Rackspace OpenStack vs VxRail comparison

The compared Rackspace Technology and Dell Technologies solutions aren't in the same category. Rackspace Technology is ranked #7 in CI , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 4.5% mindshare in the category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 in HCI , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 15.8% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Rackspace Technology users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

Rackspace OpenStack

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91% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Rackspace OpenStack

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Converged Infrastructure (7th)

VxRail

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

133

Ranking in other categories

HCI (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Storage Solutions solutions, they serve different purposes. Rackspace OpenStack is designed for Converged Infrastructure and holds a mindshare of 4.5%, up 3.2% compared to last year.
VxRail, on the other hand, focuses on HCI, holds 15.8% mindshare, down 20.8% since last year.

Converged Infrastructure Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Rackspace OpenStack	4.5%
HPE ConvergedSystem	16.6%
Oracle Private Cloud Appliance	14.2%
Other	64.7%

Converged Infrastructure

HCI Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
VxRail	15.8%
VMware vSAN	13.9%
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)	9.6%
Other	60.699999999999996%

HCI

Featured Reviews

Hai Dinh Van

Cloud Center Manager at FPT

Open-source nature enables seamless cloud management and customer transition

We deploy layer three managed services, and our customers manage layer two services. We combine the two-layer services and deliver them to our customers The open-source nature of OpenStack provides significant value. It allows for three-word cloud management, maintaining a stable customer…

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Rami Jadallah

Data Center Solution Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Streamline management and integration with seamless upgrades

The primary reasons customers choose VxRail include ease of management, ease of upgrades, and integration with VMware. The hyper-converged infrastructure simplifies software and hardware upgrades. Customers prefer the single pane of glass management and integration with VMware, which makes it easier for them to proceed with decisions involving VMware products.

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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

"Apart from the main features, I really appreciate OpenStack's microservices architecture and its flexibility for deployment with different tools."

"The initial setup isn't too difficult."

"The open-source nature of OpenStack provides significant value."

"The documentation was plentiful and very helpful."

"The most valuable feature is the customization. With the customization you can really give the customers what they want."

"It created a reusable library with OpenStack features."

"It was a very flexible and scalable solution. It was very useful because we were not dependent on a single vendor's solution. Increasing the number of machines or changing the hardware configuration was very easy."

"Administrators are very comfortable with the functionality and services OpenStack offers."

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"With VxRail, we can manage the life cycle of a virtual machine."

"I would recommend VxRail, it works for most of the use cases."

"VxRail simplifies IT infrastructure management by providing a single management console for compute, storage, and network. The second advantage is that VxRail offers a continuously validated architecture from the OEM. This means that Dell thoroughly tests all firmware updates before being released or installed on the product, helping to prevent compatibility issues. The third benefit is its ten-year roadmap. Dell consistently announces a roadmap for the product spanning the next decade."

"The initial setup was very easy."

"It improved from an operations standpoint as we have reduced failures compared to a previous vendor. The hardware that we previously used had a lot of issues with components failing regularly."

"This solution optimizes our clients' resources."

"This product has given us clear visibility into what we need technology-wise to grow."

"We were able to speed up our gaming software, which was a big plus."

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Cons

"The deployment process could be easy."

"OpenStack is difficult for the novice in terms of beginning to use cloud tools."

"So for the main stability, there have been a couple of issues that I've experienced."

"It should have a single dashboard for cloud management and on-premises systems"

"OpenStack's UI, while user-friendly, could be improved to offer a more intuitive experience."

"It could use more examples in different languages (API use cases)."

"The line migration is a problem."

"The seamless integration between MySQL services and the rabbitMQ database can be revised during the debugging phase."

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"The most important thing that I want to be included in this solution is the VMware license. Its deployment time can be quicker so that instead of 40 minutes, it takes 10 minutes."

"At present, VxRail is a hyperconverged state of the art product being installed in a legacy way. We need hyperconverged install teams."

"The major issue with VxRail is the razoring process, which can only be performed by Dell."

"This solution needs to have the capability where even older versions of hardware can be seamlessly utilized and additional expansion becomes so much easier."

"Lifecycle management (LCM) should be enhanced"

"There's a specific procedure to follow when shutting down a VxRail system."

"VxRail is a closed system with an out-of-the -box solution approach, it has basic 3 layers, Hardware, Network, Storage, Software, (Virtualizing) Applications. Release notes and improvement tips, patches from the back office, the business units, should be frequent and up to the patches which are coming from different vendors as far as the operating system application and also the technology itself is concerned."

