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Dell PowerEdge VRTX vs Rackspace OpenStack comparison

Dell Technologies and Rackspace are both solutions in the Converged Infrastructure category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Rackspace is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.4. Dell Technologies holds a 19.7% mindshare in CI, compared to Rackspace’s 4.7% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Rackspace users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge VRTX

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90% willing to recommend

Rackspace OpenStack

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91% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Rackspace OpenStack and Dell PowerEdge VRTX compete in the enterprise technology solutions market. Rackspace has the upper hand in scalability and cloud deployment efficiency, while Dell's strength lies in hardware integration and local infrastructure control.

Features: Rackspace OpenStack offers scalability, support for diverse cloud environments, and a high degree of customization, allowing flexible cloud solutions. Dell PowerEdge VRTX boasts integrated computing, networking, and storage in one chassis, space-saving architecture, and an all-in-one system suited to local infrastructures.

Room for Improvement: Rackspace OpenStack could improve physical infrastructure integration, simplify complex setup processes in hybrid environments, and enhance support for on-premises systems. Dell PowerEdge VRTX can refine its cloud service integration, simplify hardware maintenance processes, and expand cloud-like service offerings to match evolving business needs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Rackspace's platform is quick to deploy and backed by dedicated cloud support services. Dell PowerEdge VRTX requires more intricate deployment of its on-premises systems but benefits from comprehensive on-site support, fitting organizations with existing IT infrastructure.

Pricing and ROI: Rackspace provides attractive pricing with lower upfront costs due to its cloud-based nature, offering high ROI for cloud-oriented companies. Dell PowerEdge VRTX, with a higher initial investment for hardware, delivers strong ROI in environments prioritizing integrated IT infrastructure, yielding long-term value.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerEdge VRTX vs. Rackspace OpenStack Report (Updated: July 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge VRTX

Ranking in Converged Infrastructure

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Rackspace OpenStack

Ranking in Converged Infrastructure

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Converged Infrastructure category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge VRTX is 19.7%, down from 21.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rackspace OpenStack is 4.7%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"From a hardware perspective, it's interesting. The selling point of VRTX is that everything is built-in. For a small company that doesn't have a server room or the capabilities of hosting several servers, VRTX has four blades. The equivalent in regular server models would be four servers, which is a minimum of 4U, but it could easily be 8U, and then it would have storage. The storage is included inside the enclosure, and it would require a storage unit. It would also require connectivity, which would be ethernet or another protocol switch. From a software perspective, it's a little bit more integrated. You have an integrated way of managing the whole thing, including storage and networking. It has an internal network that can also be useful. I know for a fact that Dell is almost fazing out the product, and it is not that available anymore because it will just cannibalize their sales. They want to sell the more expensive stuff."

"It is simple to use and it's user-friendly."

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

"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."

"We started off with a base because we started our infrastructure with Dell and we always propose or prefer Dell which is easier to manage the warranty than with different vendors."

"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."

"It's a good solution when you don't need a lot of IT."

"With Dell PowerEdge VRTX, there are fewer points, and it is easier to troubleshoot and find your way around it."

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

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

"The solution is stable."

"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."

"It created a reusable library with OpenStack features."

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

"There are many services that can be directly used which are not available in VMware."

"Rackspace OpenStack is stable and reliable, often compared favorably against other solutions."

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Cons

"The storage can be improved."

"A disadvantage could be the price."

"The scalability could be better."

"VRTX is a bit simplified to the extent that it is a mainstream type of solution for small businesses. If a company needs a more complex solution or something that is a time saver or has more power or scalability, it is probably not the best solution. However, when a company grows and its needs grow, this type of environment can be definitely migrated towards a lab environment or pre-prod testing, not necessarily production. It can still have a second life for the other types of use."

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

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

"The nodes should be synced with the server so that the solution can be used from the cloud when any or all nodes are down."

"The licensing can be difficult to understand."

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"The deployment process could be easy."

"VMware has a side-to-side replication feature, which is still more mature than Rackspace OpenStack's which can't be used in a production environment."

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

"The pricing of Rackspace is quite high in the Vietnam market."

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

"The pricing of Rackspace is quite high in the Vietnam market."

"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"

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is fine."

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

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"We bought a license for seven years."

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

"The pricing is low."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

20%

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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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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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OpenStack

Overview

PowerEdge VRTX modular infrastructure platform integrates servers, storage, networking and management together in a single compact chassis.

Dell Technologies

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

Sample Customers

University of Dundee, GE Healthcare Japan

X.commerce

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