Compare Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers
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Quotes From Members
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"Its hardware is really reliable. We also like Cisco for its support." "In terms of the features that I have found most valuable, that is basically the hardware, which is more dynamic." "The initial setup is straightforward and easy to do." "It is very stable and easy to use. It integrates easily with Cisco's cloud-based UC solutions. There are tools for management that make the management a bit easier, but we don't use them. We don't use what you would term as power users." | "I would say the stability of the system itself would be the biggest advantage." "The IMM tool is great because we can upgrade different views and device versions very quickly. We can upgrade everything from a single point through a single dashboard, which is great for us because we also have Lenovo storage. Lenovo ThinkSystem also has Xclarity built into the system." "The solution is very simple to install." "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." "It has good integration. You have VMware for connecting many machines, and you can support microservices. You can also easily connect the networks. It is also very easy to use and implement, and it comes with good support." |
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"Its accessibility and manageability can be improved. Currently, we have to visit the office to manage it. It should be manageable outside our network. I would like it to be on the cloud." "I think the pricing is high. Cisco has to look for bundling this solutions with other applications." "The warranty and support periods should be extended." "On the contact center and video conferencing, I would definitely like to see more AI features. The AI features are key for us. You will find a lot of them in the cloud-based solution, but in the on-premises solution, they're hardly there. I would like to see the same AI features that are there in the cloud-based Cisco UC." | "HP has a riser inside, but Lenovo does not have a riser. It would be good to have a riser with Lenovo. The GUI of the system is really bad. HP has a very good UI for smart memories and everything inside, but in Lenovo, we have a black-and-white UI. HP right now manufactures a server with scalable SP1 and SP2 on a single machine, which is not the case with Lenovo. They are changing the machine. For SP 1, there is one server, and for SP2, there is another server, which is really bad. In HP, we can use two models of processors in a single case. Lenovo should also be improved to have SP1 and SP2 scalable processors simultaneously on a single machine. They should not release another machine. This issue is also there in H3650 severs. They are all inside, but only V3 CPU or only v4 CPU can work, whereas, in HBG9, we can deploy V3 and V4 simultaneously. Lenovo also needs to advertise more because I can't see advertisements anywhere." "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." "It is quite an expensive product. Its price can be improved." "It should have tools for integration with the cloud. We should be able to transmit data from our on-premises server to the servers in the cloud." |
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"Cisco is expensive, but we didn't look at the cost of the product. We were looking at reliability and support." "This product is slightly more expensive when compared to others." More Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Pricing and Cost Advice » | "Your budget determines the scalability." "The licensing cost is the same as HP. It doesn't have any additional cost. However, the price, for example, for the memory option, does not match other vendors such as HP or Dell. They should work on the pricing of Lenovo. It is a great competitor, and it should compete with the price." "It is too expensive. Because we are a university and we have to look for our money, many times we buy some refurbished machines or equipment at reasonable prices from IBM or Lenovo. We are a little bit limited in terms of money, and we buy as much as we can. If they were cheaper, we would buy more." "It costs around $8,000. There is an additional cost for the support for a year." More Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers Pricing and Cost Advice » |
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| Unified Computing System C-Series, Cisco UCS C-Series | SR Series, Lenovo SR Series, ThinkSystem Rack Servers, IBM Rack Servers, ThinkSystem SR Series, Lenovo Rack Servers, |
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Overview | |
UCS C-Series Rack Servers deliver unified computing in an industry-standard form factor to reduce TCO and increase agility. Each server addresses varying workload challenges through a balance of processing, memory, I/O, and internal storage resources. | From growing small businesses to enterprise workloads, Lenovo rack servers offer the unmatched value, flexibility and industry-leading efficiency to meet mission-critical demands with legendary quality and reliability. |
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Learn more about Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers | Learn more about Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers |
Sample Customers | |
| Advanced Medical Transport, Aegean Motorway, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, Artoni Transporti, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, City of Mississauga, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Kind en Gezin, Kuwait Petroleum Italia, Nationwide, Quest, Talbots, University of St. Gallen | immixGroup, Komsomolskaya Pravda, SRG Global, Seekr, Infiniti Red Bull Racing, jKool, Tennis Australia, VEKA, Netpoints, Gamma Powersports |
Top Industries | |
Comms Service Provider37% Computer Software Company26% Manufacturing Company5% Financial Services Firm5% | Comms Service Provider33% Computer Software Company23% Media Company6% Manufacturing Company5% |
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No Data Available | Small Business45% Midsize Enterprise9% Large Enterprise45% |
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers and other solutions. Updated: January 2021.
455,164 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is ranked 5th in Rack Servers with 4 reviews while Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is ranked 3rd in Rack Servers with 5 reviews. Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is rated 8.6, while Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers writes "Offers dynamic hardware and saves a lot of space, power, and management". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers writes "Provides the power and versatility needed to tackle demanding workloads". Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is most compared with Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers, HPE ProLiant DL Servers, HPE Apollo, HPE Synergy and IBM Power Systems, whereas Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is most compared with HPE ProLiant DL Servers, Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers, IBM Power Systems, HPE Apollo and Huawei FusionServer RH Series Rack Servers. See our Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers report.
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