"Deployment was not initially straightforward for us. We had an incompatibility issue that was very difficult for Dell Professional Service to solve."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is low."

"I use it as an open-source tool."

"The license is a bundle with the hardware. It comes with the license and five-year support."

"Licensing and price for this solution is reasonable."

"Compare the VxRail product to Nutanix. Nutanix has more features, but its pricing is higher."

"More cost-effective than Nutanix."

"The pricing is very accurate, and we haven't had any problems with the licensing costs."

"The pricing for this solution is on the high end but we do get good value for money based on performance."

"VxRail is expensive because it's based on VMware and V-SAN. The price is not the cheapest. The technical support is expensive, but it is a good service."

"Price is a bit of a challenge, particularly if you want extra features or higher performance."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	41
Midsize Enterprise	42
Large Enterprise	56

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Rackspace OpenStack?

Apart from the main features, I really appreciate OpenStack's microservices architecture and its flexibility for deployment with different tools.

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What needs improvement with Rackspace OpenStack?

The pricing of Rackspace is quite high in the Vietnam market. It would be beneficial to see developments in features like threat prevention and analytics tools for network security within OpenStack.

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What is your primary use case for Rackspace OpenStack?

We deploy layer three managed services, and our customers manage layer two services. We combine the two-layer services and deliver them to our customers.

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How does HPE Nimble Storage compare to VxRail?

HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Vs. VxRail One of the best things about the HPE Nimble Storage dHCI is the three, two, one, zero rule. That means I need three copies of my data on two different types of me...

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What Is The Biggest Difference Between vSAN And VxRail?

While both run on the vSAN technology from VMware, vSAN needs to be deployed on vSAN ready nodes while VxRail is an engineered system. The choice to choose which technology depends on two major fac...

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What are the major differences between VxRail and Dell EMC PowerFlex?

VxRail vs. Dell EMC PowerFlex VxRail provides stable solutions for technical problems while at the same time not being too expensive for a company to invest in. Even if the user is working with a l...

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Comparisons

VMware vSAN vs Rackspace OpenStack

Compared 39% of the time

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) vs Rackspace OpenStack

Compared 29% of the time

Oracle Private Cloud Appliance vs Rackspace OpenStack

Compared 17% of the time

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VMware vSAN vs VxRail

Compared 24% of the time

Dell PowerFlex vs VxRail

Compared 24% of the time

HPE SimpliVity vs VxRail

Compared 15% of the time

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) vs VxRail

Compared 7% of the time

HPE Hyper Converged vs VxRail

Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

OpenStack

VCE VxRail

Overview

OpenStack is an open and scalable cloud operating system for building public and private clouds. It provides both large and small organizations an alternative to closed cloud environments, reducing the risk of lock-in associated with proprietary platforms.

Rackspace Technology

VxRail is a hyper-converged infrastructure appliance co-engineered by Dell Technologies and VMware, designed to optimize VMware environments by simplifying compute, storage, virtualization, and management.

Built on VMware vSAN software, VxRail ensures high performance, reliability, and flexibility. It supports a broad array of workloads, from business-critical applications to next-generation use cases. VxRail simplifies infrastructure management with powerful integration and seamless scalability, offering centralized management and user-friendly interfaces. Streamlined updates, robust lifecycle management, and one-click upgrades facilitate a user-centric experience that minimizes deployment complexity and staffing needs. However, its performance with disk deduplication, integration with public clouds, and processor support can be enhanced, along with pricing and licensing improvements.

What features define VxRail?

High Performance: Optimized for superior efficiency in VMware environments.
Seamless Scalability: Scales effortlessly to accommodate growing demands.
Centralized Management: Simplifies control through unified interfaces.
Effortless Integration: Easily integrates with VMware tools and services.
Automated Updates: Ensures ongoing system availability through streamlined updates.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Resource Efficiency: Reduces staffing requirements and optimizes resource use.
Flexibility: Supports a variety of use cases and workloads.
Reliable Support: Provides robust support to ensure operational continuity.
Reduced Complexity: Facilitates ease of deployment and minimized setup times.

Organizations across sectors such as finance, telecommunications, education, and manufacturing utilize VxRail for its scalability, ease of deployment, and infrastructure management capabilities. It aids in server and application hosting, storage, and virtualization management, often employing VMware integration. The platform is valued for its ability to consolidate IT components, support VDI solutions, and enhance cloud readiness and resource allocation.

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Sample Customers

X.commerce

World Wide Technology Inc, Renault Sport Formula One Team, 8x8 Inc, Brownes, Canadian Pacific, Canopy, Denton, EDF, Unilin, Xerox

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