Dell PowerScale (Isilon) vs Everpure Evergreen One comparison

Dell Technologies and Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) are both solutions in the File and Object Storage category. Dell Technologies is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.7, while Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0. Dell Technologies holds a 6.7% mindshare in FaOS, compared to Everpure (formerly Pure Storage)’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2026

Dell PowerScale (Isilon) and Everpure Evergreen One are competing technologies in data management. Dell PowerScale seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive features and support network, offering an advantage in pricing and support satisfaction.

Features: Dell PowerScale is known for its scalable architecture, seamless infrastructure integration, and robust data protection, making it highly reliable. Everpure Evergreen One offers innovative cloud-native capabilities and advanced analytics, providing flexibility and real-time insights tailored for modern organizations.

Room for Improvement: Dell PowerScale could further enhance its adaptability for cloud integrations and reduce the initial deployment complexity. Additionally, improving real-time data analytics features could be beneficial. Everpure Evergreen One might improve its traditional security measures, enhance the structured deployment process, and expand its support network to deepen customer satisfaction and reliability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell PowerScale requires careful planning with a structured deployment process and comprehensive support, ensuring stability in complex environments. In contrast, Everpure Evergreen One's cloud-centric approach allows faster deployment and smoother integration with minimal disruptions. Customer service from Dell entails broader, more rigorous support, while Evergreen One emphasizes easy onboarding with strong customer alignment.

Pricing and ROI: Dell PowerScale involves a higher initial investment but delivers substantial returns through reliable infrastructure and excellent support. Everpure Evergreen One offers more attractive pricing for its cloud services, with expedited ROI through efficient analytics and reduced operational costs, appealing to agile environments aiming for rapid returns on investment.

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Everpure FlashBlade

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the File and Object Storage category, the mindshare of Everpure FlashBlade is 5.6%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerScale (Isilon) is 6.7%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Everpure Evergreen One is 1.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

File and Object Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Dell PowerScale (Isilon)	6.7%
Pure Storage FlashBlade	5.6%
Pure Storage Evergreen One	1.6%
Other	86.1%

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MikaelHellström

IT Manager at Regin Dalarna

Has handled backup storage needs reliably and supports seamless upgrades

In environments requiring high throughput and low latency, Pure Storage FlashBlade provides high throughput and normal latency, but we do not have any application that requires low latency right now, so the latency of three to five milliseconds is considered kind of high. Pure Storage FlashBlade's ability to integrate with enterprise applications is not important for us, as we only want to present an S3 bucket for our backup, which we have done, and it works very fast. We use the Purity software's data reduction techniques; we have a backup software that compresses everything before sending it to the S3 bucket, achieving a data reduction of 1.1 to one. I would recommend Pure Storage FlashBlade to other companies because it's a very fast and scalable solution for anyone who needs it. On a scale of 1-10, I rate this solution an 8.

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Bill Engelmeyer

Systems Engineer at Unisity LLC

Flexibility and reliability have supported seamless data growth

I cannot think of anything to improve about Dell PowerScale (Isilon). The hardest challenge we have is due to how we've bought things over time. The way that we moved to the PowerEdge platform for the newer systems creates a scale problem as I still buy the older style systems, which are more dense storage. They're different chassis, so the problem we run into in the data center is the depth of the actual equipment. The newer equipment, if we buy an FX910 or a 900, it's a lot shorter in scale than if I buy an 83,000, which is much bigger. This makes it more complicated for deployment.

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Santhosh Sridhara

Cloud Architect at DXC Technology

OpEx storage model has simplified SLAs, capacity planning, and cyber‑resilient recovery

The most valuable features in Pure Storage Evergreen One are the SLAs, which are tied to the kind of services that we are going to run. These SLAs govern the consumption and the reporting as well. I find it more attractive when we are tied to a specific SLA, and the VRA is providing the services within that agreed SLA, then there is no requirement for a complete capacity assessment. The entire capacity review, assessment, and recommendations come as part of Pure Storage Evergreen One solution. Pure Storage Evergreen One has a list of services which will provide the services, including cyber resilience. First, they have complete capacity management which is done by them and which will also provide us a heads up on how we are consuming the services and where these services can be improved. Second, it will also provide us some of the key attributes, such as we can take the snapshots and LUN snapshots, which will provide a cyber-resilient copy where data can be secured in case of a cyber attack. We have an option to basically recover the earliest. Third, because of this feature and because of Pure Storage Evergreen One, I am talking about the Evergreen aspect. Because of Evergreen, we also have an option to upgrade the controllers based on the SLAs. If the agreed SLAs are not meeting the requirement, we have a provision to upgrade the controllers and so on. This is giving a good feature for us to evaluate and provide a valuable proposition to the customer who wants to use Pure Storage as a Pure OpEx model.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"It helps simplify our storage, because the user interface is very simple and the installation is easy."

