Oracle SuperCluster vs Vblock [EOL] comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle SuperCluster

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

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Vblock [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

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Featured Reviews

Shafiq Khan

Head Of IT at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Great performance all round, but lacking in certain cloud features

Speaking from a business perspective, our main problem is that our particular edition of SuperCluster is now at end-of-life status, making it obsolete and impossible to get support for. This presents a challenge for us, as finding a path to our next solution is not easy. When it comes to features, I know that Oracle has already done a lot on the software side of things, but everyone has their own wish list for their specific environment and in newer editions of SuperCluster I would like to see new EXAchk data in the cloud environment. In fact, I would prefer if SuperCluster could come with more functionality as seen in Oracle Cloud where it is easier to share data and other things across the board. SuperCluster is already a smart machine, so I understand that it might be difficult to implement all those features, but at a minimum I would appreciate Oracle including more cloud infrastructure functionality. Oracle's existing cloud machines are already able to provide all these cloud features that I would like, including the use of containers and hardware-sharing, and it would be great to have these on board for their customers and end-users of SuperCluster.

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Tahir Shahid

Chief Consultant and Architect at Tahir Professional Services

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

"Our primary use case is for E-Business Suite applications, the applications for the government, and most of the applications that use an HCM."

"The performance is significantly improved, and the administration is easy because it is a single platform end-to-end."

"The scalability and the technical support that you get from Oracle are very valuable to us."

"SuperCluster is basically a combination of Oracle, with Exadata and Compute node features, so it is a computing cluster that is integrated in a single infrastructure such that we don't need a separate solution for the application database, the data storage database, and everything else the application needs."

"A valuable feature is the Exadata Storage appliance, optimized for database queries."

"The two features that I find to be the most valuable are high availability and high performance."

"Scalability and technical support."

"I think it's a highly integrated, powerful system that will support thousands of users, so that's why it was selected."

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"Finding a fully bundled, deployed, and configured solution with a short delivery time and unique support is really attractive."

"We used to have different departments, each with their own IT section, everybody was making their own IT investments and running different applications and tools in a multi-vendor environment, and now it is all coordinated and synchronized in one solution, reducing the risk of equipment and costs as well."

"Capability for scale and growth within a single rack brings strong possibilities for capacity planning."

"We were able to achieve significant capital savings in our tech refresh capital projects due to implementing the Vblock solution in our environment."

"The XtremIO All-Flash array delivers performance, reliability, and deduplication."

"The component integration means I don't have to worry about technology mismatches."

"Legacy built architecture disappeared with VCE converged infrastructure, as only one person with transversal knowledge can achieve the Logical Configuration Survey, resulting in a strong and powerful infrastructure with nearly no downtime, and this is well known by the VCE technical support."

"The solution was implemented by the VCE team, and they did a great job."

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Cons

"Oracle SuperCluster M7 is bit expensive."

"If you have a need to connect to a lot of stuff, you should perhaps look at other systems as well, not just Oracle SuperCluster, because it's very Oracle focused."

"It would be more convenient if the Agta Logic worked within the SuperCluster with the Agta data, as it may boost the speed of the applications."

"If they had an application that centralized the administration, not about the monitoring, but for the configuration, it would be better."

"Not a very user friendly solution."

"A major issue for us is that after the most recent update of SuperCluster, they have now stopped all future production of new versions. That is to say, after M7 there was M8, and now there are no future versions planned (e.g. M9) in the market."

"The solution is not very user friendly and that could be improved."

"They may have made some improvements but based on the version that I am using, it is a little complicated because it is based on the Unix Operating system."

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"It's pretty good, but not great."

"The implementation and support could be better."

"I think there needs to be more tools to monitor and manage the Vblock™ as a whole, instead of pieces."

"OEM services requires too much planning and low availability of certified engineers."

"I would like to see them improve their switching infrastructure and rely on Cisco configurations. They are a bit more complex and technical, but result in a slightly reduced cost in terms of switching on the network side of it."

"While most public clouds are deployed on Linux, there is current no certified Vblock working on KVM hypervisors."

"Improve the patching process and timeliness of updates/releases."

"It is still on the expensive side, near the top-end of cost compared to what's available now."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Due to the multiple products involved in our use of SuperCluster (including different software, hardware, etc.), I cannot comment on the licensing aspect."

"For us, the licensing costs are a large amount, but we are also paying for the rack, the SLA, and other extras. When I look into our organization's requirements regarding performance, machine load, etc., I believe that, while expensive, SuperCluster is nevertheless good for us."

"The paid support for Vblock is expensive."

"Vblock is priced at a premium because people don't want the headache of managing and deploying different products."

"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 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."

"Strive for a consolidated ELA."

"Related to tech support: I believe it is too expensive."

"It is not cheap."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

18%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Marketing Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

13%

Performing Arts

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Marketing Services Firm

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	11

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	16

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Also Known As

Oracle MiniCluster, S7-2, M7, M6-32

VCE Vblock

Overview

Oracle SuperCluster integrates Oracle, Exadata, and Compute nodes to deliver performance and high availability for critical applications. Ideal for users needing robust integration and scalability, it consolidates infrastructure, benefiting from components like InfiniBand and M-series.

Oracle SuperCluster offers an interconnected computing environment, bolstered by reliable Oracle support. It integrates engineered components ensuring seamless operations without needing separate infrastructure solutions. Users experience benefits in high-performance computing, particularly with vital applications like Oracle Financials and databases. Despite a few integration challenges, the scalability and compatibility across components make it a popular choice for financial systems, virtualization, and storage technologies.

What are the most important features?

Ease of Use: Simplifies operation with integrated components.
High Availability: Ensures application uptime.
Performance: Supports thousands of users simultaneously.
Robust Integration: Seamlessly combines Oracle, Exadata, and Compute nodes.
Scalability: Easily expands to meet growing demands.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Cost Reduction: Reduces hardware and maintenance expenses.
Improved Performance: Enhances application and database speed.
Consolidation: Streamlines infrastructure with fewer physical components.
Support: Access to Oracle's extensive technical support.

In industries like finance, companies utilize Oracle SuperCluster for the smooth functioning of core databases and E-Business Suite applications. Its virtualization capabilities allow for efficient hardware consolidation and cost-effective modernization of business-critical infrastructure. The integration with Exadata is especially valued in high-performance computing environments.

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VCE Vblock Systems is an all-in-one virtualization platform that integrates the leading storage, network, and compute technologies from the likes of EMC, VMware and Cisco. VCE Vblock allows organizations to easily and securely deploy cloud computing and virtualization in their environments, supporting these multiple technologies and providing flexibility and agility for changing business needs.

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Sample Customers

Advania, Dimension Data, Atos, Etisilat Nigeria, HDFC, Specialized Bicycle Components, Uganda Revenue Authority, iQor, United Energy, Portic Barcelona, B Logistics, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, CSC, CNSI, REDISA

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