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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge FX and Dell PowerEdge Rack 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.
To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerEdge FX vs. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The power efficiency is very good and nice.""The remote management is great.""The setup is straightforward. It can take anywhere from an hour to half a day.""The most valuable feature is its stability.""The product seamlessly integrates with the storage portfolio.""The product's initial setup phase was simple and easy.""The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge FX is you can customize the solution to your specifications, such as speed. Additionally, part orders are shipped and received quickly when a part needs to be replaced.""The features that I have found most valuable are that it has very robust servers and a very heavy load. We've been working on servers now for 10 years and those servers are still up and running. Those servers are still very powerful until today."

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"The initial setup is pretty straightforward.""The most valuable aspects include hot swapping and the elasticity as far as being able to scale.""They are incredibly valuable because they are both user-friendly and powerful for managing hardware.""The core strength of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers lies in their expansive connectivity and seamless integration with other offerings within the Dell product ecosystem.""The maintenance and remote monitoring are valuable.""Our overall experience with their product and support has been consistently excellent.""When it comes to handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads, the PowerEdge Rack Servers are fit for purpose. They do what they need to do.""What truly impresses me about Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is their unwavering commitment to customer service, providing great assistance throughout the entire product lifecycle."

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Cons
"The product must provide more integration.""There are times when a part might break down and we need to have Dell replace it.""I don't have any technical issues, but I would like to see the commercial side improve as compared to all other OEMs.""In terms of the cost, it is a little bit high, meaning, there is some difference in the cost compared to the equivalent product with HP servers.""I think that Dell has full documentation on their products, but it needs to be improved for this one.""They could improve from a manufacturing perspective.""Before the cloud solution and virtualization, we relied on Dell hardware from specific vendors. The lifecycle for cloud infrastructure is shorter than it used to be. We need a longer lifecycle from the IT supplier providing the computing solution.""It should have more simplified management. It is a common problem where vendors think that they have simplified a solution, but the users don't look at it in the same way. A vendor thinks that there are only ten steps for a task, but we consider them as many steps. It should also have more support for NVMe. For high performance and speed, there should also be more network cards for the fiber channel and ethernet."

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"I'd like to take the complexities out of all the different tools that surround it, like OpenManage.""Perhaps they could make it more power efficient. They're pretty good, but there's always room for improvement. Also, they could try to reduce heat generation.""There are certain aspects, features, and functionality on the motherboard that need improvement.""There is a suggestion to potentially revisit pricing.""I do not have any qualms or problems with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. However, when it comes to the software, some of their competitors are already feeding a lot of performance and availability data to an online platform. We have not seen that with PowerEdge.""They could improve on the processor and security for the next release of the solution.""I've had some trouble where the customers are not happy with the Toshiba drives, and it's a challenge when it comes to specific requests for Dell to a non-deviate, and only use Seagate drives.""The security of this solution could be improved. We have very specific needs as an engineering company and require multiple layers of security. This is not offered when implementing the Dell hardware."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price of the license is expensive."
  • "Compared to other brands, this solution is the cheapest. I would rate the pricing as a five out of five."
  • "The price of Dell PowerEdge FX is affordable, and when compared to other solutions, such as Lenovo and HPE it is less expensive. There are any extra costs other than the standard solution."
  • "Payments are generally made towards the perpetual-based licensing costs attached to the solution, but people can also opt for subscription-based licenses."
  • "I rate the product price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price."
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  • "Dell's solution was cheaper than HP's solution."
  • "It's not a very expensive solution."
  • "It is expensive. The price needs to be more competitive. Additional licenses are required to enable some of the features for scalability."
  • "The price of this solution is reasonable. It's very comparable to similar solutions."
  • "The server is a one-time purchase, but the support is on a subscription basis."
  • "It's a one-time licensing fee for the device and we pay a quota per year for the support."
  • "The licensing comes with a warranty."
  • "Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers are very expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was simple and easy.
    Top Answer:I rate the product price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price.
    Top Answer:When it comes to Dell PowerEdge FX, the area of concern revolves around the delivery time where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem rack servers were the better fit for us. We ultimately decided to go with Dell EMC Poweredge… more »
    Top Answer:The DRA cards for server management is the most valuable feature. They provide a clear overview of server settings and issues. We also like that the notifications are well-organized.
    Top Answer:The price could possibly use improvement. Dell servers are not the most affordable, and pricing is always a consideration. Otherwise, I don't see any specific areas for improvement. In a future… more »
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    Also Known As
    PowerEdge FX
    PowerEdge R
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    Overview

    The PowerEdge FX converged architecture gives enterprises the flexibility to tailor their IT infrastructure to specific workloads, and the ability to scale and adapt that infrastructure as needs change over time. PowerEdge FX helps deliver the agility, flexibility and secure foundation that businesses need to simplify operations and increase business results.

    PowerEdge R is available in three models and with the following advantages: Entry level is simple, entry level server ideal for businesses just migrating to server usage, advanced is offering more cache and speed, these servers offer more options for processors, expansion and virtualization, Premium create a dynamic infrastructure with flexible workloads from a complete virtualization platform.

    Sample Customers
    Tracewell, Govers, AXA ASSISTANCE ITALIA
    NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company43%
    Comms Service Provider29%
    Retailer14%
    Real Estate/Law Firm14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company21%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business62%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise15%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Dell PowerEdge FX vs. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dell PowerEdge FX vs. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Dell PowerEdge FX is ranked 8th in Rack Servers with 12 reviews while Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is ranked 1st in Rack Servers with 133 reviews. Dell PowerEdge FX is rated 8.4, while Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Dell PowerEdge FX writes "A highly stable product that seamlessly integrates with the storage portfolio and provides excellent technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers writes "Storage solution used to host databases and support a company with more than 10,000 users". Dell PowerEdge FX is most compared with HPE Apollo, Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers, Lenovo Edge Servers, HPE Moonshot and Oracle SPARC Servers, whereas Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is most compared with HPE ProLiant DL Servers, Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers, Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers, IBM Power Systems and HPE Apollo. See our Dell PowerEdge FX vs. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers report.

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