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PowerEdge C vs Super Micro SuperBlade comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

PowerEdge C
Ranking in Blade Servers
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (1st)
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 November 2024, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of PowerEdge C is 0.5%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Super Micro SuperBlade is 7.0%, up from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Delfryanto . - PeerSpot reviewer
A tool that offers great hardware resiliency and iDRAC software
The product's initial setup phase was easy. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The time required to deploy the solution depends on the requirements of its users. Getting the power on takes several hours, but if PowerEdge C's deployment involves more complexities, it may take a day or two to complete the deployment process.
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

"It was not complex to deploy."
"The scalability of the product is good since it offers high performance and capacity."
"The product stability has been excellent."
"The most significant benefits, in my experience, are the configuration, reliability of the equipment, and the support of Dell."
"PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well."
"PowerEdge servers have high CPU processing power, and the support is also good."
"One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use."
"I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature."
"I think the IPMI is a really good feature."
"The ability to save resource is a key feature."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
 

Cons

"The product’s cost needs improvement."
"The reliability needs improvement."
"The product’s pricing could be a little cheaper."
"The current memory could be improved."
"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Its customer service could be better."
"For improvements, the iDRAC application isn't very intuitive to handle."
"HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."
"The solution does not scale well."
"Supermicro blade servers are not the best. They could improve in scalability but are not really scalable right now."
"There is a lack of support for fiber channels currently that needs to be added."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The cost depends on the configuration."
"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
"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."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
"The product is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about PowerEdge C?
The solution provides good support and service.
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.
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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Sample Customers

NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
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