Dell PowerEdge M vs PowerEdge C comparison

Dell PowerEdge M and PowerEdge C are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Dell PowerEdge M is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5, while PowerEdge C is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Dell PowerEdge M holds a 19.2% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to PowerEdge C’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Dell PowerEdge M users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of PowerEdge C users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge M

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95% willing to recommend

PowerEdge C

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge M 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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Dell PowerEdge M vs. PowerEdge C

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge M

Ranking in Blade Servers

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

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

Ranking in other categories

Density Optimized Servers (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge M is 19.2%, up from 17.2% 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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JohnDeavers

Senior Solutions Architect at ePlus Technology

Average pricing and good feature sets but is complex to set up

We use the solution for hyper-converged infrastructures with VMware and physical/virtual SQL solutions. Both Dell and Cisco would be data center modernization. We're modernizing from a three-tier to a single infrastructure. The enterprise manager feature sets are great. It's great for managing…

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Delfryanto .

Engineer at PT.Password Solusi Sistem

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 networking features for administration and working with the server are valuable."

"The server is more common for the mass market and although it is nothing special, what stands out is the good after-sales service provided."

"It allows us to consolidate our infrastructure very efficiently, enabling us to deploy eight servers in a seven-unit density."

"The Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) support is notably better than that of other servers."

"It is easy to manage by an administrator and we can spend valuable time on other IT issues."

"The solution offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support."

"It helps us to manage multiple chassis from a single website."

"The solution is made with high-quality hardware."

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"One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use."

"It's a good product. Virtualization on it is good."

"The most significant benefits, in my experience, are the configuration, reliability of the equipment, and the support of Dell."

"Every new version is better than the previous one."

"The scalability of the solution met our needs."

"The security of the product is very good."

"The product stability has been excellent."

"It is a scalable platform."

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Cons

"In terms of improvement, it should also offer a hyper-converged option."

"Dell PowerEdge M lacks GPU nodes and doesn't have a direct solution for GPUs."

"There is room for improvement in scalability."

"There is no specific feedback on improvements directly from our usage."

"The set up is complex"

"One area for improvement is the connectivity, specifically the backplate and switch connections."

"More interconnections with third party equipment and limited I/O selection."

"One area for improvement is VLAN configuration."

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"It should be improved in terms of future expansion. We should be able to have additional free slots for future extensions in terms of memory."

"We had a few minor issues with compatibility on the latest version during the installation process."

"Its customer service could be better."

"There has been an increase in quality issues."

"It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture."

"The reliability needs improvement."

"The price must be improved."

"The VxRail should be opened to allow other virtualization platforms to be used."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If we would not have gone with the vendor we might have been charged unnecessarily for packages we did not need."

"The pricing of PowerEdge Next is higher than it was before."

"The solution's pricing is slightly higher."

"Dell PowerEdge M price is comparable to other solutions but cheaper than IBM. However, the IBM solution is a higher grade solution whereas Dell PowerEdge M is a medium-level solution."

"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 cost varies significantly depending on the server's configuration and can range from $10,000 to $60,000 for the same server line family."

"It was budget friendly."

"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."

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"The price could be reduced."

"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 very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."

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

"When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."

"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge M?

The solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge M?

The pricing is okay for us. For us, the confidence in Dell's equipment is higher than HP. HP is cheaper, however, our preference for Dell comes from its reliability and support.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge M?

We work primarily with power plants such as thermal, solar, and wind power plants. There is no specific feedback on improvements directly from our usage. If areas need improvement, we would address...

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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 Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers address the challenges of an evolving IT environment by delivering leading enterprise classfeatures and functionality. The M-Series delivers a unique array of options configured to meet the needs of your IT environment both now and in the future.

Multiple blade form-factor choices.
Long life cycle providing better life cycle management and improved TCO.

Modular I/O switches for future scalability.
Breakthrough fan technologies for reduction in power consumption.

Configuration management via chassis management controller.

Persistent MAC/WWN/iSCSI addresses in a switch-agnostic environment.

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

Newport City Homes, Neuroblastoma and Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium (NMTRC), Georgian College, AgreeYa Solutions, IIHT Cloud Solutions, Arizona State University, AudienceScience, University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Holy Cross School

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