Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [EOL] vs Dell PowerFlex comparison

Cisco and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the HCI category. Additionally, 89% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

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Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Dell PowerFlex

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

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reviewer2133501

Assistant VP, Information Technology at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Effective deduplication feature, but lacks a unified architecture

Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series could be improved by reducing the number of nodes. Currently, the architecture separates data, computing, memory, and storage into different parts. For example, if I need around 200 servers with a requirement of TB of storage, I would need 200 clusters, which can be quite cumbersome. Other solutions like Dell and Nutanix have a single combined unit that includes computing, memory, and storage, which can reduce the number of nodes required and also reduce licensing and power consumption. Therefore, I suggest improving the architecture of the Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series by combining computing, memory, and storage into a single unit, making it more efficient and easier to manage. It will also reduce the number of nodes required and licensing costs and help to reduce power consumption. I would like to see improved internal integration capabilities in the next release. Currently, it is constrained only to VMware only. So, there is no integration part of the RAC or IEL or anything, and it isn't easy to manage it. If I want to hold another partner, then that part will not be possible. So, you have to manage that particular integration. Another feature could be in terms of memory usage.

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Serdar De

IT Manager at ÜÇGE Shopfitting & Design

Initial setup has been straightforward and it has reasonable pricing

We are new to this, so we are still learning about the valuable features The solution is okay overall. It could be easier to learn. We haven't had any issues. They could have more AI functionality in the future. I have been using the solution for six months. I have not encountered any problems…

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Pros

"The most valuable feature is full integration with Cisco API and UCS, which means you can have complete networking and storage from Cisco."

"The price of the solution is good, especially when it comes to complex network solutions, such as UCS and Connect."

"Offers very good data protection and provides system uptime availability effectively."

"Great integration with backup software."

"There are some slight cost advantages when you need fewer resources to manage it."

"Overall, the solution is extremely easy, flexible and secure."

"The product is easy to manage and flexible for upgrading without major changes."

"It is a complete package. For any kind of on-premises hyper-converged solution, we usually have to separate networks, but Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series is a complete solution. It has its own network and storage. The storage part is the most valuable feature."

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"We've had no issues with scaling the solution."

"Dell PowerFlex is a one-stop-shop solution. Storage, compute, network, application monitoring, and support cases are all combined into one solution. It's very easy to administer compared to when you have a reference architecture where you need to design and build everything yourself. You would also then have to work with multiple vendors."

"My overall product rating would be nine out of ten."

"The solution was connected to alternate storage. It provides great scalability and reliability."

"Saves us a lot of space in the data center."

"PowerFlex offers us more IOPS, improving the application performance. It also helps us reduce our storage and eliminate redundancy. The primary thing is that we work 24/7, so we shouldn't have operational issues."

"The tool's most valuable features are its price and flexibility. It has high performance."

"It was easy to deploy."

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Cons

"They should give us a little more information about how to use the CLI and offer more commands."

"The initial setup can be complex."

"The utilization needs to be better. It needs more options."

"The solution's price could be affordable."

"Their technical support is very bad. We had an issue where instead of an engineer we got a PDF "doctor" that didn't know anything about our problem which was very frustrating."

"They can't get a POC to work because there are big latencies between the two sites we have. Even though we have a private fiber connection and everything else works well, they can't get the two products to talk to each other. They are not able to build it up. It looks like it's a firmware issue. They said it isn't but now it's looking like it is. I hope we can sort it out."

"Cisco is a bit more challenging in terms of deployment. The admin must be knowledgeable in order to complete the task. Without that knowledge, it will be difficult to complete."

"Cisco has to continue improve the management tools to provide a better command line interface with more functions. That would be better for administration."

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"We've had some issues around the licensing."

"I think there might be some room for improvement when it comes to pricing, because although I know how to convert customers, at the end of day, it's quite expensive. Sometimes your feature architecture is still coming out much cheaper than hardware costs for your infrastructure."

"The initial deployment was complicated and required a lot of data nodes, IPs, internal vLANs, data vLANs, and many other things."

"They should provide continuous support for data migration."

