Vblock [EOL] vs VxRail comparison

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The compared Vblock [EOL] and VxRail solutions aren't in the same category. VxRail is ranked #1 in HCI , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 9.6% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Vblock [EOL] users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of VxRail users who would recommend it.

Vblock [EOL]

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93% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Vblock [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VxRail

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

135

Ranking in other categories

HCI (1st)

Featured Reviews

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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John Kevin

Infrastructure Director at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Automation has streamlined lifecycle management and improved ongoing operational efficiency

For the first three years, I have a combo pricing policy. For the fourth year and fifth year, I have to buy separately for the licensing from VMware and from VxRail, so I think the combo cost for the fourth and fifth year is huge and does not make sense. Due to the pricing policy, I would not like to see additional functionalities at this time as it is not in my strategy. I would rate VxRail an eight out of ten because of the pricing.

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Pros

"This solution has rock-solid reliability."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"UCS brings the entire datacenter system together, letting us offer non-disruptive, seamless upgrades and storage tiering for people with higher IO demands, and it gives us flexibility."

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

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"The implementation was quick, we used a checklist and it took approximately one hour."

"Better performance, smaller footprint, lower heat, and power dissipation, faster to deploy and easier to manage."

"Its ease of administration is extremely valuable. It allows me to make better use of my time for other tasks instead of maintaining systems through multiple administration consoles."

"The technical support is very helpful and answers questions whenever we have issues with the product."

"It has a valuable deduplication feature."

"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 features of VxRail that we find most useful for our customers include the easy update mechanism and the support for both VMware and hardware."

"It is scalable. When you are buying it, you have to buy a minimum of three nodes. After that, if you want to add more nodes, you can buy can buy them. You can also add-on additional compute and storage."

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Cons

"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."

"In the next release, I would like to see a smaller footprint in the data center and have improvements to disk performance."

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

"I think there needs to be more tools to monitor and manage the Vblock™ as a whole, instead of pieces."

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

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

"RCM upgrades were not scripted, and you needed to roll on your own. We were led to believe this would be otherwise."

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

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"We're not comfortable with the cost of VxRail and neither are our clients."

"The only issue which is every now and again is that when you log in it will tell you that there's an issue with VxRail when there actually isn't. All that's required is a refresh or reload. The solution itself works but you may get some bad reports every now and again. Probably once every couple of months; there is no effect to the solution's capabilities."

"One area of the product that could be improved is the support. In the first year, it was not that fast."

"The setup requires a significant amount of expertise, as end customers can’t do it themselves. It must be done by certified partners."

"We'd like to see more automation capabilities in the future."

"The product's integration could be improved. Its price is also a bit of a challenge, particularly if you want extra features or higher performance."

"The solution is very expensive."

"The UI could be a little more informative."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"The paid support for Vblock is 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."

"The licensing aspect is the most painful for some of our customers. Customers go for a VMware license that's standard and then they find they have to go with the enterprise solution and adjust the license. If you have a limited budget, that's difficult."

"Fees vary by license type."

"It is just as cheap to move over to an HCI solution as it is to maintain a legacy system."

"We most likely pay yearly for support. The cost was justified by now because it stays up and I don't have to constantly open tickets. I probably rebooted the system once or twice. We haven't replaced any discs in the storage, we haven't had to do any disc replacements, so it just runs. You pay a little more but you cut down on the maintenance."

"VxRail has a subscription model usually tagged with the appliance box only."

"VxRail is quite expensive and could be cheaper. I would say that the main difference between VxRail and the competition is cost. There may be some differences in features, but I would say that it's mainly the costs."

"The price is rather on the high side."

"The licensing of vSAN and VMware for different editions of VxRail is not easy."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

13%

Performing Arts

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Marketing Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	43
Large Enterprise	57

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Also Known As

VCE Vblock

VCE VxRail

Overview

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

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

Xerox, ACS, and Columbia Sportswear.

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

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