Pure Storage FlashBlade Reviews

We use FlashBlade for a lot of cloud storage backup, specifically Veeam. We use the object lock and versioning functions a lot to secure the data and make it immutable. We sell quite a bit of our shared space out to the customer base as repositories.

FlashBlade has reduced our reliance on single-purpose traditional storage. In our scenario where we have a DR environment and where we provide disaster recovery services, being able to leverage multi-tenancy along with immutability is a huge benefit to us. With a lot of the immutable functionality that we had previously, we had to set up Linux servers backed by SAN. The process was huge, whereas now, we can easily spin out a tenant account and get a customer set up. It has reduced the time significantly in that aspect. Bucket creation is not that big of a deal. We can set up quotas and other good things. It is pretty easy compared to the previous immutable arrangement. It is working out pretty well, especially in time savings.

Its benefits were visible immediately because we had a comparison on-site. Everything was on Dell ECS or Elastic Storage prior to that. Once we started migrating customers over to Pure Storage FlashBlade, the results were immediate. Earlier, some of the customers would purge something, and that garbage collection would run for days on end on some of the other devices, whereas with Pure Storage FlashBlade, that was significantly faster. It handles metadata very well.

It has certainly made our environment more resilient than some of the other deployments we had. Other immutable devices were singular in nature. If the device went down, that whole infrastructure went down with it, whereas, with FlashBlade, we can mitigate that risk by adding additional blades and things like that. It is more redundant and resilient compared to previous implementations.

We do object locking and versioning, and then the Veeam backups have encryption built into it for inline and at rest. All that plays very well together. The fact that it keeps our data encrypted and secured is extremely important in this day and age. In the industry itself, there has been a shift away from the idea of everybody wanting a bleeding-edge performance. More people are concerned about securing their data and ransomware. A lot of what we do is help with ransomware prevention and recovery. It is like our bread and butter, so when it comes to that piece, in a lot of the sales training data and things that we have seen, there has been a much higher focus on the security of data versus bleeding-edge speed. In a storage environment, everybody usually wants to get the fastest of whatever it is that they can afford, but there is more focus on securing that data this year.

FlashBlade has definitely reduced our organization’s environmental footprint. Previously, we would end up deploying a repository that would be Linux or something like that. A lot of the time, that would be dedicated to a client, whereas now, FlashBlade backends a lot of our multi-tenant environment, so we are able to leverage FlashBlade for multiple tenants. Instead of having a repository dedicated to each client, we consolidated into FlashBlade where we are serving multiple tenants out of those blades. I have been able to decommission 20 to 25 repositories this year.

We use Pure Storage FlashBlade as a unified storage solution for both file and object data. Our organization currently uses it for NAS and file storage, with plans to incorporate object storage in the near future.

We chose Pure Storage FlashBlade for our data centers because it effectively handles the storage of our large datasets, including images and metadata. While other vendors offer similar capabilities, FlashBlade's features and specifications provide superior cost-effectiveness, performance, and storage capacity, ultimately meeting our specific needs.

FlashBlade helps reduce reliance on traditional, single-purpose storage solutions. Its versatility makes it a powerful storage solution for a wide range of data-intensive uses, including modern application development and AI/ML. FlashBlade provides the speed and scale necessary to handle massive databases and the complex computations involved in AI/ML, resulting in faster processing, increased accuracy, and quicker time to insights. Additionally, Pure Storage offers its cloud solution called Pure One, which provides real-time analytics for that device.

The 75 TB DirectFlash modules deliver a 25 percent cost reduction compared to alternatives. These savings are achieved in administration, operations, and computing. The scalable design allows for future expansion based on project requirements.

In terms of power consumption, Pure Storage FlashBlade uses 60 to 75 percent less power consumption.

We have received good feedback from clients and users, noting that applications are running much faster than before. Daily reporting or data retrieval and storage have been significantly simplified.

Prior to deploying Pure Storage FlashBlade in our production environment, we conducted thorough testing. Due to the inability to directly migrate data from our legacy system, we implemented a phased approach. This involved testing non-production data, followed by standard applications, and finally, critical applications. Each phase yielded optimal results, giving us the confidence to proceed with the production update and data migration.

