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Simplify All Aspects of IT by Seamlessly Integrating Compute, Network, Storage and Virtualization Technologies into One System
VxBlock and Vblock Systems simplify all aspects of IT and enable organizations to achieve better business outcomes faster. Seamlessly integrating enterprise-class compute, network, storage and virtualization technologies from industry leaders Cisco, Dell EMC, and VMware, VxBlock and Vblock Systems, powered by Intel® Xeon® processors, deliver the world's most advanced converged infrastructure: engineered, manufactured, managed, supported and sustained as one, allowing you to focus on your business.
Trusted around the globe, the Dell EMC Converged Systems portfolio offer unmatched choice, flexibility, and reliability for accelerating IT transformation - VxBlock System offers additional levels of flexibility with a choice of network virtualization from VMware NSX or Cisco ACI.
Dell EMC VxBlock System 350 and Vblock System 350
The modern data center comes to the midmarket with Dell EMC VxBlock System 350 and Vblock System 350. These converged systems integrate compute, network, storage, virtualization, and management. So you can quickly deploy or expand your virtualized data center or cloud environment. And scale easily as your business grows.
You get converged infrastructure optimized for flash performance. VxBlock 350 and Vblock 350 are based on Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) blade servers and the Dell EMC Unity storage array, which is engineered for all flash, rich data services, and simplicity. See and compare VxBlock and Vblock Systems.
Key Features:
- Provides converged systems built on EMC Unity All Flash or Unity Hybrid storage
- Engineered, manufactured, supported, and sustained by Dell EMC
- Offers choice of network virtualization: VxBlock 350 supports VMware NSX and/or Cisco ACI, while Vblock 350 supports Cisco ACI
- Unified block and file storage
- Includes VMware vSphere hypervisor
- Uses Dell EMC Vision Intelligent Operations management software for insight into system health, stability, and security
Dell EMC VxBlock System 540 and Vblock System 540
Dell EMC VxBlock System 540 and Vblock System 540 are converged systems optimized for enterprise IT workloads that need consistently high IOPS at low latency. Benefit from a solution made to consolidate high-performance mixed workloads and run third-platform applications. VxBlock 540 and Vblock 540 are built on Dell EMC XtremIO all-flash scale-out storage and Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) blade servers.
You’ll have compute, network, storage, virtualization, and management integrated into one converged system by Dell EMC. With the converged architecture of VxBlock 540 and Vblock 540, it’s faster and simpler to bring consistent high performance to demanding workloads that require block storage. See and compare VxBlock and Vblock Systems.
Key Features:
- Delivers converged infrastructure using Dell EMC XtremIO all-flash storage
- Engineered, manufactured, supported, and sustained by Dell EMC
- Offers choice of network virtualization: VxBlock 540 supports VMware NSX and/or Cisco ACI, while Vblock 540 supports Cisco ACI only
- Uses Dell EMC Vision Intelligent Operations management software for insight into system health, stability, and security
- Includes VMware vSphere hypervisor
- Ideal for Big Data and analytics when paired with Dell EMC Converged Technology Extension for Isilon storage
Dell EMC VxBlock System 740 and Vblock System 740
Select Dell EMC VxBlock System 740 or Vblock System 740 converged systems when you need peak performance and high availability for enterprise, service provider, or hybrid cloud workloads. Built and supported by Dell EMC, VxBlock 740 and Vblock 740 integrate compute, network, storage, virtualization, and management in one converged system.
You’ll be ready to power mission-critical applications. VxBlock System 740 and Vblock System 740 can be configured with more than 500 Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) blade servers and 4,000 drives.
VxBlock 740 and Vblock 740 converged systems use Dell EMC VMAX all flash or hybrid storage arrays, which makes them a match for applications that depend on consistent submillisecond response and zero downtime. Scale from 11 TB to more than 4 PBe (effective capacity with data reduction) for block and file environments. See and compare VxBlock and Vblock Systems.
Key Features:
- Provides converged infrastructure built on VMAX All Flash or VMAX Hybrid storage
- Engineered, manufactured, supported, and sustained by Dell EMC
- Offers a choice of network virtualization: VxBlock 740 supports VMware NSX and/or Cisco ACI, while Vblock 740 supports Cisco ACI
- Uses Dell EMC Vision Intelligent Operations management software for insight into system health, stability, and security
- Includes VMware vSphere hypervisor
- Delivers enterprise-grade performance, availability, and capacity
VxBlock System and Vblock Systems Overview
| Product Spec Sheet | VxBlock Systems and Vblock Systems Tech Specs |
|---|---|
| Compares To | HPE ConvergedSystem NetApp FlexPod HDS Unified Compute Platform |
| Included Software | Dell EMC Vision Intelligent Operations PowerPath/VE Unisphere Secure Remote Support Cisco UCS Manager Cisco Data Center Network Manage VMware vSphere VMware vSphere Distributed Switch VMware NSX Virtual Networking (VxBlock only) Native Unity storage software |
| Storage | Dell EMC VMAX All Flash or Dell EMC VMAX |
| Hypervisors | VMware (included) |
| Compute Integration | Cisco UCS |
| Networking | Cisco Nexus switches or Cisco MDS switches / directors |
| Network Virtualization | VxBlock: VMware NSX and/or Cisco ACI Vblock: Cisco ACI |
| Product | VxBlock and Vblock Products |
| Solution For | Converged Infrastructure Data Center Consolidation Enterprise-Class Storage |
| Browse By | Converged Systems |
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| Products | Description |
|---|---|
| Dell EMC Data Domain | Ensure data protection and recovery at the highest levels of data integrity for disk backup, archive, and disaster recovery. |
| Dell EMC Avamar | Fast, efficient backup and recovery through a complete software and hardware solution. |
| Dell EMC RecoverPoint | Get concurrent and remote data replication, with continuous data protection for any point-in-time recovery. |
| Dell EMC VPLEX | Move and balance workloads between arrays without disruption. VPLEX provides simultaneous data read/write accessibility across arrays. |
| Data Protection Suite Enterprise Edition | Protect your data with Dell EMC's most comprehensive backup and archive software suite. |
| EMC Storage Analytics | See an end-to-end view of relationships between Dell EMC storage and VMware VMs. Optimize performance, diagnose issues. |
Evaluate
- Architecture Overview : Vblock and VxBlock Systems 740 Architecture Overview
- Analyst Report : The Business Value of VCE Vblock Systems
- Analyst Report : A Practical Guide for Evaluating the Value of VCE Converged Infrastructure
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VxBlock Systems and Vblock Systems come with a 90-day product warranty.
Customer Services
| VCE Core Support | A foundational, integrated support level that comes standard. |
| VCE Plus Support | An enhanced, higher-touch support option with proactive optimization deliverables. |
| VCE Premier Support | The most customer-centric, strategic support relationship to maintain a holistic view of the environment and ensure the best experience. |
Professional Services
| Dell EMC Converged Infrastructure Services | Factory logical configuration, on-site installation, onboarding, residency, software upgrade, and hardware expansion services to further simplify your converged infrastructure experience and amplify the value of your investment. |
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