VxRail Reviews

The computing achieved by the solution for more than 100 VMs with less storage is very good. The software integration is easy, like plug-and-play. Compared with other products, the IT administrator or IT integrator doesn't take much time to get the tool up and running.

The solution should facilitate the separate expansion of computing and storage.

I have been using VxRail for ten years.

The solution's stability is very good. The failure ratio and errors are very low. The solution gives us fast pre-alerts for main upgrades.

I rate the solution an eight out of ten for stability.

As per the current scenario, we can scale up to 64 nodes, which is enough for normal workloads.

The solution's technical support is very good. We get very good support from Dell in the Middle East, but L3 access is a bit tough.

Positive

The solution’s initial setup is very easy.

Since VMware is detached from Dell, the solution's pricing is a bit higher than before. After the detaching of Dell and VMware, VMware's licensing pattern has changed and has become a bit expensive compared to other hypervisors in the market.

We do not pay for each Dell product but for the whole Dell bundle. We purchase a license for three to five years, which includes maintenance and support.

VxRail is utilized in our data center operations depending on multiple types of workloads. VxRail can be used by any company, including small and medium-sized or enterprise businesses. Once implemented properly, the solution works smoothly, and we don't need to maintain it. VxRail is easy to scale, use, and manage.

I would not recommend the solution to small companies. Small companies with less than 15 VMs won't be able to afford the price, and traditional tools will be better for them. I recommend VxRail to small and medium-sized businesses with more than 15 to 20 VMs.

Overall, I rate the solution seven and a half out of ten.

The data conversion capabilities are very good.

Deduplication is excellent.

The initial setup is simple.

As of right now, I cannot think of any improvements, as it has been working very well.

It might help if there was more confidentiality between VxRail and the Data Domain for Backup. There are several issues with backup solutions. We'd like integration with Avamar.

We'd like to see more automation capabilities in the future. 

I've been using the solution for about one year.

The solution is like a rock. It's extremely stable. We've had no issues. It doesn't crash or freeze. There are no bugs or glitches. 

We haven't tested the scalability and therefore I cannot comment on its capabilities. 

Currently, we have more than 1,000 users on the solution. They are basically working with the database.

Next year, we have plans to increase usage. e plan on getting more customers and therefore will need to bill for more storage. 

For any phase-one issues, I would first go to the integrator. I can escalate straight to the vendor if I need to. So far, our experience with the integrator has been very good. We have no complaints. 

We didn't have any issues with the initial setup. It was very straightforward and not overly complex. 

Our contract partner handles any maintenance tasks. 

An integrator assisted us with the initial implementation process. They were very professional and the experience overall was positive. 

I can't speak to the licensing aspects of the solution. It's basically just a one-time purchase. 

There are very many competitors between the hyper-converged solutions, such as Nutanix and Dell, and so on. We also looked at VMware options. However, we are wanted to go with something that was more stable and we're generally attracted to Dell. 

We're just a customer and an end-user.

It's a very stable system. It's very easy to use. You just need one desktop for control over all the items of the system. As of now, it's been problem-free.

I would rate the solution at a ten out of ten.

The main reason a customer would acquire VxRail is if they're looking for a platform for more easy management of hardware and software.

I'm a presale engineer and we are a business partner with VxRail, so we sell the solution. We make consulting sales for other customers. Version 7.0 is the last version of VxRail that we've worked with.

Management of the hardware and software in one console is the most valuable feature. It's also compatible with vSAN.

Technically speaking, the vCenter and the administration of the integration of the vCenter could be improved. I know that VxRail has two options to manage the cluster with an external and internal vCenter. There are some concerns about managing the cluster with an external vCenter, which is not included in the appliance. This is the only thing that I've found to be quite complicated because if the customer has an existing platform with a vCenter and we wanted to integrate it with the new cluster of VxRail, there are some concerns about losing the external vCenter.

The second processor upgrade could be an additional feature included in the next release.

It would also be great if the second processor operated without factory reset because I have had many customers ask me about that.

I think there are some things to improve with the stability because I talk with the implementation engineers a lot. I don't implement the solution, but the engineers that implement and update and maintain the platform of VxRail told me that the solution sometimes gets problems with updating the versions of the firmware and the software. The software that comes on VxRail doesn't work smoothly because they have problems with updates.

