Dell PowerEdge VRTX vs HPE ConvergedSystem comparison

Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Converged Infrastructure category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4. Dell Technologies holds a 22.5% mindshare in CI, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 19.0% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge VRTX

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89% willing to recommend

HPE ConvergedSystem

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96% willing to recommend

Dell PowerEdge VRTX

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 24, 2024

HPE ConvergedSystem and Dell PowerEdge VRTX are leading infrastructure solutions. Dell PowerEdge VRTX seems to have the upper hand due to its powerful features and cost-efficiency, despite HPE's innovation.

Features: HPE ConvergedSystem offers flexibility, innovative management features, and comprehensive integration with management tools. Dell PowerEdge VRTX features robust performance, an integrated design, and a compact size with high efficiency.

Room for Improvement: HPE ConvergedSystem needs better system updates, real-time analytics, and overall enhancement in management tools. Dell PowerEdge VRTX requires improvements in noise levels, remote management capabilities, and a quieter operation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE ConvergedSystem is known for its straightforward deployment process and reliable customer service. Dell PowerEdge VRTX users report efficient deployment and superior customer service responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: HPE ConvergedSystem has higher initial setup costs but offers long-term ROI. Dell PowerEdge VRTX has competitive pricing with quick ROI, making it a cost-efficient solution.

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Dell PowerEdge VRTX vs. HPE ConvergedSystem

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge VRTX

Ranking in Converged Infrastructure

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE ConvergedSystem

Ranking in Converged Infrastructure

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Converged Infrastructure for SAP HANA (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Converged Infrastructure category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge VRTX is 22.5%, up from 20.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ConvergedSystem is 19.0%, up from 16.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Lakshmanan A

IT Manager at Heat and Control

A very good online UI and fit for lower budgets but nodes don't sync with the server

Our company uses the solution for 15 mediums with virtual machines. The online UI is very good in comparison to others. 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. I have been using the solution for five years.…

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Milind Khamkar

CIO at Super-Max Limited

Highly scalable, suitable for enterprise usage and good performance

It depends on what my business requirements are, what I'm evaluating at that point in time, and what HP provides. So, it will be difficult for me to pinpoint a couple of times because that changed from situation to situation. So if I'm evaluating the server, what kind of technologies HP is mileaging over the other competitors makes a difference. So sometimes processes, performance, sometimes memory available space, the hyper-converged, and these are the certain things when it comes to the enterprise level product. When it comes to the endpoint, it depends upon the user experience that HP provides.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"With Dell PowerEdge VRTX, there are fewer points, and it is easier to troubleshoot and find your way around it."

"The most valuable feature is the combined management in one box."

"Dell PowerEdge VRTX supports a lot of memory which has allowed us to keep our system size smaller."

"The system is very intuitive."

"The online UA is very good in comparison to others."

"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."

"We now find that the solution is quite stable."

"It is simple to use and it's user-friendly."

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"Most of the HP products I come across are they are easy to install. That's not very complex."

"The user interface, reporting, and management are good, and we are quite happy with the performance."

"The storage, BladeSystems, Virtual Connect, and simplicity with hyper-converged solutions are the most valuable features of this solution."

"The tool's most valuable features are stability and scalability."

"The most valuable features of the solution are the flexibility and the availability of the machines."

"We find the deduplication and compression features to be most valuable, as well as that of the backup solution inside."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to restore lost machines. Essentially its high availability capabilities are extremely valuable to us."

"Consolidation and duplications features."

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Cons

"The licensing can be difficult to understand."

"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."

"Management of storage and networking is web-based, slow, and difficult."

"VRTX is a bit simplified to the extent that it is a mainstream type of solution for small businesses. If a company needs a more complex solution or something that is a time saver or has more power or scalability, it is probably not the best solution. However, when a company grows and its needs grow, this type of environment can be definitely migrated towards a lab environment or pre-prod testing, not necessarily production. It can still have a second life for the other types of use."

"There are some noises, and this module is quite annoying, with significant heat issues."

"A disadvantage could be the price."

"We've had general issues related to the solution being difficult."

"Dell PowerEdge VRTX can improve by providing support for M2 drives."

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"The tool has shortcomings in its performance monitoring part."

"There is some scope for improvement in support. The response time could be better."

"The interface is not fully integrated with the ESXi, which is something that could be improved."

"This is an expensive solution."

"I would like to see monitoring solutions included, as well as brand support."

"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."

"The solution needs to add NFS features."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is fine."

"We are renewing the support and we are purchasing the license for the software."

"We bought a license for seven years."

"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."

"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 is less expensive than competitors."

"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."

"This product is more reasonably-priced than similar solutions by HPE."

"There are some extra costs in addition to the licensing costs for the yearly maintenance from professional third-party services."

"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."

"The pricing is sensitive."

"This is an expensive solution."

"The pricing is competitive. Not a major problem. We have a subscription model."

"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."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

18%

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

21%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge VRTX?

The system is very intuitive.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge VRTX?

The tool's pricing is fine.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge VRTX?

The support must be improved.

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What do you like most about HPE ConvergedSystem?

The most valuable features of the solution are the flexibility and the availability of the machines.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ConvergedSystem?

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.

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What needs improvement with HPE ConvergedSystem?

Pricing is an area of concern in the solution where improvements are required.

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HPE ConvergedSystem 700, HPE ConvergedSystem for SAP HANA, CS500, HPE ConvergedSystem 900, HPE ConvergedSystem 500, HPE ConvergedSystem 300

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Overview

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

HPE ConvergedSystem is designed for on-premises and hybrid deployments, hosting VMware ESXi, supporting cloud containers, and facilitating recovery and backup, making it ideal for large-scale virtual environment replacements.

Consulting firms, government organizations, healthcare, and education departments extensively use HPE ConvergedSystem. It efficiently supports VMware virtualization, enhancing internal customer service by meeting various client requirements. Notable for its scalability, stability, and ease of deployment, HPE ConvergedSystem integrates seamlessly with HP Data Protector and numerous storage devices, ensuring high reliability. However, it requires improved management and better integration with third-party tools and cloud services.

What are the key features of HPE ConvergedSystem?

HPE Synergy: Facilitates deployments and updates.
Backup Capabilities: Ensures data security and recovery.
Reporting and Management: Enhances operational oversight.
High Availability: Offers robust performance.
Flexibility: Adapts to diverse workloads.
Deduplication and Compression: Saves storage space.
Security: Protects sensitive information.
Ease of Configuration: Simplifies setup.
BladeSystems and Virtual Connect: Enhances connectivity.
Scalability: Grows with business needs.
Stability and Resilience: Ensures continuous operations.
Energy Reduction: Promotes efficiency.

What are the benefits or ROI of HPE ConvergedSystem?

Enhanced Service Quality: Improves customer interactions.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces operational expenses.
Operational Flexibility: Adapts to varied business models.
Reliability: Minimizes downtime and data loss.
Scalability: Supports future growth without major investments.
Energy Efficiency: Lowers power consumption.

HPE ConvergedSystem sees extensive use across several industries. Government, healthcare, and education departments benefit from its reliable and scalable infrastructure. Consulting firms implement it for diverse clients, ensuring solutions tailored to specific needs. Chilean customers efficiently use it for servers and DDI with VMware for virtualization, while it also excels in replacing large-scale virtual environments, making it a versatile choice for companies and integrators alike.

Sample Customers

University of Dundee, GE Healthcare Japan

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