FlashBlade effectively mitigates legacy system issues such as outages and complex infrastructure management due to its dedicated support team that provides rapid response and resolution.

It safeguards data with AES 256 data-at-rest encryption and simplified key management, including automatic key rotation. This ensures data and device security, meeting various compliance standards such as FIPS 142 from the US government, PCI, and GDPR, helping organizations achieve robust cybersecurity.

Pure Storage FlashBlade enhances efficiency and sustainability, positively impacting our environmental footprint and transforming our approach to storage.

It can be upgraded with no downtime.

We use Pure Storage FlashBlade as our storage solution, accommodating our extensive data storage needs.

We implemented Pure Storage FlashBlade to reduce costs by replacing physical hardware, enabling us to store large volumes of data and internally share folders for improved operational efficiency.

Training is required to use FlashBlade, but the user-friendly modules offer clear explanations, making it remarkably easy to explore and complete the initial setup after completion.

It has improved our organization significantly. Previously, we faced difficulties with our old server, which was not reliable enough. Switching to Pure Storage FlashBlade resolved these issues. We realized the benefits within five months.

Managing FlashBlade is straightforward, and any issues we cannot resolve can be escalated to Pure Storage support.

Pure Storage enhances data protection with encrypted memory modules and a Trusted Platform Module, ensuring data is encrypted and secured. This is critical for our backup files, which we know are always secure.

In my current organization, we utilize FlashArray and FlashBlade primarily for critical data management. Our company deals with significant amounts of important data that require fast access, which is why we decided to purchase Pure FlashArray and FlashBlade. It is essential for data accessibility and ease of data access.

It is a path-breaking storage. I have previously worked with Dell EMC and HPE storage. Pure Storage FlashBlade is path-breaking and necessary to meet the current needs. It makes data access more flexible than before.

It has significantly saved time for our organization, particularly regarding latency in data retrieval and storage capacity. Previously, we faced limitations with other solutions like Dell EMC and HPE, but FlashBlade allowed us to allocate larger TB amounts, which has been a big benefit. The time-saving aspect and reduced latency are the main benefits we have experienced.

We were able to realize its benefits within a week. We found its speed, flexibility, and load balancing very impressive. We realized very early on that it is the best product in the market.

Being an all-flash storage, there is no noise like hard drives. There is also a dedicated cache. It is very impressive. As compared to our previous storage, it is very easy to access. The GUI is also very good.

Pure Storage FlashBlade helped in keeping our data encrypted and secured.

We use FlashBlade, especially for file NAS systems, and it integrates with S3 Cloud. We use it for file and object storage. Additionally, e-series 200, 400, and s-series models are available, which have a good impact on storage.

The 75-terabyte DirectFlash modules use a moderate amount of power.

FlashBlade helps reduce costs.

FlashBlade has provided a significant impact by offering more storage with e-series and s-series models. It has also helped with storage management by allowing alternate IPs for seamless access in case of issues. Furthermore, the solution includes features like Safe Mode and data snapshots to enhance data integrity and security.

It quickly mitigates legacy system issues with its multiple IP addresses, ensuring that another is available to maintain connectivity if one fails.

FlashBlade ensures data security with encryption and multiple backup mechanisms. In addition to primary storage, backups are maintained on separate NAS volumes and managed by a dedicated backup team. A remote disaster recovery system guarantees data accessibility and integrity, allowing for data restoration regardless of local issues. It has saved between 20 to 30 percent of our time.

We use the solution for S3 storage and Kubernetes backup.

FlashBlade is so much easier to use than the previous solution; it reduced the time to market to serve our customers.

I use FlashBlade for shipping data to the cloud.

I like its size. It is smaller than the other competitors. We can plug in many blades, and we can have data up to one terabyte.

We sell the solution to media, entertainment, and banking customers for high throughput and performance.

The solution provides many controllers. More controllers lead to higher performance. It is a unique feature provided by the product that other tools do not have.