Systems Engineer at BnF
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Offers remote management and makes administration easy with workload and consumption indicators
Pros and Cons
  • "These web servers were easily manageable from as early as 2003. We have a very large building, and it was possible to manage them remotely in a simple way from as early as 2003."
  • "All of the marketing terminologies from Dell are very complicated as they have names that sometimes involve the same technology."

What is our primary use case?

We use them for everything—from infrastructure services to virtualization, as well as storage.

By implementing these servers, we wanted to meet our needs regarding office automation. I work for a national library, so it was essentially about being able to distribute digital books and being able to create applications and a digital library.

How has it helped my organization?

At the time, they were the only ones to offer a remote management system, and that is a very important feature for us, especially bearing in mind that we have only two people for hundreds of servers. It is indeed very important.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have the PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security, but I do not believe in that. We put the security in place well in advance and early on the servers as well as the networks in order to filter everything, so we have minimal exposure to the servers. Once it is on the servers, it is too late. They must be stopped well in advance.

In terms of energy consumption, it depends on what you are doing with the machine. If it is to manage AIs or other similar things, they consume far too much energy. If it is for the purpose of heritage conservation, then it is consuming what it needs to. It depends on what you are using it for. If you leave the light on in a room and everyone has their eyes closed and nobody is doing anything, then it is excess energy consumption. Even if it is barely a fraction of any watt being used, it is already too much. However, if it is for reading and learning about things, it can be justified. The justification does not take place at the server level but at the level of how we use that server. Certain servers are very energy-consuming because there are certain projects that have no purpose at all, and there are projects, such as the digital library, that are very useful, and I do not find them very energy-consuming.

They have very good indicators on them that allow us to follow the workloads as well as consumptions. That is very good. One good thing about those servers is that we are remotely warned. There is a follow-up, and the administration is much easier for us.

In terms of their impact on our sustainability goals, we do not have much money in the public sector, so we make them last for a very long time. I have some servers that are more than ten years old, so the maintenance or support no longer exists for those models. This equipment is well-manufactured and reliable, and it works very well.

For the last 20 years, there have been far fewer breakdowns. The servers function much better and the OS too. For sure, we are getting a much better quality product than we used to about 20 or 25 years ago. That is for sure. The machines no longer stop. We now only stop them for some safety updates or something similar, but that is it.

The OpenManage console does allow us to combine everything, but we had that system well before it was a VM. At the time, it was still an application.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations. The fact that they are easily manageable is an essential aspect.

What is most valuable?

These web servers were easily manageable from as early as 2003. We have a very large building, and it was possible to manage them remotely in a simple way from as early as 2003.

What needs improvement?

All of the marketing terminologies from Dell are very complicated as they have names that sometimes involve the same technology. It is something very complex for me as well as for many people who are not that familiar with Dell’s catalog. Apart from that, from a technical aspect, Dell is following the technical progression of the motherboards and processors from other manufacturers, and as a result, they are always up to date.

Their price could be better.

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For how long have I used the solution?

The first one was in 2003, so we have been using them for about 20 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

They are very stable. They last a very long time.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We never make any changes. We buy the equipment. Sometimes, we even buy a lot of identical equipment, and according to the lifespan, we add server disks from an obsolete server to make another server more powerful. That is the only thing that we do. We do not make any changes to processors or anything else. We buy the servers based on necessity.

How are customer service and support?

Their support is always very good. It is always a ten out of ten. They have very competent people. There is no need to negotiate something or explain it ten times when a server strip is faulty and needs to be returned. There is no problem regarding this, and it is very good.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

We have some Lenovo servers, and we have some HPE servers. Dell does not always offer the best prices, and the competitors are also offering products at a good price. That is what the competitive game is about, and sometimes, it is the competitor who wins.

How was the initial setup?

I was involved in the initial setup. It is extremely simple.

In terms of the implementation strategy, we had two delivered. We watched how they were cabled up, how they were built up, and we put the others. We had ordered together with a guide, and there were no problems.

What about the implementation team?

We did the implementation with a guide. We always do this, but while telling him what to do. We made our own terms and conditions. We were the ones in charge.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Dell’s licensing is perfect. In comparison to the competitors, it is perfect. It is simple and well done. It is working for us.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a ten out of ten. Out of all the brands that I know, they are the best together with HPE, but there is something that I do not like about HPE, and that is the licensing. I find their licensing absolutely unbearable.

Foreign Language:(French) 

Offre une gestion à distance, une administration facile et des indicateurs de charges de travail et de consommation

Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?

    Le premier était en 2003, cela fait donc environ 20 ans.
    Quel est votre cas d’utilisation principal de cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement).

      On s’en sert pour tout — autant pour les services d’infrastructure que pour la virtualisation et le stockage.

      En implémentant ces serveurs, on voulait répondre à nos besoins en bureautique. Je travaille pour la bibliothèque nationale. C’est donc essentiellement pour distribuer des ouvrages numérisés et d'être capable de concevoir des applications et une bibliothèque numérique.

      Veuillez décrire comment les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation. Si ce ne fut pas le cas, veuillez expliquer pourquoi.

      C'était les seuls à l'époque qui proposaient un système de gestion à distance et ça, c’est un aspect très important pour nous, sachant que nous sommes que deux pour plusieurs centaines de serveurs. C’est vraiment très important.

      Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont l’approche de l’architecture PowerEdge Cyber-Résiliente mais je n’y crois pas trop. On met la sécurité bien avant et bien en amont des serveurs, ainsi que sur les réseaux afin de tout filtrer et donc, on expose un minimum les serveurs. Une fois qu’ils sont sur les serveurs, c’est trop tard. Il faut les arrêter bien avant.

      En termes de consommation d'énergie, ça dépend de ce qu’on fait avec la machine. Si c’est pour gérer des IAs ou autre chose de semblable, ça consomme beaucoup trop d'énergie. Si c’est pour la conservation patrimoniale, alors ça consomme ce que cela doit consommer. Ça dépend de ce qu’on fait dessus. Si on laisse une lumière allumée dans une pièce et que tout le monde ferme les yeux et que personne ne fait rien, c’est une consommation d'énergie en trop. Même si ce n’est qu’une fraction de watt qui est utilisée, c’est déjà trop. Par contre, si c’est pour lire et apprendre des choses, ça se justifie. La justification ne se passe pas au niveau du serveur mais au niveau de l’utilisation qu’on en fait. Certains serveurs sont très énergivores parce qu’il y a des projets qui ne servent à rien et il y a des projets comme la bibliothèque numérique qui sont très utiles et je ne les trouve pas très énergivores.

      Ils ont de très bons indicateurs dessus qui nous permettent de suivre les charges ainsi que les consommations. Ça, c’est très bien. Une bonne chose au sujet de ces serveurs, c’est qu’on est averti à distance. Il y a un suivi et l’administration est beaucoup plus facile pour nous.

      En termes de leur impact sur nos objectifs de durabilité, on n’a pas beaucoup d’argent dans la fonction publique et on les fait donc durer très longtemps. J’ai des serveurs qui ont plus de dix ans donc, la maintenance et le support n’existent plus sur ces modèles. C’est du matériel bien conçu, fiable et qui marche très bien.

      Il y a beaucoup moins de pannes depuis 20 ans. Les serveurs fonctionnent beaucoup mieux et les OS aussi. C’est sûr qu’on arrive à une meilleure qualité de produit qu'il y a environ 20 ou 25 ans. Ça, c’est sûr. Les machines ne s'arrêtent plus. On les arrête uniquement pour faire des mises à jour de sécurité ou des choses comme ça mais c’est tout.

      La console OpenManage permet de tout regrouper mais on avait ce système bien avant que ce soit une VM. A l'époque c'était encore une application.

      Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont affecté la flexibilité globale de nos opérations. Le fait qu’ils soient faciles à gérer est un élément essentiel.

      Quelles fonctionnalités avez-vous trouvé le plus utile et pourquoi?

        Ces serveurs web étaient faciles à gérer dès 2003. On a un bâtiment qui est très grand et c'était possible de les gérer à distance et de manière simple et dès 2003.