"I like its size. It is smaller than the other competitors. We can plug in many blades, and we can have data up to one terabyte."

"The solution is able to handle workloads and is easy to use. It allows us to actually manage the boxes in less time."

"I would rate this solution an eight plus. It has has good flexibility and stability, it's easy to manage and the response time is good."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is performance."

"Speed and ease of use are the two most valuable features."

"The initial setup is pretty quick."

"What I like best about Pure Storage FlashBlade is its object storage functionality, plus it has fast underlying hardware. Pure Storage FlashBlade is also very stable. I find its stability one of its valuable features."

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"The solution's most valuable features are scalability and flexibility."

"The solution is stable."

"This has been a valuable solution for our business overall. It offers business continuity and replication features."

"Dell PowerScale (Isilon) actually combined a shared file system that scales seamlessly and works effectively, making the blocking and tackling exactly what was advertised."

"The solution's scalability is very good."

"The most valuable feature is its single space of storage."

"Features like ransomware protection, file lock retention, and third-party integrations (e.g., Superna for ransomware protection) are significant benefits."

"The capacity and scalability are what I appreciate the most about it; that was huge for us. We saw its benefits immediately after we started using it."

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"The speed of the product is quite a bit better in performance than the previous environment we were running on, and it seems to have a better feature set."

"The most valuable features in Pure Storage Evergreen One are the SLAs, which are tied to the kind of services that we are going to run, and these SLAs govern the consumption and the reporting as well."

"The speed of the product is quite a bit better in performance than the previous peer environment we were running on, and it seems to have a better feature set."

"The Evergreen program is excellent, and the pricing is quite reasonable. My friends who work there are doing very well and consistently achieving strong results. Like any company, they experience occasional downturns but perform impressively overall."

"Pure Storage has the highest Net Promoter Score in the market."

"We have snapshots. We put snapshots on disks, and we can save information. In the case of ransomware, everything is in the snapshot. We have a snapshot lock on it, so it's safe."

Cons

"In the realm of micro-services, I think that Pure Storage can do well if they start getting in there and making their arrays more micro-services ready."

"In my opinion, one way Pure Storage FlashBlade can be improved is by having more compatibility between the FlashArray and FlashBlade, allowing for synchronized data between both platforms."

"There could be improvements in public cloud integration."

"In terms of technical support, the experience has been mixed. The support is done through email and is not that great, making it a very problematic area I've been dealing with for over four years."

"I have not seen ROI."

"Recently, while upgrading the version code, one of the controllers failed. Replacing the controller took between 14 to 20 days."

"I would also like to see better support for CIFS workloads."

"I would like to have Snapshots and Snapmail in the next release. People who came from a NetApp background, especially expect these features."

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"Dell PowerScale (Isilon) could improve the load distribution capability. For example, in some cases, the system load is not distributed automatically on all the nodes but is concentrated only on one. You have a peak request on only one node and the others don't do anything."

"There aren't many templates still coming out for it. They need to provide templates so we can copy and paste what we've done in the past to future, new things."

"We have issues in Brazil with the procurement of solutions because we have to check the entire market and justify the pricing to our audit institutions, making it difficult to keep with the same vendor."

"Dell PowerScale (Isilon) certainly has room for improvement; since it does not provide SAN at the moment, I would look for Dell to create a complete unified solution just like NetApp."

"Dell PowerScale (Isilon) is a little bit pricey, and its pricing could be improved."

"The solution is expensive. It's quite expensive for the amount of storage we have."

"That said, for the other security features, it would be helpful if Tenable - and I know it's outside the scope of this question itself - had Isilon-specific plugins."

"I have experienced a RAM failure in some of the nodes of Dell PowerScale (Isilon), and that required hardware replacement."

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"To me, I think it's a little expensive. Then again, you get what you pay for."

"I'm not sure if any improvements are needed."

"Many customers report that the starting price is quite high. However, the overall total cost of ownership can be reduced over time due to features like the Evergreen architecture, which allows savings through less management and environmental benefits."

"The only potential drawback is that Pure Storage might be overkill if you don't need microsecond response times."

"It would be nice to have support in Swedish."

"I would love to explore more options on what Pure Storage Evergreen One can offer in general, mostly from the cybersecurity perspective and air gap."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Support is a separate line item. Support is a different cost, but whatever your support is now, that's what you're going to pay forever. If your support's $100 today, six years from now it's $100. It doesn't fluctuate unless you upgrade it, or change it, etc."

"The product is very expensive."

