IBM PureSystems vs Vblock [EOL] comparison

IBM and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Converged Infrastructure category. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

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84% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

IBM PureSystems

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Converged Infrastructure (9th), Converged Infrastructure for SAP HANA (2nd)

Vblock [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Featured Reviews

it_user6186

Independent Analyst and Advisory Consultant at Server StorageIO - www.storageio.com

PureSystems, something old, something new, something from big blue

PART I For a certain generation of IBM faithful or followers the recently announced PureFlex and PureApplication systems might give a sense of DejaVu perhaps even causing some to wonder if they just woke up from a long Rip Van Winkle type nap. Yet for another generation who may not yet be future…

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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

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Pros

"The strengths of the system is how the Flex scales from a very powerful, next generation BladeCenter all the way up to an IaaS platform."

"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."

"Not having to worry about the firmware integrations with the software infrastructure components has been grand."

"It's been very reliable, the support is very good, and it fit our needs very well, but our needs are constantly changing."

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

"UCS Manager worked well for net/blade management and has allowed fairly easy use of dedicated bare-metal blades."

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

"It has improved system performance, batch times for off-hours processing, and reliability with production applications."

"We used to have different departments, each with their own IT section, everybody was making their own IT investments and running different applications and tools in a multi-vendor environment, and now it is all coordinated and synchronized in one solution, reducing the risk of equipment and costs as well."

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Cons

"The FSM does not quite deliver in the areas it plays too. A fairly sluggish interface that is more complex and less streamlined than it perhaps could be, holds it back and deployment of certain functionality from the switches requires more user intervention than feels necessary."

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

"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."

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

"I'm not so excited with Vblock solution."

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

"The only thing I would like to see is that although they strongly advocate that you cannot change any of its parts, and that would undermine its performance, but a little allowance should be allowed for disassembly within certain areas, which would be nice."

"VCE tools, like Vision or AMP were not stand alone, and depended too much on other management consoles."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."

"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."

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

"Strive for a consolidated ELA."

"It is not cheap."

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Also Known As

PureSystems

VCE Vblock

Overview

IBM PureSystems offers integrated computing systems designed to enhance efficiency and scalability. It aids in rapid deployment and management of cloud environments, streamlining operations for tech-savvy enterprises.

IBM PureSystems offers an advanced computing platform that combines server, storage, and networking resources. Its pre-configured, ready-to-use solutions minimize setup time and improve operational efficiency. Designed for seamless integration, IBM PureSystems reduces complexity by offering a converged infrastructure approach, accommodating scalable cloud environments and optimizing both traditional and modern workloads with minimal downtime.

What are the key features of IBM PureSystems?

Integrated Design: Combines server, storage, and networking resources in a unified platform.
Scalability: Supports seamless expansion to meet growing demand.
Rapid Deployment: Offers pre-configured solutions for quick installation.
Cloud Optimization: Built to manage both public and private cloud environments effectively.
Simplified Management: Reduces operational complexity with a single management interface.

What benefits do users look for in IBM PureSystems?

Reduced Deployment Time: Speeds up the time to productive use.
Cost Efficiency: Lowers operational costs through integrated resources.
Scalability: Provides flexible scaling options as business demands increase.
Reliability: Ensures consistent performance with minimal downtime.
Streamlined Operations: Enhances efficiency by centralizing system management.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and retail, IBM PureSystems is implemented to support robust, secure, and scalable IT infrastructures. For example, financial institutions leverage these systems to manage transaction-heavy operations while retailers optimize their supply chain management through enhanced data handling capabilities. Healthcare providers utilize IBM PureSystems to process large volumes of medical data quickly, supporting improved patient care and operational efficiencies.

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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.

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Sample Customers

ABT Online, Ascent Solutions Inc., Desert Research Institute (DRI), Reflexis, Esri, Avcilar Municipality, ValeCard, Computer Gross Italia S.p.A., DynaFront, Silvermoon Business Systems, Diasoft, BPTP, Temenos, Innovation Group, OneTree Solutions

Xerox, ACS, and Columbia Sportswear.

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