Dell PowerScale (Isilon) vs Everpure FlashBlade comparison

Dell Technologies and Everpure are both solutions in the File and Object Storage category. Dell Technologies is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.7, while Everpure is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.8. Dell Technologies holds a 6.7% mindshare in FaOS, compared to Everpure’s 5.6% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Everpure users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerScale (Isilon)

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Everpure FlashBlade

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95% willing to recommend

Dell PowerScale (Isilon)

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2026

Competing in high-performance storage solutions, Dell PowerScale and Everpure Storage FlashBlade cater to organizations with extensive data requirements. Dell PowerScale seems to have an upper hand due to its better flexibility and scalability features.

Features: Dell PowerScale supports multiple protocols like NFS, SMB, and S3, providing strong data security and easy deployment. Its high scalability and ability to enable seamless data access across various platforms are major advantages. Everpure Storage FlashBlade excels in speed and performance with superior throughput for object storage and powerful deduplication and compression capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Dell PowerScale requires better cloud integration for seamless connections with AWS and Google Cloud, improved NFS support, and enhanced HTTP data access protocol security. Users also report inconsistencies in support levels. Meanwhile, Everpure Storage FlashBlade is criticized for its high cost and lacking certain mature features for complex environments. Enhancements in integration capabilities and better support for SMB and cloud features are needed.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell PowerScale offers extensive deployment options in on-premises and hybrid environments. It receives mixed reviews for technical support, particularly regarding first-line resolution speed. Everpure Storage FlashBlade, mainly available on-premises, is praised for its simple setup, though faster response times in technical support are desired.

Pricing and ROI: Dell PowerScale has a high upfront cost justified by its comprehensive features and long-term cost-effectiveness, with significant ROI from management efficiencies. Everpure Storage FlashBlade also commands a premium price, with users valuing its performance and reliability. Its investment saves on management overhead, offering robust and high-performance storage solutions.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerScale (Isilon) vs. Everpure FlashBlade Report (Updated: February 2026).

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Dell PowerScale (Isilon) vs. Everpure FlashBlade

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

ROI

Sentiment score

6.2

Dell PowerScale boosts HPC performance and efficiency, ensuring cost-effective scalability, data integrity, and reliable disaster recovery with long hardware life.

Sentiment score

6.6

Everpure Storage FlashBlade reduces total cost by enhancing efficiency, saving resources, minimizing management, and preventing ransomware damage.

Despite being more expensive than Huawei, it is stable and most enterprises accept the price due to its stability.

Atif Pervaiz

Senior System Engineer at Atlas Security

In terms of Dell PowerScale (Isilon) specifically, we have seen a return on investment due to faster performance than our last few storage arrays, and the general usability is a lot better.

Cheyne Skapyak

Storage & Data Protection Specialist at General Dynamics Land Systems

The second cluster of Dell PowerScale (Isilon) gives us flexibility for small things like code upgrades, all the way to scenarios where we have lost this data center or data, allowing us to check if data is still intact on the other side.

reviewer2706753

Senior System Engineer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

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It does not require much management once you set up correctly, so it saves time, allowing an admin to focus on other work.

Parul-Patel

Senior Network Engineer at Holy Redeemer Health System, Inc.

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.3

Dell PowerScale support is generally responsive and helpful, though users note occasional challenges and mixed satisfaction levels.

Sentiment score

7.6

Everpure Storage FlashBlade receives mixed reviews for support quality, with some praising responsiveness and others noting slow resolutions.

Support online is definitely a ten out of ten.

Mazen Jamal Eddine

Pre-Sale Engineer at Arab Operators

When we face issues, we raise a ticket through the valid portal, and they respond immediately and assign a local engineer to coordinate the support process.

Manaye Kerebn

Senior System Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Dell provides support within four hours, and they always fulfill their promises.

Atif Pervaiz

Senior System Engineer at Atlas Security

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I would rate them an eight out of ten.

Redy ERIYAWAN

IT Field Support Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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.

Parul-Patel

Senior Network Engineer at Holy Redeemer Health System, Inc.

Their technical support has been perfect lately, so I would give it a 10.

MikaelHellström

IT Manager at Regin Dalarna

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.2

Dell PowerScale (Isilon) excels in seamless scalability, easy node addition, storage flexibility, and high reliability for enterprise needs.

Sentiment score

8.6

Everpure Storage FlashBlade offers scalable, versatile storage solutions, enhancing capacity effortlessly for various industries with minimal constraints.

We started on PowerScale with around about 300 terabytes and are now two and a half petabytes, still on the same file system.

Uli Betzler

Storage Architect at a educational organization with 10,001+ employees

That's really saved us in certain areas as we didn't have funding to expand Dell PowerScale (Isilon) until next year, which is why we utilized the cloud pools functionality to offload.

Scott Taylor

Senior Infrastructure Specialist at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

As an unstructured data storage solution, writing into it and accessing it from the other nodes is highly scalable with no issues.

reviewer2795952

Senior Technical Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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Pure Storage FlashBlade is scalable.

Parul-Patel

Senior Network Engineer at Holy Redeemer Health System, Inc.

There are between 5 and 10,000 people using it in our organization.

