Dell PowerEdge VRTX [EOL] vs Dell Vscale Architecture comparison

Dell PowerEdge VRTX [EOL] and Dell Vscale Architecture are both solutions in the Converged Infrastructure category. Additionally, 90% of Dell PowerEdge VRTX [EOL] users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Dell Vscale Architecture users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 26, 2025

Dell PowerEdge VRTX and Dell Vscale Architecture compete in the IT infrastructure segment, addressing different market needs. Vscale has the upper hand for larger enterprises due to its scalability and robust features.

Features: PowerEdge VRTX provides integrated servers, storage, networking, and management capabilities designed for small to medium enterprises needing simple IT environments. Vscale Architecture offers a modular setup with seamless integration of compute, storage, and networking resources, tailored for enterprise-scale workloads and advanced scalability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: PowerEdge VRTX is known for straightforward deployment suited for smaller IT teams, focusing on simplified management. Vscale Architecture involves more complex setup but offers dedicated customer service catering to enterprise needs, ensuring comprehensive support for integration and deployment.

Pricing and ROI: PowerEdge VRTX stands out for its lower initial costs, making it a budget-friendly option with stable ROI for small businesses. Vscale Architecture, though requiring higher initial expenditure, promises significant ROI with performance enhancements and scalability, attractive to firms looking for long-term growth.

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Dell PowerEdge VRTX [EOL]

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

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Dell Vscale Architecture

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

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Sheikh Sakil Ahmed

Chief Executive Officer at Cogent Broadband

Has delivered reliable and dynamic server performance

This process is very good, with a processor that has 32 cores, which is sufficient to meet my qualifications and needs. It's quite a good server, and I've been using it for the last three years. I also use different types of dynamic solutions for network design like AutoCAD and SolarWind.

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ASHISH RAJ

Solution Architect at Ericsson

Intuitive, robust, manageable, and agile

In terms of what could be improved, I particularly think the scope of automation is very much limited. So they should introduce some more STK's and APIs for automation first thing. Secondly, in terms of Vscale Architecture, they should have some evangelists. When I go to the community for VMware ESXi or NSX, I get lots of information online everywhere because community members are talking, evangelists are talking. Additionally, I usually have a lot of KV articles and lot of community articles I can read and sort out the minor issues. But, in terms of Vscale, you need to be very mature in all aspects of the technology and when you get disturbed, you have to go through the entire documentation to figure things out. I think I heard this from one or two customers as well. Their resources are not able to find much online support for Vscale. As for what should be included in future releases, customers are looking for a unified management console, which they have, but the console should be more user-friendly. Secondly, they should have more scope of orchestration. Thirdly, regarding monitoring, there should be a built-in monitoring engine like we have in Nutanix. These are the things customers complain about sometimes.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The main advantage, as I observed, was Dell VMware, which was pre-installed on the device."

"The most valuable feature is the combined management in one box."

"Dell PowerEdge VRTX is almost perfect in terms of stability, and I would rate it ten out of ten."

"The system is very intuitive."

"It is pretty easy to install."

"We now find that the solution is quite stable."

"While I cannot say Dell is better than HP or IBM, Dell has a strong presence here in Qatar. We can recommend Dell because of that strategic factor."

"In my view, the only aspect that could be enhanced in the Dell PowerEdge VRTX solution is the pricing. Apart from that, the overall performance and features of the solution are flawless."

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"Vscale's scalability is super good. Vscale's scalability, manageability, and performance are all three areas that I emphasize when I sell Vscale Architectures to the customer."

Cons

"Dell PowerEdge VRTX can improve by providing support for M2 drives."

"When we first started with this product, we had some difficulty with it."

"A disadvantage could be the price."

"Management of storage and networking is web-based, slow, and difficult."

"I'd like to be able to increase capacity."

"The problem is with our configuration. We know we can use PowerEdge for hyper-convergence if we have PowerEdge and configure vSAN. We will be able to achieve what VxRail is being able to provide, but we need to migrate it to a new infrastructure instead of changing our existing. It will be much more difficult for us."

"The scalability is limited with one chassis and the amount of storage it will give you, but it is mainly used for small offices."

"There are some noises, and this module is quite annoying, with significant heat issues."

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"In terms of what could be improved, I particularly think the scope of automation is very much limited. So they should introduce some more STK's and API's for automation first thing."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution price of Dell PowerEdge VRTX could be reduced. However, when comparing the price of Dell PowerEdge VRTX to other solutions, such as HP and Lenovo, it was the best price for what they offer."

"We bought a license for seven years."

"We are renewing the support and we are purchasing the license for the software."

"The tool's pricing is fine."

"On the scale of pricing, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I would rate it as a three. I am familiar with the overall cost, which involves licenses from Dell and VMware, among others, making it a combination of various license types."

"The solution is less expensive than competitors."

"This product is more reasonably-priced than similar solutions by HPE."

"Fully configured, it costs about $50,000 or $55,000. I did purchase a used one or refurbished one. I have been very happy with it so far. Even if it is an older unit, it doesn't look like its age, and I would say it has been a great choice so far for me. Obviously, I would have thought twice if I had to pay for a brand new one because it is still an older technology with the risk of being discontinued. I talked to Dell, and they're still selling it, but they're not promoting it. They're promoting another line of products right now for hyper-converged, which are much more expensive."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

18%

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10%

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Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	3

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge VRTX?

The system is very intuitive.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge VRTX?

The cost of Dell PowerEdge VRTX is high, making it difficult for small and medium businesses to bear. I would rate the pricing as seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge VRTX?

It would be much better for customers if Dell could provide firmware updates even after the end of the product's life, enabling them to manage and keep their hardware for a longer time.

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VCE Vscale Architecture, Vscale Architecture

Overview

Dell PowerEdge VRTX [EOL] provides compact, integrated management with shared storage and networking, ideal for small companies seeking easy scaling. Users value its robust security, stability, and processing power within an all-in-one configuration.

PowerEdge VRTX combines servers, storage, and networking into a single unit, optimizing performance and reducing the need for separate components. It offers excellent technical support and a resourceful design with multiple blades. Despite its current web-based storage and networking management being slow, there is a demand for a Windows-based application, increased storage capacity, auto-tiering features, and improved hyper-convergence capabilities. The integration with other storage solutions could be better, and a more compact version is suggested. Continued support and firmware updates past its lifecycle, better pricing, and noise reduction are requested by users.

What are the main features of Dell PowerEdge VRTX?

Integrated Management: Combines servers, storage, and networking in a single platform.
Scalability: Supports flexible scaling for small business needs.
Blades and Processing Power: Offers multiple blades with strong processing capabilities.
User-Friendly UI: Simplifies IT management with intuitive interface and hardware compatibility.
Security: Known for robust security features ensuring stable operations.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Ease of Installation: Designed for straightforward deployment without extensive setup.
Cost-Effectiveness: Provides good value by reducing the need for multiple components.
Technical Support: Recognized for effective customer service and assistance.
Space Optimization: Ideal for environments where space is limited yet essential.

In branch offices and industries requiring reduced space and IT needs, PowerEdge VRTX supports virtualization, client-server applications, and financial services. It aids infrastructure in providing internet and security services, highlighting its ease of installation and effective customer support.

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Dell EMC Vscale Architecture is a modular, pre-engineered architecture for modern, scalable, and flexible data centers to meet evolving workload demands and support digital transformation of businesses.

It combines the market-leading Dell EMC portfolio of converged infrastructure systems with pools of compute, storage, and data protection resources; a common network fabric; a common layer of management software; and a path for further data center transformation through integration with existing legacy IT investments.

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University of Dundee, GE Healthcare Japan

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