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Dell PowerEdge XE Servers vs Dell XR2 Rugged Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge XE Servers
Ranking in Rack Servers
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell XR2 Rugged Server
Ranking in Rack Servers
13th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell XR2 Rugged Server is 0.7%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Muzammil Nasim - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 12, 2023
We're hardly using 15 percent of their computing power, so there's a lot left over that we could utilize
We use PowerEdge XE for a transactional system. In the future, we'll use it for warehousing data and analytical queries using AI/ML. We typically use Dell PowerEdge-based custom nodes and set up our clusters on them. They don't have a large user base. We primarily use them for data-intensive…
Jesse_B - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 22, 2022
Simple to scale, high availability, and top level service and support
We use Dell XR2 Rugged Server mostly for application hosting and corporate application Dell XR2 Rugged Server could improve if there was more customization allowed. I have been using Dell XR2 Rugged Server for approximately 10 years. The stability of the Dell XR2 Rugged Server is good, their…

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 these servers is the ability to store a lot—the capacity and the number of hard disk drives."
"The most valuable feature is that it can support up to 32 drives of internal storage."
"The strong point of this solution is its compatibility with VMware and its resilience."
"The most valuable feature is the trusted platform module."
"PowerEdge XE servers are high-performing. We're hardly using 15 percent of their computing power, so there's a lot left over that we could utilize."
"One of the most valuable features of Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is the ease of fixing issues if there are any."
"In general, it works well. We haven't had issues."
"The resource management features are valuable."
"The storage and the disc performance in terms of IOPS is great."
"The scalability of the Dell XR2 Rugged Server is good and easy to do."
 

Cons

"It should be easier to extend PowerEdge XE servers. We haven't architected them with an eye toward scalability. They have a fixed number of slots for hard drives, which is enough for our present use case, However, we would have more options if we could extend that. We could deploy the servers in a broader range of use cases with different requirements. It's fine for our current deployment with only a few thousand users. We're exploring other solutions like such as VxRail or PowerFlex for larger public-facing use cases."
"It is mostly stable, but the usual problem would be, for example, upgrading to a newer version of VMware or dealing with compatibility issues during the process."
"In future releases, there should be more support options for the latest processor."
"We use OpenManager a lot, and that can be a bit clunky at times. They can make that better."
"Dell PowerEdge XE Servers can improve by adapting HCI technology."
"I would like to have support for performing a detailed analysis of the server from a mobile device."
"Upgrading can be a bit difficult."
"The support team must improve the speed of response."
"Dell XR2 Rugged Server could improve if there was more customization allowed."
"It lacks a modular option to expand to a 16-bay system."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing model is quite competitive."
"There are different types of licensing available, that works well for customers. The product is not very much to purchase."
"If you want an SLA for parts and equipment then you need to purchase a support agreement."
"Dell has competitive pricing."
"You always want slightly cheaper, but overall, they are quite comparable and quite neutral."
"This solution is priced very reasonably."
"The price of one Dell XR2 Rugged Server is approximately $10,000."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Media Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge XE Servers?
The resource management features are valuable.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge XE Servers?
The support team must improve the speed of response. The product should be promoted more in the market.
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Also Known As

PowerEdge XE Servers
XR2 Rugged Server
 

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Sample Customers

Epsilon, ROZETTA CORP, JIGUANG, RACKSPACE, NEW BELGIUM BREWING
DIGISTOR - Secure Data Storage
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