Which solution do you prefer: Huawei OceanStor 5300 or Dell PowerStore 500T?

Huawei OceanStor 5300 and Dell PowerStore 500T are great All-Flash Storage arrays. Here are some of their pros and cons, including their differences and similarities that may help you decide on which solution to choose:

Huawei OceanStor 5300

Pros:

• Can deliver up to 1.5 million IOPS and 300 GB/s throughput


• Can be scaled up to 100 nodes


• Supports synchronous replication and disaster recovery

Cons:

• Expensive


• Not as easy to manage as some other All-Flash Storage arrays

Dell PowerStore 500T

Pros:

• Affordable


• Easy to manage


• Can provide up to 1 million IOPS and 250 GB/s throughput


• Can be scaled up to 20 nodes

Cons:

• Not as scalable as the Huawei OceanStor 5300


• Not as high-performance as some other All-Flash Storage arrays

The main similarities between the two arrays are that they are both All-Flash Storage arrays that perform well and are scalable. However, they also have some key differences. Some say the Huawei OceanStor 5300 is more scalable, offers higher performance, and can manage demanding workloads. On the other hand, the Dell PowerStore 500T is reported as easier to manage, more affordable, and also works for various workloads.