in terms of storage.
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    Pros
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • Fast writes to and retrieves from the disks.
    • Fast ethernet communication and full support for Vmware.
    • NFS storage means no LUN rebuilding or painful LUN migrations.
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    Oracle
    • Software RAIDZ. Create storage arrays using best available RAID technologies for excellent disk stability
    • Array images and backups. Allows administrators to instantly create disk snapshots, to minimize time disk is unavailable (on the order of seconds, not minutes or hours).
    • Automatic de-deduplication/compression. ZFS will automatically de-dedup data on disk, allowing for more efficient use of the entire disk for unique data. It will also automatically compress data stored on the disk, allowing for even more usage of the available disk space. Great for infrequently accessed backups (There is some performance cost to compression).
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    Cons
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • I would like to see every update to be able to be reached via either partial or full updates. In the past we had progressed to one level of software and then found we could not get to a later version from that level, though they did address that.
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    • Because it was due to a software originally designed for Solaris. configuration in other environments can be cumbersome for inexperienced implementers.
    • The proprietary particularity of this File System makes it in some cases very difficult to implement in highly heterogeneous environments.
    • I think that additional forms of integration with more environments should be created.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    Because when something works this well you don't change it
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    Oracle
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    Usability
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    It just works, and works very well. The GUI is clean and easy to understand, and the dashboard gives vital information at a glance. It also gives a very comprehensive view of what all the moving parts are doing. It is so clear and matches the view in real life that I can have a non-technical person looking at it and talking to me on the phone and we both see the same things, instantly.
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    Oracle
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    Support Rating
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    WE always get an answer right away, and help is available 24/7/365.
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    Implementation Rating
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    Be sure you have your networking right and you are golden.
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    Alternatives Considered
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    We used to have both Nimble and Compellant in the past, and there is no comparison with the Tegile offerings. The Tegiles outperform them in every area and are easier to use.
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    Oracle
    ZFS is so far beyond the other filesystems available right now, offering full suites of tools for data management, backup, recovery, maintenance, monitoring, etc. It's not even fair to compare them.
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    Return on Investment
    DataDirect Networks (DDN)
    • It has increased our productivity in our database users by about 40%
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    Oracle
    • In highly transactional and data-intensive environments such as 200 million records per month or more.
    • Banking also represents an ideal niche for this type of implementation due to its high volume of data and the need for security in this industry with over 100 million records per day and online history maintenance for more than 10 years (in most cases).
    • The Return on Investment or ROI is clearly seen in the medium term since your storage solution would be in your safekeeping without having to pay anything additional to regular maintenance.
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