It's scalable. You can increase a cluster without downtime for the customer. You can add more discs and more drives for the clients. The only thing that could be improved is that when I designed the appliance with one processor, the engineers of the EMC told me that if a client has one processor and you want to upgrade the appliance with a second processor, you can do it without a factory reset of the appliance. So, if the client has an appliance cluster or nodes cluster with one processor for each appliance, and the customer wants to upgrade with a second processor for each appliance, there is another viable option because you have to reset all the clusters and delete all the data. It would be better if there was a way to make a second processor upgrade without a factory reset.

I haven't had any experience with tech support because I'm in presales.

When I asked for a quote for a partner that was doing the implementation, they told me that it took two people to complete the implementation. 

I would give VxRail an 8 out of 10.

The main advantage is that VxRail is integrated with vSAN. I think that most people who use VMware also use vSphere. It's like a less disruptive way to migrate a platform to a hyper-converged architecture. My main advice is that if a customer has vSAN, this is a less disruptive way to migrate to a more scalable architecture. 

We leverage VxRail for its versatility, enabling us to consolidate a diverse range of IT infrastructure within its robust framework. This encompasses terminal servers, routers, and firewalls, all seamlessly integrated alongside customer servers operating within virtualized environments. Moreover, VxRail empowers us to migrate our legacy hardware servers, breathing new life into them by virtualizing their functionalities within the same platform.

In order to address the limitations imposed by our previous infrastructure's inability to scale effectively, we opted to leverage the capabilities of VxRail. This has empowered us to seamlessly integrate additional servers and implement streamlined configuration processes, fostering a remarkable ease of use for the entire team. Consequently, the need for extensive training has been completely eliminated, as intuitive procedures enable our personnel to grasp the necessary steps instinctively.

VxRail's enhanced resiliency has banished server failure anxieties! VMs now seamlessly migrate to redundant machines, eliminating downtime and the need for tedious maintenance windows. My independence from individual components has soared, leaving me unfazed by fleeting indicators.

It streamlines our VMware administration, transforming what could be a multi-paneled juggling act into a unified, effortless orchestration. Confined to a single, intuitive interface, managing our virtualized environment becomes a seamless, frictionless experience.

The overall energy footprint exhibits a favorable trend, allowing for granular comparisons between individual hardware components. This transparency enables me to discern precise hardware utilization and capacity allocation. Notably, the system's ability to dynamically distribute workload across all computers and servers simultaneously presents a distinct advantage, promoting uniform resource utilization and potentially optimizing energy consumption.

VxRail's implementation has significantly mitigated the frequency and impact of unplanned production disruptions. The introduction of a clustered environment has empowered virtual machines with the ability to autonomously migrate between physical hosts, effectively sidestepping localized hardware or software hiccups. This year, we only encountered two outages, one stemming from a hardware malfunction and the other attributable to an update issue. Excluding the aforementioned hardware failure, downtime was restricted to the brief shutdowns of a mere two or three virtual machines due to isolated component defects. In all other instances, VxRail seamlessly orchestrated the migration of affected workloads to alternate hosts, ensuring continued operational functionality and minimizing business disruptions. This newfound resilience has demonstrably enhanced our ability to weather unforeseen challenges and maintain operational continuity.

The flexibility of VxRail is truly exceptional. Scaling is an absolute breeze, regardless of the project scope. Take, for instance, an upcoming large-scale initiative involving numerous organizations. I can seamlessly integrate additional devices, establish the basic preliminary setup, and trust the system to autonomously adapt with remarkable alacrity.

VxRail aligns seamlessly with our commitment to sustainability. Its modular design and durable components facilitate responsible end-of-life management, allowing us to reintegrate the devices back into the circular economy through convenient recycling programs. Choosing the lease-purchase option further enhances this advantage, ensuring not only initial cost efficiency but also sustainable disposal or potential repurposing of the equipment down the line. This forward-thinking approach positions us favorably for future environmental regulations and demonstrates our unwavering dedication to responsible resource utilization.

The most compelling aspect of VxRail lies in its unwavering guarantee of sustained performance for my systems, regardless of their geographical distribution. This eliminates the need for any additional hardware or cumbersome configuration, ensuring a streamlined and worry-free experience.

While VxRail offers compatibility with AMD processors, its capabilities in this area could benefit from further development.

