We use this solution for customers who are looking for NFS and SMB file shares with faster access, migrating from the existing Unity and VNX onto PowerStore. We use this solution for consolidation.
Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Mid-range data storage solution that allows quick and easy access to data
Pros and Cons
- "The supportability of SCME drives for faster data access from the PowerStore and is the most valuable feature."
- "Many customers are looking for a cyber recovery feature included in PowerStore. We would like to see this added in a future release."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
We are an implementer of this solution for our customers. It allows our customers to access the file shares quickly and easily.
What is most valuable?
The supportability of SCME drives for faster data access from PowerStore and is the most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
Many customers are looking for a cyber recovery feature included in PowerStore. We would like to see this added in a future release.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable solution.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the customer service for this solution an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. The time it takes to deploy this solution depends on what a customer is looking for. It usually takes between two to three days. We start implementation by gathering the customer requirements before going on-site and completing the implementation.
What was our ROI?
This solution allowed us to consolidate our storage efforts and operate with less of a footprint.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate any other options as I am a Dell partner.
What other advice do I have?
From a technology perspective, this solution is up to date and supports NVMe.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

Co-Founder at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Scalable, reliable, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "Dell EMC PowerStore is scalable."
What is our primary use case?
We are a cloud service provider and we use Dell EMC PowerStore for the storage.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell EMC PowerStore for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have found the solution very stable and we like it very much.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell EMC PowerStore is scalable.
There are many users using this solution and we have over 50 customers.
How are customer service and support?
I did not contact Dell support for this Dell EMC PowerStore solution but I have contacted them before for other solutions. I am typically happy with Dell's support.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to install.
What about the implementation team?
We have a team of four engineers that do the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Dell EMC PowerStore could be better, it is a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Dell EMC PowerStore a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

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