        Dans quels domaines les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pourraient-ils être améliorés?

          Toutes les terminologies marketing de Dell sont très compliquées car ils ont des noms qui regroupent des fois, la même technologie. C’est très complexe pour moi et pour beaucoup de personnes qui ne sont pas tout le temps sur le catalogue Dell. Sinon, techniquement, Dell suit la progression technique des processeurs, des cartes mères d’autres constructeurs et ils sont donc, toujours à la pointe de l’innovation.

          Leur prix pourrait être meilleur.

          Avez-vous utilisé une solution différente auparavant et le cas échéant, pourquoi avez-vous changé?

            On a des serveurs Lenovo et des serveurs HPE. Dell ne fait pas tout le temps les meilleurs prix et les concurrents offrent également des produits à des prix intéressants. C’est tout le jeu de la concurrence et parfois, c’est le concurrent qui gagne.

            Que conseillez-vous à d'autres au sujet des coûts d’installation, des tarifs et/ou du licensing?

              Le licensing Dell est parfait. Par rapport aux concurrents, c’est parfait. C’est simple et bien fait. Ça fonctionne pour nous.

              Quelles sont vos impressions sur la scalabilité de cette solution?

                On ne fait jamais de changements. On achète le matériel. Parfois, on achète plusieurs matériels identiques et en fonction de la durée de vie, on ajoute du disque de vieux serveurs qu’on a de-commissionné pour en faire un serveur plus puissant. C’est uniquement ce que l’on fait. On ne fait pas de changements de processeurs ni d’autre chose. On achète des serveurs pour un besoin.

                Quelles sont vos impressions sur la stabilité de cette solution?

                  Ils sont très stables. Ils durent très longtemps.

                  Le déploiement initial était-il simple ou complexe et de quelle manière?

                    J'étais impliqué dans le déploiement initial. C’est extrêmement simple.

                    En termes de stratégie d'implémentation, on en a fait livrer deux. On a regardé comment ça se câblait, comment ça se montait et on a fait les autres. On avait commandé un guide et il n’y a pas eu de soucis.

                    Avez-vous fait l'implémentation avec l'équipe d’un revendeur ou en interne? Si avec l'équipe d’un revendeur, comment évalueriez-vous leur niveau d’expertise?

                      On l’a fait avec un guide. On fait toujours comme ça mais en lui indiquant ce qu’il faut faire. Nous faisons le cahier des charges nous-mêmes. Nous menons la tâche.

                      Décrivez-nous votre expérience avec le service client et le support.

                        Leur support est toujours très bien. C’est toujours dix sur dix. Ils ont des gens compétents. Il n’y a pas besoin de négocier pour quelque chose ou expliquer dix fois lorsqu’une barrette de serveur tombe en panne et qu’il faut la renvoyer. Il n'y a pas de soucis là-dessus. C’est très bien.

                        Comment évalueriez-vous cette solution sur une échelle de 1 à 10 pour le service et le support?

                          10

                          Sur une échelle de 1 a10 (1=le pire, 10=le meilleur), les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack? Veuillez expliquer pourquoi.

                            Je donnerais un dix sur dix aux serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack. Parmi toutes les marques que je connais, ce sont les meilleurs avec HPE, mais il y a des choses que je n’aime pas chez HPE, comme leur licensing. Je trouve leur licensing absolument insupportable.

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                            Offers good performance, expansive connectivity, and seamless integration
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                            • "The core strength of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers lies in their expansive connectivity and seamless integration with other offerings within the Dell product ecosystem."
                            • "In older models, for instance, Melanox adapters remain a necessity, and they have sporadically caused complications."

                            What is our primary use case?

                            We build cloud stacks on our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

                            In order to achieve a greater degree of autonomy and self-sufficiency in our IT infrastructure, we opted to embark on the implementation of private cloud solutions. This strategic decision led us to adopt Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as the foundation of our private cloud environment, thereby mitigating our previous over-reliance on publicly accessible cloud services.

                            How has it helped my organization?

                            Our procurement of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers was conducted through Dell itself, acting in its capacity as a service provider. This decision was influenced, to a certain extent, by the inherent proclivity towards recommending Dell products within the Dell ecosystem. Ultimately, the design we adopted adhered to the standardized guidelines established by Dell, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility within our existing infrastructure.

                            Given our tendency towards aggregated configurations, we are fortunate to be largely immune to periods of inactivity. However, it's important to note that this high uptime is not solely attributable to the physical infrastructure. From a hardware perspective, I can confidently report an absence of recurring malfunctions across all functional domains. This testifies to the remarkable stability exhibited by the PowerEdge Rack Servers.

                            The OpenManage console is an inescapably necessary tool for large-scale environments. It provides all the capabilities it's intended to, like seamlessly applying firmware updates through OME and handling other tasks with ease. It consistently functions exceptionally well, and I sincerely hope it continues to do so in the future. Frankly, the thought of meandering through the data center and manually adjusting everything is enough to make anyone shudder. Thankfully, OpenManage has been a true game-changer in that regard. It's quantifiably increased the productivity of our IT staff by eliminating the need for tedious manual processes.

                            What is most valuable?

                            The core strength of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers lies in their expansive connectivity and seamless integration with other offerings within the Dell product ecosystem. This synergistic relationship is exemplified by the successful interoperability between PowerEdge servers and backup solutions like Data Domain or PowerScale, further enhanced by the native integration of S3 functionality within the German market. This well-orchestrated interplay of components fosters an exceptionally efficient and cohesive IT environment.

                            What needs improvement?

                            I would advocate for Dell to incorporate by default a greater number of network interface cards that boast enhanced network connectivity within their PowerEdge Rack Servers. In older models, for instance, Melanox adapters remain a necessity, and they have sporadically caused complications. It would be fantastic if Dell could incorporate them by default, precluding the requirement for supplementary adapters.

                            For how long have I used the solution?

                            I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for five years.

                            What do I think about the stability of the solution?

                            I have no complaints about the stability of our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. They perform well, are powerful, and experience few failures.

                            What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                            Dell PowerEdge rack servers offer easy scalability, as evidenced by our continued expansion.

                            How are customer service and support?

                            I've been consistently struck by the profound depth of knowledge exhibited by both the general representatives and the specialized cohorts within Dell's technical support team. Their remarkable facility for resolving any issue I presented with impressive celerity truly showcased their exceptional level of operational effectiveness.

                            Of course, unforeseen predicaments occasionally arise, but the team always responds with remarkable adaptability and graciousness. While some processes may necessitate a protracted timeframe for completion, I believe this stems more from the underlying organizational structure than any individual shortcomings. The on-site personnel were consistently exceedingly capable and demonstrably swift in their actions.

                            How would you rate customer service and support?

                            Positive

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

                            In a previous engagement, I had the opportunity to collaborate with a client whose IT infrastructure was predominantly comprised of Fujitsu servers. However, our current clients have already established a longstanding partnership with Dell for their hardware requirements.

                            How was the initial setup?

                            We meticulously constructed the comprehensive foundation for a cloud service, laying each digital brick-and-mortar. Although the initial deployment presented a labyrinthine challenge, we were able to navigate its intricacies with measured steps. As anyone who has embarked on such an endeavor knows, erecting a full-fledged infrastructure, be it geographically dispersed for enhanced resilience or traditionally redundant for local fault tolerance, is no simple feat. It demands constant vigilance and adept stewardship to ensure its smooth operation.

                            We constructed the comprehensive network infrastructure, weaving the intricate cabling throughout the designated pathways. With resolute focus, we configured and installed the potent server hardware, ensuring its seamless integration. And most notably, we adeptly orchestrated the deployment of the robust cloud stack, paving the way for unparalleled scalability and agility. 

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

                            The cost structure associated with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers aligns closely with the prevailing norms established within the information technology hardware sector. In other words, the prices for these servers are neither exceptionally expensive nor significantly cheaper than comparable offerings from other major manufacturers.

                            What other advice do I have?

                            I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.

