PowerMax the Array with Power to Spare
February 03, 2022
PowerMax the Array with Power to Spare
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
Dell EMC PowerMax 8000
Overall Satisfaction with Dell EMC PowerMax NVMe
PowerMax is the successor to the VMAX line of arrays and continues along iteration in Dell EMC's Symmetrix product line, which has been around for nearly 30 years and is the gold standard for enterprise storage. It is extremely fast, reliable, and efficient. The Unisphere management interface is faster and easier to use than previous generations. All the expected data services are there: Snapshots, QoS, replication, deduplication, compression, etc. PowerMax is a standard rack-mount configuration that co-exists in the rack with any other hardware, unlike previous generations that required its own cabinet(s)."
- Performance
- Reliability - Uptime
- Transparent Storage Tiering.
- NVMe Drive Capability.
- Optane Ready for both drives and memory.
- Can be complex if someone is not versed on the product.
- Expensive.
- High cost of maintenance.
- Cost
- Opex vs Capex
- Maintenance Costs.
- Learning curve on software to maintain the array.
Stacks up very well. In storage bake off's, evaluating these products as a whole, PowerMax normally outpaces the vast majority.
Do you think Dell PowerMax NVMe delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Dell PowerMax NVMe's feature set?
Yes
Did Dell PowerMax NVMe live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Dell PowerMax NVMe go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Dell PowerMax NVMe again?
Yes