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"This is a scalable solution. Our customers begin with an initial configuration and later add more servers, memory and other options to meet the demands of increased processing.""The storage, BladeSystems, Virtual Connect, and simplicity with hyper-converged solutions are the most valuable features of this solution.""We use the solution for DDI.""This solution is very simple to use.""The flexibility is the most advantageous aspect of the solution. Our system has a very big environment. Due to this, the replication and backup operation is not an easy task. We prefer HPE SimpliVity modules in our environment, even when we have some different cases in operations.""The solution's technical support was good. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten.""The user interface, reporting, and management are good, and we are quite happy with the performance.""We find the deduplication and compression features to be most valuable, as well as that of the backup solution inside."

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"​The XtremIO All-Flash array delivers​ performance, reliability, and deduplication.""The most valuable features are reliability and high availability.""Systems run solidly.""Some of the key features are the ease of operation and access, without constraining actions. The tool is available to actually move things around, do things quickly quickly.""VMware NSX: Provides the ability for our organisation to deliver true DR.""Capability for scale and growth within a single rack brings strong possibilities for capacity planning.""The component integration means I don't have to worry about technology mismatches.""​We have seen measurable increases in our system performance. Those increases have been directly measurable in application performance and the delivery of critical business information to our users.​"

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Cons
"The solution needs to add NFS features.""This is an expensive solution.""HPE ConvergedSystem needs to improve its management. I would like the tool to add cloud management features so that the system can be accessed anywhere from the cloud.""HPE ConvergedSystem needs to improve its price.""Perhaps they can work on providing faster allocation of memory or storage.""I would like to see better manageability and integration with third-party tools.""It could be enhanced by improving the built-in backup solution.""I would like to see monitoring solutions included, as well as brand support."

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"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.""RCM upgrades were not scripted, and you needed to roll on your own. We were led to believe this would be otherwise.""Troublesome relationships with VCE at the beginning of our use came undone quickly after we went live.""The implementation and support could be better.""With respect to the technical support, there is room for improvement.""RCM upgrades are painful.""The user control could be more advanced. They should work to improve this in future releases.""OEM services requires too much planning and low availability of certified engineers."

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  • "Pricing is good. We have not calculated what hyper-converged infrastructure has brought us but I think there has to be some lower cost for us, compared to the public cloud. Obviously, there would be a lower cost, probably by more than half."
  • "This is an expensive system and not every customer has the kind of budget to support it."
  • "The pricing is sensitive."
  • "This is an expensive solution."
  • "My company has a five year contract for HPE ConvergedSystem. The contracts depend on companies and sometimes it can be three years. The solution is worth its price."
  • "There are some extra costs in addition to the licensing costs for the yearly maintenance from professional third-party services."
  • "The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
  • "The pricing is competitive. Not a major problem. We have a subscription model."
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  • "Strive for a consolidated ELA."
  • "Related to tech support: I believe it is too 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."
  • "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 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."
  • "Vblock is priced at a premium because people don't want the headache of managing and deploying different products."
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    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution are the flexibility and the availability of the machines.
    Top Answer:I rate the product price an eight and a half on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
    Top Answer:Pricing is an area of concern in the solution where improvements are required.
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    Also Known As
    HPE ConvergedSystem 700, HPE ConvergedSystem for SAP HANA, CS500, HPE ConvergedSystem 900, HPE ConvergedSystem 500, HPE ConvergedSystem 300
    VCE Vblock
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    Overview

    HPE ConvergedSystem gives you lower cost of ownership and greater flexibility to meet more business demands. Eliminate the inefficiencies and inflexibility of one-silo-at-a-time infrastructure with software-defined agility and automation.

    Deploy pre-validated, factory-tested configurations in weeks instead of months. Set up IT services in minutes, not hours. Integrated, workload-optimised systems eliminate infrastructure silos for improved efficiency, simplicity and speed.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    FAW-Volkswagen, NICS, NBrIX, Pinpoint, HPE Technology Services, SWS, Ko Sistem, HPE
    Xerox, ACS, and Columbia Sportswear.
    Top Industries
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    Manufacturing Company29%
    Consumer Goods Company14%
    Pharma/Biotech Company14%
    University7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Educational Organization7%
    Government7%
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Pharma/Biotech Company13%
    Construction Company13%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    HPE ConvergedSystem is ranked 3rd in Converged Infrastructure with 21 reviews while Vblock [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Converged Infrastructure. HPE ConvergedSystem is rated 8.4, while Vblock [EOL] is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of HPE ConvergedSystem writes "With good integration and expansion capabilities, the tool also offers good technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Vblock [EOL] writes "The VCE VBlocks came along and it was the best combination of an all-in-one virtual data center in a box Converged SAN, Network, and Compute that used VMware to drive the whole package". HPE ConvergedSystem is most compared with Dell PowerEdge VRTX, Oracle Private Cloud Appliance, FlexPod XCS, Dell VxBlock System and HPE SimpliVity, whereas Vblock [EOL] is most compared with .

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