                            Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers demonstrably excel in fulfilling their designated function, even when configured in various arrangements. While it is certainly prudent to maintain vigilance regarding forthcoming advancements in the technological landscape, it is undeniable that these servers are already eminently well-matched to their intended applications.

                            The flexibility that customers experience comes primarily from the cloud stack we deploy on the servers.

                            Foreign Language:(German)

                            Bietet gute Leistung, umfassende Konnektivität und nahtlose Integration

                            Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?

                            Um ein höheres Maß an Autonomie und Unabhängigkeit in unserer IT-Infrastruktur zu erreichen, haben wir uns für die Implementierung von Private-Cloud-Lösungen entschieden. Diese strategische Entscheidung führte dazu, dass wir Dell PowerEdge Rack Server als Grundlage unserer privaten Cloud-Umgebung einsetzten und damit unsere frühere übermäßige Abhängigkeit von öffentlich zugänglichen Cloud-Diensten reduzierten.

                            Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?

                            Wir haben Dell PowerEdge Rack Server über Dell selbst in seiner Eigenschaft als Dienstleistungsanbieter bezogen. Diese Entscheidung wurde bis zu einem gewissen Punkt durch die inhärente Neigung zur Empfehlung von Dell-Produkten innerhalb des Dell-Ökosystems beeinflusst. Letztendlich haben wir uns für ein Design entschieden, das den standardisierten Richtlinien von Dell entspricht und eine nahtlose Integration und Kompatibilität mit unserer bestehenden Infrastruktur gewährleistet.

                            Dank unserer Tendenz zu aggregierten Konfigurationen sind wir glücklicherweise weitgehend gegen Phasen der Inaktivität geschützt. Es ist jedoch wichtig zu erwähnen, dass diese hohe Betriebszeit nicht nur auf die physische Infrastruktur zurückzuführen ist. Aus der Sicht der Hardware kann ich mit Gewissheit sagen, dass es in allen Funktionsbereichen keine wiederkehrenden Ausfälle gibt. Dies zeugt von der bemerkenswerten Stabilität der PowerEdge Rack Server.

                            Die OpenManage-Konsole ist ein unverzichtbares Tool für groß angelegte Umgebungen. Sie bietet alle Funktionen, für die sie gedacht ist, wie z. B. die nahtlose Anwendung von Firmware-Updates über OME und die einfache Durchführung anderer Aufgaben. Es funktioniert durchweg außergewöhnlich gut, und ich hoffe wirklich, dass dies auch in Zukunft der Fall sein wird. Ehrlich gesagt, der Gedanke, sich durch das Rechenzentrum zu schlängeln und alles manuell einzustellen, lässt jeden erschaudern. Zum Glück ist OpenManage in dieser Hinsicht ein echter Fortschritt. Es hat die Produktivität unserer IT-Mitarbeiter quantitativ erhöht, indem es mühsame manuelle Prozesse überflüssig gemacht hat.

                            Was ist am wertvollsten?

                            Die Hauptstärke der Dell PowerEdge Rack Server liegt in ihrer umfassenden Anschlussfähigkeit und nahtlosen Integration mit anderen Angeboten innerhalb des Dell Produkt-Ökosystems. Ein Beispiel für diese synergetische Beziehung ist die erfolgreiche Interoperabilität zwischen PowerEdge-Servern und Backup-Lösungen wie Data Domain oder PowerScale, die durch die native Integration der S3-Funktionalität auf dem deutschen Markt noch verstärkt wird. Dieses gut koordinierte Zusammenspiel der Komponenten fördert eine außergewöhnlich effiziente und kohärente IT-Umgebung.

                            Was muss verbessert werden?

                            Ich möchte mich dafür einsetzen, dass Dell in seine PowerEdge-Rack-Server standardmäßig eine größere Anzahl von Netzwerkschnittstellenkarten mit verbesserter Netzwerkkonnektivität einbaut. Bei älteren Modellen beispielsweise sind Melanox-Adapter nach wie vor erforderlich, und sie haben gelegentlich zu Komplikationen geführt. Es wäre fantastisch, wenn Dell diese standardmäßig einbauen könnte, so dass keine zusätzlichen Adapter mehr erforderlich wären.

                            Wie lange nutze ich die Lösung schon?

                            Ich arbeite seit fünf Jahren mit Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern.

                            Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?

                            Ich habe keine Beschwerden über die Stabilität unserer Dell PowerEdge Rack Server. Sie sind leistungsstark und haben nur wenige Ausfälle.

                            Was denke ich über die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?

                            Dell PowerEdge-Rackserver bieten eine einfache Skalierbarkeit, was unsere kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung beweist.

                            Wie sind Kundenservice und Support?

                            Ich war immer wieder beeindruckt von den umfangreichen Kenntnissen, die sowohl die allgemeinen Vertreter als auch die spezialisierten Mitarbeiter des technischen Support-Teams von Dell an den Tag legten. Ihre bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit, jedes von mir vorgetragene Problem mit beeindruckender Schnelligkeit zu lösen, zeigt wirklich ihr außergewöhnliches Niveau an operativer Effizienz.

                            Natürlich kommt es gelegentlich zu unvorhergesehenen Schwierigkeiten, aber das Team reagiert stets mit bemerkenswerter Anpassungsfähigkeit und Freundlichkeit. Auch wenn einige Prozesse einen längeren Zeitrahmen für die Fertigstellung erfordern, glaube ich, dass dies eher auf die zugrundeliegende Organisationsstruktur als auf individuelle Unzulänglichkeiten zurückzuführen ist. Die Mitarbeiter vor Ort waren durchweg äußerst kompetent und handelten nachweislich schnell.

                            Wie bewerten Sie den Kundenservice und -support?

                            Positiv

                            Welche anderen Lösungen habe ich bewertet?

                            Bei einem früheren Auftrag hatte ich die Gelegenheit, mit einem Kunden zusammenzuarbeiten, dessen IT-Infrastruktur überwiegend aus Fujitsu-Servern bestand. Unsere derzeitigen Kunden haben jedoch bereits eine langjährige Partnerschaft mit Dell für ihre Hardwareanforderungen aufgebaut.

                            Wie war die Ersteinrichtung?

                            Wir haben das umfassende Fundament für einen Cloud-Service sorgfältig aufgebaut und dabei jeden digitalen Baustein gesetzt. Obwohl die anfängliche Einrichtung eine komplexe Herausforderung darstellte, konnten wir die Schwierigkeiten mit angemessenen Schritten bewältigen. Jeder, der schon einmal ein solches Projekt in Angriff genommen hat, weiß, dass der Aufbau einer vollwertigen Infrastruktur, sei sie nun geografisch verteilt, um die Ausfallsicherheit zu erhöhen, oder traditionell mehrfach vorhanden, um lokale Fehlertoleranz zu gewährleisten, keine einfache Aufgabe ist. Sie erfordert ständige Aufmerksamkeit und eine sorgfältige Verwaltung, um ihren reibungslosen Betrieb zu gewährleisten.

                            Wir bauten die umfassende Netzwerkinfrastruktur auf und verlegten die komplizierte Verkabelung in den vorgesehenen Pfaden. Wir konfigurierten und installierten die leistungsstarke Server-Hardware und sorgten für ihre nahtlose Integration. Und vor allem haben wir die Bereitstellung des robusten Cloud-Stacks erfolgreich koordiniert und so den Weg für eine beispiellose Skalierbarkeit und Agilität eröffnet.

                            Welche Erfahrungen habe ich mit den Preisen, den Implementierungskosten und der Lizenzierung gemacht?

                            Die Preisstruktur von Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern entspricht weitgehend den in der IT-Hardwarebranche vorherrschenden Normen. Mit anderen Worten: Die Preise für diese Server sind weder außergewöhnlich teuer noch wesentlich günstiger als vergleichbare Angebote anderer großer Hersteller.

                            Welche anderen Ratschläge kann ich geben?

                            Ich würde die Dell PowerEdge Rack Server mit neun von zehn Punkten bewerten.

                            Dell PowerEdge Rack Server erfüllen nachweislich die ihnen zugedachte Funktion, auch wenn sie in verschiedenen Kombinationen konfiguriert werden. Auch wenn es sicherlich ratsam ist, künftige Fortschritte in der technologischen Landschaft im Auge zu behalten, ist es unbestreitbar, dass diese Server bereits hervorragend auf die vorgesehenen Anwendungen abgestimmt sind.

                            Die Flexibilität, die die Kunden erfahren, ergibt sich in erster Linie aus dem Cloud-Stack, den wir auf den Servern einsetzen.

                            Welches Modell nutzen Sie für die Entwicklung dieser Lösung?

                            Im Hause.


                            Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

                            On-premises
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                            Head of Backup at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
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                            Works perfectly and provides the cyber resilience and security that we need
                            Pros and Cons
                            • "It works perfectly, especially in terms of availability and reliability, without any type of issue, which is why we are very happy with it."
                            • "The cost can be improved. For other use cases, we use Hitachi servers, which are a little cheaper but have similar functionality."

                            What is our primary use case?

                            Mainly, we started using them when we implemented a cyber recovery solution with Data Domain, in which several Dell PowerEdge Rack servers are also involved.

                            By implementing this solution, we wanted cyber resilience. We wanted a 1/3 copy cyber recovery solution that would prevent us from losing all the data in the event of a cyber attack.

                            In terms of deployment, we use them on-prem, directly with Dell as our provider.

                            How has it helped my organization?

                            They provide the cyber resilience that we were looking for. They are working perfectly so far, and we are happy with them.

                            The PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security is very good. Overall, Dell's approach to security is pretty good. I like using Dell products because they always have security configuration guides.

                            In terms of energy consumption, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can possibly be improved, but this is what I would say regarding any other type of server.

                            I do not know specifically about Dell's sustainability goals or how PowerEdge can help, but at the level of on-prem servers, it can always be improved by moving towards new virtualization to reduce the impact and perhaps reduce the number of servers.

                            Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. In our case, we have planned a maximum downtime of one week in the event of a cyber attack. These are the ratios we use.

                            The OpenManage console has affected our IT staff’s productivity. It has helped in a positive way because it is a console that centralizes many things that our staff manages every day. In that sense, it is in a centralized console. It helps a lot.

                            Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have not impacted the overall flexibility of our operations or business. In our case, it is an isolated additional system, so it is not like adding an additional layer to improve the flexibility per se.

                            What is most valuable?

                            There is no specific feature that is more valuable than other servers for us. Because it is part of an overall solution that Dell has offered us, we opted for Dell's PowerEdge servers. Overall, it is a good solution. It works perfectly, especially in terms of availability and reliability, without any type of issue, which is why we are very happy with it.

                            What needs improvement?

                            The cost can be improved. For other use cases, we use Hitachi servers, which are a little cheaper but have similar functionality.

                            For how long have I used the solution?

                            I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for approximately two years.

                            What do I think about the stability of the solution?

                            So far, we have had no stability problems. They are very stable.

                            What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                            The scalability is very good. We use them in several locations. The main department in which they are used is ours, which is for data protection backup. They are mainly used for a cyber recovery solution.

                            How are customer service and support?

                            I would assess their support very positively. I have been working with them for several years, and I am very happy with their support.

                            How would you rate customer service and support?

                            Positive

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

                            We also use Hitachi. We have not switched. We maintain two brands.

                            What was our ROI?

                            It has simply covered our use case.

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

                            They can improve the costs.

                            Which other solutions did I evaluate?

                            We evaluated Veritas. We evaluated Netapp solutions. There were five or six different vendors. We did not see a critical difference. In general, they were similar, but Dell was more present throughout the process.

                            What other advice do I have?

                            I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.

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                            Funciona perfectamente y proporciona la ciberresiliencia y seguridad que necesitamos

                            ¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?

                            He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante aproximadamente dos años.

                            ¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno.

                            Principalmente, comenzamos a utilizarlos cuando implementamos una solución de recuperación cibernética con Data Domain, en la que también están involucrados varios servidores Dell PowerEdge Rack.

                            Al implementar esta solución, queríamos ciberresiliencia. Queríamos una solución de recuperación cibernética de 1/3 de copia que nos evitara perder todos los datos en caso de un ciberataque.

                            En términos de implementación, los utilizamos de forma local, directamente con Dell como nuestro proveedor.

                            Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su infraestructura de TI. Si no fue así, explique por qué.

                            Proporcionan la ciberresiliencia que estábamos buscando. Están funcionando perfectamente hasta ahora y estamos contentos con ellos.

                            El enfoque de seguridad de PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture es muy bueno. En general, el enfoque de seguridad de Dell es bastante bueno. Me gusta usar los productos Dell porque siempre tienen guías de configuración de seguridad.

                            En términos de consumo de energía, los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son posiblemente mejorables, pero esto es lo que diría de cualquier otro tipo de servidor.

                            No sé específicamente cuáles son los objetivos de sostenibilidad de Dell ni cómo puede ayudar PowerEdge, pero a nivel de servidores locales, siempre se puede mejorar avanzando hacia una nueva virtualización para reducir el impacto y quizás reducir la cantidad de servidores.

                            Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han ayudado a reducir el tiempo de inactividad de producción no planificado. En nuestro caso, hemos previsto un tiempo de inactividad máximo de una semana en caso de ciberataque. Estas son las proporciones que utilizamos.

                            La consola OpenManage ha afectado la productividad de nuestro personal de TI. Ha ayudado de manera positiva porque es una consola que centraliza muchas cosas que nuestro personal maneja día a día. En ese sentido, está en una consola centralizada. Esto ayuda mucho.

                            Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge no han afectado la flexibilidad general de nuestras operaciones o negocios. En nuestro caso se trata de un sistema adicional aislado, por lo que no es como añadir una capa adicional para mejorar la flexibilidad de por sí.

                            ¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?

                            No existe ninguna característica específica que sea más valiosa que otros servidores para nosotros. Debido a que es parte de una solución global que nos ha ofrecido Dell, optamos por los servidores PowerEdge de Dell. En general, es una buena solución. Funciona perfectamente, sobre todo en términos de disponibilidad y fiabilidad, sin ningún tipo de problema, por lo que estamos muy contentos con ella.

                            ¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?

                            El costo se puede mejorar. Para otros casos de uso, utilizamos servidores Hitachi, que son un poco más baratos pero tienen una funcionalidad similar.

                            ¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?

                            También utilizamos Hitachi. No hemos cambiado. Mantenemos las dos marcas.

                            Antes de elegir, ¿evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?

                            Evaluamos Veritas. Evaluamos las soluciones de Netapp. Había cinco o seis proveedores diferentes. No vimos una diferencia crítica. En general fueron similares, pero Dell estuvo más presente en todo el proceso.

                            ¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?

                            Se pueden mejorar en cuanto a su precio.

                            ¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la escalabilidad de esta solución?

                            La escalabilidad es muy buena. Los utilizamos en varios lugares. El departamento principal en el que se utilizan es el nuestro, que es para la copia de seguridad de la protección de datos. Se utilizan principalmente para una solución de recuperación cibernética.

                            ¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la estabilidad de esta solución?

                            Hasta ahora no hemos tenido problemas. Son muy estables.

                            ¿Has visto el ROI (Retorno de la Inversión)? En caso afirmativo, ¿de qué manera (es decir, métricas/puntos de datos)?

                            Simplemente ha cubierto nuestros casos de uso.

                            Cuéntanos tu experiencia con el servicio y soporte al cliente.

                            Valoro su soporte de forma positiva. Llevo varios años trabajando con ellos y estoy muy contento con su apoyo.

                            ¿Cómo calificaría esta solución en una escala del 1 al 10 en cuanto a servicio y soporte?

                            8.

                            En una escala del 1 al 10 (1=peor, 10=mejor), ¿cómo calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge? Por favor explique por qué.

                            Calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge con un nueve de diez.

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                            Helps with computing, storage, and server capacity for our back-end and front-end workloads
                            Pros and Cons
                            • "The product is reliable."
                            • "The product must improve its integration with VMware."

