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

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ADell'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.N/A

    Exagrid EX Series

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AThe Exagrid EX Series offers a storage solution with deduplication.N/A
    Pricing
    Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)Exagrid EX Series
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)Exagrid 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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    User Ratings
    Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)Exagrid EX Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dell PowerVault Disk Backup and Discovery (DL, TL & ML Series)Exagrid EX Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Dell Technologies
    For small to medium sided environments, it's great, or for low demand but being able to hit higher IOPS on demand. It's still entry-level compared to EqualLogic hardware but a great contender in the field.
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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
    • Tape Solution
    • Small Business Solution
    • Good for direct attached storage purposes like video security.
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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
    • 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.
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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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    Alternatives Considered
    Dell Technologies
    couple vendors but nothing to write home about....
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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
    • 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.
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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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