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    • Built for VMware, with VMware, to enhance VMware 

      Whether you are accelerating data center modernization, deploying a hybrid cloud or creating a developer-ready Kubernetes platform, VxRail delivers a turnkey experience that enables customers to continuously innovate.

      VxRail transforms HCI networking and simplifies VMware cloud adoption, while meeting any HCI use case - including support for many of the most demanding workloads and applications.

    • Built for VMware, with VMware, to enhance VMware

      Transform with Dell EMC VxRail

      VxRail, powered by Dell EMC PowerEdge server platforms and VxRail HCI System Software, features next-generation technology to future proof your infrastructure and enable deep integration across the VMware ecosystem. Advanced VMware hybrid cloud integration and automation simplifies deployment of a secure VxRail cloud infrastructure.

      • Consolidates compute, storage, and virtualization with end-to-end automated lifecycle management
      • Automates updates, keeping clusters in continuous validated states, simplifying operations while reducing risk
      • Lockstep 30-day synchronous release with VMware vSphere
      • Only jointly engineered HCI system with deep VMware Cloud Foundation integration serving as hyperconverged platform for Dell Technologies Cloud
      • Optimizes infrastructure operations with cloud based multi-cluster management and intelligent upgrade staging
      • Provides a single point of support by default for all software and hardware

  • VXRAIL HCI SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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      THE VXRAIL ADVANTAGE

      VxRail goes further to deliver highly differentiated features and benefits with VxRail HCI System Software. This unique combination of integrated software elements extend VMware native capabilities to automate deployments and provides full stack single-click lifecycle management. The VxRail Advantage stems from our investment in extensive, automated and repeatable testing and optimization of every possible combination of updates ensuring clusters are in continuously validated states, resulting in an optimized operational experience at reduced risk for our customers. 

      • 25K test hours per release
      • $60M lab investments
      • 100+ staff dedicated to testing

    FEATURES
    • VXRAIL HCI SYSTEM SOFTWARE HOW IT HELPS

      VxRail Manager

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      • Natively integrated with vCenter, VxRail Manager is the central management engine for all VxRail operations
      • Ecosystem connectors tightly integrate with infrastructure components enabling automation and orchestration services across the entire stack
      • Pre-validation of all possible hardware and software component upgrade paths

      Lifecycle Management (LCM)

      View the ESG Technical Review

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      • Automated, intelligent lifecycle management (LCM) automates full stack upgrades

      Global Multi-Cluster Management

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      • Global multi-cluster management automates operations and upgrades at scale.

      RESTful API

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      • RESTful APIs deliver greater cloud and IT automation extensibility

      Single Point of Support

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      • Single point of support for both hardware and software throughout the infrastructure lifecycle

    • Modernize the data center, accelerate the path to hybrid cloud, and enable cloud native applications with VxRail

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      Unlock Innovation

      VxRail enables rapid adoption of new technologies to drive innovation.

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      Foster Operational Freedom

      Automated full stack lifecycle management simplifies operations and reduces risk.

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      Evolve Predictably

      Upgrade with certainty and minimize business disruption with a curated experience.

    • 114%

      More new application development per year1

    • 452%

      Five-year ROI1

    • 68%

      More efficient IT infrastructure teams1

      • Accelerate innovation and data center modernization across the core, edge and cloud

      • IT workers in data center with vxrail product

        Modernize the data center with VxRail

        • Evolve predictably with VxRail, the single HCI platform for multiple applications and business critical workloads
        • Free up IT resources with automated full stack end-to-end lifecycle management
        • Automate 99% of network configuration steps across multiple racks and clusters with SmartFabric Services for VxRail

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    • Dell Technologies on Demand

      More choice, flexibility and assurance in how you consume IT infrastructure.

      Dell Technologies On Demand offers a consumption-driven, as-a-service optimized business model ideally suited for the way on-premises infrastructure and expertise is consumed in the on-demand economy​.

    • Awards & Reviews

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      “Dell Technologies is #1 in Hyperconverged Systems, a position held for 14 consecutive quarters.”

      IDC WW Quarterly Converged Systems Tracker, Vendor Revenue (US$M) Q2 2020, September 

    • CRN’s Coolest Hyperconverged Systems of 2020

      CRN’s Coolest Hyperconverged Systems of 2020

      “Dell’s new extreme VxRail D-Series opens doors at the edge.”

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      2019 Brand Leader voted by IT Pros – Hyperconverged Systems

      "Market Leader, Price Leader, Service & Support Leader."

    • CRN's 2019 Products of The Year: Finalist

      CRN's 2019 Products of The Year: Finalist

      “Dell has lowered the entry point for HCI to let midsize clients start with a two-node VxRail cluster.”

    • “When we saw how well Dell EMC VxRail accommodates database growth, we were able to reassign a full-time database administrator.”

      Adam Little, Sr. Systems Administrator, New Belgium Brewing

    • VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure Resources

    Customer Stories
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      5 Key Reasons Customers Choose VxRail

      Hear directly from customers on why they selected VxRail as their IT infrastructure of choice.

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      Johnsonville

      Johnsonville creates a robust environment that leverages converged and hyper-converged infrastructure reducing costs and administrative tasks while boosting the business value of technology.

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      Miami Dolphins

      During Super Bowl LIV - Dell Technologies infrastructure including VxRail provided a superior game-day experience, top security, and fast retail processing.

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      Texas A&M University San Antonio

      The university implements VxRail to provide students with an outstanding learning and instruction experience.

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      Mercy Ships

      Mercy Ships uses Dell EMC VxRail appliances running vSAN in its Texas data center and is adding VxRail on two hospital ships that bring volunteer medical teams to underdeveloped areas.

