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IBM PureSystems vs Vblock [EOL] comparison

IBM and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Converged Infrastructure category. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
Vblock [EOL]
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    84% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    IBM PureSystems
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    2
    Ranking in other categories
    Converged Infrastructure (12th), Converged Infrastructure for SAP HANA (1st)
    Vblock [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    24
    Ranking in other categories
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    Featured Reviews

    it_user6186 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Feb 23, 2017
    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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    FA
    Jul 19, 2019
    The VCE VBlocks came along and it was the best combination of an all-in-one virtual data center in a box Converged SAN, Network, and Compute that used VMware to drive the whole package.
    The original pair of VBlock’s were purchased to replace a hodgepodge of small VM clusters of 3 to 4 VM hosts and an outdated SAN, in addition to moving from an old data center to a new data center. Moving the VM’s from the old systems to the new VBlock --which had more shared resources and a newer VMware version-- was a big win. Once in place, we virtualized as many servers as could be converted from freestanding servers to a VM. The only exception was when the licensing of an application was cost prohibitive; we keep these on stand-alone hosts. This was mainly due to application licensing bias, rather than limits on virtualization.
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    "It is not cheap."
    "The paid support for Vblock is expensive."
    "Vblock appears from the first while to be very expensive. There are more items you cannot see in the BOQ: customer service, support, delivery short time, and highly experienced VCE engineers."
    "I think the pricing is on the higher end of the spectrum. There could be some adjustments that could be made there. Regarding licensing, watch compatibility with external products that you run on Vblock. It has got to be properly architected, otherwise, you will run into licensing issues."
    "Strive for a consolidated ELA."
    "Vblock is priced at a premium because people don't want the headache of managing and deploying different products."
    "Related to tech support: I believe it is too expensive."
    "I would not say the pricing is not good value. It is still on the expensive side, near the top-end of cost compared to what's available now. Also, the licensing has to be improved. There has to be a clear definition of the licensing from the initial set-up so the customer knows what they are paying for, without being hit later on with extra licensing. The licensing definitions should be clearer and, perhaps, have one set of licenses rather than multiple licenses."
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    Also Known As

    PureSystems
    VCE Vblock
     

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    Overview

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

    VCE Vblock Systems is an all-in-one virtualization platform that integrates the leading storage, network, and compute technologies from the likes of EMC, VMware and Cisco. VCE Vblock allows organizations to easily and securely deploy cloud computing and virtualization in their environments, supporting these multiple technologies and providing flexibility and agility for changing business needs.

     

    Sample Customers

    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
    Xerox, ACS, and Columbia Sportswear.
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