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Dell PowerEdge VRTX vs HPE ConvergedSystem comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 24, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge VRTX
Ranking in Converged Infrastructure
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
17
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
21
Ranking in other categories
Converged Infrastructure for SAP HANA (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Converged Infrastructure category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge VRTX is 22.1%, up from 20.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ConvergedSystem is 17.7%, up from 16.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Converged Infrastructure
 

Featured Reviews

Lakshmanan A - PeerSpot reviewer
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.…
Milind Khamkar - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"From a hardware perspective, it's interesting. The selling point of VRTX is that everything is built-in. For a small company that doesn't have a server room or the capabilities of hosting several servers, VRTX has four blades. The equivalent in regular server models would be four servers, which is a minimum of 4U, but it could easily be 8U, and then it would have storage. The storage is included inside the enclosure, and it would require a storage unit. It would also require connectivity, which would be ethernet or another protocol switch. From a software perspective, it's a little bit more integrated. You have an integrated way of managing the whole thing, including storage and networking. It has an internal network that can also be useful. I know for a fact that Dell is almost fazing out the product, and it is not that available anymore because it will just cannibalize their sales. They want to sell the more expensive stuff."
"It is simple to use and it's user-friendly."
"It is pretty easy to install."
"With Dell PowerEdge VRTX, there are fewer points, and it is easier to troubleshoot and find your way around it."
"It's a good solution when you don't need a lot of IT."
"Dell PowerEdge VRTX's most valuable feature is its reliability. It offers a good experience for my IT teams."
"The security is very good on the solution."
"We were satisfied after we upgraded to a professional next-day on-site support."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the flexibility and the availability of the machines."
"This solution is very simple to use."
"The solution's technical support was good. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."
"The storage, BladeSystems, Virtual Connect, and simplicity with hyper-converged solutions are the most valuable features of this solution."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to restore lost machines. Essentially its high availability capabilities are extremely valuable to us."
"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."
"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."
 

Cons

"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."
"The storage can be improved."
"The scalability could be better."
"The scalability is limited with one chassis and the amount of storage it will give you, but it is mainly used for small offices."
"Management of storage and networking is web-based, slow, and difficult."
"It would be better to have a compact version of this solution for customers that have a small office and don't require a proper data center with power or an industrial type HP."
"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."
"When we first started with this product, we had some difficulty with it."
"The solution has a complicated front-end."
"Pricing is an area of concern in the solution where improvements are required."
"Features that should be addressed concern the HPE functionality and the interaction with VMware."
"Perhaps they can work on providing faster allocation of memory or storage."
"I would like to see monitoring solutions included, as well as brand support."
"This is an expensive solution."
"It could be enhanced by improving the built-in backup solution."
"The solution needs to add NFS features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are renewing the support and we are purchasing the license for the software."
"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."
"The tool's pricing is fine."
"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 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."
"We bought a license for seven years."
"The pricing is sensitive."
"The pricing is competitive. Not a major problem. We have a subscription model."
"This is an expensive system and not every customer has the kind of budget to support it."
"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."
"This is an expensive solution."
"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."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
11%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE ConvergedSystem?
The most valuable features of the solution are the flexibility and the availability of the machines.
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.
What needs improvement with HPE ConvergedSystem?
Pricing is an area of concern in the solution where improvements are required.
 

Also Known As

No data available
HPE ConvergedSystem 700, HPE ConvergedSystem for SAP HANA, CS500, HPE ConvergedSystem 900, HPE ConvergedSystem 500, HPE ConvergedSystem 300
 

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Sample Customers

University of Dundee, GE Healthcare Japan
FAW-Volkswagen, NICS, NBrIX, Pinpoint, HPE Technology Services, SWS, Ko Sistem, HPE
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