                            What is our primary use case?

                            We are using R640 and R740 models. We use the solution as the back end and front end of our environment.

                            How has it helped my organization?

                            We use it for computing, storage, and server capacity for our back-end and front-end workloads.

                            What is most valuable?

                            The product provides good quality for its price. PowerEdge is one of the best in the market. We have been using it for 12 to 15 years, and the server has broken only once. The product is reliable. It is really important for us. The tool delivers everything we need. It does what we want it to do.

                            What needs improvement?

                            The product must improve its integration with VMware. It is really important to us. They should make the management more out of the box so we have less maintenance.

                            For how long have I used the solution?

                            I have been using the solution for 12 to 15 years.

                            What do I think about the stability of the solution?

                            The tool is stable.

                            What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                            The scalability depends a little bit on the software we use.

                            How was the initial setup?

                            The initial setup is pretty easy. It is an out-of-the-box experience. It's plug-and-play. We click it in, attach the cables, and start.

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

                            As an enterprise customer, the pricing is fine for us. There are also possibilities to interact over the price and discuss. We have no complaints.

                            Which other solutions did I evaluate?

                            We have evaluated HPE and Cisco. The main difference we noticed is interoperability. We use a lot of VMware software. The integration with Dell is always perfect. It is a big advantage for us. HPE lacks interoperability.

                            What other advice do I have?

                            The Cyber Resilient Architecture approach is a good step. Hackers always try to get into infrastructures or use ransomware to encrypt files. Dell has taken it very seriously. We can see there's a lot of development in PowerEdge. New services are coming out. It's more powerful. It also has less energy consumption. They're going in the right direction.

                            We use the OpenManage console to patch our servers. It made some really good developments in the last few years. We can just press a button, and the upgrade continues. We're very happy with it. It has made our staff's work easier and reduced the time spent on tasks. A task that took us 40 hours before now takes us 20 hours to complete.

                            The product has provided us with reliability in a positive way. 

                            HPE and Lenovo are the product's competitors.

                            Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

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                            Rock solid, easy to use, and highly scalable
                            Pros and Cons
                            • "They are very stable. They are rock solid. I am happy with them."
                            • "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."

                            What is our primary use case?

                            We typically use them for hosting in a private cloud. We use the 600 and 700 series.

                            How has it helped my organization?

                            I started using Dell servers when the 4th Gen came out. Currently, we are using 13th, 14th, and 15th Gen servers. Dell servers have grown a lot since the 4th Gen. When I buy Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, I do not have to worry about them and their stability. There is also ease of deployment. Everything is very easy. Their ship time is also pretty fast.

                            They have a TPM chip. A lot of our customers who use encryption use that capability, and it just works. There are no issues with it.

                            We run them in our own data center, and they are fine in terms of energy consumption.

                            Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are very good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. We were able to use PowerEdge to scale a lot of our compute nodes. A lot of our customers need a lot of high compute, so we are pretty happy with it.

                            Dell PowerEdge Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. They are very reliable. We never have any big problems with them. Our production downtime is now two times better than five years ago.

                            What is most valuable?

                            Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are easy to use. They are very stable. They are rock solid. I am happy with them.

                            What needs improvement?

                            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. If it is there, we have not used it, but it would be nice if all this information is included as a part of PowerEdge. We can then see server performance and availability online. 

                            For how long have I used the solution?

                            It has been a long time. I have used these servers before they were called PowerEdge. 

                            What do I think about the stability of the solution?

                            They are rock solid.

                            What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                            Their scalability is very good. Nowadays, you can put so much infrastructure into 1U or 2U servers, which is very impressive.

                            How are customer service and support?

                            They are pretty responsive. I would rate them a nine out of ten.

                            How would you rate customer service and support?

                            Positive

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

                            We also use a lot of Supermicro servers. Supermicro is very good in terms of customizability. They can also be a lot aggressive in pricing, so we use Supermicro for the low-end servers and high-end servers. We use Dell servers for middle-end servers.

                            How was the initial setup?

                            They are pretty easy to deploy.

                            What was our ROI?

                            We have seen an ROI. There is stability, ease of use, and not a lot of problems.

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

                            It has generally been very competitive. It is not the best, but it is very competitive.

                            What other advice do I have?

                            I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. They are very stable. They are very good.

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                            Efficient support, easy maintenance, and good value for money
                            Pros and Cons
                            • "The maintenance and remote monitoring are valuable."
                            • "We are working with national markets, and HP Enterprise is cheaper. Dell could have made an effort there."

                            What is our primary use case?

                            We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for data storage, data processing, and computations.

                            We must manage the data, and we have safety restrictions. It is imposed on us to not use the cloud. We do everything locally.

                            How has it helped my organization?

                            Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are convenient. When we have a problem, we have a hotline that is efficient. They are also reliable.

                            Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers fit our resiliency needs. If we want to make them very resilient, we have presales engineers who are also technical. They are competent and able to help us.

                            The servers are fine in terms of energy consumption, but until now, we have not been very concerned about that.

                            They are aligned with our sustainability goals. This is very important for us when we buy a server. Previously, we used to get a five-year guarantee, and now, it is a seven-year guarantee, but we still have some servers working fine after ten years. We do replace them from time to time, but we do not have any problem with reliability. As far as the environment is concerned, we know that when we buy a machine, it will last a long time.

                            Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. They are very reliable, and we usually function by doubling up. We use a couple of servers, and we move our VM from one server to another between two buildings. Because the servers never, or very rarely, break down, we have a very resilient architecture.

                            The OpenManage console has not really affected our IT staff’s productivity.

                            What is most valuable?

                            The maintenance and remote monitoring are valuable.

                            What needs improvement?

                            The problem that we have had is not a technical one but an economic one. In other words, we are working with national markets, and HP Enterprise is cheaper. Dell could have made an effort there.

                            For example, two or three years ago, we spoke to a salesperson or a presales engineer about replacing our infrastructure with file servers, but the price that we were offered was very high.

                            For how long have I used the solution?

                            I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for about 15 years.

                            What do I think about the stability of the solution?

                            They are stable. There is no downtime or breakdowns.

                            What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                            We are a small research laboratory, but we have a few teams working together. We might gather all of the IT equipment together and buy extensions and all that.

                            As far as scalability is concerned, it is not a problem. It is very scalable but very expensive. For our needs, it is very overpriced. I am on campus, and there are several units, but we have to merge by 2025 and put everything back together and work with people whom I only ever met at the canteen. We shall see then if all of that is actually very scalable and if we can put it all together.

                            How are customer service and support?

                            It is different for PowerEdge. It is a bit different for the PCs. For the servers, support is very good indeed. I would rate them an eight out of ten. We do not know why, but there was a time when the support did not respond quickly enough or go from one level to another. We do need the expertise if we happen to have something that does not work correctly, but it is sporadic. This kind of problem can appear all of a sudden and be gone six months later. All is working well. There are no problems with customer service.

                            How would you rate customer service and support?

                            Positive

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

                            We were working with both Dell and HPE. We preferred Dell. I prefer not to do any counter-advertising, but HPE was not working out very well with regard to customer services, getting a quote, or even anything technical. We prefer Dell products, but we would prefer the prices of the servers to be a bit lower.

                            We did not have many issues with HPE at a technical level, but we have had some issues when communicating with them, even at the presales level. We could not even connect to their server to get a quote. It was so complicated. There were references that we did not understand. If we have to install a particular disk, we must buy some specific accessory or another, whereas, with Dell, if we want something, we just tell them, and we get the configuration.

                            In addition, for Dell’s website, we can use any browser, whereas with HPE, it is Chrome one day and something else another day. We use Firefox, and it does not work. We use something else, and it does not work either. Dell is very open.

                            Other than these two brands, I do not have knowledge of any other brand. We have had integrators for homemade servers, but that was a long time ago. It is usually Dell or HPE. Dell has about ¾th of the market.

                            How was the initial setup?

                            I am involved in the deployment of these servers. I work in a research laboratory. We are about 100 people, but we are a part of the Paris Observatory. It is like a university with about 800 people. We all work daily together with the IT teams.

