HPE ConvergedSystem vs Vblock [EOL] comparison

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Converged Infrastructure category. Additionally, 96% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

HPE ConvergedSystem

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96% willing to recommend

Vblock [EOL]

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84% willing to recommend

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

HPE ConvergedSystem

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Converged Infrastructure (4th), Converged Infrastructure for SAP HANA (1st)

Vblock [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Featured Reviews

Charu Mazumdar

Technical Architect at DXC Technology

A robust product that offers great flexibility

The initial setup process was neither easy nor difficult, as it is somewhere in the middle, but at times, it is difficult to make certain decisions. The availability of the product is high. The deployment model of the product is chosen depending on the requirements of the customers, but our company does sea consultancy to figure out what the advantages and disadvantages of both deployment models are. The discussions mostly led my company to opt for a hybrid cloud deployment model. It doesn't take more than two days to complete if the installation is only for a couple of systems, or else if there are multiple ways to decide, then the installation part depends on the rate type.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"After we migrated to this environment, everything changed."

"We used to use Dell blades and we didn't have Virtual Connect, so configuring the networks and all of that for our servers took a lot longer."

"I recommend this solution, I think it's easier to implement Converged than other solutions."

"The tool's most valuable features are stability and scalability."

"The most valuable features of HPE ConvergedSystem are scalability and resilience."

"We find the deduplication and compression features to be most valuable, as well as that of the backup solution inside."

"As far as what we are doing now, there is no problem with stability; it's pretty flexible, it's efficient, and it is centralized management, cost-effective."

"We use the solution for DDI."

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"VMware NSX: Provides the ability for our organisation to deliver true DR."

"The most valuable feature is that it is centrally managed, as it is quite easy for our customers to manage everything, end-to-end."

"The solution was implemented by the VCE team, and they did a great job."

"The high redundancy of components has minimized frequent service degradation/failure."

"Access to VMs is now faster due to the centralized management console."

"Many times I personally felt that while this is a good product to implement in any environment, the one key factor is knowing the environment that this is going to go, know the purpose it is going to serve, and plan ahead a minimum of two years ahead what you might see are areas that might need extra upgrading."

"The most valuable features are reliability and high availability."

"VCE’s secret sauce is their release compatibility matrix which allows us to deploy updates without the need for significant testing."

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Cons

"Something that we think should be better in the HANA converged solutions is all of the monitoring of the solutions."

"My biggest pet peeve with the HC250 are the descriptions that they put on our parts list."

"Currently, we have problems with the HPE StoreOnce module in regards to the backup operations."

"I would like to see better manageability and integration with third-party tools."

"HPE ConvergedSystem needs to improve its management. I would like the tool to add cloud management features so that the system can be accessed anywhere from the cloud."

"The solution needs to add NFS features."

"The interface is not fully integrated with the ESXi, which is something that could be improved."

"This is an expensive solution and could be improved with lower pricing."

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"I would have given it a higher rating except for how the patching and updates are applied."

"While most public clouds are deployed on Linux, there is current no certified Vblock working on KVM hypervisors."

"Troublesome relationships with VCE at the beginning of our use came undone quickly after we went live."

"Tighter alignment could simplify and speed up the configuration and delivery process."

"The VCE Vision product definitely needs some improvement as it is not as easy to use as other commercial off the shelf software."

"The implementation and support could be better."

"The user control could be more advanced. They should work to improve this in future releases."

"With respect to the technical support, there is room for improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an expensive system and not every customer has the kind of budget to support it."

"I rate the product price an eight and a half on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"There are some extra costs in addition to the licensing costs for the yearly maintenance from professional third-party services."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

"My company has a five year contract for HPE ConvergedSystem. The contracts depend on companies and sometimes it can be three years. The solution is worth its price."

"This is an expensive solution."

"The pricing is competitive. Not a major problem. We have a subscription model."

"The pricing is sensitive."

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"Related to tech support: I believe it is too expensive."

"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."

"It is not cheap."

"Strive for a consolidated ELA."

"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."

"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."

"The paid support for Vblock is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

13%

Performing Arts

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Marketing Services Firm

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	13

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	16

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Vblock [EOL]

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Also Known As

HPE ConvergedSystem 700, HPE ConvergedSystem for SAP HANA, CS500, HPE ConvergedSystem 900, HPE ConvergedSystem 500, HPE ConvergedSystem 300

VCE Vblock

Overview

HPE ConvergedSystem is renowned for its simplicity, scalability, and high availability, providing seamless integration with existing platforms, including support for VMware.

With features like deduplication, compression, effective backup, and restore options, HPE ConvergedSystem enhances reliability and security. Its compact design reduces power and cooling requirements, ensuring energy efficiency. Although the high pricing and manageability can be challenging, and improvements are needed in software support, integration with third-party tools, and scalability, it remains a favored choice for robust workload management in virtual environments. The platform is primarily deployed on-premises or in hybrid models.

What are the key features of HPE ConvergedSystem?

Simplicity: Turn-key functionality and easy deployment.
Scalability: Accommodates growing needs, though with room for improvement.
High Availability: Reliable operations with effective backup and restore capabilities.
Integration: Seamless integration with HPE solutions and VMware support.
Energy Efficiency: Compact design reduces footprint and optimizes power usage.

What benefits should users expect from HPE ConvergedSystem?

Improved Reliability: Features like deduplication enhance data management.
Energy Savings: Efficient design reduces energy consumption.
Seamless Integration: Compatibility with existing systems, including VMware.
Flexibility: Supports varying workload management needs.

HPE ConvergedSystem is implemented in industries such as government, healthcare, and education. It's commonly utilized for hosting containers, provisioning servers, and supporting recovery, backup, and DDI tasks. Consulting firms often partner with these industries to leverage the system as a container-as-a-service and as host infrastructure for VMware ESXi deployments.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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

FAW-Volkswagen, NICS, NBrIX, Pinpoint, HPE Technology Services, SWS, Ko Sistem, HPE

Xerox, ACS, and Columbia Sportswear.

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