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      Atlantis, The Palm

      Atlantis, The Palm enables fabulous guest experiences and a more economical and efficient IT operation on a hyper-converged infrastructure.

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      Noble Foods

      Noble uses VxRail to enable business growth, simplify operations and provide a complete data protection solution.

    Learn
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      IDC Whitepaper: Delivering Business Expansion

      An IDC study shows how Dell EMC VMware-Based HCI delivers efficient business expansion through VxRail.

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      VxRail Solution Brief

      Get an overview of features and benefits of Dell EMC VxRail and VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail.

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      VxRail Spec Sheet

      Specifications and product details for Dell EMC VxRail and VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail.

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      Dell EMC VxRail HCI System Software

      VxRail goes further to deliver more highly differentiated features and benefits based on proprietary VxRail HCI System Software. 

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      ESG Technical Review: VxRail Lifecycle Management

      Evaluation of VxRail HCI System Software lifecycle management.

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      VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail Solution Brief

      A simple and direct path to deliver Kubernetes at cloud scale with one complete, automated platform.

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      VMware Tanzu on VxRail Solution Brief

      Deploy the optimal infrastructure match for your Kubernetes readiness journey.

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      Principled Technologies Report: VxRail HCI System Software vs. vSAN Ready Nodes vLCM

      A comparison of VxRail and vSAN Ready Nodes with vLCM.

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      Modernize your Financial Services IT with Dell EMC VxRail

      This streamlined, secure, flexible hyperconverged infrastructure solution can propel your institution into the future.

    Evaluate
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      Dive deeper with additional technical resources

      Looking for more technical information about VxRail? Visit the VxRail infohub page for guides, white papers and more.

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      ESG Technical Validation: Dell EMC VxRail and Intel Optane Persistent Memory

      Performance testing results for VxRail configured with Intel Optane PMem.

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      ESG Technical Validation: Dell EMC VxRail and Intel Optane SSDs

      Performance testing of VxRail with Intel Optane SSDs on business critical workloads.

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      Intel Optane for VxRail

      VxRail with Intel Optane provides the high performance and low latency that business-critical, virtualized workloads demand.

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      AMD EPYC Processors for VxRail

      Dell EMC VxRail with AMD EPYC processors delivers powerful performance, value and flexibility.

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      VxRail Lifecycle Management

      VxRail goes further to deliver more highly differentiated features and benefits.

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      VDI on Dell EMC VxRail

      Dell EMC VxRail simplifies infrastructure, eases scalability and offers high performing virtual desktop infrastructure solutions

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      VxRail RESTful API

      Transform on-premise infrastructure with the same agility and flexibility benefits as the public cloud but with greater control and a lower total cost of ownership.

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      Dell EMC VxRail with ProSupport Enterprise Suite

      Your single source for system-level support.

    Deploy
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      Welcome to VxRail

      Ensure a smooth and fast deployment thanks to the basics of physical site prep, networking, licensing, and vCenter.

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      VxRail QuickStart Guide

      Easy-to-follow checklist to prepare your site for VxRail deployment.

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      VxRail Techbook

      A conceptual and architectural review of Dell EMC VxRail.

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      vCenter Planning Guide

      Guidance for the various vCenter Server deployment options supported on VxRail Appliances.

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      VxRail Network Guide

      Get more details about the networking required for VxRail implementation.

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      Stretched Cluster Guide

      Learn how to deploy an active-active stretched cluster using VxRail.

    Videos & Demos
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      VxRail Overview Video

      Choose the subjects that matter most to you, and learn about how VxRail can make a real difference for your business.

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      VxRail Interactive Demo

      See the first run installation process highlighting the benefits of VxRail built-in automation, capabilities and functionality.

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      VxRail Augmented Reality Experience

      Interact with VxRail as never before - in augmented reality!

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      VxRail Advantage

      Learn how VxRail goes further to deliver highly differentiated features and benefits with VxRail HCI System Software.

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      ESG Technical Validation: Dell EMC VxRail and Intel Optane Persistent Memory

      VxRail with Intel Optane Persistent Memory provides high performance and low latency for demanding workloads.

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      VxRail D Series: The Toughest VxRail Yet

      Find out what makes the ruggedized, short-depth D series platform ideal for harsh environments.

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      Dell Technologies HCI at the Edge

      Understand how Dell EMC HCI solutions meet your workload requirements at Edge locations.

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      VxRail LCM vs vSAN Ready Nodes with vLCM

      A comparison of VxRail and vSAN Ready Nodes with vLCM.

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      VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail - Dell Technologies Cloud Platform

      The only jointly engineered hyperconverged infrastructure system with deep VMware Cloud Foundation integration. 

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      VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail Interactive Demo

      Easy-to-use demo for a quick insight into how VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail can streamline operations in your cloud enabled data center.

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      Building a VMware SDDC on Vxrail

      Lightboard video explaining the VMware SDDC and VMware Validated Design (VVD) for SDDC, and how it is deployed on VxRail.

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      VxRail and VMware Tanzu

      Learn about the VMware Tanzu options available on VxRail.

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    • HCI FOR KUBERNETES

      Tanzu Architecture for VxRail

      Drive Developer Productivity

      Reference architecture for cloud-native app development with Kubernetes containers.

    • VMware Cloud on Dell EMC

      VMware Cloud on Dell EMC

      Dell Technologies Data Center-as-a-Service

      Bring simplicity and agility of the public cloud to your data center and edge locations with this fully-managed service.

    • VxRail for SAP HANA

      VxRail for SAP HANA

      Transform your SAP HANA experience with VxRail

      VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure delivers a turnkey experience for mission-critical SAP HANA environments.

    • VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail

      VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail

      Deliver one automated Cloud platform

      Run traditional and cloud native applications on a single infrastructure with VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail.