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Dell PowerFlex vs. Dell VxBlock System 1000

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dell PowerFlex
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Dell PowerFlex (formerly VxFlex) software-defined storage solutions aim to enable transformational agility for organizations looking to modernize their datacenter operations. The vendor states PowerFlex enables extreme flexibility, massive scalability, and enterprise-class performance and resiliency while simplifying infrastructure management and operations.N/A
Dell VxBlock System 1000
Score 7.3 out of 10
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The VxBlock 1000 is a converged infrastructure solution that integrates Dell storage and data protection into a turnkey converged system supporting all high-value, mission-critical workloads—from the core data center to the cloud. It helps users modernize and simplify their IT infrastructure at scale, so users can focus on innovation and gain more value from data. The VxBlock replaces the former Vblock from VCE, acquired by EMC in 2014. The Vblock used a Cisco Nexus virtual switch, while…N/A
Pricing
Dell PowerFlexDell VxBlock System 1000
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Offerings
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Dell PowerFlexDell VxBlock System 1000
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Dell PowerFlexDell VxBlock System 1000
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Dell PowerFlex

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Dell VxBlock System 1000
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Anonymous
Chose Dell VxBlock System 1000
vce vBlock is considered a converged solution wherein 3 vendors namely cisco, vmware and emc combined in a single rack/solution. Compared to Nutanix which is tightly integrated, vblock does not provide the ease of use, support and management. The solution does not offer that …
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Small Businesses
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
Dell PowerFlexDell VxBlock System 1000
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9.0
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9.0
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User Testimonials
Dell PowerFlexDell VxBlock System 1000
Likelihood to Recommend
Definitely would recommend this unit or this family of units into most peoples organizations. Especially if you're starting fresh with a whole dedicated SAN and dont have to move a ton of data over to these (though that is possible, it is very messy). If you're moving from existing storage, then you will have to be prepared for some sore spots!
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VBlock is extremely well-suited for reliable delivery of virtualized mixed workloads. VBlock provides necessary hardware abstraction that allows for, uninterrupted by hardware failures, continuous delivery of critical services that otherwise do not provide hardware failure resiliency. VBlock is not the best solution from a financial standpoint for cost-sensitive solutions that are programmed for software resiliency.
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Pros
  • Dell hardware is built solid and works well
  • The interface is smooth and easy to use, also updates are easy
  • Much flexibility due to being a Software defined SAN
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  • Ease of Implementation
  • Local Support and Expertise
  • Minimum disruption to Architect
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Iqbal Shahzad
SVP - Head of IT PMO & Enterprise Architect
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Cons
  • Loooooong firmware and software upgrades
  • Those long upgrades make your hands sweat when they feel like they've stalled out
  • Support can be hit or miss as far as knowledge of the product
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  • Even tighter integration between components, with single pane of management dashboard to manage and deploy solutions.
  • Automation - as of right now there is no single administrative interface provided to script solution provisioning.
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Alternatives Considered
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vce vBlock is considered a converged solution wherein 3 vendors namely cisco, vmware and emc combined in a single rack/solution. Compared to Nutanix which is tightly integrated, vblock does not provide the ease of use, support and management. The solution does not offer that much if you buy it separately.
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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
  • Money saved in having a bunch of other competing storage units
  • All kinds of time saved for our admins that have to deal with storage
  • The units look good and give you that futurey data center vibe!
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  • Single contact for vendor support & fully tested and integrated.
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