IBM PureSystems vs VxRail comparison

The compared IBM and Dell Technologies solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #8 in CI , and holds a 5.2% mindshare in the category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 in HCI , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 12.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

IBM PureSystems

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100% willing to recommend

VxRail

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94% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

IBM PureSystems

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Converged Infrastructure (8th), Converged Infrastructure for SAP HANA (1st)

VxRail

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

134

Ranking in other categories

HCI (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Storage Solutions solutions, they serve different purposes. IBM PureSystems is designed for Converged Infrastructure and holds a mindshare of 5.2%, up 3.2% compared to last year.
VxRail, on the other hand, focuses on HCI, holds 12.4% mindshare, down 19.3% since last year.

Converged Infrastructure Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM PureSystems	5.2%
FlexPod XCS	12.6%
HPE ConvergedSystem	11.5%
Other	70.7%

Converged Infrastructure

HCI Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VxRail	12.4%
VMware vSAN	10.0%
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)	9.4%
Other	68.2%

HCI

Featured Reviews

it_user6186

Independent Analyst and Advisory Consultant at Server StorageIO - www.storageio.com

PureSystems, something old, something new, something from big blue

PART I For a certain generation of IBM faithful or followers the recently announced PureFlex and PureApplication systems might give a sense of DejaVu perhaps even causing some to wonder if they just woke up from a long Rip Van Winkle type nap. Yet for another generation who may not yet be future…

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Saleh Khalid

computer scientist at Imam University

Experience improved integration and cost-efficiency while facing support challenges

The best features of VxRail are its compatibility with VMware, its hyper-converged solution capabilities, and its single line of support. These are the most beneficial aspects of VxRail. I switched from the previous HP solution to Dell solution because it was a good decision. With HP servers, we dealt with a vendor for the compute servers, another vendor for the storage servers, and another vendor for the networking, which required us to manage multiple vendors. Now, we have a single team who can handle VxRail and a single line of support. We don't need anything other than that, and these are the differences we noticed after we switched.

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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

"The strengths of the system is how the Flex scales from a very powerful, next generation BladeCenter all the way up to an IaaS platform."

"VxRail is a simple, efficient solution. It's easy to upgrade and scale the solution. If we increase our user base, we can easily scale it out. We have several thousand using it now."

"This solution optimizes our clients' resources."

"For me, the most valuable feature is in relation to the software updates."

"By going with the VxRail and full speed of VCM and VCF, it's a much greater investment and creates a greater flexibility and scalability for the customer."

"The low latency and response times and having a virtualized environment within a single computer are valuable. I have no physical elements, and I can optimize or balance my data depending on the sales volume that I have in a specific store."

"What I like the most in terms of features is the fact that the VxRail update can be done in one week. It takes much less time to do a whole server upgrade and an infrastructure update as well."

"VxRail does not require fiber switches or external storage. It's easy to replace and manage. It's centralized management through VxRail Manager."

"The VxRail has allowed an environment to be created that is easy to manage and back up."

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Cons

"The FSM does not quite deliver in the areas it plays too. A fairly sluggish interface that is more complex and less streamlined than it perhaps could be, holds it back and deployment of certain functionality from the switches requires more user intervention than feels necessary."

"The licensing is a bit too costly."

"I would like to see VxRail add duplication features to its hybrid solution."

"VxRail could improve by having domain protection."

"The solution's setup is a bit complex, and the complexity needs to be reduced."

"We'd like to see more automation capabilities in the future."

"VxRail is an expensive solution."

"Supply chain capabilities are certainly hurting us. We're in the process of placing a large order for more VxRail nodes right now."

"I would like to see VxRail add duplication features to its hybrid solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price is a little bit on the higher side but the system and management are so quick and easy that it's worth it for the customer."

"The product is expensive compared to other solutions."

"The solution is on the higher end of the price range."

"While one could argue, from a strictly corporate standpoint, that the cost of VxRail has been in the higher range, the true evaluation lies in the return on investment."

"It has a yearly subscription. It can be for one year, three years, or five years."

"It's a mandatory cost with everything included"

"The licensing costs can vary depending on the number of processors and specific requirements, which may result in considerable expenses."

"The solution is very expensive."

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Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

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Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	43
Large Enterprise	56

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

PureSystems

VCE VxRail

Overview

PureSystems is a simple, smart, integrated IT infrastructure that frees your hands and opens your vision to new possibilities.

IBM

VxRail is a hyper-converged infrastructure appliance co-engineered by Dell Technologies and VMware, designed to optimize VMware environments by simplifying compute, storage, virtualization, and management.

Built on VMware vSAN software, VxRail ensures high performance, reliability, and flexibility. It supports a broad array of workloads, from business-critical applications to next-generation use cases. VxRail simplifies infrastructure management with powerful integration and seamless scalability, offering centralized management and user-friendly interfaces. Streamlined updates, robust lifecycle management, and one-click upgrades facilitate a user-centric experience that minimizes deployment complexity and staffing needs. However, its performance with disk deduplication, integration with public clouds, and processor support can be enhanced, along with pricing and licensing improvements.

What features define VxRail?

High Performance: Optimized for superior efficiency in VMware environments.
Seamless Scalability: Scales effortlessly to accommodate growing demands.
Centralized Management: Simplifies control through unified interfaces.
Effortless Integration: Easily integrates with VMware tools and services.
Automated Updates: Ensures ongoing system availability through streamlined updates.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Resource Efficiency: Reduces staffing requirements and optimizes resource use.
Flexibility: Supports a variety of use cases and workloads.
Reliable Support: Provides robust support to ensure operational continuity.
Reduced Complexity: Facilitates ease of deployment and minimized setup times.

Organizations across sectors such as finance, telecommunications, education, and manufacturing utilize VxRail for its scalability, ease of deployment, and infrastructure management capabilities. It aids in server and application hosting, storage, and virtualization management, often employing VMware integration. The platform is valued for its ability to consolidate IT components, support VDI solutions, and enhance cloud readiness and resource allocation.

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Sample Customers

ABT Online, Ascent Solutions Inc., Desert Research Institute (DRI), Reflexis, Esri, Avcilar Municipality, ValeCard, Computer Gross Italia S.p.A., DynaFront, Silvermoon Business Systems, Diasoft, BPTP, Temenos, Innovation Group, OneTree Solutions

World Wide Technology Inc, Renault Sport Formula One Team, 8x8 Inc, Brownes, Canadian Pacific, Canopy, Denton, EDF, Unilin, Xerox

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