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We performed a comparison between Hitachi VSP E Series and Pure FlashArray X NVMe based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Hitachi VSP E Series vs. Pure FlashArray X NVMe Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Its user-friendly configuration and maintenance processes contribute to its reputation for being straightforward and easily manageable.""We are using the Hitachi VSP E Series for high IOPS.""It offers good file sharing."

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"Pure FlashArray X NVMe will quickly overcome all the hurdles you face, including network and latency issues.""The most valuable features of Pure FlashArray X NVMe are its superior performance compared to other flash tiers, as well as its ease of use, with an intuitive user interface that is simple to deploy and use.""We're able to get higher-density workloads on the same infrastructure, and we have a smaller physical footprint. The performance is excellent – during our test the bottlenecks are never on the X array, it just keeps picking up the pace to match what you need. The real-time visibility is a differentiator in my opinion.""The latency is good.""The solution is very straightforward to set up.""The most valuable feature of this solution is its ease of use.""It's helped us because we've changed fundamentally what we talk about. We don't talk about storage and different tiers of storage anymore nor do we talk about servers. We talk now about applications and how applications impact the business and end users.""The system allows for seamless learning experiences, facilitating quick and easy cloning of environments within minutes."

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Cons
"The graphical user interface is somewhat outdated, lacking some of the modern features found in other solutions.""There is room for improvement in simplifying the overall complexity of the environment.""The solution's support duration or end-of-support life is very short."

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"I'd like to see the product implement active replication for vehicles such as VMware.""We would like to see more visibility into garbage collection and CPU performance in the GUI.""In the future, I would like to see integration with enterprise backup systems.""In terms of what needs improvement, the dashboard and management could be simplified.""Our use cases require more multi-tenant capabilities and additional VLAN interfaces for separating different customers. We currently use it to provide storage, sometimes shared storage, to different customers, but it is less flexible in comparison to a dedicated solution.""The tool's portfolio is minimal. It is expensive.""There is room for improvement in the pricing of the product.""We have run into a couple of instances recently where we are running out of space. So we have had to buy some more packs for it and they have deployed fine and it has increased smoothly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Hitachi VSP E Series is an expensive solution."
  • "The pricing is fair, with additional costs for support services."
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  • "With Pure Storage, we would like to continue seeing price reductions with flash storage. I don't think we're any different than anybody else when we continue to look to the industry for price reductions of both NVMe and traditional SSD storage. We would like to see these prices continue to decline and erode, even displacing large spinning disks."
  • "We pay approximately $50,000 USD per year in licensing fees."
  • "With VMware, we pay $300,000 annually."
  • "Our licensing fees are $500,000+ USD."
  • "As far as the licensing costs, everything is included in the license."
  • "They can tout the functionality and cutting edge technology that they have, but that's where the price tag comes in. The cost is high, but I think as they grow their business and get more customers that it will probably go down a little bit."
  • "Its price could be better. It is not too expensive, but it is the high-end cost. It is kind of a Rolls-Royce. You pay a lot, but you get a lot out of it. So, the price pressure on the way down would be great, but at the end of the day, if you need to do the work, you just pay for it."
  • "The licensing is on a yearly basis."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Its user-friendly configuration and maintenance processes contribute to its reputation for being straightforward and easily manageable.
    Top Answer:The pricing is fair, with additional costs for support services.
    Top Answer:The graphical user interface is somewhat outdated, lacking some of the modern features found in other solutions.
    Top Answer:The standout features for us in Pure FlashArray X NVMe are its robust DDoS protection, seamless transparent failover, and failback capabilities ensuring high availability.
    Top Answer:I would rate the solution as an eight out of ten in terms of costliness.
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement in catering to midrange storage needs, especially for customers seeking Enterprise-class features. We would appreciate a built-in transparent failover in the next release… more »
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    6.3
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    8.8
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    Also Known As
    Pure FlashArray//X NVMe, Pure FlashArray//X, FlashArray//X
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    Overview

    When you compare the VSP E Series to midrange options from Dell, Pure, IBM and HPE, one thing is clear. Not all midrange storage systems are created equal.

    Pure Storage FlashArray//X is the world’s first enterprise-class, all-NVMe flash storage array. It represents a new class of storage – shared accelerated storage, which is a term coined by Gartner – that delivers major breakthroughs in performance, simplicity, and consolidation.

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    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government6%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Hitachi VSP E Series vs. Pure FlashArray X NVMe
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Hitachi VSP E Series vs. Pure FlashArray X NVMe and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    770,141 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Hitachi VSP E Series is ranked 14th in NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays with 3 reviews while Pure FlashArray X NVMe is ranked 6th in NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays with 28 reviews. Hitachi VSP E Series is rated 6.4, while Pure FlashArray X NVMe is rated 9.2. The top reviewer of Hitachi VSP E Series writes "A stable NVMe storage solution that can be used for high IOPS". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Pure FlashArray X NVMe writes "Works well, is easy to implement, and has upgrade analysis capabilities". Hitachi VSP E Series is most compared with Dell PowerStore, Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform and NetApp AFF, whereas Pure FlashArray X NVMe is most compared with Dell PowerStore, Dell Unity XT, HPE Nimble Storage, Pure Storage FlashArray and Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform. See our Hitachi VSP E Series vs. Pure FlashArray X NVMe report.

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