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ESG Lab Review - Big Switch Networks and Dell EMC: Next-Generation Data Center Networking

ESG Lab Review - Big Switch Networks and Dell EMC: Next-Generation Data Center Networking

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This documents covers technical details of building a next-generation data center using Dell EMC Networking and Big Switch Networks software.
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15. Dell has the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of multi-cloud-capable storage from a single vendor. Based on Dell analysis. February 2024.  

16. The world’s most comprehensive storage portfolio with robust security . Based on Dell analysis of Primary, Unstructured, PBBA, and HCI segments, February 2024.

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5. PowerScale optimizes your workloads with up to 186PB per cluster.5 
Feel the flexibility of PowerScale. 9.5x more PB per cluster than Pure FlashBlade//S.5
5Based on Dell analysis, July 2023.

6. PowerStore intelligently automates with 5x better data density.6
PowerStore delivers 5x better data density than Pure FlashArray//X20.6
6Based on Dell internal analysis using publicly available specs in August 2023 comparing maximum effective capacity for PowerStore 1200 and FlashArray //X20. Assumes average 4:1 data reduction for PowerStore, 5:1 for Pure Storage. Actual results vary.

7. World’s broadest storage portfolio with comprehensive security features.7
7Based on Dell analysis of Primary, Unstructured, PBBA and HCI segments, March 2023.

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11. Dell offers more business laptop and mobile workstation models and form factors, more monitor models and more options to customize device configuration than Apple¹¹.
11Based on a Principled Technologies report commissioned by Dell Technologies, “Lower cost, more choice: The benefits of choosing all-Dell business laptops,” June 2023. Actual results may vary. Full Report

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13. Comparison based on internal analysis, February 2024. Based on testing using 3D SpyMark benchmark on XPS 13 (2024) tested by Dell labs in February 2024 with Intel Core Ultra7 155H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel Arc Graphics, and QHD+ touch display versus XPS 13 (2021) tested by Dell labs in February 2021 with 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics and UHD+ touch display. And XPS 16 (2024) tested by Dell labs in February 2024 with Intel Core Ultra7 155H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Nvidia RTX 4050 Graphics, and FHD+ display versus XPS 15 (2021) tested by Dell labs in February 2021 with 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti Graphics, and UHD+ touch display.​

14. Netflix streaming battery benchmark: XPS 16 tested with Intel Core Ultra 7-155H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4060 and FHD+ display, XPS 14 tested with Intel Core Ultra 7-155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Arc graphics and FHD+ display and XPS 13 tested with Intel Core Ultra 7-155H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Arc graphics and FHD+ display. Testing conducted by Dell labs in January 2024,  with display brightness set to 150 nits (40%) and wireless enabled.  Based on streaming Netflix 1080p content using the Netflix Windows 11 app. Actual battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time. The stated Watt Hour (WHr) is not an indication of battery life.

15. Based on Dell analysis, November 2022. Dell Optimizer is the AI-based optimization software for commercial PCs and MyDell is the AI-based optimization software for consumer and small business PCs. Dell Optimizer is not available in OptiPlex 3000 series, Latitude Chromebook Enterprise, and Linux-based devices.


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