I rate the product at ten out of ten because the performance of the storage is just unbelievable.
Pure Storage FlashArray Review
The solution's performance and reliability are its key features for us
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
I would like to see support for NVMe, end-to-end.
For how long have I used the solution?
Less than one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's extremely stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It scales absolutely, to the highest level you can think of.
How are customer service and technical support?
Pure did help us by coming onsite and deploying it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were previously using EMC. The difference is unbelievable. We are buying more.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very easy and straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Price per terabyte is substantially higher than their competition. We would like to see it drop.
What other advice do I have?
I would absolutely suggest this solution to a colleague or a friend because of the performance and reliability of the product.
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Last updated: Feb 25 2019
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Pros
The performance of the storage is just unbelievable.
Cons
I would like to see support for NVMe, end-to-end.
Pricing Advice
Price per terabyte is substantially higher than their competition. We would like to see it drop.
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