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Dell PowerEdge VRTX [EOL] vs Rackspace OpenStack comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 26, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge VRTX [EOL]
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Rackspace OpenStack
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Converged Infrastructure (7th)
 

Featured Reviews

KA
Systems Engineer at Thakral One (Pvt) Ltd
Enables continued support and efficient data management in IT infrastructure
Dell PowerEdge VRTX is mainly used for virtual environments and is beneficial for IT infrastructure. It offers scalability, allowing customers to scale up as needed, which is crucial for maintaining hardware without purchasing new products. Its integrated storage solutions improve data management by providing the flexibility and ease of scaling up.
Hai Dinh Van - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Center Manager at FPT
Open-source nature enables seamless cloud management and customer transition
We deploy layer three managed services, and our customers manage layer two services. We combine the two-layer services and deliver them to our customers The open-source nature of OpenStack provides significant value. It allows for three-word cloud management, maintaining a stable customer…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"For us, technical support is excellent."
"We now find that the solution is quite stable."
"It's a good solution when you don't need a lot of IT."
"It is a very good solution for a small business because it is cost-effective."
"This product is more reasonably-priced than similar solutions by HPE."
"It is simple to use and it's user-friendly."
"In my view, the only aspect that could be enhanced in the Dell PowerEdge VRTX solution is the pricing. Apart from that, the overall performance and features of the solution are flawless."
"For a small and medium business, it's a perfect solution."
"The open-source nature of OpenStack provides significant value."
"The documentation was plentiful and very helpful.​"
"Administrators are very comfortable with the functionality and services OpenStack offers."
"The most valuable feature is the customization. With the customization you can really give the customers what they want."
"It created a reusable library with OpenStack features."
"OpenStack allowed for mass uploading of images to Akamai cloud services."
"Rackspace OpenStack is stable and reliable, often compared favorably against other solutions."
"The solution is stable."
 

Cons

"The solution does not scale well."
"A disadvantage could be the price."
"The problem is with our configuration. We know we can use PowerEdge for hyper-convergence if we have PowerEdge and configure vSAN. We will be able to achieve what VxRail is being able to provide, but we need to migrate it to a new infrastructure instead of changing our existing. It will be much more difficult for us."
"We've had general issues related to the solution being difficult."
"The scalability is limited with one chassis and the amount of storage it will give you, but it is mainly used for small offices."
"The storage can be improved."
"When we first started with this product, we had some difficulty with it."
"The scalability is limited with one chassis and the amount of storage it will give you, but it is mainly used for small offices."
"As a beginner, I find some difficulties in understanding Rackspace OpenStack, as it can be complex without a foundational grasp of cloud and networking concepts."
"The deployment process could be easy."
"OpenStack is difficult for the novice in terms of beginning to use cloud tools."
"The pricing of Rackspace is quite high in the Vietnam market."
"It should have a single dashboard for cloud management and on-premises systems"
"The line migration is a problem."
"VMware has a side-to-side replication feature, which is still more mature than Rackspace OpenStack's which can't be used in a production environment."
"In terms of what needs to be improved, I would say the support. Rackspace might have some good support but the open source OpenStack doesn't have support because there are too many versions coming and too many people are customizing it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is fine."
"We bought a license for seven years."
"This product is more reasonably-priced than similar solutions by HPE."
"Fully configured, it costs about $50,000 or $55,000. I did purchase a used one or refurbished one. I have been very happy with it so far. Even if it is an older unit, it doesn't look like its age, and I would say it has been a great choice so far for me. Obviously, I would have thought twice if I had to pay for a brand new one because it is still an older technology with the risk of being discontinued. I talked to Dell, and they're still selling it, but they're not promoting it. They're promoting another line of products right now for hyper-converged, which are much more expensive."
"On the scale of pricing, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I would rate it as a three. I am familiar with the overall cost, which involves licenses from Dell and VMware, among others, making it a combination of various license types."
"The solution price of Dell PowerEdge VRTX could be reduced. However, when comparing the price of Dell PowerEdge VRTX to other solutions, such as HP and Lenovo, it was the best price for what they offer."
"We are renewing the support and we are purchasing the license for the software."
"The solution is less expensive than competitors."
"The pricing is low."
"I use it as an open-source tool."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge VRTX?
The cost of Dell PowerEdge VRTX is high, making it difficult for small and medium businesses to bear. I would rate the pricing as seven out of ten.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge VRTX?
It would be much better for customers if Dell could provide firmware updates even after the end of the product's life, enabling them to manage and keep their hardware for a longer time.
What is your primary use case for Dell PowerEdge VRTX?
I work with Dell PowerEdge servers and Unity 400. I have been working with Dell PowerEdge since 2022 and provide third-party support after the warranty and end-of-support period. My job involves ma...
What needs improvement with Rackspace OpenStack?
As a beginner, I find some difficulties in understanding Rackspace OpenStack, as it can be complex without a foundational grasp of cloud and networking concepts. To improve, I suggest providing pro...
What is your primary use case for Rackspace OpenStack?
My main use case for Rackspace OpenStack involves large data management, as it provides a reliable database service. A quick specific example of a task where Rackspace OpenStack helps me is in hand...
What advice do you have for others considering Rackspace OpenStack?
I advise others looking into using Rackspace OpenStack to have a solid understanding of cloud concepts, as managing these aspects in Rackspace OpenStack requires a good knowledge foundation. I have...
 

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Sample Customers

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