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Dell VxBlock System
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
14
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Vblock [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
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Featured Reviews

AKINJIDE OKE - PeerSpot reviewer
Useful for virtualized environment, node management, configuration deployment, and system management with artificial intelligence
I've worked with Dell and had the privilege of working with many OEMs. I started my career as a system engineer, working with HPE as a partner, and then moved to other OEMs like IBM and Lenovo. Currently, I work with a small team. I don't believe any solution is bad. It's just that you might not have identified what the solution is addressing. It's about choosing the right solution for your needs. In terms of hardware or infrastructure, it's an Intel platform. What differentiates everyone is the additional value they can provide. Dell has many values that meet customer needs. I look at the customer's objectives and requirements as an IT professional to find the best solution. I haven't seen any drawbacks regarding the infrastructure deliverables or the value built into the tool. However, Dell as an organization could improve its channel management. For example, we've been trying to resolve an issue with our portal for two weeks. I'd like to see more simplification regarding integration, deployment, and connectivity for future releases. In deployment, I'd like to see simplification in creating VNets and positioning VMware across nodes. I want a template that simplifies the creation of VNets and VMware positioning. I'd push for more simplification and an intuitive graphical GUI that simplifies things with just a click.
TS
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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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Customers use the Dell VxBlock System for new applications or solutions. For example, I'm working on a new mixing solution for a whole country in Africa. When we talk about it, there are many locations, and we're looking for efficiency, utilization, and solutions that can expand the application database we're deploying. It's used a lot for server consolidation and to consolidate environments into new ones for easy management. It's also used in health environments where they need to create infrastructure for products or solutions they want to launch to the market quickly."
"Its performance is very good."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the speed."
"Integration with VMware and VMotion definitely brings a lot of value."
"It's a highly optimized piece of equipment that doesn't give us any problems."
"In comparison to traditional file load systems, Dell VxBlock System can be deployed quickly and results in monthly cost savings."
"VxBlock has good performance, so that is an advantage."
"With a converged infrastructure, it's easy to troubleshoot from network to server issues from a single point of reference."
"Systems run solidly."
"The most valuable features are reliability and high availability."
"UCS Manager worked well for net/blade management and has allowed fairly easy use of dedicated bare-metal blades."
"VMware NSX: Provides the ability for our organisation to deliver true DR."
"​It has improved system performance, batch times for off-hours processing, and reliability with production applications.​"
"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. It makes it easy to apply."
"Finding a fully bundled, deployed, and configured solution with a short delivery time and unique support is really attractive."
"​The XtremIO All-Flash array delivers​ performance, reliability, and deduplication."
 

Cons

"Does not support different kinds of mixed applications."
"It's a good product but the price could be lowered. It's expensive."
"There is a need for single console management."
"It is a good product, but for us, it is like a black box. We are not really sure about its internal components, and how to do the terminal upgrade, and how to make sure about the security of the device. We understand how it works, but in order to do the upgrades, we have to get help from the company. We cannot do it ourselves. In another model that we had, the internal team could do the upgrade but not in this one. There is no clear process for a new upgrade or update. They should provide a software intelligence tool that has a dashboard where you can see the current firmware, the latest firmware, and the documentation and the process for the upgrade. For VxBlock, we have different management consoles. There is no single management console that you can use to manage all components inside VxBlock. Their scale up and scale out process is also not clear. Their support is also a little bit slow in responding to the cases."
"Scalability is an area that needs to be improved."
"The consistency of disc quality could be improved."
"The solution could use a clearer description of working methods to tell people more about its use cases."
"The only thing that I can say is when you procure the VxBlock, obviously you have to complete detailed questionnaires about your architecture including the configuration, et cetera. If you make a mistake on the implementation, then you need to rebuild the entire VxBlock. That is just a point of consideration rather than a flaw. You need to be absolutely sure and validate the upfront configuration information that you provide because your VxBlock comes delivered and built, according to that exact information."
"RCM upgrades were not scripted, and you needed to roll on your own. We were led to believe this would be otherwise."
"OEM services requires too much planning and low availability of certified engineers."
"Troublesome relationships with VCE at the beginning of our use came undone quickly after we went live."
"It needs more customer/client involvement in back-end management."
"The integration with other vendors' products needs to be looked at. It's not as flexible as we would like it to be."
"The implementation and support could be better."
"Tighter alignment could simplify and speed up the configuration and delivery process.​"
"With respect to the technical support, there is room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to other solutions, Dell VxBlock System is more expensive."
"Its price is high. That's why people are now moving to hyper-converge."
"We purchased this solution with a ten-year manufacturer warranty, and we have a three-year warranty with our local partner."
"Vblock is priced at a premium because people don't want the headache of managing and deploying different products."
"Strive for a consolidated ELA."
"It is not cheap."
"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."
"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."
"The paid support for Vblock is expensive."
"Related to tech support: I believe it is too 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."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC VxBlock System?
The cost is not overly expensive but not cheap either. Considering the features and everything, it is very good. Price-wise, it is reasonable but not the least expensive option.
What needs improvement with Dell EMC VxBlock System?
There is a need for single console management. Everything should be accessible through a single console to ensure ease of management. So far, there are no issues since the storage and other systems...
What is your primary use case for Dell EMC VxBlock System?
I am currently using it for the converse infrastructure. Before the VxBlock from Dell, everything was integrated into the system.
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Also Known As

VxBlock, VCE VxBlock System, Dell EMC VxBlock, VxBlock 1000
VCE Vblock
 

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