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Dell PowerMax NVMe vs. SolidFire (discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
SolidFire (discontinued)
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
NetApp acquired the scale-out flash storage startup SolidFire in late 2015. The product line was discontinued in October of 2023, and is no longer available from NetApp.N/A
Pricing
Dell PowerMax NVMeSolidFire (discontinued)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Dell PowerMax NVMeSolidFire (discontinued)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Dell PowerMax NVMeSolidFire (discontinued)
Features
Dell PowerMax NVMeSolidFire (discontinued)
Enterprise Flash Array Storage
Comparison of Enterprise Flash Array Storage features of Product A and Product B
Dell PowerMax NVMe
9.6
Ratings
7% above category average
SolidFire (discontinued)
8.1
Ratings
10% below category average
Flash Array Performance10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Flash Array Integration10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Data Compression10.00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Non-Intrusive Upgrades10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Simplicity8.70 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Power Savings9.10 Ratings6.40 Ratings
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User Ratings
Dell PowerMax NVMeSolidFire (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.6
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Support Rating
-
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8.8
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User Testimonials
Dell PowerMax NVMeSolidFire (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Srishti Shukla
Territory Business Manager
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Well suited for companies who use NetApp Storage. This is one of the more performant offerings from NetApp and is highly customizable.
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Pros
  • 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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Srishti Shukla
Territory Business Manager
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  • All-flash performance is very good, particularly on read-intensive workloads
  • Performance scales linearly by adding new nodes
  • Guaranteed QOS policies offer both a minimum IOPS and maximum IOPS with burst capabability, so its not just capping the upper limit of a workload
  • Encryption at rest is integrated into the array platform
  • Grid architecture ensures that ability to perform rolling upgrades online without severely impairing performance
  • VVOL capabilities with the array allow granular control and visibility of the workloads
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Cons
  • Can be complex if someone is not versed on the product.
  • Expensive.
  • High cost of maintenance.
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Anonymous
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  • There seems to be an overarching view (with drill downs) of the entire infrastructure.
  • You need a solid partner to implement this product initially.
  • As this product is still integrating with Net Apps mature support systems, I still think that there is room for a better end to end experience.
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Support Rating
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I have not had to use support. However, others on my team have and have been impressed.
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Alternatives Considered
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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All in all, Net App Solid Fire is a strong competitor to Nutanix AOS or HPE SimpliVity. It is conceded that there are plusses and minuses for the competitive landscape, however, Net App Solid Fire is a worthwhile competitor at a very competitive price point.
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Return on Investment
  • Cost
  • Opex vs Capex
  • Maintenance Costs.
  • Learning curve on software to maintain the array.
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  • Effectiveness
  • Ease of use
  • Cost savings by tiering
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