HPE Alletra Storage vs Pure FlashArray X NVMe comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Pure Storage are both solutions in the All-Flash Storage category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #5 with an average rating of 9.1, while Pure Storage is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.6. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 8.0% mindshare in AFS, compared to Pure Storage’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Pure Storage users who would recommend it.

HPE Alletra Storage

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Pure FlashArray X NVMe and HPE Alletra Storage are two leading choices in enterprise storage solutions. Users are happier with the performance and reliability of Pure FlashArray X NVMe, but HPE Alletra Storage is favored for its scalability and advanced features, considered worth the investment.

Features: Pure FlashArray X NVMe users highlight high-performance storage, simplicity, and robust data protection. HPE Alletra Storage is praised for its scalability, AI-powered data management, and flexibility. While both products offer strong features, HPE Alletra's advanced capabilities give it a slight edge.

Room for Improvement: Users of Pure FlashArray X NVMe suggest enhancements in cloud integration and reporting tools. HPE Alletra Storage users point out the need for a more intuitive management system and better documentation. Pure FlashArray X NVMe sees fewer areas needing improvement, indicating higher overall user satisfaction.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Pure FlashArray X NVMe is commended for its straightforward deployment process and responsive support. HPE Alletra Storage also has an effective deployment process, but user reviews indicate room for improvement in customer service response times. Users find Pure FlashArray X NVMe easier to deploy with better customer support experiences.

Pricing and ROI: Pure FlashArray X NVMe provides competitive pricing and strong ROI due to low maintenance costs and efficient performance. HPE Alletra Storage is considered pricier but justifies the cost with advanced features and flexibility, leading to a favorable ROI for more complex use cases. Pure FlashArray X NVMe offers better upfront pricing, while HPE Alletra Storage demonstrates value over long-term use cases.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Alletra Storage

Ranking in All-Flash Storage

5th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Pure FlashArray X NVMe

Ranking in All-Flash Storage

15th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the All-Flash Storage category, the mindshare of HPE Alletra Storage is 8.0%. The mindshare of Pure FlashArray X NVMe is 0.8%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Lisa Whalen

System Engineer at University of Nebraska

Provides a cloud-like operation model on-prem for managing data infrastructure

I've always said I love that it's easy to use. At one point in time, we had a 3PAR. And with 3PAR, I always thought it was a little more difficult. There was so much more to maintaining it, setting it up, and everything. With the [HPE] Alletra [Storage], it's just easy. It's easy to provision space to use and to set up. InfoSight is invaluable to me. With it, I can just quickly go out there and see what is going on. Alletra provides a cloud-like operation model on-prem for managing data infrastructure. [HPE] Alletra [Storage] is very good for predicting problems and preventing them before they occur. InfoSight has really helped with that. I honestly don't have to look at it much. However, there's the alerting and everything that will tell us what's going on. That said, I check InfoSight every once in a while. [HPE Alletra Storage] reduced the time spent on storage provision. It's so much easier than the 3PAR. It's just so much easier. I don't spend time in there at all. The product improved our storage performance experience in terms of IOPS. Our end users that use the SAP environment were a little concerned at first. We said we were going to switch over from the 3PAR to the Alletra since they've always been more familiar with the 3PAR. However, when we moved them over, they noticed a performance increase.

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Eugene Hemphill

Sales Manager at Multicomputos PR

Helps to save money and resources with the data compression feature

One point I'd like to improve is that the tool should start selling small boxes again. It discontinued some products and is focusing on bigger, more capable boxes, neglecting the SMB market. Even though it's not a big market, it shouldn't have removed them. One way to improve the product is to add an operational assistant that doesn't depend on VMware. It could also establish more alliances with other operational systems.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Since we've implemented the solution, we've had zero downtime on the arrays."

"The tool's notable feature is that we don't need to log a case directly with the vendor. The tool has access to all the logs on-premises. This is an on-premises solution. Additionally, we can provision data as thick or thin provisioned. Moreover, it includes data grid duplication and compression features."

"The solution has been rock-solid since we've had it."

"It is simple to manage and integrate with our virtualization platform. There is also the storage efficiency."

"It's really easy to use."

"The deduplication feature is great."

"It's got an integration with InfoSight."

"Alletra's performance has been very good."

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"The duplication algorithm allows us to get a lot more use out of less storage. We're running a five terabyte array right now and we're running probably about 30 terabytes on it. So the duplication rate is pretty phenomenal, without a cost to performance. It still runs pretty smoothly."

"On a scale of one to ten, I rate Pure FlashArray as ten."

"Pure FlashArray X NVMe has low latency and high Ops. It is an evergreen model."

"The most valuable features of this solution are its ease of use and performance."

"It has good, reliable, fast storage."

"Technical support has been helpful and responsive."

"Pure FlashArray X NVMe helps to improve our processing speed. It is user-friendly and easy to use."

"Pure Storage has signature security technology, which cannot be deleted, even if you are an administrator."

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Cons

"Moving from Nimble to Alletra was a little difficult."

"More training videos would help. We could learn some best practices. Sometimes, people may not follow the best practices and reach out to support, who will tell them that they need to follow these best practices to get this performance or result."

"The solution could use more monitoring of their split-brain system controllers."

"Since it's a slightly cutting-edge technology, we had to put in quite a lot of new fabric and stuff for it. That's probably the only thing people need to be aware of—to make sure you've got everything sorted out upfront to make the implementation smooth and fast."