MikaelHellström

IT Manager at Regin Dalarna

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.1

Dell PowerScale (Isilon) is praised for reliability, scalability, resilience, minimal disruptions, and consistent performance, even during upgrades.

Sentiment score

8.1

Everpure Storage FlashBlade is praised for stability, reliability, minimal downtime, seamless upgrades, and effective performance in diverse environments.

Since we have good protection levels, the data is secured and replicated across the disks.

Mazen Jamal Eddine

Pre-Sale Engineer at Arab Operators

Even if a node goes down, other nodes can respond and provide data back to the user without issues.

RahulSharma8

Storage Platform Engineer at Expedia Group

I assess the stability and reliability of Dell PowerScale (Isilon) as perfect.

Cheyne Skapyak

Storage & Data Protection Specialist at General Dynamics Land Systems

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In case there is any issue with any blade, the data is moved to another.

Redy ERIYAWAN

IT Field Support Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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Room For Improvement

Dell PowerScale needs cloud enhancements, simplified deployment, improved support, better pricing, and enhanced security, scalability, and integration.

Everpure Storage FlashBlade requires improvements in cloud integration, user support, feature expansion, and pricing to enhance overall reliability and functionality.

Hardware failures under warranty should be addressed within the promised timeline.

Md Shakil Khan

Senior Engineer at Continental Tire

I would want to see more AI features with Dell PowerScale (Isilon).

Cheyne Skapyak

Storage & Data Protection Specialist at General Dynamics Land Systems

If I could improve one thing on Dell PowerScale (Isilon), it would be better object storage as it recently breached into S3, and that capability could be broadened.

reviewer2706753

Senior System Engineer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

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Technical support definitely needs significant improvement.

Parul-Patel

Senior Network Engineer at Holy Redeemer Health System, Inc.

Its configuration should be easier.

Redy ERIYAWAN

IT Field Support Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

One way Pure Storage FlashBlade can be improved is by having more compatibility between the FlashArray and FlashBlade.

MikaelHellström

IT Manager at Regin Dalarna

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Setup Cost

Dell PowerScale pricing is complex but offers fair value through flexibility, performance, and scalability despite higher costs.

Everpure Storage FlashBlade is priced high but justified by integrated licensing, performance, ransomware protection, and reduced administrative overhead.

It's quite expensive for the amount of storage we have.

Scott Taylor

Senior Infrastructure Specialist at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Cheaper nodes will cost less, while higher performance nodes will be pricier.

RahulSharma8

Storage Platform Engineer at Expedia Group

Costs align well with what it delivers, making it a fair price for a powerful tool that meets all our needs.

RicardoSantana

Tv Systems Technical Supervisor at a media company with 501-1,000 employees

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The pricing of Pure Storage FlashBlade is expensive compared to other products I used from other companies in the past, but one benefit is that they have built-in ransomware protection.

Parul-Patel

Senior Network Engineer at Holy Redeemer Health System, Inc.

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

MikaelHellström

IT Manager at Regin Dalarna

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Valuable Features

Dell PowerScale Isilon is valued for scalability, ease of management, data protection, and seamless integration across protocols, enhancing security.

Pure Storage FlashBlade excels in speed, ease of use, scalability, and offers cost-effective, secure, and user-friendly data storage solutions.

Dell PowerScale offers high scalability and stability as well, making it a valuable solution for enterprises.

Atif Pervaiz

Senior System Engineer at Atlas Security

In our AI initiatives, Dell PowerScale (Isilon) plays a significant role in data analysis, data fusion; principally, it is involved in data analysis, data extraction, and statistical analysis.

reviewer2689287

Senior Technologist at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

Single files are limited to four terabytes in our configuration, however, the system can support up to 16 terabytes, so we can scale based on that too.

Bill Engelmeyer

Systems Engineer at Unisity LLC

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We can plug in many blades, and we can have data up to one terabyte.

Redy ERIYAWAN

IT Field Support Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

The best features of Pure Storage FlashBlade include better throughput and better performance.

Parul-Patel

Senior Network Engineer at Holy Redeemer Health System, Inc.

Pure Storage FlashBlade's scalability is one of the most valuable features, and importantly, it always works, allowing for seamless upgrades.

MikaelHellström

IT Manager at Regin Dalarna

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerScale (Isilon)

Ranking in File and Object Storage

2nd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NAS (2nd)

Everpure FlashBlade

Ranking in File and Object Storage

8th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

All-Flash Storage (13th), Software Defined Storage (SDS) (9th)

Mindshare comparison

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

File and Object Storage Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell PowerScale (Isilon)	6.7%
Pure Storage FlashBlade	5.6%
Other	87.7%

File and Object Storage

Featured Reviews

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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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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	44

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

Questions from the Community

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 performance, it won't affect your budget much. However, multiple factors play a role in de...

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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 developer, usually we know what is needed and how we use it, everything. If you ask ...

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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 outages when we need to quickly move data between different data centers. It ensure...

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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 it good for us.

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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 and FlashBlade, allowing for synchronized data between both platforms.

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Also Known As

PowerScale, Dell EMC Isilon

Pure Storage FlashBlade

Overview

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 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

Sample Customers

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,

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