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Dell VxBlock System vs Vblock [EOL] comparison

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Dell VxBlock System and Vblock [EOL] are both solutions in the Converged Infrastructure category. Additionally, 92% of Dell VxBlock System users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Vblock [EOL] users who would recommend it.
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92% willing to recommend
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    84% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Dell VxBlock System
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.7
    Number of Reviews
    14
    Ranking in other categories
    Converged Infrastructure (5th)
    Vblock [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    24
    Ranking in other categories
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    Featured Reviews

    AKINJIDE OKE - PeerSpot reviewer
    AKINJIDE OKE
    Senior Sales Engineer / Team Lead Datacentre Solutions & Applications at ARIT OF AFRICA
    Useful for virtualized environment, node management, configuration deployment, and system management with artificial intelligence
    I've worked with Dell and had the privilege of working with many OEMs. I started my career as a system engineer, working with HPE as a partner, and then moved to other OEMs like IBM and Lenovo. Currently, I work with a small team. I don't believe any solution is bad. It's just that you might not have identified what the solution is addressing. It's about choosing the right solution for your needs. In terms of hardware or infrastructure, it's an Intel platform. What differentiates everyone is the additional value they can provide. Dell has many values that meet customer needs. I look at the customer's objectives and requirements as an IT professional to find the best solution. I haven't seen any drawbacks regarding the infrastructure deliverables or the value built into the tool. However, Dell as an organization could improve its channel management. For example, we've been trying to resolve an issue with our portal for two weeks. I'd like to see more simplification regarding integration, deployment, and connectivity for future releases. In deployment, I'd like to see simplification in creating VNets and positioning VMware across nodes. I want a template that simplifies the creation of VNets and VMware positioning. I'd push for more simplification and an intuitive graphical GUI that simplifies things with just a click.
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    Tahir Shahid
    Chief Consultant and Architect at Tahir Professional Services
    Centrally-managed and stable, but the initial setup could be made simpler and technical support can be improved
    There is a different platform and there are different interfaces for different parts of the product. Although there are some centralized components, you still manage each component using its own set of tools. There is definitely room for improvement in this regard. I would like to have a catalogue like menu where you simply define your end computing needs and the rest would be taken care of internally. The initial setup could be unified to make it simpler.
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    Pros

    "The stability is good, we haven't had any problems and we're happy with the product."
    "It's a highly optimized piece of equipment that doesn't give us any problems."
    "VxBlock has good performance, so that is an advantage."
    "The monitoring and management parts are the most valuable. Monitoring is specifically valuable because you have one console to monitor everything. This console is called Vision."
    "The most valuable features of the solution would be its good default features and the compressions."
    "Having switched to the VxBlock provided the business with almost no downtime, and we run an extremely stable, efficient operation at this point in time."
    "There are several valuable features in this product, as it offers flexibility, security, and speed."
    "It's at least 99 percent problem-free because it's factory-built. So from an informational point of view, everyone trusts that VxBlock has been tested well at the factory and has been configured to their requirements."
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    "Legacy built architecture disappeared with VCE converged infrastructure, as only one person with transversal knowledge can achieve the Logical Configuration Survey, resulting in a strong and powerful infrastructure with nearly no downtime, and this is well known by the VCE technical support."
    "VCE’s secret sauce is their release compatibility matrix which allows us to deploy updates without the need for significant testing."
    "We were able to achieve significant capital savings in our tech refresh capital projects due to implementing the Vblock solution in our environment."
    "​The XtremIO All-Flash array delivers​ performance, reliability, and deduplication."
    "The Vblock is designed to make IT life simpler (infrastructure framework) and more cost effective (an appliance) for an organization."
    "​We have seen measurable increases in our system performance. Those increases have been directly measurable in application performance and the delivery of critical business information to our users.​"
    "It's been very reliable, the support is very good, and it fit our needs very well, but our needs are constantly changing."
    "Access to VMs is now faster due to the centralized management console."
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    Cons

