Dell vSAN Ready Nodes vs Fujitsu PRIMEFLEX comparison

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We performed a comparison between Dell vSAN Ready Nodes and Fujitsu PRIMEFLEX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "For two nodes, it cost us $10,000, and we spend $2,000 a year on support."
  • "If you are looking at a traditional SAN for a small cluster, give StarWind vSAN because you will save thousands without any compromise."
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  • "The price of the solution was reasonable."
  • "We have a four-year contract to use Dell EMC vSAN Ready Nodes."
  • "Comparing the price of Dell vSAN Ready Nodes to other solutions it is not expensive."
  • "The tool's pricing is competitive compared to others. The tool's licensing is based on annual subscriptions."
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    Also Known As
    StarWind SAN & NAS
    vSAN Ready Nodes
    PRIMEFLEX
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    Overview

    StarWind Virtual SAN provides high availability and fault tolerance for virtualized environments without the need for dedicated SAN hardware. It allows for real-time replication between servers, shared storage for Hyper-V clusters, and enables vMotion and High Availability features for VMware vSphere. The solution reduces costs and leverages existing hardware while providing a scalable and reliable infrastructure. Valuable features include ease of use, scalability, top-tier support, hardware agnosticism, and the ability to use off-the-shelf standard servers to increase storage space. StarWind VSAN has helped organizations improve performance, data availability, and data security while reducing downtime and providing cost-saving storage options.

    Dell EMC vSAN Ready Nodes are pre-configured building blocks that reduce deployment
    risks with certified configurations, improve storage efficiency by up to 50%1
    , and can help
    you build or scale your vSAN cluster faster.14 Whether you're just getting started, and/or
    expanding your existing VMware environment, Dell EMC is here for you every step of the
    way with consulting, education, deployment and support services for the entire solution.

    PRIMEFLEX is a pre-defined, integrated and tested combination of servers, storage, network connectivity and software. Fujitsu’s PRIMEFLEX integrated system family includes both, classical converged and hyper-converged systems. It comprises ready-to-run factory-installed solutions and reference architectures which are easily adjusted to customer-specific requirements. Along with its reference architectures, Fujitsu makes detailed configuration and installation descriptions available as a standard. Optional deployment and integration services ensure a smooth integration into the on-site environment. To ensure simplified operation and maintenance, Fujitsu provides support at solution level, and further data center services including managed and hosting services.

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    Sample Customers
    Baker Tilly BVI, CMS Internet, Board Harpeth Hall School
    Rackspace
    Locarent, Zech, Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, Pea Soup, Make IT, Itarex
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    Manufacturing Company10%
    Construction Company9%
    Educational Organization8%
    Computer Software Company7%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
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    Energy/Utilities Company13%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company25%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government9%
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    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise14%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise33%
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    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Dell vSAN Ready Nodes is ranked 11th in HCI with 9 reviews while Fujitsu PRIMEFLEX is ranked 26th in HCI. Dell vSAN Ready Nodes is rated 8.8, while Fujitsu PRIMEFLEX is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Dell vSAN Ready Nodes writes "Useful file sharing, simple setup, and scalable". On the other hand, Dell vSAN Ready Nodes is most compared with VxRail, VMware vSAN, Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series and Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series, whereas Fujitsu PRIMEFLEX is most compared with VxRail and HPE SimpliVity.

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