                            I am responsible for handling presales with the technical and salespeople from Dell or HPE. We are not in charge of the orders. We handle the equipment and install the machines, and we organize the rollout of the infrastructure, VMs, and all that. Afterwards, we also handle interfacing with users.

                            The initial setup is rather simple. We do not have any real problems, and even when we have had a problem, it was fairly quickly resolved.

                            In terms of implementation strategy, when you are a small company, there is no big strategy like big companies. We get there, we install it, and it works. There is no strategy.

                            What about the implementation team?

                            We implement them ourselves. We have integrators but more for some third-party solutions. We have taken a license for safeguarding software on the campus. For that, we work with other companies, but for all of the equipment and for Dell infrastructure, we do not need help. It works very well, and there are no problems. We know that it is simple.

                            What was our ROI?

                            We are not salespeople, so it is difficult to comment on the return on investment, but when we buy a Dell server, we get value for money. We know that we will not have any problem, and it will work fine. We will install VMs and everything required. When I request a credit, my manager knows that the server will work for many years. We will not be having any issues, and I will not be asking for more money. We sometimes change some old machines, but that is only because the new ones are less energy-consuming, and we will be able to put more VMs on just one server, so, ecologically, we will use less energy. Sometimes, that is the only reason why we would change an old server. It still works, but it uses more energy than the new ones.

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

                            They are expensive. As far as the licenses are concerned, we are fine. It is more about the price of the equipment.

                            Some colleagues in other universities have done a comparison, and for a similar configuration, there was at least a 10% to 20% discount with HPE in comparison to the prices from Dell.

                            Which other solutions did I evaluate?


                            What other advice do I have?

                            I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.

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                            Un support efficace, une maintenance facile et un bon rapport qualité-prix

                            Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?

                            J’utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack depuis environ 15 ans.

                            Quel est votre cas d’utilisation principal pour cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement).

                              On utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pour du stockage de données, des traitements de données et des calculs.

                              On doit gérer les données et on a des contraintes de sécurité. On nous impose de ne pas utiliser tout ce qui est Cloud. On fait tout en local.

                              Comment est-ce que les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation? Si ce n’est pas le cas, expliquez pourquoi.

                              Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont pratiques. Lorsque nous avons un problème, nous avons aussi une assistance téléphonique qui est performante. Ils sont également fiables.

                              Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack correspondent à nos besoins de résilience. Si on veut les rendre vraiment très résilient, on a des ingénieurs qui sont également des technico-commerciaux avant-vente. Ils sont très compétents et peuvent nous aider.

                              Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont bien en termes de consommation d'énergie mais pour l’instant, on ne s’en est pas trop préoccupés.

                              Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont alignés sur nos objectifs de durabilité. C’est très important pour nous lorsque nous achetons un serveur. Avant, on recevait une garantie de cinq ans et maintenant, la garantie est de sept ans mais nous avons encore des serveurs qui tournent toujours après dix ans. On les remplace de temps en temps mais on n’a vraiment pas de problème de fiabilité. Au niveau écologique, on sait que lorsqu’on achète une machine, elle va durer longtemps.

                              Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont permis de réduire les temps d’arrêt de production imprévus. Ils sont très fiables et généralement, on marche en doublant. On prend un couple de serveurs et on déplace nos VM d’un serveur sur l’autre et sur deux bâtiments. Les serveurs ne tombant jamais en panne, ou très rarement, on obtient une architecture résiliente.

                              La console OpenManage n’a pas vraiment affecté la productivité de notre personnel informatique.


                              Quelles fonctionnalités avez-vous trouvé les plus utiles et pourquoi?

                                La maintenance et le contrôle à distance sont utiles.

                                Dans quels domaines les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pourraient-ils être améliorés?

                                  Le problème que nous avons eu n’est pas un problème technique mais plutôt économique. Autrement dit, on travaille avec des marchés nationaux et HP, ou HP Enterprise est moins cher. Dell aurait donc pu faire un effort au niveau du prix.

                                  Par exemple, il y a deux ou trois ans, on parlait avec un commercial ou un ingénieur avant-vente sur le remplacement de notre infrastructure des serveurs de fichiers mais le prix qu’on nous a proposé était très élevé.

                                  Avez-vous utilisé une solution différente auparavant et si c’est le cas, pourquoi avez-vous changé?

                                    On travaillait avec Dell et HPE. On préférait Dell. Je préfère ne pas faire de la contre publicité mais ça ne marchait pas très bien avec HPE aussi bien au niveau service client, que de faire un devis ou même pour quoi que ce soit de technique. On préfère les produits Dell mais on préférerait que les prix des serveurs soient un peu plus bas.

                                    On n’avait pas vraiment de soucis avec HPE au niveau technique mais on avait du mal à communiquer avec eux, même au niveau avant-ventes. On n’arrivait même plus à se connecter sur leurs serveurs pour faire un devis. C'était tellement compliqué. Il y avait des références qu’on ne comprenait pas. Si on doit mettre un certain disque, il faut acheter tel ou tel accessoire particulier. Alors que chez Dell, si nous voulons quelque chose, il suffit de leur dire et on a la configuration.

                                    En plus, avec le site web de Dell, on peut utiliser n’importe quel navigateur alors que chez HPE, un jour c’est Chrome et un autre jour, c’est autre chose. Ou on a Firefox et ça ne marche pas alors on prend quelque chose d’autre et ça ne marche pas non plus. Dell est, par contre, vraiment très ouvert.

                                    Je n’ai pas vraiment de connaissances sur d’autres marques à part ces deux-là. On a eu des intégrateurs pour des serveurs faits maison mais il y a longtemps. C’est généralement Dell ou HPE. C’est Dell qui a le marché les ¾ du temps.

                                    Que conseillez-vous en ce qui concerne les coûts d’installation, les tarifs et/ou les licences?

                                      Ils sont chers. Au niveau des licences, ça va. C’est plutôt au niveau des prix du matériel.

                                      Des collègues dans d’autres universités ont fait des comparatifs et pour une configuration équivalente, il y a avait facilement jusqu'à 10% à 20% de réduction chez HPE, par rapport aux prix Dell.

                                      Quelles sont vos impressions sur la scalabilité de cette solution?

                                        Nous sommes un petit laboratoire de recherche mais nous avons quelques équipes qui travaillent ensemble. Il nous arrive de regrouper tout le matériel informatique ensemble et d’acheter des extensions et tout ce qu’il faut.

                                        Au niveau scalabilité, il n’y a pas de problème. C’est très évolutif mais c’est très cher. Par rapport à nos besoins, c’est vraiment surévalué. Je suis dans un campus avec plusieurs unités mais on doit fusionner d’ici 2025, tout remettre ensemble et travailler avec des gens que je côtoyais juste à la cantine. On verra bien à ce moment si c’est vraiment très scalable et si on parviendra à tout remettre ensemble.

                                        Quelles sont vos impressions au niveau de la stabilité de cette solution?

                                          Ils sont stables. Il n’y a pas de temps morts, ni de panne.

                                          Avez-vous constaté un RSI (Retour Sur Investissement? Si oui, dans quel sens (p. ex. mesures/points de données)?

                                            On n’est pas des commerciaux donc, c’est difficile de parler d’un retour sur investissement mais quand on achète un serveur Dell, on rentre vraiment dans nos frais. On sait qu’on n’aura pas de problème et que ça va fonctionner. On va mettre des VMs et on va faire tout ce qu’il faut. Quand je demande des crédits à mon responsable, il sait que le serveur va marcher pendant tant d’années. On n’aura pas de soucis et je n’aurai pas plus d’argent à demander. Parfois, on change des anciennes machines mais uniquement parce que les nouvelles seront moins énergivores et on pourra mettre plus de VMs sur un seul serveur. Donc, au niveau écologique, on consomme moins d'énergie. C’est parfois la seule raison pour laquelle on change de vieux serveurs. Ils marchent encore mais ils consomment plus d'énergie que les nouveaux.

