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Cisco UCS B-Series vs PowerEdge C comparison

Cisco and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Cisco is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.4, while Dell Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Cisco holds a 8.3% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Dell Technologies’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.
Cisco UCS B-Series
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98% willing to recommend
PowerEdge C
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  • 125 Views
  • 86 Comparison Views
96% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between Cisco UCS B-Series and PowerEdge C based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Blade Servers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco UCS B-Series
Ranking in Blade Servers
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PowerEdge C
Ranking in Blade Servers
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Cisco UCS B-Series is 8.3%, down from 11.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 0.5%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Olalowo Olaleye - PeerSpot reviewer
A great solution with high availability, reliability and a low cost of ownership
It has reliability, high availability, and a low total cost of ownership. Your servers stand a better chance of having data available because the total cost of ownership is very low. Once you buy it, you can almost afford to go to the last, because you don't need to buy another one.
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Delfryanto . - PeerSpot reviewer
A tool that offers great hardware resiliency and iDRAC software
The product's initial setup phase was easy. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The time required to deploy the solution depends on the requirements of its users. Getting the power on takes several hours, but if PowerEdge C's deployment involves more complexities, it may take a day or two to complete the deployment process.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The Boot from SAN function is good because using OTV, we can boot the device from any remote location."
"In terms of the flexibility of the tool to adapt to technology needs, I think it is a very good solution."
"It is a very robust and reliable solution."
"The scalability is very good."
"The feature that I found the most value is the abstract and stateless capacities."
"The solution is stable...The solution is scalable."
"The architecture of this solution is very valuable; it has five traffic interconnects, and uses a network highway so bandwidth is never an issue."
"The most valuable feature is the service profiles."
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"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well."
"It was not complex to deploy."
"It's a good product. Virtualization on it is good."
"The scalability of the solution met our needs."
"The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."
"The product stability has been excellent."
"The most significant benefits, in my experience, are the configuration, reliability of the equipment, and the support of Dell."
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Cons

"USC Central seems a bit confusing for technicians."
"For future improvements, it would be a benefit if the solution could integrate better with products such as Oracle."
"Cisco could improve the user-friendliness for less experienced users."
"Despite the benefits gained from the product implementation, the cost could be more appealing if the overall cost of ownership were reduced."
"The price of this product is too high. They should work to make it more affordable."
"The graphic code that UCS can support is limited and less accessible than other systems."
"Cisco is expensive and difficult to manage. The product is not intuitive. It also needs to improve storage management and upgrades."
"The initial setup process is complex."
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"The current memory could be improved."
"We had a few minor issues with compatibility on the latest version during the installation process."
"It would be better if it worked with SMTP servers on the cloud. Right now, it only allows notifications via the SMTP server. In the next release, I would like to have a better processor."
"The reliability needs improvement."
"For improvements, the iDRAC application isn't very intuitive to handle."
"There could be some more ports added in the future."
"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco UCS does not require a license. However, this license is not specific to users."
"Pricing will be based on your requirements so it is important to plan, engage, and negotiate directly with the Cisco Account Manager."
"We have to pay a monthly licensing fee for the solution."
"The licensing cost is a little bit expensive because by default, it depends on your fabric interconnect model. Most of the time, however, Cisco provides a lot of promotions to the customers, so the cost can be waived for many projects. The price of the chassis itself is fair."
"UCS is expensive, and we will be migrating to the cheaper HP servers."
"It is not a yearly subscription but a yearly support renewal that you need to do for Cisco UCS B-Series."
"A physical licensing fees needs to be paid."
"Every three years, I need to renew my license and support the product...Every time I have to opt for the renewal of the license, I am shocked to learn about the increase in the price of the product."
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"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
"PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive."
"The cost depends on the configuration."
"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support."
"PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."
"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco UCS B-Series?
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easily scalable.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco UCS B-Series?
The pricing is competitive. While the UCS price was high before, it is more competitive now.
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What needs improvement with Cisco UCS B-Series?
If we could get more reference architecture available on the portal, it would be helpful in making decisions. Also, the content should be more extensive, especially technical content.
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What do you like most about PowerEdge C?
The solution provides good support and service.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
I don't handle the financial aspects, so I don't know the exact costs, but in terms of the value it brings, it's worth it.
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What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
For improvements, the iDRAC application isn't very intuitive to handle. We have it deployed on-premises.
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Also Known As

UCS B-Series, Unified Computing System B-Series
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Overview

Based on Intel Xeon processor E7 and E5 product families, Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers work with virtualized and non-virtualized applications to increase: Performance, Energy efficiency, Flexibility and Administrator productivity.

PowerEdge C help you to maximize hyperscale performance with up to 4 independent server nodes, flexible storage and shared infrastructure in a compact 2U chassis.

 

Sample Customers

Aegean Motorway, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, Anonymous Banking Group, Artoni Transporti, Bellevue, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Hertz, Houston Methodist, Kuwait Petroleum Italia, Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co.KG, Outscale, Sony Corporation, Talbots
NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
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