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Dell vSAN Ready Nodes vs NetApp HCI [EOL] comparison

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Dell vSAN Ready Nodes
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94% willing to recommend
NetApp HCI [EOL]
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    88% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Dell vSAN Ready Nodes
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.3
    Number of Reviews
    21
    Ranking in other categories
    HCI (9th)
    NetApp HCI [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Reviews Sentiment
    5.6
    Number of Reviews
    32
    Ranking in other categories
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    Featured Reviews

    KuldeepSingh4 - PeerSpot reviewer
    KuldeepSingh4
    Technical Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
    Experience improved efficiency and customer satisfaction with enhanced integration and management capabilities
    Scalability involves two types of environments: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and non-VCF environment where we use VMware Validated Foundation. With VCF we have significant automation built-in within the VCF console within SDDC manager as the primary management console. For non-VCF environments, it depends on customer choice. For small environments, we do manual scalability and sometimes use Terraform scripts to keep the host ready and add in the cluster automatically. For large environments with frequent scalability actions, we propose the Terraform solution that builds ESXi, does necessary configuration, and automatically starts up for associating with the existing environment. If scaling is infrequent, with one or two hosts per month, it is a manual job. From a challenge perspective, it seems easier, with just a few pre-checks regarding make and model compatibility, disks, and server health on the hardware level.
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    Massimiliano Bartolozzi
    Chief Information Officer at Lucart S.p.A.
    Crashed continuously, complex to deploy, and bad after-sales support - NETAPP FIXED the problems in 2022
    Their after-sales support, SLA, and third-parties availability should be improved. NetApp's support is very difficult to engage. We have an SLA of onsite support within 24 hours. but they don't respect the SLA. Its stability was very bad. It has been crashing continuously. In one year, we got three crashes, which is unbelievable for an appliance that is guaranteed for 10 years without any crashes. In 2022, NetApp Italy, driven by the country manager Davide Marini, fixed all our issues and added additional computation power for free. This is a great example of customer care. They could have done it right the first time of course, but admitting the errors and putting in place such a remediation plan has been a very professional behavior.
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    Quotes from Members

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

    Pros

    "You don't have to spend much time evaluating the hardware. It can be deployed in a short time. The tool is also easy to upgrade."
    "The best feature about any type of storage related to the Dell vSAN Ready Nodes is its ease of scaling, and with a converged infrastructure platform, you can easily add a storage node or a compute node to the stack and grow in smaller increments compared to getting a whole new array or upgrading controllers."
    "The most valuable feature is the set of user tools that are available."
    "The tool's most valuable features are compression and its usage in Kubernetes."
    "We previously used the old traditional type of file storage and we switched because there was almost no difference in cost but we got a product with much better features."
    "The tool's most valuable feature is high availability."
    "Dell EMC vSAN Ready Nodes is scalable"
    "It is easy to install."
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    "In my opinion, HCI is a good product, easy to use and scalable."
    "The most valuable aspects are that it's an all-in-one solution and it's very self-contained."
    "We have seen two to three million dollars of OPEX savings by deploying this and getting rid of older equipment."
    "The multi-vertical aspect is what is most valuable for us. The main reason we wanted a multi protocol was because Amazon was not able to provide us with access to the same data as we could get from Linux and Windows lengths. That was our value proposition for this solution."
    "We like SnapMirror and we've been using it for many years. We also like the object storage tools, as well as cloud sync for customers wanting to integrate between the cloud and local."
    "HCI has helped with storage persistence across private and hybrid clouds for the last year. It's faster and more reliable with minimal downtime, as it doesn't require any maintenance."
    "The NetApp Deployment Engine that comes with it makes the actual deployment and usage very easy. That's our primary focus and it's hyper-converged. That's something that we want to use as well."
    "The most valuable feature of this solution is the SolidFire interface."
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    Cons

