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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerVault and FalconStor VTL [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Featured Review
Md. Hamidul Haque Razu
A reliable solution that offers good performance and overall affordability
Dell PowerVault is a reliable solution that offers good performance and affordability.
Anonymous User
We needed to decrease our reliance on tape. Before purchasing, verify that the storage and servers are compatible.
Falconstor VTL has enabled our business to decrease our reliance on tape for long term storage, while retaining extensive compatibility with... Read more →
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  • "The price is reasonable and we are satisfied with it."
  • "It is important to remember that the retail price may seem high, but the final price is usually different."
  • "I rate the price of Dell PowerVault a nine out of ten."
  • "The price of Dell PowerVault could be reduced. It is more expensive than some IBM solutions."
  • "I rate Dell PowerVault a six or seven out of ten for pricing."
  • "The solution is more cost-effective than the competitors. It’s an affordable option for small businesses."
  • "The cost, compared to other solutions, is on the higher end."
  • "Dell PowerVault's price is the tool's main attraction."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about Dell PowerVault?
    Top Answer:Dell PowerVault offers valuable full flash storage.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerVault?
    Top Answer:I rate the solution's pricing a seven to eight out of ten.
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    What needs improvement with Dell PowerVault?
    Top Answer:The product is generally stable, but there have been instances, to my knowledge, where we faced issues in the controller during software upgrades. The availability is not at the desired level during… more »
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    Ranking
    2nd
    out of 15 in Enterprise SAN
    Views
    165
    Comparisons
    107
    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    383
    Rating
    8.2
    Unranked
    In Enterprise SAN
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    Also Known As
    PowerVault
    VTL
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    FalconStor
    Overview
    PowerVault MD3 storage arrays help you cost-effectively address the challenges of data growth with versatile solutions that are optimized for smaller-scale storage consolidation, flexible virtualization projects and high business continuity.
    FalconStor Virtual Tape Library (VTL) with deduplication is a disk-based backup solution that optimizes backup and restore, improving performance and enabling rapid remote disaster recovery (DR). This solution bridges legacy backup with a more flexible data protection paradigm through a disk-based architecture that reduces physical storage needs and costs.
    Sample Customers
    Dayco, FAW Foundry, University of Cambridge, Finder, Stadtwerke Pforzheim GmbH & Co.
    IDG Research Services, Discovery Solutions, MetLife International Holdings,
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Outsourcing Company14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Reseller7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government13%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Retailer6%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Dell PowerVault is ranked 2nd in Enterprise SAN with 23 reviews while FalconStor VTL [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Enterprise SAN. Dell PowerVault is rated 8.4, while FalconStor VTL [EOL] is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Dell PowerVault writes "Easy to use with good integrations and reasonable pricing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of FalconStor VTL [EOL] writes "We needed to decrease our reliance on tape. Before purchasing, verify that the storage and servers are compatible". Dell PowerVault is most compared with HPE StoreOnce, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), Huawei OceanStor SNS, Lenovo Storage V Series and ExaGrid EX, whereas FalconStor VTL [EOL] is most compared with .

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