While my proficiency in English poses no issue, accessing Dell's German support, if necessary, proves slightly more convoluted, a lingering experience from past encounters. While not an insurmountable obstacle, the convenience of readily available German-speaking assistance would be undeniably pleasant. Having such support readily available, particularly during nocturnal hours, would foster a sense of complete coverage, alleviating any potential Sunday inconveniences. However, let me be clear, my present situation is perfectly manageable. Yet, experiencing the fluidity of communication during the aforementioned version eight upgrade, for instance, would undoubtedly have been delightful. Ultimately, though, this pertains more to a minor personal preference than a fundamental flaw with the support itself.

I have been using VxRail for one year.

Despite two separate hardware failures within the VxRail system, the overall operational stability remains remarkably high, earning it a solid nine out of ten rating. This impressive resilience stems from the system's clever design, where individual component breakdowns have minimal impact on overall functionality. While not absolutely foolproof, the vast majority of potential issues can be weathered without significant disruption.

VxRail's impressive scalability lies in its ability to seamlessly accommodate increasing workloads by effortlessly adding additional servers.

Dell's support operates with the precision of a well-oiled machine. The proactive insights gleaned from Cloud IQ equip their technicians with the foresight to anticipate and address potential issues before they even manifest. This proactive approach has been a game-changer for us. In the rare instance where hardware malfunctions, their rapid response is truly awe-inspiring. Having new equipment at our doorstep within three hours is a testament to their unwavering commitment to minimizing disruptions and maximizing our productivity.

Positive

Tackling the initial deployment single-handedly would have undoubtedly been a difficult task, rife with complexities and pitfalls. Thankfully, the Dell technician's expert guidance shed light on the intricacies of the process, transforming it into a surprisingly straightforward endeavor. Even now, post-deployment, tweaking and adjusting settings remains a breeze. The initial apprehension has given way to a newfound confidence and ease, a testament to the clarity and efficacy of the training provided.

Our phased implementation strategy endeavors to systematically migrate various functions towards automated execution, a process fraught with unforeseen challenges. While the strategic framework was readily established, translating it into tangible action proved significantly more arduous.

We had the invaluable assistance of a skilled technician from Dell throughout the intricate process of VxRail installation and configuration.

Securing a favorable agreement with Dell presents a distinct advantage. While one could argue, from a strictly corporate standpoint, that the cost of VxRail has been in the higher range, the true evaluation lies in the return on investment. Essentially, it boils down to a question of cost-effectiveness, not simply raw expense.

Given our established, positive relationship with Dell and our ongoing appreciation for their offerings, we opted to forgo exploring other potential solutions.

VxRail has truly exceeded my expectations. It's not just a ten out of ten, it's a game-changer. Once we overcome the initial learning curve, we'll be able to operate it with complete confidence, not just in terms of independent usage, but also knowing we have exceptional support readily available to assist with any configuration needs.

VxRail's intuitive design manifests in its remarkable ease of use. The intricate automation behind the scenes operates seamlessly, orchestrating a symphony of tasks with minimal user intervention. Whether we're integrating a new server, its arrival becomes a mere dance of effortless steps. Slide the server into its designated rack, meticulously connect the necessary cables, and with a single press of the designated button, we've summoned a powerful computing resource to life.

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Minimale Ausfallzeiten, problemlose Skalierung und erstklassiger Support 

Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?

Wir nutzen VxRail aufgrund seiner Vielseitigkeit, die es uns ermöglicht, eine Vielzahl von IT-Infrastrukturen innerhalb seines robusten Rahmens zu konsolidieren. Dazu gehören Terminalserver, Router und Firewalls, die alle nahtlos neben den Kundenservern integriert sind, die in virtualisierten Umgebungen betrieben werden. Darüber hinaus können wir mit VxRail unsere Legacy-Hardware-Server migrieren und ihnen neues Leben durch Virtualisierung ihrer Funktionalitäten innerhalb derselben Plattform geben.

Um die Einschränkungen zu beseitigen, die sich aus der mangelnden Skalierbarkeit unserer bisherigen Infrastruktur ergaben, haben wir uns für die Nutzung der Funktionen von VxRail entschieden. Dies hat uns in die Lage versetzt, zusätzliche Servern nahtlos zu integrieren und optimierte Konfigurationsprozesse zu implementieren, was zu einer bemerkenswerten Benutzerfreundlichkeit für das gesamte Team geführt hat. Infolgedessen entfällt die Notwendigkeit umfangreicher Schulungen komplett, da unsere Mitarbeiter dank intuitiver Verfahren die erforderlichen Schritte instinktiv nachvollziehen können.

Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?

