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 9.3% 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

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VxRail

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

134

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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AlexOltean

Technical architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Streamlines resource management through centralized automation and automatic upgrades

The most valuable feature of VxRail is the VxRail Manager, which centralizes resources like storage built with vSAN. It provides a unified way to access these resources, making management straightforward. Another benefit is the fully automated upgrade process, which is completed with just one click through the VxRail Manager. This centralization and automation enhance efficiency significantly.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

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

"The high redundancy of components has minimized frequent service degradation/failure."

"The most valuable features are reliability and high availability."

"It's been very reliable, the support is very good, and it fit our needs very well, but our needs are constantly changing."

"Systems run solidly."

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

"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."

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

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"The solution is stable and reliable, and this is one of the main reasons why we purchased this solution."

"The solution has simplified our operations."

"The solution is like a rock."

"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's a good product based on the features. You can upgrade the solution with only one click."

"Scalability is easy with VxRail, and I would rate it almost a ten out of ten."

"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."

"The tool's price is competitive and it is easy to use."

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Cons

"VCE tools, like Vision or AMP were not stand alone, and depended too much on other management consoles."

"The only thing I would like to see is that although they strongly advocate that you cannot change any of its parts, and that would undermine its performance, but a little allowance should be allowed for disassembly within certain areas, which would be nice."

"With respect to the technical support, there is room for improvement."

"I'm not so excited with Vblock solution."

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

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

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

"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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"I rated it a four because of external issues and also the SLA as they don't meet the SLA requirements for their tickets."

"When you converge the solution, you have to be very careful because the great scalability comes at an important cost."

"The tool needs to improve its price."

"This solution needs to have the capability where even older versions of hardware can be seamlessly utilized and additional expansion becomes so much easier."

"The solution should facilitate the separate expansion of computing and storage."

"The support protocols have changed after Broadcom acquired VMware."

"Sometimes during implementation, you can some scripting errors. And there are some issues when we update the version. There are some issues like the version will not get updated or stable at some time. Dell needs to resolve these problems, we don't waste time fixing them."

"I would like to have a unified platform where I, for example, can manage my 50 stores from a single portal in VxRail and be able to apply all the updates at once. I want to unify them into a centralized console."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not cheap."

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

"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."

"The paid support for Vblock is 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."

"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."

"The price is rather on the high side."

"VxRail is expensive because it's based on VMware and V-SAN. The price is not the cheapest. The technical support is expensive, but it is a good service."

"The solution is very expensive."

"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."

"VxRail is still more expensive than its competitor solutions."

"The current VxRail pricing structure is quite opaque for me, especially considering the recent changes."

"The VMware licenses are included and we do not have to worry about the license, everything is integrated."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Performing Arts

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

13%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	42
Large Enterprise	58

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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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