    "The solution should provide daily task alerts for data recovery maintenance, usage, and other instructions to ensure the systems are in a good status."
    "Currently, it's like a black box that only Dell technical support knows how to handle."
    "We have experienced some issues with performance."
    "The Dell VxRail solution is based on vSAN Ready Nodes, but the Dell VxRail is fully automated. It would be helpful if this automation feature could be added to the Dell vSAN Ready Nodes. For example, we need to install VMware ESXi, and manually expand the cluster."
    "The solution doesn't scale."
    "When comparing Dell VxRail and Dell EMC vSAN Ready Nodes, I have found that when managing and expanding Dell VxRail is much better."
    "Although vSAN ReadyNodes work well, a faster firmware lifecycle with the release of validated firmware catalogs more quickly would be a desired improvement."
    "Dell vSAN Ready Nodes doesn't perform as well as IBM. There are significant limitations, especially with scalability and flexibility over time. For example, adding drives can be problematic if the specific drives aren't available with older nodes that are four or five years old. Unlike IBM, Dell vSAN Ready Nodes isn't as flexible and doesn't scale easily. Additionally, while present, features like deduplication and compression don't perform as efficiently as they do on IBM. Our experience shows that the tool isn't as robust or flexible as advertised."
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    "I would like to see higher level graphics support because we are going to be doing some virtual desktop for our CAD software, and I want to be able to support AutoCAD and Cantillo on remote desktop machines."
    "I would like to see the implementation process improved."
    "It would be great if they took something like kernel storage and integrated straight into the NetApp as well."
    "The initial setup is very painful. It's not straightforward, requires a lot of knowledge to get it going."
    "Because of the repeated failure of the motherboard that we experienced, we have doubts about the stability of the solution, but I'm sure that in the near future it will be a great, reliable solution for us."
    "The setup was a bit challenging because it's a fairly new product and I think some of the stuff is not quite well baked yet."
    "The networking needs improvement."
    "I'd like to see some additional graphics capabilities because I'd like to look at some virtual desktop integration for CAD software."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "There is a problem, which is the lack of an integrated price structure."
    "The price of the solution was reasonable."
    "The tool's pricing is competitive compared to others. The tool's licensing is based on annual subscriptions."
    "The solution is more expensive than a traditional array. The prices are skyrocketing."
    "Comparing the price of Dell vSAN Ready Nodes to other solutions it is not expensive."
    "My company makes yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the solution. The solution is expensive."
    "We have a four-year contract to use Dell EMC vSAN Ready Nodes."
    "The price of the solution is okay but could improve."
    "Its pricing is lower than our previous solution."
    "Its price is aligned with the market. In addition to the standard licensing fees, there is an integrator cost."
    "Licenses run on a yearly basis, and there aren't any additional fees other than the standard licensing fee."
    "This solution saved our organization time (35 percent) and money. We have a hefty group of developers, and if you multiply that by 30 to 35 percent, that is quite a bit of money."
    "Its price is comparable to the competitors in the market."
    "All the licenses are included when you buy the program."
    "Where we lost nearly 75 percent of our infrastructure due to a malicious attack and were able to recover two and a half hours into it due to the integration, it saved us and all of our customers. Because we were able to recover so fast from the attack, the solution paid for itself right there."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Manufacturing Company
    17%
    Healthcare Company
    8%
    Government
    8%
    Educational Organization
    7%
    Construction Company
    19%
    Outsourcing Company
    10%
    Financial Services Firm
    10%
    Comms Service Provider
    8%
     

    Company Size

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    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business8
    Midsize Enterprise3
    Large Enterprise12
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business8
    Midsize Enterprise9
    Large Enterprise19
     

    Questions from the Community

    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell vSAN Ready Nodes?
    There is no specific licensing model for vSAN ReadyNodes as it is linked with Broadcom VMware's solutions rather than Dell's. As a group under Comcast, we receive very good pricing from Dell due to...
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    What needs improvement with Dell vSAN Ready Nodes?
    I would want VMware to ensure that when there's a hardware failure on a host, it should gracefully migrate the VMs to another host available in the cluster without restarting, which would be a grea...
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    What is your primary use case for Dell vSAN Ready Nodes?
    I am familiar with VMware Workstation, but we don't actually use a workstation. We only use ESXi because we're running a big organization. We have people that are responsible for a Citrix farm that...
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    October 2026
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    Also Known As

    vSAN Ready Nodes
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    Overview

    Dell vSAN Ready Nodes provide high availability, flexibility, and ease of deployment with integrated storage management designed for seamless VMware integration and IT modernization.

    Dell vSAN Ready Nodes excel in managing workloads with enhanced storage availability and adaptability. They allow single-team administration, minimizing dependency on multiple vendors and offering robust performance and stability. The user-friendly interface ensures ease of deployment and management, enhancing data protection and operational efficiency. Despite these strengths, challenges like automation, complex upgrades, and licensing limitations affect scalability and cost-efficiency compared to competitors.

    What are the key features of Dell vSAN Ready Nodes?
    • High Availability: Ensures continuous operations with minimal downtime.
    • Scalable Architecture: Allows seamless expansion to meet growing demands.
    • Integrated Storage Management: Streamlines storage operations for ease of use.
    • User-Friendly Administration: Simplifies management with straightforward policies.
    • VMware Environment Integration: Enhances IT modernization and security protocols.
    What benefits should users look for in reviews?
    • Cost-Effectiveness: Economical options despite encountering pricing rigidity.
    • Technical Support: Offers strong support services albeit needing improvements in alert systems.
    • Performance Stability: Reliable performance with enhanced availability.

    Organizations deploy Dell vSAN Ready Nodes for general virtualization, hyper-converged infrastructure, and private cloud setups. They are primarily installed on-premises for managing critical servers, allowing expansion into cloud environments. Popular in sectors like government, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, and insurance, they support VMware vSphere, ERP applications, and virtual desktops efficiently.

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    NetApp HCI is the only true enterprise-scale hyper converged cloud infrastructure. NetApp HCI comes in a 2 RU chassis with 4 node expansion slots.

    NetApp
     

    Sample Customers

    Rackspace
    American Showa, Children's Mercy, Coca-Cola, Consultel Cloud, Evangelische Landeskirche in Wurttemberg, Imperva, Surface Mount Technology
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