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Dell PowerEdge M vs Super Micro SuperBlade comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge M
Ranking in Blade Servers
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Super Micro SuperBlade
Ranking in Blade Servers
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge M is 19.0%, up from 17.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Super Micro SuperBlade is 6.7%, up from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

JohnDeavers - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
Gergely Lakos - PeerSpot reviewer
With many servers in one, these blade servers are easier to manage
The service could be improved by faster servers, more widely available VMs, and more storage in one place. Then, in the event of a blade failure, we could start our VMs on another blade in a couple of minutes. This is why we wanted to buy storage. But now, we want to buy a twin server with 24 VMware discs to create test storage. The next product release should allow more servers to be controlled simultaneously.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge M is iDRAC."
"The solution integrated well."
"The biggest advantage of PowerEdge is that it is cost-effective, and its performance and infrastructure are much better than other competitors like Lenovo and HP."
"The iDRAC feature is most useful for server management in Dell, comparable to HP iLO."
"It is easy to manage by an administrator and we can spend valuable time on other IT issues."
"It's great for managing overall infrastructure."
"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 server is more common for the mass market and although it is nothing special, what stands out is the good after-sales service provided."
"The ability to save resource is a key feature."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"I think the IPMI is a really good feature."
 

Cons

"One area for improvement is the connectivity, specifically the backplate and switch connections."
"It requires time to transition to the new generation."
"More interconnections with third party equipment and limited I/O selection."
"Technical support is not good."
"The costing could be improved as it is somewhat expensive."
"We have had some issues with the vendor's support that we have received. When you open up a support case with Dell they send a partner to assist you and in our experience, they are lacking knowledge about the solution. There are times when you need professional support from the vendor that knows the solution well."
"Can be improved by being proactive in making changes that could improve the solution."
"The firmware updates for the product need improvement."
"Supermicro blade servers are not the best. They could improve in scalability but are not really scalable right now."
"The solution does not scale well."
"There is a lack of support for fiber channels currently that needs to be added."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is manageable for medium enterprises as well."
"The pricing of PowerEdge Next is higher than it was before."
"If we would not have gone with the vendor we might have been charged unnecessarily for packages we did not need."
"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 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."
"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."
"It was budget friendly."
"The product is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge M?
The cost of Dell is reasonable. Dell is not expensive compared to HP. It is a little cheaper, but customers still prefer HP.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge M?
I do not know if I can comment about the tool itself since I do not have much experience with Dell. I work mostly with HP and only sometimes with Dell. I cannot say where improvement is needed. Del...
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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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