"It's a costly solution, but Pure Storage FlashBlade doesn't require additional licenses. All of the software is combined into one bundle."

"Licensing fees are paid yearly."

"I feel that the price could always be lowered."

"In my opinion, we have paid the right price for the product. I don't think that it is too much or too little."

"It is within reason for what you get. From what we have found comparing it to other vendors, it is in the same range as others. Given the choice, we would definitely redeploy it based on the cost."

"The pricing is relatively expensive due to the FlashBlade technology. However, for companies needing quick and reliable data access, the cost is justified."

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"Our company finds the pricing high, but it decreases over time."

"Pricing for this solution is reasonable."

"The only drawback for us is that it's a large upfront investment. This was a huge decision for a startup company to make. It took a bit for us to get over the line on it, but we have not regretted it."

"The platform is not cheap. However, on the software side, you can choose what you want license. So, you can start your licensing with the features that you need, then after buying the platform add some other features."

"We use the TNA approach which is a great opportunity for us to better manage the licenses based on how much consumption is available for the different customers so we can use that approach and scalability."

"Dell PowerScale (Isilon) is an expensive solution."

"Dell PowerScale is expensive on the start-up side but we can recoup those costs quickly by not having to reapply the savings to other equipment."

"The price of Dell PowerScale (Isilon) is reasonable."

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"The pricing is very good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Manufacturing Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

17%

Retailer

Insurance Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	21

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	44

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pure Storage FlashBlade?

The tool's most valuable feature is its fast performance, especially in handling snapshots. It helps during power out...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashBlade?

Regarding pricing, it is okay; we needed exactly this in size, and the price was a lot lower than competitors, making...

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What needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashBlade?

In my opinion, one way Pure Storage FlashBlade can be improved is by having more compatibility between the FlashArray...

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What do you like most about Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon)?

The solution provides massive performance, scalability, efficiency, and ease of management.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon)?

Regarding pricing, Isilon can be cost-efficient; if you are using more capacity nodes without needing more performanc...

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What needs improvement with Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon)?

When it comes to Dell PowerScale (Isilon), I think that because it differs when you have a normal customer and a deve...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage Evergreen One?

Because of our own governance, we can propose options for consumption, and we also provide both CapEx as well as OpEx...

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What needs improvement with Pure Storage Evergreen One?

I would love to explore more options on what Pure Storage Evergreen One can offer in general, mostly from the cyberse...

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What is your primary use case for Pure Storage Evergreen One?

We are subscribed for Pure Storage Evergreen One and Pure1, which allows us to have an OpEx kind of a model working a...

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Also Known As

Pure Storage FlashBlade

PowerScale, Dell EMC Isilon

Pure Storage Evergreen One

Overview

Everpure Storage FlashBlade offers reliable and high-performance data management with ease of use, speed, and scalability. Its seamless integration ensures efficient data handling and management, addressing diverse industry needs.

Everpure Storage FlashBlade is designed to cater to demanding operational requirements, delivering high performance and low latency. Its simplicity in management, along with effective data replication, enhances usability. Predictive performance analytics, inline deduplication, and disaster recovery capabilities further enrich user experience. Despite its strengths, improvements are needed in public cloud integration, UI complexity, and documentation. Users suggest enhanced deduplication and hybrid solutions, better configurations, dashboard metrics, and S3 integration. Feedback also highlights the need for features like snapshots, expanded file storage, and performance upgrades.

What are the most important features of Everpure Storage FlashBlade?

Ease of Use: Simplifies data management with intuitive controls.
High Performance: Delivers exceptional speed for data-intensive tasks.
Scalability: Expands effortlessly to meet growing data demands.
Seamless Integration: Works well with existing systems for efficient operation.
Predictive Analytics: Provides insights to optimize performance proactively.
Inline Deduplication: Reduces storage footprint without compromising speed.
Disaster Recovery: Ensures data availability during disruptions.

What are the potential benefits or ROI in choosing Everpure Storage FlashBlade?

Cost-effectiveness: Provides exceptional performance at a competitive price point.
Minimal Maintenance: Reduces operational overhead with simple management.
Clear Dashboards: Enhances decision-making with accessible performance metrics.
Reliable Performance: Offers consistent output, critical for data-intensive industries.

In data center consolidation, media management, and PACS archiving, Everpure Storage FlashBlade meets specific industry needs. Companies in banking and healthcare leverage cost-effective performance and scalability for efficient data access, supporting AI training, big data analytics, and enterprise workloads with high IOPS requirements. Media and entertainment entities use it for video editing and storage management, benefiting from seamless NAS, file, and object storage.

Everpure (formerly Pure Storage)

Dell PowerScale leads in unstructured data management with unified file and object storage, massive scalability, security, and cloud adaptability, enhancing AI, analytics, and enterprise applications with exceptional performance and resilience.

