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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge M and PowerEdge C based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Blade Servers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerEdge M vs. PowerEdge C Report (Updated: March 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It helps us to manage multiple chassis from a single website.""The solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware.""The solution is made with high-quality hardware.""The solution integrated well.""The solution offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support.""The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge M is iDRAC.""It's great for managing overall infrastructure.""The tool's most valuable features are high availability and scalability. Its integration is easy."

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"One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use.""PowerEdge servers have high CPU processing power, and the support is also good.""PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well.""I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature.""The scalability of the solution met our needs.""It's a good product. Virtualization on it is good.""The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products.""With the tool, we can easily upgrade and ensure compatibility between operating systems, hardwares and drivers. Among other features, the hardware also stands out because it is certified and aligns with the processor manufacturers like Intel. This enables them to offer the latest options which are not available with other suppliers."

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Cons
"Dell PowerEdge M lacks GPU nodes and doesn't have a direct solution for GPUs.""Dell PowerEdge M needs to run AMD CPUs on it.""I would like to have additional HPC and AI capabilities on general Dell PowerEdge servers.""There is room for improvement in scalability.""More interconnections with third party equipment and limited I/O selection.""The firmware updates for the product need improvement.""It requires time to transition to the new generation.""The set up is complex"

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"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required.""There has been an increase in quality issues.""The reliability needs improvement.""The product’s cost needs improvement.""We had a few minor issues with compatibility on the latest version during the installation process.""It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture.""It should be improved in terms of future expansion. We should be able to have additional free slots for future extensions in terms of memory.""HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It was budget friendly."
  • "If we would not have gone with the vendor we might have been charged unnecessarily for packages we did not need."
  • "Dell PowerEdge M price is comparable to other solutions but cheaper than IBM. However, the IBM solution is a higher grade solution whereas Dell PowerEdge M is a medium-level solution."
  • "The pricing of PowerEdge Next is higher than it was before."
  • "The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is manageable for medium enterprises as well."
  • "The solution's pricing is slightly higher."
  • "The product is budget-friendly. The initial cost for each server was around 10,000 euros. It's a standard price, not too high or too low."
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  • "PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable."
  • "When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."
  • "The cost depends on the configuration."
  • "We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
  • "Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
  • "PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support."
  • "The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware.
    Top Answer:The solution's pricing is slightly higher. However, we don't require an additional license for it. The solution's pricing depends on the customer's connectivity requirements, whether 10G, 25G, or 100… more »
    Top Answer:Cisco UCS X-series provides a GPU node and compute node in a single chassis. Dell PowerEdge M lacks GPU nodes and doesn't have a direct solution for GPUs.
    Top Answer:The solution provides good support and service.
    Top Answer:The solution’s pricing could be cheaper.
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    8.4
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    out of 22 in Blade Servers
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    171
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    Average Words per Review
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    Overview

    The Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers address the challenges of an evolving IT environment by delivering leading enterprise classfeatures and functionality. The M-Series delivers a unique array of options configured to meet the needs of your IT environment both now and in the future.

    • Multiple blade form-factor choices.
    • Long life cycle providing better life cycle management and improved TCO.
    • Modular I/O switches for future scalability.
    • Breakthrough fan technologies for reduction in power consumption.
    • Configuration management via chassis management controller.
    • Persistent MAC/WWN/iSCSI addresses in a switch-agnostic environment.

    PowerEdge C help you to maximize hyperscale performance with up to 4 independent server nodes, flexible storage and shared infrastructure in a compact 2U chassis.

    Sample Customers
    Newport City Homes, Neuroblastoma and Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium (NMTRC), Georgian College, AgreeYa Solutions, IIHT Cloud Solutions, Arizona State University, AudienceScience, University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Holy Cross School
    NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Healthcare Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    REVIEWERS
    Insurance Company18%
    Construction Company18%
    Comms Service Provider18%
    Wholesaler/Distributor9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business57%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise26%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Dell PowerEdge M vs. PowerEdge C
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dell PowerEdge M vs. PowerEdge C and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Dell PowerEdge M is ranked 4th in Blade Servers with 15 reviews while PowerEdge C is ranked 5th in Blade Servers with 23 reviews. Dell PowerEdge M is rated 8.4, while PowerEdge C is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Dell PowerEdge M writes "Average pricing and good feature sets but is complex to set up". On the other hand, the top reviewer of PowerEdge C writes "Easy to deploy and has high performance and no downtime". Dell PowerEdge M is most compared with HPE Synergy, HPE Superdome X, Cisco UCS B-Series, Super Micro SuperBlade and HPE BladeSystem, whereas PowerEdge C is most compared with Huawei FusionServer X Series and HPE Apollo. See our Dell PowerEdge M vs. PowerEdge C report.

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