Dell PowerEdge VRTX vs IBM PureSystems comparison

Dell Technologies and IBM are both solutions in the Converged Infrastructure category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while IBM is ranked #12. Dell Technologies holds a 22.5% mindshare in CI, compared to IBM’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge VRTX

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89% willing to recommend

IBM PureSystems

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100% willing to recommend

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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

IBM PureSystems

Ranking in Converged Infrastructure

12th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Converged Infrastructure for SAP HANA (1st)

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 IBM PureSystems is 2.7%, up from 1.4% 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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it_user6186

Independent Analyst and Advisory Consultant at Server StorageIO - www.storageio.com

PureSystems, something old, something new, something from big blue

PART I For a certain generation of IBM faithful or followers the recently announced PureFlex and PureApplication systems might give a sense of DejaVu perhaps even causing some to wonder if they just woke up from a long Rip Van Winkle type nap. Yet for another generation who may not yet be future…

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

18%

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

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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 only concern is the price, which I also mentioned earlier. The cost needs to be reduced.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge VRTX?

A disadvantage could be the price.

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PureSystems

Overview

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

Dell Technologies

PureSystems is a simple, smart, integrated IT infrastructure that frees your hands and opens your vision to new possibilities.

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Sample Customers

University of Dundee, GE Healthcare Japan

ABT Online, Ascent Solutions Inc., Desert Research Institute (DRI), Reflexis, Esri, Avcilar Municipality, ValeCard, Computer Gross Italia S.p.A., DynaFront, Silvermoon Business Systems, Diasoft, BPTP, Temenos, Innovation Group, OneTree Solutions

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