Created and Updated: August 16, 2024

In the fast-paced world of technology, where advancements come in leaps rather than steps, the saying “out with the old, in with the new” holds more significance than ever. It’s not just a slogan; it’s a rallying cry for businesses navigating IT transformations, emphasizing the strategic necessity of updating outdated technology infrastructure.

To meet these demands, Dell Technologies is consistently enhancing our leading HCI solution, VxRail. We have recently unveiled two new VxRail platforms featuring the latest PowerEdge servers and 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors. Today, we are expanding our range with all NVMe nodes supporting VMware vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA), positioning VxRail as a game-changer in terms of density, performance, and cost efficiency.

Unrivaled Performance for Managing Complex Workloads

Why does this matter? It’s not just about replacing the old; it’s about unlocking new opportunities in IT modernization. The new VxRail platform delivers a 40% increase in cores, 50% faster DDR5 memory, and doubles throughput using PCIe Gen5. These enhancements empower businesses to efficiently handle complex workloads, such as big data analytics and high-end computational tasks.

Seamless Adoption of AI with VxRail

AI continues to be a hot topic. With Intel’s 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and integrated Intel AMX accelerator, VxRail elevates AI capabilities to new heights. While many AI applications rely on GPUs, the Intel AMX accelerator enables certain AI workloads to run on the CPU instead of dedicated GPUs, resulting in a 3.1x enhancement in image classification inferencing and a 3.7x improvement in natural language processing (NLP) inferencing. Eliminating the need for GPUs reduces overall infrastructure costs, and this functionality is supported with automated lifecycle management as part of the standard VxRail HCI System Software LCM process.

Optimized Resources and Cost-Efficient Operations

VxRail, with high-density NVMe storage and VMware vSAN ESA, enhances power and spatial efficiency, leading to more cost-effective operations. While there is a common perception that all NVMe systems are expensive, the optimizations drive capacity and resilience improvements that offset the initial costs—resulting in up to a 14% reduction in cost per TB (raw) and up to 34% lower cost per TBu (usable). Picture a 3.6x increase in usable storage and a 2.5x rise in VM per host capacity. This not only represents an enhancement but also an investment in the future success of your business.

Additional Operational Advantages in CloudIQ for VxRail

CloudIQ serves as your VxRail tech-savvy companion, offering intelligent health and sustainability observability, analytics, forecasting, and smart multisystem/multisite LCM. Now, CloudIQ provides more features such as performance anomaly detection, data processing unit, multisite stretched cluster inventory metadata, service request tracking, and observability in the CloudIQ mobile app for Android users (iOS compatibility coming soon).

The Perfect Time for a Refresh

Technology is progressing in every sector, and for those at the forefront of VxRail adoption, the latest generation presents a wealth of opportunities. Run more workloads with fewer nodes, reduce your infrastructure and environmental impact, and seamlessly adapt to market demands.

If you’re contemplating whether now is the right time for a refresh, the answer is a resounding yes. Embrace the future with VxRail and witness your efficiency soar, your costs decrease, and your horizons broaden.