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Dell PowerEdge T vs HPE Proliant ML vs IBM System X comparison

Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Tower Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.2, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. Dell Technologies holds a 38.6% mindshare in TS, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 47.8% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
Dell PowerEdge T
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87% willing to recommend
HPE Proliant ML
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  • 2,661 Views
  • 2,252 Comparison Views
93% willing to recommend
IBM System X
  • 121 Views
  • 70 Comparison Views
 

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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge T, HPE Proliant ML, and IBM System X based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Tower Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge T is 38.6%, up from 38.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Proliant ML is 47.8%, down from 48.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM System X is 1.4%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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CHAAN_BEARD - PeerSpot reviewer
Scalable, easy six hour setup, however technical support is terrible
We use Dell PowerEdge for running databases Dell PowerEdge T is the easiest of all the manufacturers. One server is the same as another one because the management system updates the software and the bios.  I would like to see Speaker and more AMD processors running. I would like to see PCIe 5…
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Nagendra Nekkala. - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly reliable solution for virtualization and data storage capabilities
The tool is designed for virtualization and critical data center applications. Therefore, as customers, we use it for such purposes The solution is well-suited for virtualization and standalone applications, like data center environments. There is 100% reliability. Additionally, it provides…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
7%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge T?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its high storage capacity, making it a good product.
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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge T?
It is not easy to move around tower servers, especially since it is heavy to load the server somewhere. The heaviness...
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What is your primary use case for Dell PowerEdge T?
Dell PowerEdge T is a product that consists of tower servers, which my organization made available for five of our cl...
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What do you like most about HPE Proliant ML?
The solution is well-suited for virtualization and standalone applications, like data center environments. It prov...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Proliant ML?
The tool is definitely worth the money.
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What needs improvement with HPE Proliant ML?
The product’s support should be improved.
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Overview

Dell EMC PowerEdge tower servers are equipped with a wide range of performance-enhancing features including redundant and hot-swappable components, system health monitoring and advanced virtualization capabilities.
Dell Technologies
HP ProLiant ML expandable tower servers are ideal for remote and branch offices in need of low-risk networking, file-and-print and shared Internet access solutions, and provide maximum internal storage and I/O flexibility. Many small to medium-sized businesses rely on HP ProLiant ML expandable tower servers for the highest level of efficiency, insight and control. HP expandable servers deliver decades of engineering and integration experience designed to speed the implementation of new business computing technology.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 is a half-depth, dual-socket server designed for data centers that require high performance, yet are constrained on floor space, power, and cooling infrastructure. The dx360 M4 is equipped with the latest Intel Xeon E5-2600 Series processors and is ideal for clients that need a dense, flexible solution with low total cost of ownership.
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Sample Customers

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