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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge VRTX and IBM VersaStack based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The solution is stable.""We were satisfied after we upgraded to a professional next-day on-site support.""While I cannot say Dell is better than HP or IBM, Dell has a strong presence here in Qatar. We can recommend Dell because of that strategic factor.""The system is very intuitive.""It is pretty easy to install.""It is simple to use and it's user-friendly.""The most valuable feature is the combined management in one box.""We now find that the solution is quite stable."

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"The solution has high IOPS and the I/O is important because it gives us more transactions per second.""Replication and DR implementation became faster.""The combination of Cisco's architecture and IBM's flash technology. Cisco provides FI technology which provides one simple architecture. IBM's flash technology is fast."

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Cons
"The storage can be improved.""We've had general issues related to the solution being difficult.""I'd like to be able to increase capacity.""When we first started with this product, we had some difficulty with it.""The support must be improved.""The licensing can be difficult to understand.""Dell PowerEdge VRTX can improve by providing support for M2 drives.""The nodes should be synced with the server so that the solution can be used from the cloud when any or all nodes are down."

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"Raw data mapping for storage should be a given option.""The solution should improve deduplication to get a lot of savings."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We are renewing the support and we are purchasing the license for the software."
  • "This product is more reasonably-priced than similar solutions by HPE."
  • "Fully configured, it costs about $50,000 or $55,000. I did purchase a used one or refurbished one. I have been very happy with it so far. Even if it is an older unit, it doesn't look like its age, and I would say it has been a great choice so far for me. Obviously, I would have thought twice if I had to pay for a brand new one because it is still an older technology with the risk of being discontinued. I talked to Dell, and they're still selling it, but they're not promoting it. They're promoting another line of products right now for hyper-converged, which are much more expensive."
  • "The solution price of Dell PowerEdge VRTX could be reduced. However, when comparing the price of Dell PowerEdge VRTX to other solutions, such as HP and Lenovo, it was the best price for what they offer."
  • "We bought a license for seven years."
  • "The solution is less expensive than competitors."
  • "On the scale of pricing, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I would rate it as a three. I am familiar with the overall cost, which involves licenses from Dell and VMware, among others, making it a combination of various license types."
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  • "The solution is enterprise level so it is expensive."
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    Top Answer:On the scale of pricing, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I would rate it as a three. I am familiar with the overall cost, which involves licenses from Dell and VMware, among others, making it… more »
    Top Answer:The solution has high IOPS and the I/O is important because it gives us more transactions per second.
    Top Answer:The solution should improve deduplication to get a lot of savings. To upgrade memory, you have to go through your license and that process is difficult. The solution should include IBM Spectrum… more »
    Top Answer:Our company uses the solution as a financial system for core banking. We use the Flash 7200 which is the solution's newest version and different from the V9.
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    Overview

    PowerEdge VRTX modular infrastructure platform integrates servers, storage, networking and management together in a single compact chassis.

    VersaStack is a converged infrastructure solution of network, compute and storage designed for quick deployment and rapid time to value. The solution includes Cisco UCS integrated infrastructure together with IBM software- defined storage solutions to deliver extraordinary levels of agility and efficiency. VersaStack is backed by Cisco Validated Designs and IBM Redbooks application guides for faster infrastructure delivery as well as workload/ application deployment.

    Designed for dynamic organizations that want to accelerate business growth while reducing costs, VersaStack incorporates IBM all-flash as well as hybrid storage technologies into the “single pane of glass” management environment provided by Cisco UCS Director. The solution offers quick deployment and execution of business applications—with the versatility to adapt as business priorities change. Providing an IT infrastructure that is easy, efficient and versatile, VersaStack helps accelerate data center infrastructure deployment and helps efficiently manage information and resources amid business change.

    Sample Customers
    University of Dundee, GE Healthcare Japan
    Newhall Hospital, Medicat, JJ Haines, Sigmax
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    Comms Service Provider31%
    Manufacturing Company31%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Educational Organization8%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Government10%
    Educational Organization7%
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    Small Business61%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Dell PowerEdge VRTX is ranked 1st in Converged Infrastructure with 16 reviews while IBM VersaStack is ranked 8th in Converged Infrastructure with 3 reviews. Dell PowerEdge VRTX is rated 8.4, while IBM VersaStack is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Dell PowerEdge VRTX writes "A very good online UI and fit for lower budgets but nodes don't sync with the server". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM VersaStack writes "A very high IOPS that gives more I/O transactions per second". Dell PowerEdge VRTX is most compared with HPE ConvergedSystem, Dell VxBlock System, FlexPod XCS, IBM PureSystems and Oracle Private Cloud Appliance, whereas IBM VersaStack is most compared with Dell VxBlock System.

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