Dell EMC Alternative
Scale smarter, spend less. The Dell EMC alternative that delivers.
Tired of Dell EMC's rigid storage infrastructure? Simplyblock™ delivers a cloud-native alternative with more flexibility and lower cost. By eliminating proprietary hardware dependencies and supporting cloud-native technologies, simplyblock enables seamless scalability, reduced complexity, and greater flexibility across diverse environments. It’s the ideal choice for teams that need storage to scale as fast as their workloads.
Challenges with Dell EMC Storage
High Storage Costs
Dell EMC's reliance on proprietary hardware and licensing models can lead to increased capital expenditures and long-term operational costs.
Scaling Complexity
Expanding storage capacity often requires significant hardware upgrades, leading to potential downtime and increased management overhead.
Lacks Cloud Flexibility
Dell EMC's traditional architectures may not integrate with modern cloud-native and containerized environments, limiting deployment flexibility.
Why Simplyblock™ Stands Out
Simplyblock™ delivers a truly software-defined storage experience, free from hardware lock-ins and complex licensing. Its architecture leverages NVMe-over-TCP for high-speed data access and incorporates erasure coding for enhanced data protection. With built-in automation and seamless scalability, simplyblock™ ensures optimal performance and resilience for modern workloads.
Flexible Deployment
Dell EMC’s storage solutions often tie infrastructure to fixed hardware paths, limiting adaptability across modern workloads.
Simplyblock removes those constraints with support for disaggregated, hyperconverged, and hybrid setups—running seamlessly in kubernetes, on bare-metal, or across private clouds.
It’s storage that fits your environment, not the other way around.
Modern Architecture
Dell EMC's traditional controller-based systems can introduce performance bottlenecks and complicate scaling efforts. In contrast, simplyblock employs a distributed, scale-out architecture where each additional node enhances performance and capacity instantly.
By utilizing NVMe-over-TCP and erasure coding, simplyblock minimizes latency and maximizes resilience, ensuring efficient and reliable storage operations.
This modern approach eliminates the need for costly hardware refreshes and delivers long-term scalability without disruption.
Advantages of Choosing Simplyblock™
Cost Efficiency
Leverages standard x86 hardware and includes enterprise features by default, reducing both capital and operational expenses.
High Performance
Built on NVMe-over-TCP, simplyblock delivers ultra-low latency and high throughput, catering to demanding workloads like AI and transactional systems.
Deployment Versatility
Supports various deployment models across Kubernetes, bare-metal, and hybrid environments, eliminating rigid infrastructure constraints.
Robust Data Protection
Incorporates erasure coding, automated recovery, and integrity checks to ensure data resilience and minimize operational risks.
Smarter Reasons to Switch to Simplyblock™
| Simplyblock | Dell EMC | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Support |
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| Get direct support from the core development team—no layered enterprise contracts needed. |
| Simplicity |
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| Uses native Linux NVMe-over-TCP with minimal configuration. Dell EMC setups often involve complex licensing and provisioning layers. |
| Deployment Flexibility |
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| Supports disaggregated, hyperconverged, and hybrid models across modern environments—beyond the limitations of appliance-bound systems. |
| Cloud-Native Design |
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| Designed for Kubernetes and hybrid environments. Traditional SAN/NAS models from Dell EMC fall short in modern setups. |
| Commercial Support | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Get direct support from the core development team—no layered enterprise contracts needed. | |
| Simplicity | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Uses native Linux NVMe-over-TCP with minimal configuration. Dell EMC setups often involve complex licensing and provisioning layers. | |
| Deployment Flexibility | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Supports disaggregated, hyperconverged, and hybrid models across modern environments—beyond the limitations of appliance-bound systems. | |
| Cloud-Native Design | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Designed for Kubernetes and hybrid environments. Traditional SAN/NAS models from Dell EMC fall short in modern setups. | |
| Simplyblock | Dell EMC | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVMe/TCP Acceleration |
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| Delivers ultra-low latency using native NVMe-over-TCP—no need for Fibre Channel or proprietary fabrics. |
| IOPS Density |
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| Achieves over 200,000 IOPS per CPU core without relying on expensive storage controllers. |
| Horizontal Scaling |
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| Adds performance and capacity instantly by adding nodes—no disruption or controller upgrades. |
| Intelligent Caching |
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| Automatically tunes cache performance. Dell EMC still requires manual configuration in many cases. |
