We performed a comparison between Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers and Oracle SPARC Servers based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Rack Servers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."I like everything about this solution. It is a very good server, with excellent availability. The size of the power is adequate and the low heating is beneficial."
"Its performance and the local support of Lenovo in my city are the most valuable features. Its performance is the best, and its user interface is also very easy."
"I would say the stability of the system itself would be the biggest advantage."
"It is a stable solution."
"We appreciate the stability and easy mountings of all the machines. We have some direct connections with IBM, Lenovo, and other companies, and we get close support from them."
"The hardware performance is very valuable."
"The initial setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is straightforward. The process of implementation took me approximately two to three days. We only had to install the hardware for the installation."
"The hardware is good."
"I have found the LDAP facilities most valuable. In addition, I like the CPU."
"Our customers are happy with many features in Oracle SPARC Servers, like the automatic ASR feature."
"The processor is very helpful and the licensing is very flexible."
"The operating system is rock solid and the best I have ever used."
"The performance is the best feature."
"The Oracle server is very powerful. They are more powerful and durable compared to Intel hardware. Which has been a benefit to our organization."
"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that Oracle Database functions very well with Oracle SPARC Servers."
"To be frank, the technical support from Lenovo's team needs improvement. There seems to be a lack of support, and it is important for Lenovo to address this issue."
"There are other solutions that are less expensive."
"Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers availability could improve. We have been waiting two months for one server."
"Improvements could be made in the network cards, particularly by offering options for higher-speed cards beyond the current 10 GB."
"Throughout the use of the product, special needs will arise which may require a global need."
"From our side, our budgets are really not there. The availability of cash is a little bit limited. We buy as much as we can, If it was less expensive, we could buy more."
"Its price could be better. Its price is sometimes an issue for our clients. XClarity Controller is a very good feature, and Lenovo should include the XClarity Controller license without any additional cost. It should be integrated within the product."
"Upgrading firmware is easier in Dell than in Lenovo."
"They need some sort of modeling because IBM has different types of models."
"I would like to see a reduced price point."
"The solution could improve by giving a clear roadmap about the future. I'm not seeing a lot of improvements on the OS side of the software. They need to work more on the operating system."
"Like IBM, Oracle SPARC Servers should be able to run other open operating systems like Linux."
"Oracle SPARC Servers should be fine-tuned well enough to work with the other servers and software products in the market, as it is an area where Oracle SPARC Servers lack."
"Oracle doesn't have a good roadmap for the solution because they are moving to the x86 platform."
"They have declared the end of life of the hardware."
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Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is ranked 3rd in Rack Servers with 27 reviews while Oracle SPARC Servers is ranked 6th in Rack Servers with 7 reviews. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is rated 8.4, while Oracle SPARC Servers is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers writes "Reliable with an easy setup and good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle SPARC Servers writes "A rock-solid OS and rich virtualization features for hosting many VMs on one box". Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is most compared with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, HPE ProLiant DL Servers, IBM Power Systems, Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers and Dell PowerEdge FX, whereas Oracle SPARC Servers is most compared with IBM Power Systems, Intel Server System, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, HPE ProLiant DL Servers and HPE Apollo. See our Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers vs. Oracle SPARC Servers report.
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