Pure FlashArray X NVMe Reviews

The workload is based on the SQL database. NVMe is on top of it. Earlier, I was facing issues despite having a FlashArray, as I was not getting the maximum IOPS. 

My application needed more than the maximum IOPS. I shifted based on a proper assessment to understand why I was not able to achieve it. The five-year period was completed for the number of storage units, which is why I shifted to Pure Storage.

Everything, especially the VMs inside, is pretty fast. The database workloads are pretty fast because I frequently move data from here to there. 

Whether it's a normal SQL native backup or manual movement, it happens frequently within the organization. It was one of the main requirements to have a FlashArray, and this really has sorted out these issues.

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.

I have been using it for approximately one year.

Until now, I have not performed any scalability. However, based on the storage I have at the moment, it is scalable. For my requirements, it is scalable enough.

Technical support is good at least through vendors, not directly with the principal. I would rate it as eight out of ten.

Positive

I changed the previous solution and took Pure Storage afterward. 

The setup was done by the vendors, not directly by me.

The overall product rating is nine out of ten.

I use Pure FlashArray X NVMe for our virtualization environment. 

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

The tool's pricing is higher than competitors. 

I have been working with the product for a year. 

I contacted the support team during the installation, and they were good. 

Positive

We decided to move from NetApp to Pure FlashArray X NVMe because we've been with NetApp for 15 years, and sometimes it's necessary to change vendors. Additionally, NetApp didn't offer the expected discounts for this project, so we decided to switch vendors.

The tool's overall deployment took two days to complete. It was easy. 

The tool is an investment that we've budgeted for. While the prices may be higher than those of other vendors, we see it as a market leader with benefits. We don't regret purchasing it.

I rate the tool a nine out of ten. 

I use the Pure FlashArray X NVMe solution to enhance our storage infrastructure.

We are incredibly satisfied with the product's performance and flexibility. The system allows for seamless learning experiences, facilitating quick and easy cloning of environments within minutes. The platform's robust features include excellent sustainability tracking, and a comprehensive dashboard offering insights into IOPS, bandwidth, performance, and virtual activities. This not only streamlines our operations but also provides a clear and detailed overview of our storage environment. Additionally, it has multiple controllers, letting us balance the load smoothly.

In terms of improvement, the dual-controller configuration is effective, but I'm eagerly anticipating the roadmap's promise of introducing multiple controllers, which could significantly boost scalability and resilience. 

I would rate the stability of the solution as a ten out of ten.

We have approximately eight users of Pure FlashArray X NVMe at our company and we rely on it every day.

I would rate the technical support as an eight out of ten.

Positive

We switched to Pure FlashArray X NVMe from Hitachi because it is easier to use, offers better visibility, and has automated reports. The user-friendly interface allows us to extend volumes in seconds, a huge improvement compared to our previous experience with Hitachi, which took five to ten minutes for the same task. The simplicity and efficiency of Pure FlashArray made it the better choice for us.

The initial setup is relatively easy. Our deployment was quick, taking just one to two days. The first day was about setting up the hardware and basic configuration, while the second day focused on provisioning. The system's automation features, like running scripts to create volumes, made it a smooth process. Doing it in-house was straightforward, and the solution integrated seamlessly into our setup. It only takes one person to maintain the solution.

Pure FlashArray X NVMe has shown a solid return on investment, especially with the Evergreen feature. With this, you don't need to reinvest in the array every few years. Instead, by opting for the gold subscription every three years, you get a free upgrade to the latest controller release. It is a cost-effective way to stay up-to-date with the technology.

It is on the expensive side. I would give it a nine out of ten in terms of costliness.

Overall, I would rate Pure FlashArray X NVMe as a nine out of ten.

I use Pure FlashArray X NVMe for storing and managing data for my client projects.

Pure FlashArray X NVMe stands out for its simplicity in management and its ability to easily collect performance data for future implementation. Its scalability has met my organization's growth needs. 

Overall, it offers competitive performance, and the Evergreen storage model of Pure fits well with my organization.

There are some challenges with data encryption and reduction. The need for application data to be encrypted and reduced is a big problem, and the selling position with respect to data reduction is not competitive.

The scalability of Pure FlashArray X NVMe meets my organization's growth needs.

I have experience with Dell PowerMax, and it seemed to be more scalable than Pure.

I have evaluated Dell PowerMax as an alternative solution.

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

I use the tool for Oracle databases, Oracle virtual machines, and Oracle Linux databases. I'm on the storage side, not a database administrator.

Managing data isn't difficult for me. The performance is usually perfect, but we sometimes have capacity problems. 

