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    Dell Unity XT Unified Storage

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ADell Unity XT hybrid flash arrays are storage systems for running general purpose workloads that do not require the low latencies and speed of all flash/NVMe architectures. Unity XT hybrid flash arrays balance performance, efficiency, features or outcomes.N/A

    QNAP NAS

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AQNAP offers a wide array of network-attached storage units for SMBs, home, and enterprise.N/A
    Pricing
    Dell Unity XT Unified StorageQNAP NAS
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Dell Unity XT Unified StorageQNAP NAS
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Dell Unity XT Unified StorageQNAP NAS
    Considered Both Products
    Dell Technologies
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    14 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    12 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    Dell Unity XT Unified StorageQNAP NAS
    Enterprise Flash Array Storage
    Comparison of Enterprise Flash Array Storage features of Dell Unity XT Unified Storage and QNAP NAS
    Feature
    Dell Unity XT Unified Storage
    9.3
    15 Ratings
    4% above category average
    QNAP NAS
    -
    Ratings
    Flash Array Performance9.413 Ratings00 Ratings
    Flash Array Integration9.413 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Compression9.712 Ratings00 Ratings
    Non-Intrusive Upgrades8.815 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simplicity9.115 Ratings00 Ratings
    Power Savings9.614 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Dell Unity XT Unified StorageQNAP NAS
    Small Businesses
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    DiskStation
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score8 out of 10
    DiskStation
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Pure Storage FlashArray
    Score10 out of 10
    DiskStation
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Dell Unity XT Unified StorageQNAP NAS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.9
    (20 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dell Unity XT Unified StorageQNAP NAS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Dell Technologies
    Dell EMC Unity is an easy system and very flexible component and very easy to navigate while providing effective services and management of multiple project information management and the data pulling from the supported third-party platform is easy and quick. Excellent reporting features and easy to use and the analytics tools are amazing.
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    QNAP Systems
    I've been using QNAP NAS for a while now, and it's been great for my home setup. The interface is pretty user-friendly, even for someone who's not super techy, but there are plenty of advanced features to dig into if you need them. Setup was straightforward, and I love how easy it is to access my files remotely. The apps work well, and I've had no major issues with performance. It's been reliable, and I feel like my data is secure. Overall, it's just a solid piece of gear that does exactly what I need. Highly recommend! 10/10 from me!
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    Pros
    Dell Technologies
    • Enables you to create multiple copies of any database.
    • Data savings feature with compression.
    • Integrity with VMWare, RHEL, Oracle.
    • The best option is a midrange unified storage array in a customer environment.
    • Some models support NMMe.
    • Copy Data Management (iCDM), Data-At-Rest-Encryption (D@RE).
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    QNAP Systems
    • File share
    • Raid
    • Very friendly interface.
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    Cons
    Dell Technologies
    • Alerting: receiving an alert when an issue occurs. That is good to know. However, if the alert is cleared, or somehow no longer in alarm, no email is received. At times I will receive the email alert on weekends, not knowing if the issue is resolved or not until Monday when I can access the unit. I have learned in most instances, the alert is a false alarm, which could be a problem.
    • The alerting itself is sometimes not clear. For example, it tells me the link is down, we reset the connection, the link is still down, a tech was dispatched, he troubleshot, and finally the alarm cleared. This incident took almost a week. It went back into alarm after he left, then suddenly it cleared on its own.
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    QNAP Systems
    • It is not related to the QNAP NAS, but the most common problem we have experienced is with the disks themselves.
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    Usability
    Dell Technologies
    Very cumbersome compared to other vendors in the same marketplace.
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    QNAP Systems
    QNAP NAS's usability is excellent, making it accessible to both beginners and more experienced users. The setup process is straightforward, with clear instructions that guide you through everything. The user interface is intuitive, allowing you to navigate easily between settings, apps, and features. Even with its powerful functionality, such as remote access and advanced file management, it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The mobile apps make it convenient to access files on the go, and everything integrates smoothly. Whether you need basic storage or more advanced features, QNAP balances ease of use with powerful capabilities, making it a highly user-friendly NAS option.
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    Support Rating
    Dell Technologies
    Not only support for Unity, but for any Dell product, whether for companies or for the end consumer. Support is agile, helpful, and always focused on solving the problem. To date, there has been no problem that Dell's support has failed to resolve and help us with.
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    QNAP Systems
    Customer support is effective once communication is established. A technical support person is required on both sides. The support is extremely knowledgeable and provides detailed support and explanation to any issues, as well as some will provide recommendations to the business needs as there are many different technologies or methods depending on what the business is trying to achieve.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Dell Technologies
    I was instructed to buy these arrays, but I was not given the opportunity to evaluate other arrays. We evaluated other products in the market that competed with Unity and found that the younger array built from scratch had far better features, software, and ease of use. The Unity system has a unique way of storing the data when compared with other systems.
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    QNAP Systems
    Our historical supplier was a QNAP partner so we started with them.
    We resell on request also NETGEAR and Synology. Maybe is for the practice on them but we think that they are easier to use and configure.
    The thing i can affirm with convinction is that are realy durable! I think i never repaired a QNAP NAS and, we resell them from about 10 years.
    They have all the functionality we ever had to our customers.
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    Return on Investment
    Dell Technologies
    • Less business downtime and reliability is a major business concern. DELL EMC UNITY addresses this concern well and provides robust storage.
    • Investing in UNITY system is less expensive than all-flash storage systems.
    • Managing and provisioning VMware disks became simpler from a single interface in the Vcenter
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    QNAP Systems
    • I cannot quantify, but it really saves a lot of money for backup.
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