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We performed a comparison between HPE ConvergedSystem and IBM VersaStack based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Most of the HP products I come across are they are easy to install. That's not very complex.""The most valuable features of the solution are the flexibility and the availability of the machines.""We use the solution for DDI.""The storage, BladeSystems, Virtual Connect, and simplicity with hyper-converged solutions are the most valuable features of this solution.""We find the deduplication and compression features to be most valuable, as well as that of the backup solution inside.""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 tool's most valuable features are stability and scalability.""The most valuable features of HPE ConvergedSystem are scalability and resilience."

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"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.""Replication and DR implementation became faster.""The solution has high IOPS and the I/O is important because it gives us more transactions per second."

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Cons
"The interface is not fully integrated with the ESXi, which is something that could be improved.""I would like to see better manageability and integration with third-party tools.""Perhaps they can work on providing faster allocation of memory or storage.""There is some scope for improvement in support. The response time could be better.""Pricing is an area of concern in the solution where improvements are required.""I would like to see monitoring solutions included, as well as brand support.""Features that should be addressed concern the HPE functionality and the interaction with VMware.""The tool has shortcomings in its performance monitoring part."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "The solution is enterprise level so it is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    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.
    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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    Also Known As
    HPE ConvergedSystem 700, HPE ConvergedSystem for SAP HANA, CS500, HPE ConvergedSystem 900, HPE ConvergedSystem 500, HPE ConvergedSystem 300
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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.

    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
    FAW-Volkswagen, NICS, NBrIX, Pinpoint, HPE Technology Services, SWS, Ko Sistem, HPE
    Newhall Hospital, Medicat, JJ Haines, Sigmax
    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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    Company Size
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    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    HPE ConvergedSystem is ranked 3rd in Converged Infrastructure with 21 reviews while IBM VersaStack is ranked 8th in Converged Infrastructure with 3 reviews. HPE ConvergedSystem is rated 8.4, while IBM VersaStack 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 IBM VersaStack writes "A very high IOPS that gives more I/O transactions per second". HPE ConvergedSystem is most compared with Dell PowerEdge VRTX, Oracle Private Cloud Appliance, FlexPod XCS, Dell VxBlock System and HPE SimpliVity, whereas IBM VersaStack is most compared with Dell VxBlock System.

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