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Pure vs Dell EMC:
Demand More From Your Storage Vendor

Be disruptive, not disrupted. Rethink your refresh of Dell and discover why Pure is the all-flash enterprise storage leader.

Learn Reasons to Move From Dell Try FlashArray//X

Learn Reasons to Move From Dell Try FlashArray//X

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Move Up to Uncomplicated Data Storage

Business demands more from IT than ever. Why compromise? Reject Dell’s legacy architecture, disruptive migrations, and watered-down “mid-range” features. Unlock the value of always-modern, enterprise-class storage. Go with the industry’s leading all-flash storage innovator, embrace cloud-connected enterprise data services and deliver the agility you need.

No Data Migrations, No Downtime

Pure: Over 10,000 non-disruptive
upgrades
Dell: Unproven claims of non-disruptive upgrades

Enterprise-class Agility

Pure: Built-in advanced security, performance, and scalability
Dell: Forklift upgrade to more expensive platform for enterprise capabilities

Lower Lifecycle TCO

Pure: Subscription-based storage upgrades save up to 60%
Dell: Complexity and migrations drive higher costs

The Most Consumption Choices

Pure: Proven Evergreen subscriptions deliver IT agility
Dell: No true as-a-Service, ownership subscription unprovien

Proven Innovation vs. Uncertainty

Fast, efficient, and NVMe-enabled. Pure FlashArray//X is a cut above Dell EMC. Find out why 100% of Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice reviewers would recommend Pure—and why we’re a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Arrays.

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Consistent Simplicity vs. Painful Refreshes

Sustaining innovation and remaining competitive requires a dependable technology foundation. An Evergreen//Forever subscription protects your investment, so you never have to rebuy storage again. Make your next storage refresh your last, with Pure.

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All-inclusive vs. Expensive Add-ons

Pure’s software-driven storage provides enterprise-class functionality. And your Evergreen//Forever subscription provides the features you need to secure, accelerate, and manage your data—including future enhancements—with no additional cost.

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See Why Evergreen Leads The Way

Feature	Pure Storage Evergreen//Forever	Dell EMC Future-Proof for PowerStore Only
All-Inclusive Software Subscription	All array features, now and in future	Many features require optional add-ons***
Non-Disruptive HW and SW Upgrades Across Generations	Truly non-disruptive, data-in-place, modular upgrades	History of Disruptive upgrades
Included Controller Upgrades to Latest Generation	Ever Modern included controller upgrades**	One-time controller upgrade to Next-gen ONLY ****
No-limit Anytime Controller Upgrades (Latest generation AND Next-Model)	Ever Agile (anytime 100% trade-in credit)**	One-time controller upgrade to Next-gen or Next-model ONLY ****
Anytime Media Upgrade/ Trade-in	Capacity consolidation**	No media trade-in
Guaranteed Effective Capacity (Not Just an Efficiency Ratio)	Right Size Guarantee**	No capacity guarantee
Proven Record of Delivering on Promises Upgrade/Trade-in	>10,000 controller upgrades, without disruption or re-buy	New offering, unproven

* Right Size Guarantee available at no extra charge on FlashArray//X and FlashArray//XL
** Upgrade Flex and Capacity Consolidation require purchase of qualifying capacity
*** Requires purchase of premium support package and service add-on options, all at extra cost (per Dell EMC PowerStore Data Sheet)
**** Per Dell EMC PowerStore Storage Family Spec Sheet, p.5

Don't Take Our Word for It

Hear what industry leaders have to say about why you should rethink your refresh.

“I don’t have to worry about storage anymore. We need a fast, reliable storage solution that is simple to implement and maintain. And that’s exactly what we have with Pure.”

Steve Culy

Senior Systems Engineer, Navis

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“We have had 100% uptime on our Pure arrays for nearly five years, and that includes software updates and controller upgrades.”

David Coindreau

Manager of Server and Storage Services, Frost Bank

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