Dell PowerScale Isilon provides a comprehensive platform for unstructured data, excelling in scalability, management, and performance. With features like single-pane management, SyncIQ, and SmartQuotas, it handles large datasets with flexibility and robust security. Its multi-protocol support and seamless expansion improve operational efficiency. While it offers strong data protection, enhancements in cloud integration, cybersecurity, and performance are sought. Users note potential for cost reductions and streamlined configurations and mention desired improvements in object storage handling and NFS support.

What are the key features of Dell PowerScale Isilon?

Single-pane management: Simplifies data control and monitoring through a unified interface.
SyncIQ: Ensures efficient data replication for business continuity.
SmartQuotas: Provides intelligent quota management for optimized storage allocation.
Multi-protocol support: Facilitates cross-platform data access and integration.
Seamless storage expansion: Allows effortless scaling to accommodate growing data needs.

What benefits should users consider when reviewing Dell PowerScale Isilon?

Operational efficiency: Reduces workload with easy management and automation.
Enhanced security: Offers comprehensive data protection and recovery options.
Scalability: Supports large-scale data storage with flexible growth capabilities.
Performance: Delivers high-speed data processing for demanding applications.
Integration flexibility: Adapts to on-prem and hybrid cloud environments for diverse deployment needs.

Organizations across industries utilize Dell PowerScale Isilon for large-scale unstructured storage, supporting applications like video archiving, genomic data storage, and high-resolution imaging. Educational institutions, research centers, and media enterprises rely on its scaled-out storage capabilities, providing centralized, secure storage for diverse applications in hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments.

Dell Technologies

Everpure Evergreen One is recognized for delivering valuable features with SLAs aligned with service requirements, particularly appealing to industries craving low latency and advanced tech refresh capabilities.

Everpure Evergreen One enables organizations to manage primary storage for virtual machines in data centers with robustness and efficiency. It supports VMware and VDI environments while providing substantial performance improvements. Users are offered enhanced data security through frequent snapshot backups and an intuitive interface that facilitates rapid feature adoption complemented by guided workshops. Its architecture boasts speed, making it a reliable choice for short-term and long-term storage needs, although starting costs can be high. Companies find that operational expenses are reduced over time due to its efficient design, contributing to superior capacity management and cyber resilience, along with seamless API integration.

What are the key features of Everpure Evergreen One?

SLAs Aligned with Service Requirements: Guarantees tailored to organizational needs, enhancing operational reliability.
Comprehensive Capacity Management: Facilitates effective resource allocation and device management.
Cyber Resilience with LUN Snapshots: Regular backups that ensure enhanced data protection against unforeseen events.
Controller Upgrades: Maintains peak performance aligned with service level agreements.
Fast Architecture: Supports industries requiring low latency and quick data accessibility.

What benefits can users find in reviews of Everpure Evergreen One?

OpEx Model: Flexible operational expenditure through Pure1, fostering capital efficiency.
Simplicity and Speed: Appreciated for its straightforward operation and rapid processing capabilities.
Seamless Integration: Ease of incorporating APIs with servers, promoting streamlined workflow management.
Reasonable Pricing: Viewed as cost-effective given its long-term ownership benefits and advanced features.

Implementations of Everpure Evergreen One in industries often focus on enhancing infrastructure consumption for reseller businesses. It serves as a primary storage solution for virtual machines, where performance and security are paramount. It supports organizations by addressing both short-term storage needs and providing resilience for long durations, which is crucial for data centers managing extensive VMware and VDI infrastructures. Industries benefit from its fast performance and guided workshops that assist teams in leveraging the full potential of its technologies.

Everpure (formerly Pure Storage)

Sample Customers

ServiceNow, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, Dominos, Man AHL

OMRF, University of Utah, Translational Genetics Research Institute, Arcis, Geofizyka Torumn, Cyprus E&P Corporation, Colburn School, Columbia Sportswear, Harvard Medical School, University of Michigan, National Library of France,

1. Aetna 2. Adobe 3. ADP 4. Aflac 5. Allstate 6. Amazon 7. American Express 8. American Greetings 9. Ameriprise Financial 10. ATT 11. Autodesk 12. Bank of America 13. Barclay's 14. Baxter International 15. Berkshire Hathaway 16. BlackRock 17. Boeing 18. Bristol-Myers Squibb 19. Capital One 20. Caterpillar 21. Citigroup 22. Coca-Cola 23. Comcast2 4. ConocoPhillips 25. Constellation Brands 26. CVS Health 27. Dell 28. Disney 29. Dominion Energy 30. Eli Lilly and Company 31. Equinix 32. ExxonMobil

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