Dell PowerEdge M Reviews

Dell PowerEdge M provides a return on investment in about two months. Users report impressive performance especially with virtualization platforms like VMware, enhanced by PCIe 5’s improvements. Intel Scalable Architecture CPUs add significant power. Reliability and stability contribute to its value, minimizing downtime and major support needs. Most run it for seven to ten years without issues. Users highlight its reliability and cost-effectiveness compared to Cisco or HPE.

Dell PowerEdge M pricing is competitive among medium-level solutions, generally being lower than IBM and slightly higher than HP. Costs vary from $10,000 to $60,000 depending on server configuration. Discounts are often negotiable with Dell, particularly when purchasing a fully populated chassis. Market changes and technology upgrades have affected pricing. The solution is budget-friendly and manageable for medium enterprises, often requiring no additional licensing, which aids in cost efficiency.

• "The cost varies significantly depending on the server's configuration and can range from $10,000 to $60,000 for the same server line family."
• "I know we get three years basic, and the on-site licensing model for business seems fine. I wouldn't pay for a support plus or anything."
• "The product is budget-friendly. The initial cost for each server was around 10,000 euros. It's a standard price, not too high or too low."

Organizations use Dell PowerEdge M primarily for virtualization, web services, and data center consolidation. It supports applications and databases, functions as hyper-converged infrastructure with VMware and SQL, and facilitates compute and consolidation of virtual machines. Companies use PowerEdge M in solar power plants for data logging and SCADA. It integrates within infrastructure for private clouds and scientific computing, serving as a reliable, multi-generational platform essential for various workloads and infrastructure needs.