Die verbesserte Ausfallsicherheit von VxRail hat die Angst vor Serverausfällen beseitigt! VMs werden jetzt nahtlos auf redundante Maschinen migriert, wodurch Ausfallzeiten und lästige Wartungszeiten entfallen. Ich bin jetzt unabhängiger von einzelnen Komponenten und kann mich von flüchtigen Indikatoren nicht mehr irritieren lassen.

VxRail vereinfacht unsere VMware-Verwaltung und sorgt für eine einheitliche, mühelose Steuerung, was sonst ein komplexer Vorgang ist. Durch die Beschränkung auf eine einzige, intuitive Oberfläche wird die Verwaltung unserer virtualisierten Umgebung zu einer nahtlosen, reibungslosen Erfahrung.

Der gesamte Energieverbrauch von VxRail zeigt einen positiven Verlauf und ermöglicht einen detaillierten Vergleich zwischen den einzelnen Hardwarekomponenten. Diese Transparenz ermöglicht es mir, die genaue Hardwareauslastung und Kapazitätszuweisung zu erkennen. Insbesondere die Fähigkeit des Systems, die Arbeitslast dynamisch auf alle Computer und Server gleichzeitig zu verteilen, ist ein deutlicher Vorteil, der eine einheitliche Ressourcennutzung fördert und den Energieverbrauch potenziell optimiert.

Die Implementierung von VxRail hat die Häufigkeit und die Auswirkungen von ungeplanten Ausfällen im Betrieb deutlich verringert. Durch die Einführung einer Cluster-Umgebung sind virtuelle Maschinen in der Lage, selbstständig zwischen physischen Hosts zu migrieren, wodurch lokale Hardware- oder Softwareprobleme effektiv umgangen werden. In diesem Jahr hatten wir nur zwei Ausfälle zu verzeichnen, von denen einer auf einen Hardwarefehler und der andere auf ein Update-Problem zurückzuführen war. Abgesehen von dem erwähnten Hardware-Ausfall beschränkten sich die Ausfallzeiten auf das kurzzeitige Herunterfahren von lediglich zwei oder drei virtuellen Maschinen aufgrund von isolierten Komponentendefekten. In allen anderen Fällen sorgte VxRail für eine nahtlose Migration der betroffenen Workloads auf alternative Hosts, so dass die Betriebsfunktionalität aufrechterhalten und Geschäftsunterbrechungen minimiert werden konnten. Diese neu gewonnene Widerstandsfähigkeit hat unsere Fähigkeit, unvorhergesehene Herausforderungen zu meistern und die Betriebskontinuität aufrechtzuerhalten, nachweislich verbessert.

Die Flexibilität von VxRail ist wirklich außergewöhnlich. Die Skalierung ist ein absolutes Kinderspiel, unabhängig vom Projektumfang. Zum Beispiel bei einer bevorstehenden umfangreichen Maßnahme, an der zahlreiche Stellen beteiligt sind. Ich kann nahtlos zusätzliche Geräte integrieren, die Grundeinstellungen vornehmen und darauf vertrauen, dass sich das System mit bemerkenswerter Schnelligkeit selbstständig anpasst.

VxRail fügt sich nahtlos in unser Engagement für Nachhaltigkeit ein. Das modulare Design und die langlebigen Komponenten erleichtern ein verantwortungsbewusstes End-of-Life-Management und ermöglichen es uns, die Geräte durch bequeme Recyclingprogramme wieder in die Kreislaufwirtschaft zu integrieren. Durch die Wahl der Option des Leasings und des Kaufs wird dieser Vorteil noch verstärkt, da so nicht nur die anfängliche Kosteneffizienz, sondern auch die nachhaltige Entsorgung oder die potenzielle Wiederverwendung der Geräte gewährleistet ist. Mit diesem weitsichtigen Ansatz sind wir für künftige Umweltvorschriften bestens vorbereitet und demonstrieren unser unermüdliches Engagement für eine verantwortungsvolle Ressourcennutzung.

Was ist am wertvollsten?

Der wichtigste Aspekt von VxRail ist die Garantie für eine gleichbleibende Leistung meiner Systeme, unabhängig von deren geografischer Lage. Dies macht zusätzliche Hardware oder umständliche Konfigurationen überflüssig und sorgt für eine optimierte und sorgenfreie Erfahrung.

Was muss verbessert werden?

Obwohl VxRail Kompatibilität mit AMD-Prozessoren bietet, könnten seine Fähigkeiten in diesem Bereich von einer weiteren Entwicklung profitieren.

