Pure Arrays and the simplification of SANs
September 05, 2019
Pure Arrays and the simplification of SANs
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Pure Storage FlashArray
Our Pure array is used across our entire organization. It powers our entire software stack from the app/web/DB layers all the way to back office and end-user solutions.
- An easy to manage interface.
- Very fast performance.
- Cost savings with dedupe and compression.
- Limited native cloud support.
- Limited precise metrics.
- No automated reporting.
- We were able to save millions over refreshing our legacy storage array.
- Time to deployment is considerably faster with Pure.
- Maintenance renewals are easy to calculate and no fear of forced upgrades.
We tested our Pure arrays agents a few alternatives. They're the only ones that built their platform to be future proof and had the simplest licensing agreement of the bunch (there was none!).
Pure Storage FlashArray Feature Ratings
Using Pure Storage FlashArray
150 - Software development and engineering.
3 - SysAdmins
- Software development.
- End-user computing.
- Archival storage.
- Cloud storage.
Evaluating Pure Storage FlashArray and Competitors
Yes - EMC Symmetrix
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
The product was significantly easier to use/manager. Less time was needed from an engineering standpoint.
No changes. Our array is doing everything we expected and wanted.
Pure Storage FlashArray Implementation
- Implemented in-house
Change management was minimal - Very limited change management needed.
- Understanding how to set up resiliency on the array.
Pure Storage FlashArray Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
No - No premium support needed or is sold. We have a standard support agreement.
We recently moved a couple of our arrays to a new location. We reached out to support, and they provided us with detailed instructions and remained available while we moved the devices.
Using Pure Storage FlashArray
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- Creating storage luns.
- Creating hosts/groups.
- Creating protection groups.
- Viewing metrics on specific groups of luns.
Yes, but I don't use it