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Dell SC Series

Read 49 Dell SC Series reviews
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NEC iStorage S4900

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  • "Always keep in mind, this is not just a enclosure with disks is a complete SAN as a service. There is software, license, and storage in one single solution."
  • "It's a very affordable solution."
  • "We have reviewed many platforms over the years. It is probably the best solution for its value."
  • "It is one of the most cost effective systems for us. We have been able to run it longer than most, getting the most benefit and money out of it."
  • "We have found the solution to be affordable."
  • "It has a good price point and offers some value-added enterprise features."
  • "Compared to other solutions out there, it's affordable."
  • "The scalability seems a bit more expensive than even buying a brand new one so far. That has been kind of a drawback."

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    What do you like most about Dell SC Series?
    Top Answer:I find this version to be more budget-friendly compared to products from other vendors. This aspect greatly benefits my customers. It's highly advantageous due to its affordability. The operational… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell SC Series?
    Top Answer:There are costs involving the solution, vendor fees and product safety which are additional.
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    What needs improvement with Dell SC Series?
    Top Answer:I would like to improve the processing ability.
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    3rd
    out of 7 in Frame-Based Disk Arrays
    Views
    197
    Comparisons
    166
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    439
    Rating
    8.0
    6th
    out of 7 in Frame-Based Disk Arrays
    Views
    35
    Comparisons
    25
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    SC Series Storage, Compellent
    iStorage S4900
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    Overview

    Dell EMC SC Series arrays provide a unified platform for the ultimate in performance, adaptability and machine-driven efficiency. SC Series software delivers modern features that help you meet aggressive workload demands using the fewest drives necessary. With an open, future-ready design, SC Series storage integrates seamlessly with applications and infrastructure, enabling you to scale on a single platform and add capabilities without forklift upgrades.

    NEC iStorage S4900 disk array system can contain up to 1200 disk drives (FC) with a capacity of up to 257 TB enabling large-scale storage integration with a high bandwidth (192 GB/s) crossbar switch technology.
    Sample Customers
    TGen, Frost Science, Gerrie Electric
    United Cooperative Assurance, National Electoral Court of Bolivia, Nippon Express, PHP Institute, Hokkaido Telecommunication Network Co. Inc, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Healthcare Company14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Pharma/Biotech Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Dell SC Series is ranked 3rd in Frame-Based Disk Arrays with 49 reviews while NEC iStorage S4900 is ranked 6th in Frame-Based Disk Arrays. Dell SC Series is rated 8.4, while NEC iStorage S4900 is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Dell SC Series writes "Automated architecture that proactively optimizes your database ". On the other hand, Dell SC Series is most compared with Dell PowerStore, Dell Unity XT, IBM FlashSystem, Huawei OceanStor and HPE Nimble Storage, whereas NEC iStorage S4900 is most compared with .

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