Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node vs VxRail comparison

Lenovo and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the HCI category. Lenovo is ranked #31, while Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.0. Lenovo holds a 0.9% mindshare in HCI, compared to Dell Technologies’s 9.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Lenovo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

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Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certif...

Ranking in HCI

31st

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VxRail

Ranking in HCI

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

135

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the HCI category, the mindshare of Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VxRail is 9.9%, down from 16.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

HCI Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VxRail	9.9%
Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node	0.9%
Other	89.2%

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N_R

Senior Account Manager at Emirates Business Machines (EBM)

Provides a valuable concept of hyper-convergence, but its support services could be faster

The product’s most valuable feature is the concept of hyper-convergence Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node’s support services could be faster. We have been using Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node for four to five years. From the hardware perspective, it is a stable product. The product is…

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John Kevin

Infrastructure Director at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Automation has streamlined lifecycle management and improved ongoing operational efficiency

For the first three years, I have a combo pricing policy. For the fourth year and fifth year, I have to buy separately for the licensing from VMware and from VxRail, so I think the combo cost for the fourth and fifth year is huge and does not make sense. Due to the pricing policy, I would not like to see additional functionalities at this time as it is not in my strategy. I would rate VxRail an eight out of ten because of the pricing.

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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 product’s most valuable feature is the concept of hyper-convergence."

"The storage virtualization feature of VxRail has been the most vital part of our company's improvement in operations."

"It supports VDI deployment, enabling easy use for running different platforms in similar environments."

"Dell VxRail is flexible and reliable and scalable; it is cost-effective, easy to install as a plug-and-play hyper-converged infrastructure, and easy to restore without the higher cost."

"Aside from our mistake updating the vCenter, which threw things off, we haven't had any issues, there aren't bugs or glitches, it doesn't freeze, and so far it's been rather reliable."

"We are not just purchased the server, we transformed our infrastructure into Powerful and Efficient, agile, flexible and scalable, polished and proven technology solution build with VMWare."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the performance."

"The stability of VxRail is good, we have not had any issues."

"An organization can get ROI because the solution is scalable, and it's cheaper to expand and add more resources than the traditional solution."

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Cons

"Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node’s support services could be faster."

"One challenge customers face with VxRail is the high cost of scalability. The price is higher if they want to add memory or capacity after purchasing the tool for three or five years. Each drive and RAM module is licensed separately, making the architecture costly. It would benefit Dell to review this licensing model and make it more cost-effective and flexible for customers."

"Its price needs to be improved. It is very expensive. NSX should be licensed together. It will make the network virtualization layer more usable. It would be better if they come together in a bundle, not separately."

"When we have a vulnerability or we need to upgrade VxRail, it takes a long time. It takes eight hours each time we upgrade."

"The technical support needs to be improved, and I would give them a six out of ten. They could assign more digital architects to the support team."

"The initial setup between the different Dell departments is fragmented. The engineers who come to rack/stack and do the initial config should be trained on all the areas and work with the different Dell departments whilst they are onsite to give a smoother install and better experience for customer."

"The price could be better. The backup mechanism could also be better. Some of our clients prefer to work with backup software from a different vendor. They don't do a built-in backup solution. It would be better if they had guidelines on proper sizing and the whole life cycle from the requirement collection. If there aren't any proper guidelines, how do I go to the customer and evaluate their existing infrastructure? How can you do appropriate sizing to migrate to a hyper-converged environment? I think this is a requirement because most of our clients are migrating to a hyper-converged environment. In the next release, they can improve absolutely anything you can think of to improve the product in general—for example, the clusters and backup software."

"VxRail should try to improve the pricing."

"Obtaining support was hindered by the frequent changes to the hotline numbers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has competitive pricing."

"Be mindful of your storage needs now and for the future."

"The price of VxRail highly depends on your design and your configuration. For example, if I connect Pure Storage directly to ESXi hosts and bypass Fiber Channel switches and I will save on money. However, it reduces my redundancy and makes it not as robust of deployment and easy to manage. An HCI environment, it's more cost-effective than utilizing a traditional SAN. With storage and computing altogether, you don't necessarily have to involve the networking team as much. I don't necessarily need somebody that understands Brocade's or Cisco Fiber Channel Switches, because I have it all right there."

"Price is a bit of a challenge, particularly if you want extra features or higher performance."

"We most likely pay yearly for support. The cost was justified by now because it stays up and I don't have to constantly open tickets. I probably rebooted the system once or twice. We haven't replaced any discs in the storage, we haven't had to do any disc replacements, so it just runs. You pay a little more but you cut down on the maintenance."

"We pay for annual support from VxRail."

"The solution is very expensive."

"The real ROI is the benefit of being able to do a true hybrid cloud, not having to move from CAPEX to OPEX in a pure break."

"It is reasonable. Compared to the legacy hardware that we had so far, we are not paying way more, but we have very good performance. Its price is good."

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Also Known As

Lenovo MX Certified Node, ThinkAgile MX Certified Node

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Overview

Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node is a highly efficient hardware platform designed for seamless integration with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI. Engineered to simplify management and deployment, it delivers reliable performance for demanding enterprise applications.

With its robust architecture, Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node is tailored to support scalable and resilient environments. The hardware is specifically designed to optimize cloud and hybrid cloud strategies, offering businesses improved business continuity and streamlined operations. It supports a straightforward implementation process that minimizes time and complexity, enabling a focus on strategic IT priorities.

What are the key features?

Azure Stack HCI Integration: Seamless hybrid cloud capabilities with integration into Microsoft environments.
Scalability: Expands easily to support growing data and workloads.
Simplified Management: Centralized platform simplifies administration tasks.
Resilient Security: Enhanced protection with advanced security protocols.

What benefits should users seek in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Greater ease in managing IT infrastructure.
Cost Effectiveness: Reduction in capital expenditure through efficient resource utilization.
Enhanced Performance: Superior performance handling advanced analytics and workloads.
Business Continuity: Increased uptime and resilience for mission-critical applications.

Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node is utilized across industries such as healthcare, finance, and retail sectors, enabling them to maintain high operational standards and address specific industry needs. The system is known for driving innovation by supporting data-intensive applications and enhancing customer experiences.

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

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