| NVMe/TCP Acceleration | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Delivers ultra-low latency using native NVMe-over-TCP—no need for Fibre Channel or proprietary fabrics. | |
| IOPS Density | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Achieves over 200,000 IOPS per CPU core without relying on expensive storage controllers. | |
| Horizontal Scaling | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Adds performance and capacity instantly by adding nodes—no disruption or controller upgrades. | |
| Intelligent Caching | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Automatically tunes cache performance. Dell EMC still requires manual configuration in many cases. | |
| Simplyblock | Dell EMC | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Cost |
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| Runs on commodity x86 hardware—no vendor lock-in or inflated pricing. |
| Licensing Model |
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| Includes enterprise-grade features by default, avoiding license sprawl. |
| Storage Efficiency |
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| Thin provisioning and intelligent tiering reduce over-provisioning and wasted capacity. |
| Upgrade Costs |
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| Scale without replacing hardware. Dell EMC typically requires forklift upgrades for expansion. |
| Hardware Cost | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Runs on commodity x86 hardware—no vendor lock-in or inflated pricing. | |
| Licensing Model | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Includes enterprise-grade features by default, avoiding license sprawl. | |
| Storage Efficiency | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Thin provisioning and intelligent tiering reduce over-provisioning and wasted capacity. | |
| Upgrade Costs | |
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Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Scale without replacing hardware. Dell EMC typically requires forklift upgrades for expansion. | |
| Simplyblock | Dell EMC | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Protection |
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| Uses erasure coding for resilience and efficiency—more flexible than RAID-based models. |
| Self-Healing |
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| Detects and repairs node failures automatically, reducing admin burden. |
| Recovery Speed |
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| Enables near-zero RPOs with instant snapshot recovery across distributed nodes. |
| Integrity Monitoring |
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| Constantly checks for and corrects data issues—no need to rely on manual verification tasks. |
| Data Protection | |
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Simplyblock
|
Dell EMC |
| Uses erasure coding for resilience and efficiency—more flexible than RAID-based models. | |
| Self-Healing | |
|
Simplyblock
|
Dell EMC |
| Detects and repairs node failures automatically, reducing admin burden. | |
| Recovery Speed | |
|
Simplyblock
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Dell EMC |
| Enables near-zero RPOs with instant snapshot recovery across distributed nodes. | |
| Integrity Monitoring | |
|
Simplyblock
|
Dell EMC |
| Constantly checks for and corrects data issues—no need to rely on manual verification tasks. | |
| Simplyblock | Dell EMC | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Support |
|
| Get direct support from the core development team—no layered enterprise contracts needed. |
| Simplicity |
|
| Uses native Linux NVMe-over-TCP with minimal configuration. Dell EMC setups often involve complex licensing and provisioning layers. |
| Deployment Flexibility |
|
| Supports disaggregated, hyperconverged, and hybrid models across modern environments—beyond the limitations of appliance-bound systems. |
| Cloud-Native Design |
|
| Designed for Kubernetes and hybrid environments. Traditional SAN/NAS models from Dell EMC fall short in modern setups. |
| Simplyblock | Dell EMC | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVMe/TCP Acceleration |
|
| Delivers ultra-low latency using native NVMe-over-TCP—no need for Fibre Channel or proprietary fabrics. |
| IOPS Density |
|
| Achieves over 200,000 IOPS per CPU core without relying on expensive storage controllers. |
| Horizontal Scaling |
|
| Adds performance and capacity instantly by adding nodes—no disruption or controller upgrades. |
| Intelligent Caching |
|
| Automatically tunes cache performance. Dell EMC still requires manual configuration in many cases. |
| Simplyblock | Dell EMC | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Cost |
|
| Runs on commodity x86 hardware—no vendor lock-in or inflated pricing. |
| Licensing Model |
|
| Includes enterprise-grade features by default, avoiding license sprawl. |
| Storage Efficiency |
|
| Thin provisioning and intelligent tiering reduce over-provisioning and wasted capacity. |
| Upgrade Costs |
|
| Scale without replacing hardware. Dell EMC typically requires forklift upgrades for expansion. |
| Simplyblock | Dell EMC | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Protection |
|
| Uses erasure coding for resilience and efficiency—more flexible than RAID-based models. |
| Self-Healing |
|
| Detects and repairs node failures automatically, reducing admin burden. |
| Recovery Speed |
|
| Enables near-zero RPOs with instant snapshot recovery across distributed nodes. |
| Integrity Monitoring |
|
| Constantly checks for and corrects data issues—no need to rely on manual verification tasks. |