    "The only thing that I can say is when you procure the VxBlock, obviously you have to complete detailed questionnaires about your architecture including the configuration, et cetera. If you make a mistake on the implementation, then you need to rebuild the entire VxBlock. That is just a point of consideration rather than a flaw. You need to be absolutely sure and validate the upfront configuration information that you provide because your VxBlock comes delivered and built, according to that exact information."
    "For VxBlock, the consistency of disc quality could be improved."
    "There is a need for single console management."
    "Scalability is an area that needs to be improved."
    "The hardware lifecycle is not documented very well."
    "I'd like to see more simplification regarding integration, deployment, and connectivity for future releases. In deployment, I'd like to see simplification in creating VNets and positioning VMware across nodes. I want a template that simplifies the creation of VNets and VMware positioning. I'd push for more simplification and an intuitive graphical GUI that simplifies things with just a click."
    "It is a good product, but for us, it is like a black box. We are not really sure about its internal components, and how to do the terminal upgrade, and how to make sure about the security of the device. We understand how it works, but in order to do the upgrades, we have to get help from the company. We cannot do it ourselves. In another model that we had, the internal team could do the upgrade but not in this one. There is no clear process for a new upgrade or update. They should provide a software intelligence tool that has a dashboard where you can see the current firmware, the latest firmware, and the documentation and the process for the upgrade. For VxBlock, we have different management consoles. There is no single management console that you can use to manage all components inside VxBlock. Their scale up and scale out process is also not clear. Their support is also a little bit slow in responding to the cases."
    "Its price is high. That's why people are now moving to hyper-converge."
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    "With respect to the technical support, there is room for improvement."
    "Troublesome relationships with VCE at the beginning of our use came undone quickly after we went live."
    "While most public clouds are deployed on Linux, there is current no certified Vblock working on KVM hypervisors."
    "I think there needs to be more tools to monitor and manage the Vblock™ as a whole, instead of pieces."
    "The integration with other vendors' products needs to be looked at. It's not as flexible as we would like it to be."
    "VCE tools, like Vision or AMP were not stand alone, and depended too much on other management consoles."
    "It needs more customer/client involvement in back-end management."
    "Currently, there is some uncertainty about the future of the product line with regards to Dell's takeover of EMC."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "Its price is high. That's why people are now moving to hyper-converge."
    "Compared to other solutions, Dell VxBlock System is more expensive."
    "We purchased this solution with a ten-year manufacturer warranty, and we have a three-year warranty with our local partner."
    "The paid support for Vblock is expensive."
    "Vblock appears from the first while to be very expensive. There are more items you cannot see in the BOQ: customer service, support, delivery short time, and highly experienced VCE engineers."
    "Strive for a consolidated ELA."
    "It is not cheap."
    "I would not say the pricing is not good value. It is still on the expensive side, near the top-end of cost compared to what's available now. Also, the licensing has to be improved. There has to be a clear definition of the licensing from the initial set-up so the customer knows what they are paying for, without being hit later on with extra licensing. The licensing definitions should be clearer and, perhaps, have one set of licenses rather than multiple licenses."
    "Vblock is priced at a premium because people don't want the headache of managing and deploying different products."
    "I think the pricing is on the higher end of the spectrum. There could be some adjustments that could be made there. Regarding licensing, watch compatibility with external products that you run on Vblock. It has got to be properly architected, otherwise, you will run into licensing issues."
    "Related to tech support: I believe it is too expensive."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Outsourcing Company
    17%
    Construction Company
    14%
    Financial Services Firm
    11%
    Manufacturing Company
    7%
    Manufacturing Company
    12%
    Outsourcing Company
    12%
    Performing Arts
    11%
    Financial Services Firm
    9%
     

    Company Size

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    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business5
    Midsize Enterprise2
    Large Enterprise8
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise5
    Large Enterprise16
     

    Questions from the Community

    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC VxBlock System?
    The cost is not overly expensive but not cheap either. Considering the features and everything, it is very good. Price-wise, it is reasonable but not the least expensive option.
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    What needs improvement with Dell EMC VxBlock System?
    There is a need for single console management. Everything should be accessible through a single console to ensure ease of management. So far, there are no issues since the storage and other systems...
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    What is your primary use case for Dell EMC VxBlock System?
    I am currently using it for the converse infrastructure. Before the VxBlock from Dell, everything was integrated into the system.
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    Also Known As

    VxBlock, VCE VxBlock System, Dell EMC VxBlock, VxBlock 1000
    VCE Vblock
     

    Overview

    Dell VxBlock System offers a well-designed architecture integrating speed and performance to simplify IT environments. It provides seamless management and efficient resource provisioning, making it ideal for enhancing IT operations.

    Designed as a converged infrastructure solution, Dell VxBlock System facilitates quick deployment and single-point support. Combining Cisco UCS for trusted factory-configured performance ensures a comprehensive management console for control. Despite its efficient monitoring and flash integration with VMware, it lacks Hyper-V support and needs enhancements in disc quality, pricing, scalability, and multi-user interfaces. Configuration errors and limited third-party flexibility are challenges. Users seek more clarity in upgrade processes and better integration management. It supports virtualization and database management, facilitating quick application provisioning for critical applications and data centers.

    What are the important features?
    • Speed: High-performance capabilities for efficient IT operations.
    • Flash Integration with VMware: Enhances virtualization performance.
    • Efficient Monitoring: Provides comprehensive system oversight.
    • High Performance: Ensures robust application handling.
    • Redundant Architecture: Enhances system reliability and availability.
    What benefits and ROI should users look for?
    • Ease of Management: Simplifies complex IT infrastructure operations.
    • Flexible Configuration: Supports dynamic IT environments.
    • Seamless Integration: Ensures smooth connectivity with existing systems.
    • Quick Deployment: Speeds up operational readiness.

    In the IT industry, Dell VxBlock System is primarily utilized for virtualization and database management, enhancing operational efficiency. Institutions like universities and clearance departments leverage its capabilities for running critical applications, OLTP workloads, and network management, supporting extensive user bases effectively.

    Dell Technologies

    VCE Vblock Systems is an all-in-one virtualization platform that integrates the leading storage, network, and compute technologies from the likes of EMC, VMware and Cisco. VCE Vblock allows organizations to easily and securely deploy cloud computing and virtualization in their environments, supporting these multiple technologies and providing flexibility and agility for changing business needs.

    Dell Technologies
     

    Sample Customers

    Atos, Canadian Pacific, IDS, City of Denton, CenturyLink, BNP Paribas, Asyaport, EDF, CSC, Fox Sports, Insight, Hunter, KPIT, Paetec, Rosetta Stone, Sonda, Switch, Xerox
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