Obwohl ich Englisch gut beherrsche, ist der Zugang zum deutschen Support von Dell etwas komplizierter, was ich aus vorherigen Fällen noch gut in Erinnerung habe. Auch wenn dies kein großes Problem ist, wäre es doch sehr angenehm, wenn ein deutschsprachiger Support zur Verfügung stehen würde. Die Verfügbarkeit einer solchen Unterstützung, insbesondere während der Nacht, würde das Gefühl einer vollständigen Abdeckung fördern und mögliche Unannehmlichkeiten am Sonntag mildern. Ich möchte jedoch betonen, dass ich mit meiner derzeitigen Situation vollkommen zurechtkomme. Dennoch wäre es zweifellos schön gewesen, wenn die Kommunikation zum Beispiel während des oben erwähnten Upgrades auf Version acht so reibungslos funktioniert hätte. Letztlich handelt es sich aber eher um eine kleine persönliche Präferenz als um ein grundsätzliches Mängel am Support selbst.

Wie lange nutze ich die Lösung schon?

Ich nutze VxRail schon seit einem Jahr.

Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?

Trotz zweier separater Hardwareausfälle innerhalb des VxRail-Systems ist die Betriebsstabilität insgesamt bemerkenswert hoch, was ihm eine solide Bewertung von neun von zehn Punkten einbrachte. Diese beeindruckende Widerstandsfähigkeit ist auf das clevere Design des Systems zurückzuführen, bei dem Ausfälle einzelner Komponenten nur minimale Auswirkungen auf die Gesamtfunktionalität haben. Es ist zwar nicht absolut sicher, aber die meisten potenziellen Probleme können ohne wesentliche Ausfälle behoben werden.

Was denke ich über die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?

Die beeindruckende Skalierbarkeit von VxRail liegt in der Fähigkeit, steigende Workloads durch das einfache Einsetzen von zusätzlichen Servern nahtlos zu erfüllen.

Wie sind Kundenservice und Support?

Der Support von Dell läuft wie eine gut geölte Maschine. Die proaktiven Erkenntnisse aus Cloud IQ geben den Technikern den nötigen Weitblick, um potenzielle Probleme zu erkennen und zu lösen, bevor sie überhaupt auftreten. Dieser proaktive Ansatz hat für uns den entscheidenden Vorteil gebracht. In den seltenen Fällen, in denen es zu Hardware-Fehlfunktionen kommt, ist ihre schnelle Reaktion wirklich beeindruckend. Dass wir innerhalb von drei Stunden neue Geräte erhalten haben, ist ein Beweis für ihr ständiges Bestreben, Störungen zu minimieren und unsere Produktivität zu maximieren.

Wie bewerten Sie den Kundenservice und -support?

Positiv

Wie war die Ersteinrichtung?

Die Ersteinrichtung im Alleingang durchzuführen, wäre zweifellos eine schwierige Aufgabe gewesen, die mit vielen Komplexitäten und Schwierigkeiten behaftet gewesen wäre. Glücklicherweise hat die professionelle Unterstützung durch den Dell-Techniker die Feinheiten des Prozesses aufgeklärt und ihn in ein überraschend einfaches Verfahren umgewandelt. Selbst jetzt, nach der Installation, ist das Optimieren und Anpassen der Einstellungen ein Kinderspiel. Die anfängliche Skepsis ist einer neuen Sicherheit und Einfachheit gewachsen, was ein Beweis für die Klarheit und Wirksamkeit der Schulung ist.

Unsere schrittweise Implementierungsstrategie ist darauf ausgerichtet, verschiedene Funktionen systematisch auf eine automatisierte Ausführung umzustellen, ein Prozess, der mit unvorhergesehenen Herausforderungen verbunden ist. Während der strategische Rahmen schnell festgelegt war, erwies sich die Umwandlung in konkrete Maßnahmen als deutlich mühsamer.

Wie sieht es mit dem Implementierungsteam aus?

Während des komplizierten Prozesses der VxRail-Installation und -Konfiguration hatten wir die unschätzbare Unterstützung eines erfahrenen Technikers von Dell.

Welche Erfahrungen habe ich mit den Preisen, den Implementierungskosten und der Lizenzierung gemacht?

