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As of August 2025, the mindshare of Dell PowerMax in the NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays category stands at 8.8%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell PowerMax8.8%
Dell PowerStore22.6%
NetApp AFF19.7%
Other48.9%
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TypeTitleDate
CategoryNVMe All-Flash Storage ArraysAug 29, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonDell PowerMax vs Dell PowerStoreAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonDell PowerMax vs NetApp AFFAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonDell PowerMax vs Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS)Aug 29, 2025Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Dell PowerStore4.322.6%96%120 interviewsAdd to research
Pure Storage FlashArray4.6N/A99%199 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise45
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By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business225
Midsize Enterprise125
Large Enterprise596
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Top industries

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Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Retailer
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
4%
University
4%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Performing Arts
2%
Educational Organization
2%
Non Profit
2%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Media Company
2%
Construction Company
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Consumer Goods Company
2%
Legal Firm
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Engineering Company
1%

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Dell PowerMax Reviews Summary
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Lead Consultant - Cloud & Infrastructure Services at Infosys4.5I use Dell PowerMax for IO-intensive healthcare databases requiring optimal IOPS. While performance meets expectations, design improvements are needed. I've considered Pure Storage for better performance and eco-initiatives, but Dell excels in support, scalability, and compact hardware solutions.
Works5.0We rely on Dell PowerMax NVMe for hosting mission-critical applications due to its resilience and performance. Its integration with cloud services needs improvement, but it offers enhanced storage capacity, faster migration, and better resource distribution compared to previous solutions.
Senior Manager, Disaster Recovery, Storage & UNIX Systems at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees4.5Dell PowerMax serves as our enterprise storage, impressing with its reliability, support, uptime, and scalability. We effectively meet performance benchmarks, enjoy cost savings, and appreciate its integration ease. While UI improvements are possible, it fulfills our needs.
Senior System Engineer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees4.5Our environment relies on Dell PowerMax for comprehensive block storage due to its stability and flexibility. Although the memory part validation could improve due to past issues, Dell PowerMax was chosen for its power, growth potential, and overall value compared to HP and Pure.
System and Storage Admin at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees4.5I use Dell PowerMax NVMe for critical system storage, benefiting from its superior performance, API integration, and ease of management, though it could improve user-friendliness. Its investment value is evident despite its complexity requiring expertise.
First Assistant Vice President (FAVP) & Unit Head of Server & Storage Management Unit at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0I use Dell PowerMax NVMe for our production database, benefiting from its high-end, mission-critical storage features. Although it excels in performance, improvements are needed in data protection, remote support, and parts availability compared to competitors like HP and IBM.
IT Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees5.0We use Dell PowerMax with our Mainframe, benefiting from its FICON resource, which supports older applications. We're satisfied and see no immediate improvements needed. I don't recall prior solutions or evaluate alternatives, as those decisions predate my tenure.
Storage Specialist at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees4.5I've worked with Dell PowerMax for 16 years, appreciating its reliability and easy management, although its flexibility could improve. Expanding the system requires engineering involvement, making the process tedious. It integrates well, enhancing our overall experience.