Dell PowerMax NVMe Reviews, Competitors and Pricing

SystemEn3338

System Engineer at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees

May 31, 2019

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It has reduced our footprint in different physical locations

Pros and Cons

"It has reduced our footprint in different physical locations."

"Setting up PowerMax with VMAX is always complex."

How has it helped my organization?

It has reduced our footprint in different physical locations.

What is most valuable?

The health checks and problem solving are its most valuable features.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is good. We never have any issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is great.

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How are customer service and support?

The technical is very good. It is easy to contact someone. They have a great team that helps us.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Our performance requirements were that it has to be always stable.

How was the initial setup?

Setting up PowerMax with VMAX is always complex. The support from Dell EMC helped made a difference.

What about the implementation team?

Dell EMC helped us with the deployment.

What other advice do I have?

It is a really good product. We never max out on the performance.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Gianpaolo-Mazzola

Presales Engineer at Project Informatica srl

Dec 20, 2024

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Experience seamless data migration with enhanced input/output performance

Pros and Cons

"NVMe technology improves input/output performance."
"The NVMe technology improves input/output performance, making it a valuable asset for our organization's storage solutions."

"Dell PowerMax needs more connectivity options for projects that require separate web access."
"Dell PowerMax needs more connectivity options for projects that require separate web access."

What is our primary use case?

I use Dell PowerMax NVMe for data storage and management within my organization.

What is most valuable?

A valuable feature of PowerMax is its ability to encapsulate storage, such as storage virtualization. This capability is particularly useful when it is necessary to migrate data from one storage to another without downtime.

Additionally, the NVMe technology improves input/output performance. This makes it a valuable asset for our organization's storage solutions.

What needs improvement?

Dell PowerMax needs more connectivity options for projects that require separate web access. Usually, users propose PowerMax, however, this could be better addressed.

Additionally, features related to AI technology could be improved by learning more from Pure Storage.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The system of the storage is well-designed with NVMe disks, allowing direct communication between the disk and the CPU memory, making it stable for future use.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

PowerMax offers a range of features for big projects, making it a suitable choice for scalability.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support by Dell PowerMax is satisfactory, however, there is room for improvement. Dell could be more proactive in their approach, similar to Pure Storage.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, I worked with Pure Storage and Infinidat among others before using Dell PowerMax NVMe.

How was the initial setup?

The setup of PowerMax NVMe is complex and involved. The integration with backup options and software requires careful attention.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of Dell PowerMax depends on the project size. It is the best choice for large projects in terms of price and features compared to midrange solutions.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I evaluated Pure Storage solutions before settling on Dell PowerMax.

What other advice do I have?

Dell PowerMax NVMe is recommended for its advanced capabilities in data storage and management, and I would rate the solution eight out of ten.

The additional features I would like in the future include more proactive data collection and analytics similar to Pure Storage.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

Last updated: Dec 20, 2024