Die Sicherung einer günstigen Vereinbarung mit Dell stellt einen deutlichen Vorteil dar. Auch wenn man vom rein geschäftlichen Standpunkt aus argumentieren könnte, dass die Kosten für VxRail im höheren Bereich liegen, liegt die wahre Bewertung in der Investitionsrendite. Im Grunde genommen ist es eine Frage der Kosteneffizienz und nicht nur der reinen Kosten.

Welche anderen Lösungen habe ich bewertet?

Angesichts unserer etablierten, positiven Beziehung zu Dell und unserer anhaltenden Wertschätzung für ihre Angebote haben wir uns entschieden, keine anderen potenziellen Lösungen zu erforschen.

Welche anderen Ratschläge kann ich geben?

VxRail hat wirklich meine Vorstellungen mehr als erfüllt. Es ist nicht nur eine Zehn von Zehn, es ist ein Game-Changer. Wenn wir erst einmal die anfängliche Lernphase hinter uns gebracht haben, werden wir in der Lage sein, es mit vollem Vertrauen zu betreiben, nicht nur in Bezug auf die unabhängige Nutzung, sondern auch in dem Wissen, dass wir einen außergewöhnlichen Support haben, der uns bei allen Konfigurationsanforderungen unterstützt.

Das intuitive Design von VxRail manifestiert sich in seiner bemerkenswerten Benutzerfreundlichkeit. Die komplizierte Automatisierung im Hintergrund funktioniert nahtlos und führt mit minimalen Benutzereingriffen eine Reihe von Tasks durch. Ob wir einen neuen Server integrieren oder nicht, dessen Installation erfolgt mühelos in wenigen Schritten. Schieben Sie den Server in das dafür vorgesehene Rack, schließen Sie die erforderlichen Kabel sorgfältig an, und mit einem einzigen Tastendruck erwecken wir eine leistungsstarke Rechenressource zum Leben.

Welches Modell nutzen Sie für die Entwicklung dieser Lösung?

Im Hause.

VxRail is allowing us to solve a problem that we've had for quite a while, as far as having distributed computing, networking, and storage. VxRail has a combined HCI environment. As a result, all of our resources are together, and life cycle management helps us with sustainability in deploying and managing the environment.

It helps us to consolidate a lot of our legacy, storage, and other computing environments.

What I find very valuable is VxRail's life cycle management. The life cycle management takes care of everything from firmware to the actual upgrading of the hypervisor and keeps everything up to level.

They need to keep upgrading the environment and improving automation so that the solution keeps getting better and better.

I've been using VxRail for about eight months now.

VxRail's support is excellent. I would give them a nine out of ten.

Positive

Our previous environment consisted of HP, Dell, and VxBlock. We switched because HCI is our new environment/ecosystem. There are a lot of supportability improvements, and it is much easier to manage with VxRail.

The more difficult part of it was the planning. The actual deployment was not as difficult.

The deployment didn't take more than a month from doing the actual planning to having it shipped, brought inside, and then brought online.

VxRail is deployed to data centers and globally as well.

The maintenance is sustained within supportability, so it has to be updated whenever leases come out.

We used Dell ProDeploy and had a combination of engineering and facilities staff for the deployment process.

As far as our consolidation ratios are concerned, we have seen a return on investment.

Pricing is competitive.

Definitely look into VxRail. Plan for your needs and utilize the services from ProDeploy.

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate VxRail at nine.

VxRail simplifies IT infrastructure management by providing a single management console for compute, storage, and network. The second advantage is that VxRail offers a continuously validated architecture from the OEM. This means that Dell thoroughly tests all firmware updates before being released or installed on the product, helping to prevent compatibility issues. The third benefit is its ten-year roadmap. Dell consistently announces a roadmap for the product spanning the next decade.

VXRail enhances data center scalability through its CI-based architecture. It allows for node-based scalability, meaning up to sixty-four nodes can be added to a single cluster. This scalability feature enables customers to scale up as needed without downtime.

Apart from the single management console, one of the most valuable features I've found in VxRail is its continuously validated architecture backed by Dell. This means that all firmware and updates undergo testing in Dell labs. Unlike with standard Dell servers, where we update firmware independently, with VxRail, Dell provides compatibility information for each update, ensuring we never encounter compatibility issues.

Integrating the tool with other products is quite straightforward. It's open in terms of storage, allowing for easy integration of third-party external storage solutions at both the network and storage levels. Additionally, all third-party backup software is integratable with it. 

The product's automation lifecycle management is a good feature.