"The installation is complex."

"The solution’s automation and pricing could be improved."

"The level of support needs improvement as the front-line support staff lack knowledge when we raise cases."

"The tool needs to improve its storage. It should also make migration to the cloud easier."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is relatively expensive, but it can easily return value by freeing up other resources."

"Cisco is quite expensive, but not in the initial first buy."

"Its price is high. Cisco needs to work on the pricing model for this product. Nutanix or VMware are cheaper products, and they provide almost the same functionality. Its price is a big road blocker when we are working with an end customer, and Nutanix and VMware are in competition. If they can reduce its price, it is actually a better choice for customers."

"It's much more expensive than rack servers. It was an issue, but when you compare it to the number of people who were administrative assistants before, it's on the positive ROI side. It's much cheaper."

"There is a license required to use this solution."

"We currently have a perpetual license, which is kind of unlimited, so we don't have the normal licensing cost, yet."

"There is no additional licensing cost other than the cost for each part."

"For customers in the private sector, this product can have a very high return on investment."

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"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The price could be improved."

"The solution is expensive and I give the cost a two out of ten."

"The product is expensive."

"The solution's price is medium."

"The price of the solution is fair, it is priced in the average range amongst competitors."

"We have a good contact in Dell and he prepared all the information and provided everything to us."

"The solution's pricing could be much cheaper and affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Healthcare Company

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Small Business

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Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	57

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Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	15

Questions from the Community

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How does VxRail compare with Cisco HyperFlex HX Series?

VxRail provides stable solutions for technical problems while at the same time not being too expensive for a company to invest in. Even if you are working with a limited budget, this platform offer...

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

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What do you like most about Dell EMC PowerFlex?

The support is highly responsive.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC PowerFlex?

Dell PowerFlex is a premium software-defined infrastructure solution and while the initial investment may seem higher than traditional SAN or mid-tier HCI solutions, the long-term TCO is competitive.

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Comparisons

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

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VxFlex, VxRack FLEX, PowerFlex

Overview

The Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform is a purpose-built, high-performance, scale-out file system with a wide array of enterprise-class data management services. The data platform’s innovations redefine distributed storage technology, giving you complete hyper-convergence with enterprise storage features:

Enterprise-class data management
Continuous data optimization
Securely encrypted storage
Dynamic data placement
Clusterwide parallel data distribution
Linear and incremental scaling
API-based data platform architecture
A simplified approach

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Dell PowerFlex is a software-defined storage infrastructure delivering modern architecture and versatile deployment for on-premises or cloud. It achieves high performance, scalable storage, and workload consolidation through advanced automation.

PowerFlex's VMware compatibility ensures seamless integration, offering flexibility in compute and storage scaling. With its hyper-converged infrastructure, it caters to AI, cloud, and database environments, providing robust automation, resilience, and security. Flexible deployment options are complemented by a single-window management system, prioritizing cost optimization. However, enhancements are needed in monitoring tools, user interface, and AI functionality. Migration from Hyper-V and licensing flexibility also require attention, while improved documentation could simplify usage. Integration with services and streamlined upgrade processes are essential.

What are the key features of Dell PowerFlex?

VMware Compatibility: Ensures smooth integration and flexibility in deployment.
Scalability: Independently scales compute and storage resources as needed.
High Availability: Maintains continuous availability across deployed systems.
Low Latency Performance: Optimizes storage and compute operations for minimal delays.
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure: Combines compute, storage, and networking for streamlined operations.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Ease of Management: Simplifies administration with a unified management interface.
Cost Optimization: Provides opportunities for reduced operational costs.
Flexibility: Offers diverse deployment options tailored to specific needs.
Automation Tools: Enhances efficiency through robust automation capabilities.
Robust Storage Capacity: Supports growing data requirements with substantial storage options.

PowerFlex is essential in industries requiring support for mission-critical workloads and large-scale applications. It is instrumental for deploying storage, compute nodes, hyper-converged infrastructure, and private clouds. The platform integrates compute, storage, and networking, optimizing performance for modern applications like AI video analytics and disaster recovery.

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