Pure Storage FlashArray Review
Updated April 01, 2021
Pure Storage FlashArray Review
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Pure Storage FlashArray
We use Pure as our primary storage array. This has been an outstanding investment and the performance has been a huge improvement. The box has done everything we asked it to do! We are nearly out of storage capacity on our EMC and when we saw Pure as an option we jumped at the opportunity.
- Deduplication.
- Processing speed.
- Price is high.
- Scalability.
- Reliable.
I believe that Pure has set itself way ahead of its competition in the storage market, you could probably find something faster but it will lack in ease of use. You could pay less for something but it will lack a key feature that Pure offers. It is hard to find something like Pure!
Pure Storage FlashArray Feature Ratings
Simplicity
Using Pure Storage FlashArray
250 - All of our virtual machines are on this array so each user uses it whether they know it or not. When systems work the way they are intended then users tend to ask fewer questions. We have had no major issues so users are able to do what they need to do.
2 - My infrastructure team does our in-house support. We are lucky to be on a system that requires less internal work to keep it running as planned. I am very impressed with the limited lift that this system requires in keeping systems online for all types of users. They love it.
- VM OS
- Data
- speed
- Meets all of our needs now
Do you think Pure Storage FlashArray delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Pure Storage FlashArray's feature set?
Yes
Did Pure Storage FlashArray live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Pure Storage FlashArray go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Pure Storage FlashArray again?
Yes
Evaluating Pure Storage FlashArray and Competitors
Yes - We replaced our Dell EMC, we were ahead of schedule when it comes to the usage on the EMC. We had to make a decision on what to do and this by far made the most sense and it has paid off significantly. I would absolutely do it again.
- Product Features
This net our need. We need something that had better power and something that we could expand. This met both and we have never looked back. They could charge more for this box and I think people would still invest it in. It's been that good.
Not at all. What we did work perfectly and made the most sense for us.
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 |
We purchased a high level of support because this is a critical system for us. We cannot live without it. Downtime must be avoided. My team who works with support on more of a daily basis is very impressed with response times and efforts. They take support seriously.
It has been everytime we asked. Whether it was a challenge with extending a volume and LUN or upgrading the software. They take the time to make sure you are comfortable with the plan and then execute very smoothly. They are the model of how support should be offered.
Integrating Pure Storage FlashArray
- Cisco UCS
- Rubrik
These were some of the easiest integrations we have ever done. The Pure Array is one of the most flexible options out there when it comes to storage.
No additional plans at this time
- File import/export
no
This hardware and software is outstanding. I have been blessed with next to no issues with this system. The software updates are easy to execute and the support team is outstanding. It does cost a bit more than some options but you get every bit of what you pay for.