Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Reviews

Users found that Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series delivered exceptional performance and reliability, leading to significant cost savings. They highlighted enhanced data management capabilities which improved operational efficiency. Businesses experienced faster data processing speeds, contributing to increased productivity and lower maintenance costs. Enhanced data security features and scalability also allowed firms to manage growth effectively. Consequently, companies noted a marked improvement in their return on investment with Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series.

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series pricing is generally seen as fine and cost-effective. Users appreciate the all-inclusive licensing model, with bundles covering all features and support available for renewal. Some costs are based on storage capacity, and additional licenses may be needed for extra features like Snapshotting. For an all-flash setup, costs are approximately $20,000. There are varied opinions on value, with some finding it expensive or recommending price improvements.

• "For an all-flash setup, the cost is around $20,000 for a decent configuration."
• "The solution's price could be better."
• "It is an expensive solution."

Organizations primarily use Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series for VM workloads, production storage, virtual environments, application systems, and database systems. Common use cases include VMware-based storage, video surveillance, archiving, and backup targets. Manufacturers and small businesses alike deploy it for storing virtual machines, operating virtual environments, and managing on-premises storage.

Customers find the customer service and support of Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series to be very good. The technical support is responsive and helpful, with fast response times and effective issue resolution. Some users note the necessity to involve IBM for certain support needs. Experiences vary slightly, but generally, users are satisfied with the assistance they receive, particularly highlighting positive experiences in specific regions like Poland and Greece.

Many users found Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series' initial setup simple and straightforward. Setup times ranged from half a day to a week or more, depending on the complexity and the number of engineers involved. Deployments typically took between an hour to a week. Some users mentioned the need for additional configuration for hosts. Fiber channels were commonly used, and the multi-pathing setup was noted as more complex.

The scalability of Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is perceived positively. It is noted as easy to expand, suitable for a range of business sizes, supporting both small to medium-large firms. Some users scale with VMware but find certain limitations. The system serves well for various client bases, with organizations up to 300 users employing it. While not all reviewers have used its expansion modules, they acknowledge its capacity. Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series excels in capacity scaling but has limitations in performance scaling.

Users find Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series very stable. They report systems are usually operational unless there's a significant failure, which is promptly repaired. Over a year of usage, stability has been consistent. ThinkSystem has high stability and availability. They rarely experience downtime with storage arrays.