Acquiring EqualLogic and extending its partnership with EMC in the same year has propelled Dell's ranking in offering innovative iSCSI storage solutions. This move by EMC also shows its continued recognition of Dell's ability to reach the small to mid-sized market effectively.
Key points of this note include:
- Dell's position among Storage Area Network (SAN) vendors.
- A summary of Dell products including EqualLogic and EMC's CX4/NX4.
- Dell strengths and weaknesses.
SAN vendors continue to struggle to meet the demands of the small to mid-sized enterprise market. As vendors work to package the benefits of consolidated storage into solutions that have small enterprise price points, Info-Tech Research Group takes a look at the offerings of 16 vendors in this space. This research note examines the strengths and challenges of storage solution provider Dell.
