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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

Software Defined Storage i.e vSAN performance is at par with NVMe's. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

Complex troubleshooting in some scenarios. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

Greenfield setup is quite fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dell PowerFlex Overview

What is Dell PowerFlex?

Dell EMC VxRack System FLEX is a rack-scale hyper-converged system that delivers maximum scalability and business agility, enabling companies to start small and grow to data center scale in flexible, discrete increments. Integrated with the latest 14th Generation PowerEdge Servers, this turnkey solution offers choice of hypervisor (including vSphere) or bare metal option and supports a wide range of use cases.

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Dell EMC VxRack System FLEX is a rack-scale hyper-converged system that delivers maximum scalability and business agility, enabling companies to start small and grow to data center scale in flexible, discrete increments. Integrated with the latest 14th Generation PowerEdge Servers, this turnkey solution offers choice of hypervisor (including vSphere) or bare metal option and supports a wide range of use cases.


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Luis Fernando L.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Reliable service, information anywhere."
The infrastructure they use for the service they offer.
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Ashutosh M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Server Rack System is Awesome"
The features called Network-Fabric is a big plus. The fact that it is so customized to your own business needs is a plus point.The server rack syst...
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5.0 out of 5
"Unleashing Power and Flexibility: A Deep Dive into Dell PowerFlex"
I appreciate the seamless integration of compute, storage, and networking in Dell PowerFlex's hyperconverged infrastructure. It simplifies our data...
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Harish R.
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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

I appreciate the seamless integration of compute, storage, and networking in Dell PowerFlex's hyperconverged infrastructure. It simplifies our data center operations, providing a powerful and flexible solution that adapts to our evolving business needs. The scalability and user-friendly management interface are definite highlights for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

While Dell PowerFlex has numerous strengths, one potential drawback could be the initial learning curve for users unfamiliar with hyperconverged infrastructure solutions. The robust features and capabilities may take some time to fully grasp, but once mastered, the benefits far outweigh the initial challenges. Additionally, the cost might be a consideration for smaller businesses, although the long-term efficiency gains often justify the investment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

Dell PowerFlex addresses several critical challenges in our infrastructure management. One key problem it solves is the complexity associated with traditional IT architectures. By integrating compute, storage, and networking into a hyperconverged infrastructure, PowerFlex simplifies our data center operations, reducing the time and effort required for management tasks.

Scalability is another significant benefit. As our business grows, PowerFlex seamlessly adapts to increased workloads and storage needs, ensuring that our infrastructure remains robust and responsive. This scalability contributes to long-term cost savings and operational efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashutosh M.
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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

The features called Network-Fabric is a big plus. The fact that it is so customized to your own business needs is a plus point.The server rack system is easy to install and configure. Dell Powerflex is a fast and stable platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

If Cooling features is there then it would be more benefit because I do not have a decent AC setup in my server room, but that is not a huge downside. Implementation was challenging & there is not a whole lot to dislike here. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

The Power of Dell PowerFlex delivers high-performance, scalable, resilient storage services, and its unmatched flexibility. And in the new upgrade the downtime is less. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

The feature of Dell PowerFlex that impressed me the most is its clean user interface which helps us manage data center and infrastructure needs. It is configured easily and gives us good performance while monitoring our infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

I have nothing to dislike about it. It integrates well with our system and manages our resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Dell PowerFlex to solve the issues of monitoring our resources and data center needs. It gives us reliable and affordable features to simplify and automate our processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

The infrastructure they use for the service they offer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

The somewhat high cost, I personally believe that the cost is not very competitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have at hand any type of business information, which makes my activity easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

Powerflex provides fast, scalable and stable storage platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

Configuration was little challenging, rest were good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

Speed is crucial for our workplace and Powerflex provides this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

Dell Powerflex is a fast and stable platform. The latest upgradation is good without any downtime Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

Implementation was challenging, required clear instructions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps in managing and operating IT Infrastructure and provide critical solution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

The server rack system is easy to configure and install. The integrated features like network fabric are a big plus. The fact that it is so customizable to your own business needs is also a huge plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

There is not a whole lot to dislike here. I would maybe have wished for a couple more integrated features like cooling since I do not have a decent AC setup in my server room, but that is not a huge downside. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

I was able to use this solution to completely redo and replace my old servers. I had 6 individual servers before not all in my rack system, and one was named Win2k1. So it was definitely time for an upgrade. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

If we want to build our own infrastructure, then I believe VxRack Flex is perfect for a start. It's very compatible with VMware ESXi and provides efficient performance with databases and other applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

Actually there is nothing to dislike. But, still I would say it can be more cost effective. If Dell can work on it then fine. Otherwise it's a good product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Dell PowerFlex:

Good to go with the trusted brand and product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

No Issues found till date. There are number of benefits but I would point on the scalability and it performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amit D.
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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

VxRack System FLEX provides a great flexibility with multiple hypervisors like Hyper-V and VMware ESXi. It provides efficient performance for applications, databases and web applications. Also provides a great network integration. It can also be used to implement hyper-converged infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

Nothing to dislike here, Dell provides a great end to end support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Dell PowerFlex:

Dell provides a great implementation support and run the business support. It is a great option for your data center. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are using VxRack System Flex to run our ESXi clusters on VMware where we are using R730xd servers. VxRack provides a great configuration of each node with great network integration and storage management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Julie H.
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What do you like best about Dell PowerFlex?

I love the flexibility of the hardware and how well it can accommodate any project, big or small. I can add or take away from the system pretty easily, so I love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dell PowerFlex?

My rack is very heavy, but I do love that I only have one rack with multiple pieces of hardware in it so that upgrades are a breeze. All in all, it is a good setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Dell PowerFlex solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've loved having this system to house my servers. I haven't noticed any problems or issues thus far, and will definitely be using the same when upgrades are needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.