Dell PowerFlex vs. Dell PowerMax NVMe

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dell PowerFlex
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Dell PowerFlex (formerly VxFlex) software-defined storage solutions aim to enable transformational agility for organizations looking to modernize their datacenter operations. The vendor states PowerFlex enables extreme flexibility, massive scalability, and enterprise-class performance and resiliency while simplifying infrastructure management and operations.N/A
Dell PowerMax NVMe
Score 9.9 out of 10
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Dell PowerMax NVME is presented as a end-to-end NVMe, storage class memory (SCM) for persistent storage, real-time machine learning and up to 350GB per second to power critical workloads.N/A
Pricing
Dell PowerFlexDell PowerMax NVMe
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Dell PowerFlexDell PowerMax NVMe
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
Dell PowerFlexDell PowerMax NVMe
Enterprise Flash Array Storage
Comparison of Enterprise Flash Array Storage features of Product A and Product B
Dell PowerFlex
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Ratings
Dell PowerMax NVMe
9.6
Ratings
7% above category average
Flash Array Performance00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Flash Array Integration00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Data Compression00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Non-Intrusive Upgrades00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Simplicity00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Power Savings00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
User Ratings
Dell PowerFlexDell PowerMax NVMe
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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User Testimonials
Dell PowerFlexDell PowerMax NVMe
Likelihood to Recommend
Definitely would recommend this unit or this family of units into most peoples organizations. Especially if you're starting fresh with a whole dedicated SAN and dont have to move a ton of data over to these (though that is possible, it is very messy). If you're moving from existing storage, then you will have to be prepared for some sore spots!
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This is one of the fastest storage array in the world and its support the maximum system. EMC PowerMax NVMe flash drive has 25 percent better response time. This storage is well suited for large scale database and application where need more storage capacity and high data I/O performance to run smooth.
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Pros
  • Dell hardware is built solid and works well
  • The interface is smooth and easy to use, also updates are easy
  • Much flexibility due to being a Software defined SAN
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  • Fastest storage array in the world.
  • this system provide the performance density up to 7.5 million IOPS5 per rack
  • Its support maximum system
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Cons
  • Loooooong firmware and software upgrades
  • Those long upgrades make your hands sweat when they feel like they've stalled out
  • Support can be hit or miss as far as knowledge of the product
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  • Can be complex if someone is not versed on the product.
  • Expensive.
  • High cost of maintenance.
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Alternatives Considered
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Stacks up very well. In storage bake off's, evaluating these products as a whole, PowerMax normally outpaces the vast majority.
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Return on Investment
  • Money saved in having a bunch of other competing storage units
  • All kinds of time saved for our admins that have to deal with storage
  • The units look good and give you that futurey data center vibe!
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  • Cost
  • Opex vs Capex
  • Maintenance Costs.
  • Learning curve on software to maintain the array.
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