"I would say that maybe the user interface and experience could be improved."

"The licensing could always be cheaper."

"The solution could improve the upgrades. In Brazil, it's difficult. The price is very high and it is not an easy process."

"When you configure it, the system has to be connected to the Internet. Otherwise, you cannot configure it. That is the most difficult part. They need to have something that does not require a connection to the Internet."

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"I would like to see some AI features that would allow arrays to intelligently identify threats or unusual behavior in the data pattern and give an alert."

"There is room for improvement in the pricing of the product."

"We would like to see VNC integration or be able to use Pure Storage with VNC."

"In the future, I would like to see integration with enterprise backup systems."

"You cannot tag a LUN with a description, and that should be improved. What I like on the Unity side is that when I expand LUNs or do things, there is an information field on the LUN. This is the Information field that you can tag on your LUNs to let yourself know, "Hey, I've added this much space on this date". Pure lacks that ability. So, you don't have a mechanism that's friendly for tracking your data expansions on the LUN and for adding any additional information. That's a downside for me."

"We would like to see more visibility into garbage collection and CPU performance in the GUI."

"They could add more support for file storage and different types of storage."

"The tool's pricing is higher than competitors."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"HPE was a clear winner on price per terabyte. It was very smooth."

"Its licensing is good. Pricing-wise, there can be a little bit more flexibility. It would help to have different sizes. However, it fits into the budget that we have, so we are happy."

"Its pricing is very competitive."

"Overall, it was good. It had a good price per gigabyte."

"It is reasonably priced."

"For us, its price is good."

"So far, so good."

"The solution is expensive and can cost around five lakhs."

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"Our licensing fees are $500,000+ USD."

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."

"Its price could be better. It is not too expensive, but it is the high-end cost. It is kind of a Rolls-Royce. You pay a lot, but you get a lot out of it. So, the price pressure on the way down would be great, but at the end of the day, if you need to do the work, you just pay for it."

"The tool's pricing is cheap; I rate it a six to seven out of ten. Most of our sales are not subscription-based. We sell the hardware, and customers keep using it. They only renew the service part annually. The support can be a bit pricey, but the solution is more cost-effective than anything else out there."

"As far as the licensing costs, everything is included in the license."

"We pay approximately $50,000 USD per year in licensing fees."

"Pure FlashArray X NVMe’s pricing is cheaper than other products."

"Given its price, Pure is not the first option."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE Alletra?

It offers rich features and high speed for transferring data.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Alletra?

Its pricing is very competitive.

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What needs improvement with HPE Alletra?

I do not have any areas of improvement as such. We have achieved all our defined objectives and metrics. Everything is performing well with no major problems or complaints and complete data protect...

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What do you like most about Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Pure FlashArray X NVMe helps to improve our processing speed. It is user-friendly and easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

I am an engineer and am not aware of the setup cost.

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What needs improvement with Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Adding some functions to the product would be beneficial. Storage replication should be essential, and the analytics should not incur extra charges. This is one of the main things organizations need.

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Pure FlashArray//X NVMe, Pure FlashArray//X, FlashArray//X

Overview

HPE Alletra Storage is designed for high-performance virtualization, data centers, and hyper-converged infrastructures, supporting applications with block storage and databases across sectors like healthcare and finance.

HPE Alletra Storage excels in delivering low-latency, high-I/O operations and data reduction capabilities. It integrates seamlessly with VMware and vCenter, handling large SQL databases and multiple virtual machines efficiently. Its features, such as NVMe drives and predictive analytics with InfoSight, offer a streamlined management experience. However, users seek improvements in NVMe tier integration, a more compact chassis design, and better energy efficiency. The operational efficiency is increased by reducing data provisioning time and enhancing storage performance for complex environments.

What are the key features of HPE Alletra Storage?

Seamless vCenter Integration: Enhances virtualization management.
High IOPS NVMe Drives: Delivers high-speed and low-latency access.
Deduplication & Replication: Increases storage efficiency and protection.
Cloud-like Models: Simplifies operations with intuitive management.
InfoSight Analytics: Provides predictive diagnostics and proactive problem-solving.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Reduced Provisioning Time: Accelerates deployment processes.
100% Data Availability: Ensures uninterrupted access to data.
Simplified Management: Streamlines storage operations and enhances satisfaction.
Reliability and Performance: Supports demanding applications with reliable performance.

In healthcare and financial industries, HPE Alletra Storage supports the storage of sensitive data and operations of critical applications, facilitating quick access to information and maintaining high availability. However, users recommend improvements in training resources, energy efficiency, and integration with backup solutions like Veeam to enhance implementation efficiency and cost management.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Pure Storage FlashArray//X is the world’s first enterprise-class, all-NVMe flash storage array. It represents a new class of storage – shared accelerated storage, which is a term coined by Gartner – that delivers major breakthroughs in performance, simplicity, and consolidation.

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Sample Customers

Accenture, Aetna, AIG, Airbus, Allianz, American Express, ATT, Bank of America, Barclays, BASF, Bayer, Berkshire Hathaway, Boeing, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Coca Cola, Comcast, Credit Suisse, Dell, Deutsche Bank, ExxonMobil, Ford Motor Company, General Electric, Google, HSBC, IBM, Intel, JPMorgan Chase, Kroger, L'Oreal, Merck

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