                                            La configuration initiale était-elle simple ou complexe et de quelle manière?

                                              Je suis impliqué dans le déploiement de ces serveurs. Je travaille dans un laboratoire de recherche. Nous sommes une centaine de personnes mais nous sommes intégrés à l’Observatoire de Paris. C’est comme une université mais avec environ 800 personnes. On travaille ensemble avec toutes les équipes informatiques.

                                              Je suis responsable des choix avant-vente avec l'équipe de personnel technico-commerciaux de Dell ou HPE. On ne passe pas les commandes. On reçoit le matériel, on installe les machines et on organise le déploiement de l’infrastructure, des VMs et tout le reste. Et après, on assure l’interface avec les utilisateurs.

                                              Le déploiement inicial est plutôt simple. On n’a pas vraiment de problèmes et même quand on a eu des problèmes, ça s'est résolu assez rapidement.

                                              En termes de stratégie de mise en œuvre, quand on est une petite structure, il n’y a pas vraiment de grande stratégie comme pour dans les grosses sociétés. On arrive, on installe et ça marche. Il n’y a pas de stratégie.

                                              Vous avez fait l’implémentation avec un revendeur ou votre propre équipe? Si vous avez utilisé un revendeur, comment évalueriez-vous leur niveau d’expertise?

                                                On fait l’implémentation nous-mêmes. On a des intégrateurs mais pour des solutions tierce-parties. On a pris une licence pour des logiciels de sauvegarde au niveau du campus. On travaille avec d’autres sociétés pour cela mais au niveau du matériel et tout ce qui est infrastructure Dell, on n’a pas besoin d’aide. Ça marche très bien et il n’y a aucun problème. On sait que c’est simple.

                                                Décrivez votre expérience avec le service client et le support.

                                                  C’est assez différent en ce qui concerne les PowerEdge. C’est encore différent pour les PCs. Pour les serveurs, le support est vraiment bien. Je leur mettrai un huit sur dix. On ne sait pas pourquoi mais à un certain moment, il y a eu des périodes où le support ne répondait pas assez vite ou ça passait d’un niveau à l'autre. Il faut avoir de l’expertise si on a quelque chose qui ne fonctionne pas correctement mais c’est par périodes. Ce genre de problème peut apparaître subitement au bout de six mois et disparaître six mois plus tard. Tout fonctionne bien. Il n’y a plus de problèmes avec le service clients.

                                                  Comment est-ce que vous évaluerez le service et le support pour cette solution sur une échelle de 1 à10?

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                                                    Sur une échelle de 1 à 10 (1=le pire, 10=le meilleur), comment est-ce que vous évaluerez les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack? Veuillez donner vos raisons.

                                                      Je donnerais aux serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack une note de neuf sur dix.

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                                                      Coordinador de IT at Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
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                                                      Reliable servers for secure and scalable infrastructure
                                                      Pros and Cons
                                                      • "The reliability and the execution of the necessary assignments are valuable."
                                                      • "I would like them to be more flexible when implementing more capabilities."

                                                      What is our primary use case?

                                                      The use cases are related to Medical Oncology, everything that has to do with radiotherapy.

                                                      By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, I wanted a platform with good reliability, good work, and good service.

                                                      How has it helped my organization?

                                                      It gives us reliability for our applications. It offers us a secure and scalable infrastructure, which has become essential to virtualize our workloads.

                                                      The PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security is very good. I see much more interest from Dell in providing security that reflects our requirements. Because of better monitoring capabilities, it eliminates dependence on third-party certification authorities.

                                                      In terms of energy consumption, I would rate it an eight out of ten. They continually add more and more features to improve power consumption. In all the years as a Dell PowerEdge user, I have seen an improvement in their power delivery and consumption.

                                                      The impact of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has been very high on our organization’s sustainability goals. In our company, we need a platform with high scalability and the capability to handle high workload. With the reliability of the platform, we feel free to be able to deal with other issues.

                                                      Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have clearly reduced unplanned production downtime, but I cannot exactly say how much.

                                                      The OpenManage console has affected the level of productivity of the IT team. In terms of system repair, they receive fewer demands, which makes them meet more goals than before.

                                                      Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business. The better performance the servers have, the better the applications will work, which consequently leads to better performance for Dell as well as for the company that uses its services.

                                                      What is most valuable?

                                                      The reliability and the execution of the necessary assignments are valuable.

                                                      What needs improvement?

                                                      I would like them to be more flexible when implementing more capabilities.

                                                      For how long have I used the solution?

                                                      I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 15 years.

                                                      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

                                                      The stability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is very good.

                                                      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                                                      The scalability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is very good.

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

                                                      We used HP 15 years ago. We switched because of the decision at the company management level.

                                                      How was the initial setup?

                                                      The implementation was very simple.

                                                      They are currently deployed on-premises, with the possibility of a private cloud. We use Microsoft Azure. They are implemented at several locations. In the Galicia community, we have an implementation of PowerEdge with VxRail as well.

                                                      What about the implementation team?

                                                      We had project managers from our company and from Dell.

                                                      What was our ROI?

                                                      The biggest ROI is reliability. These servers never fail, and the performance of these servers is great. They are stable 99% of the time and do not show any signs of failure.

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

                                                      They are good and reflect the prices on the market. We always wish they were lower, but they are good.

                                                      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

                                                      At that time, we evaluated IBM and FUJITSU. In general, Rack Servers offer us much more reliability.

                                                      What other advice do I have?

                                                      I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers an eight out of ten.

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                                                      Servidores confiables para una infraestructura segura y escalable

                                                      ¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?

                                                      He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante 15 años.

                                                      ¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno.

                                                      Los casos de uso están relacionados con Oncología Médica, todo lo que tiene que ver con radioterapia.

                                                      Al implementar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge, quería una plataforma con buena confiabilidad, buen trabajo y buen servicio.

                                                      Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su infraestructura de TI. Si no fue así, explique por qué.

                                                      Hay confiabilidad para nuestras aplicaciones. Nos ofrece una infraestructura segura y escalable, que se ha vuelto esencial para virtualizar nuestras cargas de trabajo.

                                                      El enfoque de seguridad de PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture es muy bueno. Estoy viendo mucho más interés por parte de Dell en cuanto a la proporción de seguridad que refleja nuestros requisitos. Gracias a sus mejores capacidades de seguimiento, elimina la dependencia de autoridades de certificación de terceros.

                                                      En cuanto al consumo energético, le daría un ocho de diez. Continuamente añaden más y más funciones para mejorar el consumo de energía. En todos los años como usuario de Dell PowerEdge, he visto una mejora en su suministro y consumo de energía.

                                                      El impacto de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge ha sido muy alto en los objetivos de sostenibilidad de nuestra organización. En nuestra empresa, necesitamos una plataforma con alta escalabilidad y capacidad para manejar una gran carga de trabajo. Con la confiabilidad de la plataforma, nos sentimos libres de poder abordar otros problemas.

                                                      Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han reducido claramente el tiempo de inactividad de producción no planificado, pero no sabría decir exactamente cuánto.

                                                      La consola OpenManage ha afectado el nivel de productividad del equipo de TI. En cuanto a la reparación del sistema, nuestro equipo recibe menos demandas, lo que les hace cumplir más objetivos que antes.

                                                      Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han afectado la flexibilidad general de nuestras operaciones o negocios. Cuanto mejor rendimiento tengan los servidores, mejor funcionarán las aplicaciones, lo que en consecuencia redunda en un mejor rendimiento tanto para Dell como para la empresa que utiliza sus servicios.

                                                      ¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?

                                                      La confiabilidad y la ejecución de las tareas necesarias son valiosas.

                                                      ¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?

                                                      Me gustaría que fueran más flexibles a la hora de implementar más capacidades.

                                                      ¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?

                                                      Usamos HP hace 15 años. Cambiamos por una decisión de la dirección de la empresa.

                                                      ¿Antes de elegir, evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?

                                                      En ese momento evaluamos a IBM y FUJITSU. En general los Servidores en Rack nos ofrecen mucha más confiabilidad.

