Vblock [EOL] vs VxRail comparison

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The compared Vblock [EOL] and VxRail solutions aren't in the same category. VxRail is ranked #1 in HCI , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 9.6% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Vblock [EOL] users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of VxRail users who would recommend it.

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93% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Vblock [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VxRail

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

135

Ranking in other categories

HCI (1st)

Featured Reviews

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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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

"VCE’s secret sauce is their release compatibility matrix which allows us to deploy updates without the need for significant testing."

"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."

"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, and it makes it easy to apply."

"Many times I personally felt that while this is a good product to implement in any environment, the one key factor is knowing the environment that this is going to go, know the purpose it is going to serve, and plan ahead a minimum of two years ahead what you might see are areas that might need extra upgrading."

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

"Systems run solidly."

"The most valuable feature is that it is centrally managed, as it is quite easy for our customers to manage everything, end-to-end."

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

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"This is a stable solution; we have migrated our old systems on the new ACI station and have experienced no issues."

"VxRail's advanced automations have helped streamline my IT operations."

"Depending on your architecture type, it's simple to manage and implement VxRail compared to other solutions. That's why most of our customers use it."

"Its ease of administration is extremely valuable."

"For management operations, the VxRail appliance is easy to use."

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

"The pricing is very, very good."

"The most valuable aspect on VxRail is the one-click update where they are doing the updates all at once for the drivers, buyers, ID reg, and for the VMS."

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Cons

"The integration with other vendors' products needs to be looked at. It's not as flexible as we would like it to be."

"It needs more customer/client involvement in back-end management."

"Paid support is expensive so the cost of operation could be lowered."

"RCM upgrades are painful."

"Tighter alignment could simplify and speed up the configuration and delivery process."

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

"In the next release, I would like to see a smaller footprint in the data center and have improvements to disk performance."

"RCM upgrades were not scripted, and you needed to roll on your own. We were led to believe this would be otherwise."

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"There's a specific procedure to follow when shutting down a VxRail system."

"Integration could be improved."

"We'd like integration with Avamar."

"The only problem with it is the usage of the cloud is being promoted to its peak, so the next expansion would be on the cloud."

"The cost is quite high. It's a very expensive solution to run."

"The price should come down a little bit. It has become better than it was at the beginning. There was a really big price difference between a hyper-converged infrastructure and the classic servers and storage. The gap is lessening, however, it's still there."

"If they can provide deduplication compression through the traditional hard drives, as Cisco does in the HyperFlex system, it will be very cost-effective, especially when it comes to archiving workload. VxRail doesn't allow the mixing of old flash clusters and hyper clusters. When I'm starting with an old flash cluster and it comes to archiving workload, I will also need to attend the new cluster. So, I either manage two different clusters, or I pay and upload my work with the archiving mobile hard drive, which is not cost-effective at all. The main key is to allow mixing between two types of clustering, like Nutanix, or allow deduplication of completion over the period of shared hard drive on SAV. It will be much better."

"During code upgrades, VxRail can be sensitive. It requires a very clean environment to proceed without issues."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"Strive for a consolidated ELA."

"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."

"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 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."

"The paid support for Vblock is expensive."

"The price would be in the middle to the expensive range. It is not cheap."

"We were expecting Dell EMC to bring us something that would work very quickly and easily, but also be at a reasonable price point, and they did."

"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."

"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."

"The solution is very expensive."

"The solution is competitively priced but it is expensive. However, this is expected as we are a corporate enterprise and we need this environment."

"It's a mandatory cost with everything included"

"It varies. It could be $100,000 at the smaller end and millions and millions of dollars at the higher end."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

13%

Performing Arts

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Marketing Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	16

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	43
Large Enterprise	57

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Also Known As

VCE Vblock

VCE VxRail

Overview

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.

Dell Technologies

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

Xerox, ACS, and Columbia Sportswear.

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

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