HPE ConvergedSystem vs Vblock [EOL] comparison

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HPE ConvergedSystem

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96% willing to recommend

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84% willing to recommend

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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

"We use the solution for DDI."

"It's a great solution that is very secure, and very easy to configure."

"One of the valuable components in this solution is HPE Synergy, which is a useful tool for deployments and updates."

"One of the biggest things is, the fact that it can be a turn-key solution."

"Consolidation and duplications features."

"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."

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

"Previously, with a traditional extract transform load process, it would take us three hours to load our large volume tables, now it takes us about ten minutes on SAP HANA on a ConvergedSystem platform."

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"Capability for scale and growth within a single rack brings strong possibilities for capacity planning."

"Finding a fully bundled, deployed, and configured solution with a short delivery time and unique support is really attractive."

"It's an integrated box Mac solution, so it's a plug and play, the deployment and build is pre-made and ready to deploy, and it makes it easy to apply."

"Some of the key features are the ease of operation and access, without constraining actions. The tool is available to actually move things around, do things quickly quickly."

"The XtremIO All-Flash array delivers performance, reliability, and deduplication."

"We were able to achieve significant capital savings in our tech refresh capital projects due to implementing the Vblock solution in our environment."

"This solution has rock-solid reliability."

"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

"Features that should be addressed concern the HPE functionality and the interaction with VMware."

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

"The solution needs to be easier to use."

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

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

"I would like to see monitoring solutions included, as well as brand support."

"With ConvergedSystem, we'd like to see just how portable and scalable HP can make it. Is it really just an add-on each time and not a complete redesign?"

"Pricing is an area of concern in the solution where improvements are required."

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"I would like to see them improve their switching infrastructure and rely on Cisco configurations. They are a bit more complex and technical, but result in a slightly reduced cost in terms of switching on the network side of it."

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

"The integration with other vendors' products needs to be looked at. It's not as flexible as we would like it to be."

"The initial setup was complex. The LCS was a nightmare."

"It's pretty good, but not great."

"Paid support is expensive so the cost of operation could be lowered."

"It is still on the expensive side, near the top-end of cost compared to what's available now."

"OEM services requires too much planning and low availability of certified engineers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"This is an expensive solution."

"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."

"Pricing is good. We have not calculated what hyper-converged infrastructure has brought us but I think there has to be some lower cost for us, compared to the public cloud. Obviously, there would be a lower cost, probably by more than half."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

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

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

"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."

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"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."

"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 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."

"The paid support for Vblock is expensive."

"It is not cheap."

"Strive for a consolidated ELA."

"Vblock is priced at a premium because people don't want the headache of managing and deploying different products."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Performing Arts

11%

Financial Services Firm

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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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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