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Dell vStart 50

Virtualization made easy

 
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Quickly deploy a virtualization environment for your small to midsize business or enterprise branch office with the preassembled, ready-to-run Dell vStart 50.

  • Start simple: A complete package helps you start realizing the benefits of virtualization without the complexity
  • Start fast: Delivered with everything you need, ready to run
  • Start smart: Preassembled and preconfigured, designed to run your smaller workloads

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vStart 50 - A smart start to virtualization

A smart start to virtualization.

It's time to take the guesswork out of the elements you need to set up a virtualization environment. With Dell vStart 50, you get everything you need, preracked and ready to go.
vStart 50 - No specialized skills required

No specialized skills required

Rapidly deploy a preconfigured virtualization infrastructure for your small or midsize business without assembly, testing and other tasks requiring specialized IT skills.
  • Everything you need is delivered in one package, including a standard Dell rack with PowerEdge™ servers, PowerConnect™ switches and EqualLogic™ storage.
  • Deployment services help ensure deployment is done right the first time.
  • Designed to support smaller workloads, making it ideal for busy small to midsize businesses or enterprise branch offices.
  • Delivered ready to run, vStart 50 is preracked, precabled, pretested and preconfigured for quick deployment without extensive design and configuration cycles.
  • Virtualization management extensions ensure seamless deep device-level data and automated actions.
vStart 50 - Microsoft and VMware versions available

Microsoft and VMware versions available

Choose a version of vStart 50 preloaded with the OS and hypervisor you prefer. Each is ideal for core-flexible infrastructure and application hosting for small to midsize companies as well as full virtualization infrastructure for enterprise branch offices.  


Dell vStart 50m includes:

  • Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 RX2 Data Center Edition with Hyper-V™
  • Dell Management Plug-ins

The customer can optionally buy Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 to achieve management capabilities for physical and virtual infrastructure.

System Center Essentials with Windows Server 2008 is IT management designed for midsize businesses. It enables you to run, review, save, print or email information about the status of your IT environment. Key benefits include:  
  • Single console management that helps you monitor physical and virtual servers, hardware, clients and more from a single console.
  • Integrated troubleshooting and resolution for servers, clients and IT services.
  • Automated system updates give you the choice to automatically or manually apply updates to Microsoft OS and Microsoft or non-Microsoft applications
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Dell vStart 50v includes:

  • VMware ESXi and VMware® vCenter™ 60 day trial licenses
  • Dell Management Plug-ins
  • Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter
  

Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter provides seamless element management and monitoring for Dell servers. Key benefits include:

 
  • Accomplishes zero-touch bare-metal hypervisor deployment without PXE
  • Leverages VMware vCenter roles and permissions
  • Automates remediation with Phone Home capabilities
  • Updates firmware directly from vCenter
  • Provides integration of on-line limited hardware warranty* information into management console
 Need help sizing your workloads? Dell Services is here for you.

  • SMB Remote Virtualization Readiness Assessment
  • IT Consulting for Server Virtualization Assessment

Virtualize now

Quickly lay the foundation for a virtualized data center with a single Dell purchase. vStart 50 enables you to focus on your business and start building for the future.

vStart 50 - Rapid deployment

Rapid deployment

Employ fixed implementation services and streamlined configuration to integrate vStart 50 into your existing infrastructure and management tools.
vStart 50 - Simple expansion

Simple expansion

Easily plan for the future with virtualization building blocks that offer the same sizing and performance at a fixed cost that includes helpful deployment services.
vStart 50 - Timely support

Timely support

Rest easy if any issues arise. All vStart 50 components are covered by a 3-year Dell ProSupport™ plan included in your purchase, giving you a single point of contact to quickly resolve any problems.
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