                                                      ¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?

                                                      Son buenos y reflejan los precios del mercado. Siempre deseamos que fueran más bajos, pero son buenos.

                                                      ¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la escalabilidad de esta solución?

                                                      La escalabilidad de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge es muy buena.

                                                      ¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la estabilidad de esta solución?

                                                      La estabilidad de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge es muy buena.

                                                      ¿Has visto el ROI (Retorno de la Inversión)? En caso afirmativo, ¿de qué manera (es decir, métricas/puntos de datos)?

                                                      El mayor retorno de la inversión es la confiabilidad. Estos servidores nunca fallan y el rendimiento de estos servidores es excelente. Son estables el 99% del tiempo y no muestran signos de fallo.

                                                      ¿La configuración inicial fue sencilla o compleja y de qué manera?

                                                      La implementación fue muy sencilla.

                                                      Actualmente se encuentran desplegados on-premise, con posibilidad de nube privada. Usamos Microsoft Azure. Se implementan en varios lugares. En la comunidad de Galicia también contamos con una implementación de PowerEdge con VxRail.

                                                      ¿Lo implementó a través de un equipo de proveedores o uno interno? Si se trata de un equipo de proveedores, ¿cómo calificaría su nivel de experiencia?

                                                      Tuvimos gerentes de proyecto de nuestra empresa y de Dell.

                                                      ¿Cómo calificaría esta solución en una escala del 1 al 10 en cuanto a servicio y soporte?

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                                                      En una escala del 1 al 10 (1=peor, 10=mejor), ¿cómo calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge? Por favor explique por qué.

                                                      Calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge con un ocho de diez.



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                                                      Director at mindIT
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                                                      Provides centralized management capabilities for large environments, reduces data processing times, and supports full automation
                                                      Pros and Cons
                                                      • "We haven't faced any problems with the power supplies. The consumption of power is robust. We still have slots for the new hard discs for availability and upgrading RAM, but the machine itself has been working nonstop for ten years."
                                                      • "Different types of applications that are now trendy in the market, like AI, are still big topics that are not mapped correctly in the server and storage environment. Knowing those kinds of activities and definitions will help us more to position these kinds of servers for the client."

                                                      What is our primary use case?

                                                      We have implemented the PowerEdge servers in data centers for intelligence, governments, banks, hospitals, and for different use cases. It's a very robust product. 

                                                      We're a Dell Gold partner, and we sell services for our clients. We've been working in this domain for a long time.

                                                      We're using the seven series and the six series, and we previously used the eight series.

                                                      Most of our implementations are completed on-premises.

                                                      How has it helped my organization?

                                                      PowerEdge's system management capabilities help increase staff productivity.

                                                      It provides centralized management capabilities for large environments. In data centers, implementing multi-servers and managing different kinds of resources from a single portal definitely helps us a lot.

                                                      PowerEdge reduces data processing times. The server must be set up well to do this. Knowing your application and how to set up a real configuration that will map your request, helps a lot in the PowerEdge environment.

                                                      The enabling of full automation has affected the operations of our company.
                                                      This is the target of every client and organization. The servers fully support automation. A combination of a company's strategy when implementing solutions and having applications that are synchronized with the hardware requirement will lead to a very good result. The hardware is the best part of it because it's so easy. The hardware supports big implementations. If the structure is right, the results will be very good.

                                                      PowerEdge hasn't let us down in any situation. It's a very robust system.

                                                      We haven't faced any kind of downtime with applications, especially in analytics, because we implement a PowerEdge cluster and support it with storage. The infrastructure is highly available based on the Dell server.

                                                      From our implementations over the years and the new demand in technology, we haven't faced any kind of problems related to hardware based on PowerEdge. Everything is based on the application itself and the algorithm that the client uses through the servers. The problem isn't with the servers. The problem is with development.

                                                      It's all about processing. If you use a different kind of application that needs a lot of resources, that is a key factor, especially in data collection, open-source data, and applying different analytics over that. That will need a lot of processing, and the hardware is a key factor in that part.

                                                      Full automation is fully supported with PowerEdge. From the server perspective, it is fully compliant.

                                                      What is most valuable?

                                                      We haven't faced any problems with the power supplies. The consumption of power is robust. We still have slots for the new hard discs for availability and upgrading RAM, but the machine itself has been working nonstop for ten years.

                                                      We haven't faced any problems with new demands for digital transformation and infrastructure development.

                                                      The system is very updated. The machine itself is secure, but it depends on the client's environment and security strategy.

                                                      PowerEdge has good value for energy consumption. We know this from other vendors that have the same data centers that we used to work with. It provides better performance in terms of power consumption. More power is saved with the use of a full cabinet of PowerEdge servers versus other solutions with multi-servers.

                                                      We work in environments with systems in analytics, AI, Hadoop infrastructure, open source, and data gathering. We have those kinds of servers in our setups, and we never face problems when running the latest high-demand applications. We have an advantage in getting those results on PowerEdge servers rather than other servers.

                                                      We had some applications in artificial intelligence. Some of the clients are starting to adopt those use cases. We didn't face any problems adopting those kinds of solutions, although it's still an open discussion.

                                                      We are very familiar with the Dell portal, updates, supports, and assessments.

                                                      The integrated Dell Remote Access Controller telemetry for monitoring the PowerEdge system data and providing analytics is very simple and accessible. For centralized management, it's a good value. These kinds of implementations in a big data center make a difference.

                                                      We have CloudIQ in the machine learning systems that we are implementing for some of our clients, and those are based on Dell PowerEdge. We have those kinds of predictive analytics, and the hardware is doing great so far.

                                                      Dell EMC is a combination of processing, storage, and power. We're in a really good position in terms of technology, trends, and the leaders in the market. 

                                                      Dell has different types of servers that can fit different types of businesses.

                                                      What needs improvement?

                                                      Different types of applications that are now trendy in the market, like AI, are still big topics that are not mapped correctly in the server and storage environment. Knowing those kinds of activities and definitions will help us more to position these kinds of servers for the client.

                                                      For how long have I used the solution?

                                                      I have used this solution since 2005.

                                                      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

                                                      It's very stable. We have been using it for ten years.

                                                      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                                                      It's easy to scale.

                                                      How are customer service and support?

                                                      I would rate technical support an eight out of ten. We have never had a problem with technical support. There are a lot of different layers of support, and they're all very responsive. Dell is a very good company.

                                                      How would you rate customer service and support?

                                                      Positive

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

                                                      We used to work with HP most of the time, and we worked with servers from Cisco for a short time.

                                                      Dell used to have different categories of servers that can fit different types of businesses. Sometimes we find that small servers have good specs over other competition, which is key for some new clients. For some new businesses, small servers can help achieve different targets for SMEs.

                                                      How was the initial setup?

                                                      The setup is very simple. When deploying PowerEdge, we used the automated server and OS deployment features. Our clients are very familiar with the setup. It's straightforward and very fast. If someone is knowledgeable in IT, they are familiar with PowerEdge.

                                                      What about the implementation team?

                                                      As a partner, most of the time we help clients. However, most of the clients are knowledgeable enough to implement the servers in a very simple way.

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

                                                      PowerEdge is not a cheap product. It's a quality product, but there is always competition.

                                                      If you want to buy a server, you need an operating system, and most of it is Microsoft. A bundled solution costs less than a separate operating system and hardware.

                                                      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

                                                      We cannot compare public cloud solutions with PowerEdge. This decision is related to the availability of features over the internet versus something that you own in your data center, your servers, and your manageability and power. Implementing those kinds of servers on-premises will cost more, but having a cloud solution with on-premises storage is more feasible and economically better.

                                                      What other advice do I have?

                                                      I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

                                                      I cannot recommend a solution other than PowerEdge. I'm very happy with it and proud that we have it implemented.

                                                      I would definitely recommend this solution to those who are interested in using it. It's a robust, solid solution, and the hardware is designed carefully. The features and capabilities are built-in and it's a very supportive, long-term company. There are continuous efforts for development.

                                                      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

                                                      On-premises
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