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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 #2 with an average rating of 8.4, while PowerEdge C is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Dell PowerEdge M holds a 19.1% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to PowerEdge C’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 93% 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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93% willing to recommend
PowerEdge C
Read 26 PowerEdge C reviews
  • 138 Views
  • 95 Comparison Views
96% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge M and PowerEdge C based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge M
Ranking in Blade Servers
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PowerEdge C
Ranking in Blade Servers
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge M is 19.1%, up from 17.0% 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

JohnDeavers - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 4, 2023
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 . - PeerSpot reviewer
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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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It helps us to manage multiple chassis from a single website."
"The solution offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support."
"I have compared Dell EMC to other solutions and have found it to be good. The SAN and LAN traffic, manageability, and upgradability are all good."
"The installation is easy."
"The solution integrated well."
"The solution is made with high-quality hardware."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"It's great for managing overall infrastructure."
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"It was not complex to deploy."
"The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products."
"It is a scalable platform."
"Every new version is better than the previous one."
"The management platform is great."
"With the tool, we can easily upgrade and ensure compatibility between operating systems, hardwares and drivers. Among other features, the hardware also stands out because it is certified and aligns with the processor manufacturers like Intel. This enables them to offer the latest options which are not available with other suppliers."
"The scalability of the solution met our needs."
"The security of the product is very good."
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Cons

"In terms of improvement, it should also offer a hyper-converged option."
"The set up is complex"
"Dell PowerEdge M needs to run AMD CPUs on it."
"Technical support is not good."
"Dell PowerEdge M lacks GPU nodes and doesn't have a direct solution for GPUs."
"More interconnections with third party equipment and limited I/O selection."
"One area for improvement is VLAN configuration."
"I believe that the tool’s support team is an area with certain concerns where improvements can be made."
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"The need to update the firmware and check if there is any bug in the product is one of the areas where Dell PowerEdge C falls short and needs to make improvements."
"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The current memory could be improved."
"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."
"There has been an increase in quality issues."
"It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."
"The VxRail should be opened to allow other virtualization platforms to be used."
"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is slightly higher."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is manageable for medium enterprises as well."
"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."
"It was budget friendly."
"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 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."
"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"The price could be reduced."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
17%
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 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?
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.
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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge M?
It is a pretty dynamic product and is better than everyone else's servers. HP has lost its way, and we are not going to use Lenovo in our company. I believe that the tool’s support team is an area ...
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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
NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
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