I have been working with the product for four years. 

When we need more capacity, we decide to export to another storage.

Pure FlashArray X NVMe helps us save money through data compression. It saves about double the cost, though I'm not certain.

Compared to other storage solutions like Huawei, the tool has a different working architecture. Sometimes, it is perfect for us, and sometimes, another vendor is better. It depends on our business needs.

I rate it a nine out of ten. 

The overall performance is great. The single workload performance available from Pure is higher than the SolidFire can provide. 

It's very simple to deploy and manage. Those are probably the two biggest aspects for us.

Everything has been very easy and very intuitive from a support standpoint and from a deployment standpoint. 

In terms of the upgrade procedure, we've gone through that in the last year and it was very smooth. It met expectations.

Technical support has been helpful and responsive. 

I've only been using it for about a year now, so I haven't run into any issues.

The biggest thing for me is not so much the Array itself. It's their Pure1 manage solution, which is a centralized monitoring plane that we can register all of our arrays to and monitor from one location. However, the ability to make that more multi-tenant for customer visibility so that we, as a service provider, can monitor all arrays we give customers visibility down to their dedicated environments would be ideal. Seeing VM performance down to the array level, and things like that would be useful. It's more multi-tenant functionality in their Pure1 manage portal that is lacking. 

We've only used the solution for a year at this point. It hasn't been very long. 

The solution is reliable and the performance has been great. We haven't had any issues so far. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

We haven't deployed anything too large yet. That said, just based on the design, that two-controller design, we're not going to have any of the scale problems that we had with SolidFire. They do scale it differently as it's a two-controller design. However, you can easily upgrade by upgrading your drive sizes due to the fact that it's all NVMe. The performance is top-notch, as it's all NVMe based.

Technical support has been pretty responsive. In our testing in the lab, my main interaction with their support was testing some of the different features on opening tickets and going through the upgrade procedure, and it was all really smooth. I didn't really have any complaints.

I'm familiar with SolidFire.

The initial setup was very smooth and straightforward. We didn't have any issues with it. 

We are currently a customer. 

I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. I would definitely recommend it. If a company is looking for an All-Flash Tier and they need extreme performance for individual workloads, Pure's the way to go, over something like a SolidFire.

The solution uses newer technology for deduplication and compression.

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. It could be an additional feature and security that can come along with the array.

Ultimately, whatever you store, you store it on a storage, and then that gets executed. Any AI-based protection against malware, unusual patterns of data, or some malicious code being stored on the array would make life easy for the administrators.

I have been using Pure FlashArray X NVMe for ten years.

We don’t have any issues with the solution’s scalability.

The solution uses newer technology for deduplication and compression. Pure Storage also comes with specific technology for security. Pure FlashArray X NVMe is more advanced than other products in a few areas, but it depends on the requirements of a particular customer.

I would recommend the solution to other users. Every storage comes with its own benefits. I've worked with IBM storage, HPE storage, and Pure Storage, and all these three storage are brilliant in their own ways. The storage market is becoming very competitive, and each product is bringing newness to the environment.

For example, Alexa storage has a lot of benefits when it comes to the way it can be marketed and provided. It provides you with 100% availability with certain configurations. Everything comes with its own advantages and benefits. It all depends on where you are implementing, what you are solutioning, and what that solution requires at that point in time.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

We rely on the Pure FlashArray X NVMe solution primarily for its performance and high availability. These are the key factors driving our adoption of this system, helping us meet our demanding storage needs effectively.

The standout features for us in Pure FlashArray X NVMe are its robust DDoS protection, seamless transparent failover, and failback capabilities ensuring high availability. These aspects, along with reliability, serviceability, and international support, make it a valuable solution for our customers.

There is room for improvement in catering to midrange storage needs, especially for customers seeking Enterprise-class features. We would appreciate a built-in transparent failover in the next release to eliminate the need for a separate metro cluster.

I have been working with Pure FlashArray X NVMe for over 12 years.

I would give the stability of the solution a nine out of ten.

I would give the scalability of the solution a nine out of ten. It is highly scalable. We use Pure FlashArray X NVMe mainly for medium to large businesses.

I would rate the easiness of the initial setup as a nine out of ten. The deployment takes hours to days for us, depending on factors such as migration requirements.

I would rate the solution as an eight out of ten in terms of costliness.

I would recommend Pure FlashArray X for its reliability and simplicity, especially for larger solutions. In comparison to Dell, we prefer Pure for its user-friendliness. Overall, I would rate the product as a seven out of ten.