Lenovo Edge Servers vs Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers comparison

Lenovo Edge Servers vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers

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Categories and Ranking

Lenovo Edge Servers

Ranking in Rack Servers

11th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

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Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Ser...

Ranking in Rack Servers

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Lenovo Edge Servers is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is 16.0%, down from 16.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Hawi Nadew

Data center and cloud solution engineer at IE Network Solutions PLC

A budget-friendly tool that offers good stability

I don't have much to comment on what requires improvement in the product because my company is more engaged with Dell's servers than Lenovo's ones. I'm not that much familiar with Lenovo. My company has seen that the servers from Lenovo offer good performance and high scalability, so I don't see any scope for improvement in the solution. With Lenovo, when it comes to its HCI-related part, which includes ThinkAgile, users may face issues as VMware licenses are not linked with ThinkAgile. With ThinkAgile in the picture, there are two different vendors, Lenovo and VMware. Suppose VMware and Lenovo come together, then they produce a common product. In the case of the servers under Lenovo, the virtualization software is again both from VMware and Dell, and the licenses are deployed on the server. Different vendors manage the servers from Lenovo that fall under ThinkAgile and VMware, so if there is a way that allows Lenovo and VMware to produce a system together like ThinKAgile, then it would be a good improvement.

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Adalberto Giaretta

Technology director at Infodive Representações e Serviços ltda

Reliable with an easy setup and good support

These are rack servers. We use them for applications. It stores everything including VM servers, application servers, Windows, et cetera The reliability is great. The solution is like any other commodity like Dell or HPE. These are all very similar. Setting up the solution is easy. It is stable.…

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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

"I like Lenovo's XClarity Controller, and the ability to control and deploy Edge Servers through this XClarity interface."

"It is a stable solution. The product doesn't have any problems when it comes to stability."

"The initial setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is straightforward. The process of implementation took me approximately two to three days. We only had to install the hardware for the installation."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The product is very user-friendly."

"One of the main advantages of this tool is its ease of use, as it is a GUI-based tool needing a simple and easy configuration...It is a stable solution."

"The hardware performance is very valuable."

"Easy integration with UPS systems provides added convenience and efficiency for our operations."

"The product is designed to make adding RAM and disk space easier for users."

"Its performance and the local support of Lenovo in my city are the most valuable features. Its performance is the best, and its user interface is also very easy."

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Cons

"Airflow in the servers can be a problem. Sometimes we cannot add CPU to Edge Servers because there's not enough airflow in the appliance."

"With Lenovo, when it comes to its HCI-related part, which includes ThinkAgile, users may face issues as VMware licenses are not linked with ThinkAgile."

"Improvements could be made in the network cards, particularly by offering options for higher-speed cards beyond the current 10 GB."

"Upgrading firmware is easier in Dell than in Lenovo."

"Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers does a very good job. However, what could be improved can be their Configurator because it's very bulky and it sometimes gives logical errors."

"To be frank, the technical support from Lenovo's team needs improvement. There seems to be a lack of support, and it is important for Lenovo to address this issue."

"It is quite an expensive product. Its price can be improved."

"It should have tools for integration with the cloud. We should be able to transmit data from our on-premises server to the servers in the cloud."

"HP has a riser inside, but Lenovo does not have a riser. It would be good to have a riser with Lenovo. The GUI of the system is really bad. HP has a very good UI for smart memories and everything inside, but in Lenovo, we have a black-and-white UI. HP right now manufactures a server with scalable SP1 and SP2 on a single machine, which is not the case with Lenovo. They are changing the machine. For SP 1, there is one server, and for SP2, there is another server, which is really bad. In HP, we can use two models of processors in a single case. Lenovo should also be improved to have SP1 and SP2 scalable processors simultaneously on a single machine. They should not release another machine. This issue is also there in H3650 severs. They are all inside, but only V3 CPU or only v4 CPU can work, whereas, in HBG9, we can deploy V3 and V4 simultaneously. Lenovo also needs to advertise more because I can't see advertisements anywhere."

"There are other solutions that are less expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is available to users at a low price."

"The price of the solution is very expensive when compared to other solution like HP or Dell."

"It costs around $8,000. There is an additional cost for the support for a year."

"In India, the solution is cheap compared to its competitors."

"Its pricing is very competitive."

"The price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is competitive."

"The price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is highly competitive. Many customers prefer this solution because of the price. However, the price could be reduced."

"It is the cheapest solution we have seen on the market."

"The licensing cost is the same as HP. It doesn't have any additional cost. However, the price, for example, for the memory option, does not match other vendors such as HP or Dell. They should work on the pricing of Lenovo. It is a great competitor, and it should compete with the price."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Lenovo Edge Servers?

It is a stable solution. The product doesn't have any problems when it comes to stability.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lenovo Edge Servers?

The solution is available to users at a low price.

What needs improvement with Lenovo Edge Servers?

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The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is the easiest product to set up and maintain.

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Also Known As

ThinkSystem Edge Servers, ThinkSystem SE Series, Lenovo SE Series, Lenovo ThinkSystem Edge Servers

SR Series, Lenovo SR Series, ThinkSystem Rack Servers, IBM Rack Servers, ThinkSystem SR Series, Lenovo Rack Servers,

Overview

Designed and built with the unique requirements for Edge servers in mind, it is versatile enough to stretch the limitations of server locations, providing a variety of connectivity and security options and easily managed with Lenovo XClarity Controller. The ThinkSystem SE350 is a rugged compact-sized Edge solution with a focus on smart connectivity, business security, and manageability for the harsh environment.

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From growing small businesses to enterprise workloads, Lenovo rack servers offer the unmatched value, flexibility and industry-leading efficiency to meet mission-critical demands with legendary quality and reliability.

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immixGroup, Komsomolskaya Pravda, SRG Global, Seekr, Infiniti Red Bull Racing, jKool, Tennis Australia, VEKA, Netpoints, Gamma Powersports

Lenovo Edge Servers vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers