Senior Specialist at Freedommobile
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Top 5
It's reliable and inexpensive hardware you can use for any situation, application, or data workload
Pros and Cons
  • "PowerEdge servers have high CPU processing power, and the support is also good."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use PowerEdge as a backup server for mission-critical hardware failures, such as processor and memory issues.

    What is most valuable?

    PowerEdge servers have high CPU processing power, and the support is also good.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have used PowerEdge servers for about six or seven years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    PowerEdge C servers are stable.

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    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I rate PowerEdge C eight out of 10 for scalability.

    How was the initial setup?

    Setting up PowerEdge C servers is straightforward compared to other servers. The setup time depends on the technician and our data center guy, but they can typically do it in a day. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    I rate PowerEdge C servers nine out of 10 for affordability. There are no additional costs, but you can purchase an extended five-year warranty. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate PowerEdge C servers 10 out of 10. It's reliable and inexpensive hardware you can use for any situation, application, or data workload.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Senior Information Technology Specialist at Ultimate Motors
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    Top 5Leaderboard
    The solution has a good product life compared to any other product, but the price must be improved
    Pros and Cons
    • "Every new version is better than the previous one."
    • "The price must be improved."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution with VMware. We also use it with independent servers. Our servers run on it.

    What is most valuable?

    The product life is good compared to any other product. The performance depends on the configuration we buy. Every new version is better than the previous one.

    What needs improvement?

    The price must be improved.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the solution for ten years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The product is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The product is scalable. We have 150 users in our organization.

    How are customer service and support?

    The support is fine.

    How was the initial setup?

    The setup is very easy. It is not very complicated. We must set up RAID. We just buy the tool, configure it, and use it. The number of people we need for deployment and maintenance depends on each project.

    What about the implementation team?

    If we have complex projects, we take help from third-party consultants. Otherwise, we do it ourselves.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The product is not very expensive, but it could be made more economical. It is a one-time purchase.

    What other advice do I have?

    I will recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the product a seven or eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Network Administrator at Grameen communications
    Real User
    Top 20
    Reliable and can be used for microcredit services, database servers, and report servers
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution provides good support and service."
    • "The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use PowerEdge C for microcredit service, application servers, database servers, and report servers.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution provides good support and service. PowerEdge C has a dual socket on the server.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution’s pricing could be cheaper.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using PowerEdge C for eight years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate the solution an eight out of ten for stability.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution provides good scalability and performance. We have around 1,000 customers for PowerEdge C.

    How are customer service and support?

    The solution’s technical support is very good. Once, our server's motherboard was not responding, and Dell replaced the motherboard within ten days.

    How was the initial setup?

    The solution’s initial setup is very easy.

    What about the implementation team?

    It took around two to three days for me to deploy the solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend PowerEdge C to other users because it is stable and reliable.

    Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Senior Manager - Software Development at East Coast Technologies
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    Top 5Leaderboard
    Reliable platform with good technical support services
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is a scalable platform."
    • "The product’s cost needs improvement."

    What needs improvement?

    The product’s cost needs improvement. The cloud solutions are less expensive than this hardware-based platform.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using PowerEdge C for one year.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate PowerEdge C’s stability a nine out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have two PowerEdge C customers. It is a scalable platform.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support services are good.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high. Additionally, we have to purchase a separate license for every operating system.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend PowerEdge C to others as it is a reliable product. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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    CFO at PETRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
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    Compact with an easy initial setup and good preformance
    Pros and Cons
    • "Technical support has been helpful."
    • "The reliability needs improvement."

    What is our primary use case?

    We primarily use the solution for supporting our internal applications.

    How has it helped my organization?

    So far, the product has made us more efficient in terms of energy usage and space usage utilization.

    What is most valuable?

    It does basically everything that we need it to do.

    The compactness of the solution is its most valuable aspect.

    We found the initial setup to be straightforward. 

    The solution is stable. We haven't had any issues. 

    It is possible to scale the solution.

    Technical support has been helpful. 

    What needs improvement?

    The reliability needs improvement. We have had some issues.

    The issue is that Dell's no longer selling this product in the near future. It's almost the end of life.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We've been using the solution since 2018.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability has been good. We haven't dealt with any bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    While it is scalable, we haven't had the need to do so just yet.

    We're a construction company and we have about 60 users at this time. That includes project managers. 

    Right now, it's probably running at 60% capacity. We're not going to increase usage.

    How are customer service and support?

    Technical support has been good. We are satisfied with the level of service on offer. 

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We're currently looking at refreshing the hardware.

    We had Dell rack-mount servers previously. We switched for space utilization.

    EMC is our storage. That's not the Blades. The storage is the Unity box that we have.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is straightforward and not overly difficult. It's a simple process.

    The deployment is fast. It took us over a weekend. 

    We had two personnel that handled deployment and maintenance. 

    What about the implementation team?

    We handled the implementation process ourselves. We did not need any integrators or consultants.

    What was our ROI?

    In terms of ROI, it's performed and done what we expected for the price that we paid.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We pay a yearly licensing fee. It's comparable to others on the market.

    There are not any other additional costs other than the licensing fee.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We did evaluate other options. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We're pretty happy with its capabilities. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Private Cloud

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Other
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    OussamaLAAFOURA - PeerSpot reviewer
    IT Infrastructure Project Manager at COMPUCOM MAROC
    MSP
    Top 10
    A user-friendly server with good performance
    Pros and Cons
    • "PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well."
    • "It would be better if it worked with SMTP servers on the cloud. Right now, it only allows notifications via the SMTP server. In the next release, I would like to have a better processor."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use PowerEdge C for our clients. Our clients need new servers, and I configure them based on their needs. When the clients buy the server from us, the configuration on-site depends on their needs. It might be a basic configuration or an advanced configuration.

    What is most valuable?

    PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well.

    What needs improvement?

    It would be better if it worked with SMTP servers on the cloud. Right now, it only allows notifications via the SMTP server. In the next release, I would like to have a better processor. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using PowerEdge C for about five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    PowerEdge C is a stable solution. 

    On a scale from one to five, I would give PowerEdge C's stability a four. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    PowerEdge C's scalability depends on the client's architecture. It also depends on the manufacturer. 

    How are customer service and support?

    On a scale from one to five, I would give technical support a four.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have worked with HP, and I can see the difference quickly. PowerEdge C performs very well. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup depends on the needs of the client. It will be straightforward if it's a rack mounted server or something similar. It will be easy to find the architecture of implementation on the rack. For rack mounting, it takes me about 15 to 20 minutes to implement this solution. It will take more time to implement if it's something like an iDRAC configuration, installation of the operating system, some other configuration, or virtualization.

    What about the implementation team?

    I implemented this solution.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The cost depends on the configuration.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I chose PowerEdge C based on feedback from my friends, colleagues, and other companies. I tested it and found that it was a perfect product for me.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would tell potential users to find the manual online and go through the information.

    On a scale from one to ten, I would give PowerEdge C an eight.

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    Chief Information Security Officer at KNS
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    Top 5Leaderboard
    A highly scalable and stable solution that performs well and can be used for data center services
    Pros and Cons
    • "The performance is good."
    • "It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."

    What is our primary use case?

    The solution is used for data center services.

    What is most valuable?

    Everything is working perfectly. The performance is good.

    What needs improvement?

    Data center management and disaster recovery have different life cycles and different licensing. It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the solution for five years. I am using the latest version of the solution.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The tool has the best stability. We haven’t had any issues with the storage and network.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is scalable. We use a vSphere cluster. It is highly scalable. We have 240 customers. We need three deployment engineers and seven technical people, including administrators, to deploy and maintain the product.

    How are customer service and support?

    We have contacted technical support.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is simple. We configured the T8 servers within two days. We used Dell Autopilot for deployment.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The price could be reduced.

    What other advice do I have?

    We offer cloud solutions and DevOps solutions. We also have experience with Cisco solutions, but it is very little. I would always recommend Dell products. Overall, I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Senior network engineer at GoTech
    Real User
    Top 5Leaderboard
    It is a stable solution, but RNA process needs improvement
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is a scalable solution."
    • "Its customer service could be better."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution to host VMs and install our clients' operating systems on the servers.

    What needs improvement?

    They should improve the solution's RNA process.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using the solution for five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is a stable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is a scalable solution. We have four customers using it.

    How are customer service and support?

    The solution's customer service could be better. The support partners and distributors delay in replying to queries.

    How was the initial setup?

    The solution's initial setup process is easy. It involves mounting servers and upgrading the values. Afterward, we need to install and deploy it on the server. The time taken for deployment depends on clients' requirements. If they want to install the solution on the operating system, it takes an hour. But, in the case of complex configuration, it takes more time.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features, including iDRAC and support.

    What other advice do I have?

    I advise others to look for more affordable and better solutions than Dell. I rate it as a five.

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