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We performed a comparison between Dell EqualLogic PS series and HPE StorageWorks MSA based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Dell EqualLogic PS series vs. HPE StorageWorks MSA Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It is stable and scalable.""We were attracted by the flexibility of being able to put in a new shelf whenever we needed to, to expand.""It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""The technical support for EqualLogic has been universally outstanding.""The solution has been working well overall.""Its high availability. It has a lot of redundancy and good management software as well as good alerting.""​It has contributed to the implementation of virtualization and all its benefits.​""The most valuable feature of Dell EqualLogic PS series auto tiering by using this feature, the customer can get higher performance on a valuable budget."

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"The cost to performance for HPE StorageWorks MSA is good.""HPE StorageWorks MSA is an entry-level, cost-effective solution for SMB customers.""I like StorageWorks' snapshots for our backup system. We had a pool of SSD and traditional drives. StorageWorks has a feature that transfers the hot data to high-performing drives.""The most valuable features were the dual controllers and being able to expand it.""The most valuable features are the storage levels and snapshot features.""The solution is pretty transparent and works well.""The most valuable feature of HPE StorageWorks MSA is its flexibility.""Monitoring is a very big thing. Other great features include block storage; volume creation and the data reliability scalability, which makes the solution really good."

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Cons
"We need more space and we can't get any.""There is no inline deduplication capability.""There is no option for mixing RAID types in one device.""Synchronous replication uses space inefficiently.""The product is reaching the end-of-lifecycle.""6510 and 6610 have two iSCSI connections in each controller. Why do 6110xxx members have only one, and why do the same members have the possibility of having an active iSCSI interface in the passive controller? It could make a lot of noise with a failover.""Dell EqualLogic PS series could improve the performance because in our hybrid configuration the read speed is faster than the write speed.""If I need to have more space or more capacity, I need to replace the product. It would be ideal if we could scale without replacing the box itself."

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"I rate HPE support four out of 10. I'm not happy with them. We purchased mission-critical support, and we're supposed to get a response in four hours. Instead, I'm waiting days for them to replace the drive. They asked me to send back the failed one, and I don't know the address. After I sent it back, they told me they haven't received it. It's a nightmare.""The support contract is expensive, although they are very responsive.""There is room for improvement in terms of scalability. There are times when we need to upgrade the device and the firmware. Sometimes, that can be a struggle.""The solution requires hardware.""It would be ideal if there was a better management interface.""This product is getting a little bit older, so new features like deduplication are not included.""HPE StorageWorks MSA could maybe include a pay-top of texture feature or something like job replication.""The solution could improve by adding configuration tools."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "All features are out of the box. The license will be in the virtual, OS, or application layer."
  • "​It is a fair price."
  • "Licensing is pretty straightforward."
  • "It seemed expensive at first, but the durability lowered the cost of ownership dramatically over time."
  • "Initial packages include all upgrades and services."
  • "There are annual maintenance costs beyond the original licensing period."
  • "I didn't buy it. It was another person seven years ago. So, I don't really know, but all storage platforms cost a lot of money. It is probably in the mid-range, but you get what you pay for."
  • "Dell EqualLogic PS series can improve its scale-out feature. Sometimes the customer has a limited budget for storage expansion. When they want to expand their capacity, they need to buy a complete controller plus storage capacity, which sometimes is out of their budget. If Dell EqualLogic PS series support could scale up the environment in which only hard drive extension controllers should be supported, then customers can expand within a lower budget."
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  • "When we bought this solution it was very reasonably priced and they were willing to deal."
  • "This solution is quite expensive; they should lower the cost."
  • "This solution involves a one-time CapEx payment, followed by warranty extensions."
  • "The price of the solution is a little high and they should provide more competitive pricing. If you want to increases the storage size there are additional fees."
  • "The solution can be a bit expensive."
  • "HPE StorageWorks MSA's licensing is perpetual and not integrated."
  • "I would rate the pricing as nine out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
    Top Answer:Regarding an area to improve, I would say that from Dell EqualLogic family, I can't buy Dell EqualLogic PS series. I can't buy any more solutions provided by EqualLogic, so the solution will have to… more »
    Top Answer:In my organization, we use the solution in our environment.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of HPE StorageWorks MSA is its flexibility.
    Top Answer:HPE StorageWorks MSA is a bit expensive, starting at over 10,000 euros. This might be a hurdle for small businesses. Lowering the price could make it more accessible, especially when considering… more »
    Top Answer:While HPE StorageWorks MSA meets my needs well, some clients have suggested room for improvement in expanding storage capacity beyond the base traces. There has been occasional feedback about minor… more »
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    Also Known As
    EqualLogic PS series
    HP StorageWorks MSA
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    Overview
    EqualLogic PS Series arrays bring a new level of performance to service more of your most demanding applications and virtualization requirements, while delivering the simplicity of the EqualLogic management experience. Featuring six array configurations, including 2U/2.5" drive options with All Flash and Hybrid Arrays, it is ideal for companies and organizations with growing data and performance needs.
    Whether you need best-in-class performance or are looking to get the most capacity for your investment, MSA has a fast, affordable solution for you. And every MSA comes with an intuitive setup and management interface anyone can master.
    Sample Customers
    FAW Foundry, AW Engineering, Unimat, eLongNet Information Technology, BDO Brasil, Odyssey Space Research
    Femsa CSC, TTX, Rabobank
    Top Industries
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    Government50%
    Legal Firm13%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Real Estate/Law Firm13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Educational Organization10%
    Retailer7%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company38%
    Consumer Goods Company13%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm13%
    Educational Organization13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business61%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise48%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise49%
    Buyer's Guide
    Dell EqualLogic PS series vs. HPE StorageWorks MSA
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dell EqualLogic PS series vs. HPE StorageWorks MSA and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    763,955 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Dell EqualLogic PS series is ranked 7th in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) with 3 reviews while HPE StorageWorks MSA is ranked 5th in Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) with 6 reviews. Dell EqualLogic PS series is rated 8.0, while HPE StorageWorks MSA is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Dell EqualLogic PS series writes "Useful auto tiering, excellent support, and highly reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE StorageWorks MSA writes "Stable and offers a wide range of options for power supplies". Dell EqualLogic PS series is most compared with HPE 3PAR StoreServ and NetApp FAS Series, whereas HPE StorageWorks MSA is most compared with NetApp FAS Series, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, IBM FlashSystem, Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform and Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI). See our Dell EqualLogic PS series vs. HPE StorageWorks MSA report.

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