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Pure FlashArray X NVMe
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Dell SC Series
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JamesBrooks
Problem free scalability, reliable, with straightforward setup
It has good, reliable, and fast storage. We really like snapshot features and how automatable and programmable it is. It is all managed with ad... Read more →
Whitney Gray
Automated architecture that proactively optimizes your database
It's allowed us to have one hundred percent uptime over the last five years — maybe more. One hundred percent uptime on our storage as far as... Read more →
Anonymous User
It needs to grab memory from the OS depending on the sector size you chose during low level format.
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  • "With Pure Storage, we would like to continue seeing price reductions with flash storage. I don't think we're any different than anybody else when we continue to look to the industry for price reductions of both NVMe and traditional SSD storage. We would like to see these prices continue to decline and erode, even displacing large spinning disks."
  • "We pay approximately $50,000 USD per year in licensing fees."
  • "With VMware, we pay $300,000 annually."
  • "Our licensing fees are $500,000+ USD."
  • "As far as the licensing costs, everything is included in the license."
  • "They can tout the functionality and cutting edge technology that they have, but that's where the price tag comes in. The cost is high, but I think as they grow their business and get more customers that it will probably go down a little bit."
  • "Its price could be better. It is not too expensive, but it is the high-end cost. It is kind of a Rolls-Royce. You pay a lot, but you get a lot out of it. So, the price pressure on the way down would be great, but at the end of the day, if you need to do the work, you just pay for it."
  • "The licensing is on a yearly basis."

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  • "Always keep in mind, this is not just a enclosure with disks is a complete SAN as a service. There is software, license, and storage in one single solution."
  • "It's a very affordable solution."
  • "We have reviewed many platforms over the years. It is probably the best solution for its value."
  • "It is one of the most cost effective systems for us. We have been able to run it longer than most, getting the most benefit and money out of it."
  • "We have found the solution to be affordable."
  • "It has a good price point and offers some value-added enterprise features."
  • "Compared to other solutions out there, it's affordable."
  • "The scalability seems a bit more expensive than even buying a brand new one so far. That has been kind of a drawback."

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    What do you like most about Dell SC Series?
    Top Answer:I find this version to be more budget-friendly compared to products from other vendors. This aspect greatly benefits my… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell SC Series?
    Top Answer:There are costs involving the solution, vendor fees and product safety which are additional.
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    What needs improvement with Dell SC Series?
    Top Answer:I would like to improve the processing ability.
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    Also Known As
    Pure FlashArray//X NVMe, Pure FlashArray//X, FlashArray//X
    SC Series Storage, Compellent
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    Pure Storage
    Dell Technologies
    Western Digital
    Overview

    Pure Storage FlashArray//X is the world’s first enterprise-class, all-NVMe flash storage array. It represents a new class of storage – shared accelerated storage, which is a term coined by Gartner – that delivers major breakthroughs in performance, simplicity, and consolidation.

    Dell EMC SC Series arrays provide a unified platform for the ultimate in performance, adaptability and machine-driven efficiency. SC Series software delivers modern features that help you meet aggressive workload demands using the fewest drives necessary. With an open, future-ready design, SC Series storage integrates seamlessly with applications and infrastructure, enabling you to scale on a single platform and add capabilities without forklift upgrades.

    The Fusion ioMemory platform uses flash memory technology to accelerate enterprise applications such as databases, virtualization, cloud computing, big data by integrating hardware and software to overcome the limitations of legacy architectures and specialized hardware.
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    Fremont Bank, Judson ISD, The Nielsen Company
    TGen, Frost Science, Gerrie Electric
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    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Comms Service Provider14%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government6%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Healthcare Company14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Pharma/Biotech Company7%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise34%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Dell SC Series is ranked 24th in All-Flash Storage with 49 reviews while Fusion-io [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in All-Flash Storage. Dell SC Series is rated 8.4, while Fusion-io [EOL] is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Dell SC Series writes "Automated architecture that proactively optimizes your database ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fusion-io [EOL] writes "It needs to grab memory from the OS depending on the sector size you chose during low level format". Dell SC Series is most compared with Dell PowerStore, Dell Unity XT, IBM FlashSystem, Huawei OceanStor and HPE Nimble Storage, whereas Fusion-io [EOL] is most compared with .

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