Vblock [EOL] vs VxRail comparison

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 9.9% 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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Pros

"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."

"Not having to worry about the firmware integrations with the software infrastructure components has been grand."

"Access to VMs is now faster due to the centralized management console."

"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."

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

"UCS brings the entire datacenter system together, letting us offer non-disruptive, seamless upgrades and storage tiering for people with higher IO demands, and it gives us flexibility."

"This solution has rock-solid reliability."

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

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

"The best features of VxRail are its compatibility with VMware, its hyper-converged solution capabilities, and its single line of support."

"You don't have to worry too much about the hardware and you don't have to work on integrating a storage device. We instead have this as an all-in-one solution and everything is available as a box."

"With VxRail, you can just go ahead and add a node without disrupting the existing environment, which works very well."

"The solution is really stable."

"VxRail is very mature because of VMware's operational technology in general; this maturity enables VxRail to handle diverse workloads effectively."

"Customers can get many benefits with utilizing VxRail and all the innovations that are coming up, specifically being able to move VxRail workloads into the various public cloud solutions."

"This is a good solution if you want to deploy an ACI Environment but don't have all the necessary resources."

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Cons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"The product has high pricing. This particular area needs improvement."

"The initial setup between the different Dell departments is fragmented (ESRS Team, onsite deployment team, RecoverPoint team, etc.)."

"The price point needs improvement, certainly for smaller SMBs; the cost of it is still quite painful."

"VxRail could improve by having domain protection."

"All updates are supposed to be done through VxRail, however, the vCenter actually showed that there was an update it needed. I've just started using the product. I didn't know what I was doing. I actually updated my vCenter and that actually threw the VxRail system offline. We had to spend some time trying to get that working again. If possible, they should make the process a bit more clear so we don't make mistakes like this in the future. There should maybe be some sort of pop-up that can direct you."

"You have to buy a new server if you want to scale up."

"The solution should offer more integration with other virtual software. VxRail runs just with VMware, however, maybe it should integrate with Hyper-V or with KVM as well."

"The first layer of technical support is not well equipped to help you identify the root cause of issues."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

"Strive for a consolidated ELA."

"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."

"The solution is priced well for businesses."

"It is just as cheap to move over to an HCI solution as it is to maintain a legacy system."

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

"It's a mandatory cost with everything included"

"There is an advantage for those who have a good deal with Dell. Its price is good. From a company's perspective, it is always too expensive, but it is about value for money."

"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."

"There is a license required for this solution."

"The pricing for this solution is on the high end but we do get good value for money based on performance."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Performing Arts

12%

Marketing Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Government

11%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
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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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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