One challenge customers face with VxRail is the high cost of scalability. The price is higher if they want to add memory or capacity after purchasing the tool for three or five years. Each drive and RAM module is licensed separately, making the architecture costly. It would benefit Dell to review this licensing model and make it more cost-effective and flexible for customers.

I have been working with the product for four years. 

I rater the tool's stability a ten out of ten. 

I rate the tool's scalability a ten out of ten. 

The solution's technical support is good.

Positive

The tool's setup process for VxRail is easy. If you follow the deployment guidelines and best practices, it typically takes no more than an hour to complete.

We've evaluated products from various vendors, but none currently match VxRail's capabilities in the market. While HP offers a similar product, it doesn't measure up to it. Some unique features make the product stand out, and we haven't found any direct competitors that can be comparedIt's primarily designed for enterprise-level use and may not be suitable for smaller or medium-sized businesses due to its higher cost. Enterprises are the main purchasers of VxRail. However, if Dell aims to make it more cost-effective, it could expand its market to include small and medium-sized businesses.

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. 

I use the solution pretty much for everything. We use it for VMs. Our customers are on VMs, and that's the main use case for us. 

We use the solution to get rid of the physical machines so we can work from anywhere in a virtual environment. 

It's a powerful solution. It's very capable. That's useful for us in our environment. 

It helps simplify the management of VMware. They make it very easy.

It's useful that we can consolidate infrastructure from multiple locations. This is important to us. We've already consolidated a lot of physical machines. It makes management easier and centralizes everything. We don't have everything split across separate locations or thousands of physical machines.

VxRail helped with production downtime. 

We have four clusters at the moment and can easily shift around our virtual appliances. It's really flexible. We can shift around as needed. 

They are always coming out with new updates and fixes. There are no immediate fixes needed. 

There's always room to improve on both the front and back end. It might offer better integration with other products. 

I've been using the solution for about four years. 

The solution is very stable. 

The product is very scalable. 

In the beginning, support wasn't that great. However, it got a lot better after a few calls and meetings. 

Positive

We did not use a different solution previously.

We deployed the solution with Dell. The process was very easy.

Dell assisted us with the first two clusters, and we mostly did the second two clusters ourselves. 

We do not consider ROI in terms of the goal of the company in relation to this solution. We're a non-profit.

I'm not involved in the pricing or licensing. 

We did not evaluate other vendors previously. While we checked other solutions, this one proved the easiest.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. We find it to be a very good product. Of course, there's always room for improvement. 

We have VxRail for Hyperconverged infrastructure for our Windows and Linux VMs. We have the vRealize Suite which helps us with lifecycle management and forecasting our environments.

VxRail has high performance and has great efficiency. There is a single place for us to manage all of our virtual machines. The ability to right-size instead of overcommit VMs is a large benefit.

We do not use the storage part of VxRail, we use Pure Storage to map out the VxRail because the disk performance from Pure Storage was far better than the performance of the disk on the inside of VxRail.

I have found that Dell sales are the worst part of the organization or the blemish of their solutions. When they tell you, you are receiving something, and then down the road, you find out you actually have to buy something else in order to have the intended functionality it can be frustrating. We should have been told when purchasing this solution that we needed to purchase VMware Tanzu for private clouds.

I have used VxRail within the past 12 months.

VxRail is highly stable. I would rate VxRail a ten out of ten for stability.

The solution is scalable, it has the ability to scale up but if you go and you add clusters it can get a bit difficult. If you are adding everything new, you only add it, and then it becomes a part of a cluster, but if you started off with a small four-cluster and then you have a 12-node cluster then you want to move those machines, it can take some work.

The installation is straightforward we have never had a problem. They could improve on the process of adding clusters. For example, when you want to add a four-node cluster to a 12-node cluster, there is a whole lot of resetting we have to do on that cluster and put it back on. We do not understand why you can not add a cluster into the same management interface. This is something they should look into.

The only advice that I would give to those wanting to implement VxRail is to make sure that they look at what comes with the VxRail package. For example, Dell offers vRealize, which is not private cloud. They mistakenly will say that it is for private cloud but all vRealize offers are lifecycle management, the ability to do costing, and everything between public cloud and a private cloud. They will tell you that you have to buy VMware Tanzu in order to get the private cloud features. When they initially sell VxRail as hyper-converged infrastructure, they also sell it as your private cloud but there is no private cloud functionality. You have to build that on.

I rate VxRail a ten out of ten.