Cray CS-Storm vs PowerEdge C comparison

Cray and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Density Optimized Servers category. Cray is ranked #6, while Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.8. Cray holds a 5.9% mindshare in DOS, compared to Dell Technologies’s 23.4% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

Cray CS-Storm

Ranking in Density Optimized Servers

6th

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PowerEdge C

Ranking in Density Optimized Servers

1st

Average Rating

8.8

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Density Optimized Servers category, the mindshare of Cray CS-Storm is 5.9%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 23.4%, up from 18.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Dec 19, 2023

A tool that offers great hardware resiliency and iDRAC software

In our company, we run Python on top of PowerEdge C server. My company optimizes PowerEdge C to provide Python features or capabilities to our customers The most valuable feature of the solution is the hardware resiliency it offers. The product also offers iDRAC software that helps users manage…

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"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"There is a need to pay towards the annual subscription-based licensing model offered by the solution. The product is moderately priced. Price is a critical issue, and it is always good to have moderately priced solutions."

"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."

"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."

"PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive."

"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."

"The price could be reduced."

"The cost depends on the configuration."

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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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Overview

The CS-Storm supercomputer is a highly configurable cluster, able to support options specific to individual requirements including a range of NVIDIA Tesla accelerators tested to run at full power, multiple network and topology options for InfiniBand (including fat tree, single/dual rail) and Intel Omni-Path, a customizable HPC cluster software stack, and Cray Sonexion scale-out parallel file system storage.

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

Intel, NVIDIA, Abokia Inc., Adaptive Computing, Allinea Software, ANSYS Inc., CEI, Cloudera, DataDirect Networks, Exa Corporation, Expert System, Intelligent Light, MSC Software, Oracle, Platform Computing, Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Seagate

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