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Network Administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Effective storage solution that helped reduce our rack footprint and power consumption
Pros and Cons
    • "This solution helped us reduce our rack footprint. It reduced our power consumption including size and weight."
    • "We are leaning away from this particular product because Dell's VxRail solution makes us buy four nodes at a time which is not scalable. Other solutions such as Cisco offer more innovation on this front."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use a mixture of versions of this solution including R440 and R430.  I also use FX2S for the blade chassis and FC630 and 640 for the actual blade servers.

    We use the blade solution as a host cluster environment for virtualization of multiple servers and the standalone R440 and 430 for best practice when we don't want to necessarily complete virtualization. We use physical servers in different locations in order to have different firewall contexts, so we can push data across. We use the physical servers as simulated distant ends in a test environment out at the actual sites.

    How has it helped my organization?

    This solution has helped us reduce our rack footprint. It reduced our power consumption including size and weight. For example, we could increase the number of systems we were deploying in Iraq if we needed to. 

    The solution decreased the time it takes to deploy systems due to needing less hardware. When we started to manage all of our servers in a cluster, it increased our oversight management. Ease of management with a smaller hardware footprint has equaled faster deployment.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature of this solution is the fact that it is a reliable server and does the job we implemented it to do. 

    What needs improvement?

    We are leaning away from this particular product because Dell's VxRail solution makes us buy four nodes at a time which is not scalable. Other solutions such as Cisco offer more innovation on this front. 

    The switching for this solution is lagging behind other products. Cisco has built the best iOS that other solutions need to match. Dell has recently done an overhaul to allow networking switches but it still can't scale the way we need it to. 

    Buyer's Guide
    Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers
    January 2025
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    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution for seven years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This is a stable solution. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Blade servers are not scalable anymore.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is not complex but it is counterintuitive, specifically the chassis. The FX2S chassis holds up to four half widths blades and has a pre-built two-module network card and eight ports that mirror each other.  

    The PCIe slots on the back of the chassis are hardwired and challenging to set up.

    We did not use the automated server of OS deployment features. We installed the hardware and then installed the software manually. We are a dark site. Dell could be a little bit more friendly to dark site management. There's a huge customer base out there that just cannot utilize a lot of their solutions in a classified environment.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The pricing for this solution is reasonable. We pay a basic premium with a military premium on top of that. 

    What other advice do I have?

    This solution has met my needs. We have not run with the latest versions of this solution due to security concerns. 

    This solution has helped me to view the health and status of our environment in a user-friendly way. The TPM features have helped us a lot because, from a configuration management standpoint, there are trusted platform modules that operate consistently.

    For anyone considering this solution, I would recommend looking into all the finer details to understand how it could be integrated. Ensure every facet of the solution is going to meet your needs.

    I would rate this solution a seven out of ten. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Hybrid Cloud
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    reviewer2318388 - PeerSpot reviewer
    IT Engineer
    Real User
    Provides exceptional flexibility, reliability, and productivity, ensuring uninterrupted operations and scalability while minimizing downtime
    Pros and Cons
    • "Our overall experience with their product and support has been consistently excellent."
    • "Occasionally, there might be extended wait times between placing an order and receiving the delivery."

    What is our primary use case?

    Previously, each branch or specific function had its own dedicated servers for tasks such as backups, file storage, print services, and directory management. However, the current approach has shifted towards utilizing VMware for site-related functions. 

    This means that instead of individual servers for each task, virtualization technology like VMware is employed to streamline and optimize server management for various purposes across the organization.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Implementing the solution with Dell servers addressed several challenges we encountered. The physical installation, especially in rack configurations, became significantly easier with a streamlined process - a simple click for various tasks.

    In our energy research, we've been using Dell PowerEdge servers for an extended period. Recently, we introduced servers from IBM and HPE into our infrastructure. However, we haven't conducted a comprehensive comparison, particularly regarding power consumption.

    The PowerEdge servers have proven to be highly effective in meeting our evolving needs. During server configuration, we strategically plan for around fifty to sixty percent usage, opting for a slightly higher configuration than is strictly necessary. This approach has ensured that we haven't encountered any issues thus far.

    Dell PowerEdge servers have positively impacted our organization's sustainability requirements. We are extremely satisfied with their performance so far, experiencing minimal hardware issues. With their support in place, any problems, whether related to hardware or software, are promptly addressed and repaired.

    The utilization of Dell PowerEdge rack servers has significantly enhanced the overall flexibility of our operations. The remarkable flexibility of these servers has contributed to increased productivity, eliminating downtime.

    What is most valuable?

    The integration of servers with VMware has been a smooth and positive process.

    What needs improvement?

    There is room for improvement in making it more cost-effective. Another area for improvement could be the delivery process. Occasionally, there might be extended wait times between placing an order and receiving the delivery.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using it for more than twenty years now.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    We are highly satisfied with the level of stability provided.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability of the servers has been excellent. As we transition to VMware, scalability remains a strong point. Our approach of configuring slightly higher than immediate needs allows for easy scaling without significant challenges.

    How are customer service and support?

    Our overall experience with their product and support has been consistently excellent. We would rate their support as highly effective, as we have not encountered any significant issues. I would rate it eight out of ten.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is straightforward.

    What about the implementation team?

    The implementation strategy involves careful planning, determining the required components for the server, and configuring all aspects before proceeding with the actual implementation. Once everything is set up according to the plan, the implementation, whether for physical or virtual servers, typically proceeds smoothly without significant complications.

    What was our ROI?

    In terms of ROI, we have experienced zero downtime with Dell PowerEdge servers. Proactively, if there is any indication of potential issues or planned maintenance, we always prepare alternative solutions. This approach has proven to be highly cost-effective, ensuring uninterrupted operations in our environment. Over my thirteen years with the company, I cannot recall a single instance where colleagues had to wait due to server issues or encountered any significant problems. Overall, the reliability of Dell PowerEdge servers has contributed significantly to a seamless and dependable work environment.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We are continuously exploring offerings from various companies, always seeking the best solutions. Currently, we have servers from both HP and IBM, and specifically, we've integrated IBM storage and Solar devices for evaluation. This approach allows us to compare and assess their performance before making informed decisions based on our specific needs.

    What other advice do I have?

    Adopting the PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture for security involves ensuring that all firmware updates released by Dell are diligently applied. Regular updates are consistently implemented to meet standard security protocols. However, there is also a proactive stance in preparing for unforeseen circumstances, acknowledging the importance of expecting the unexpected.

    Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

    Foreign Language:(German)

    Bietet außergewöhnliche Flexibilität, Zuverlässigkeit und Produktivität und gewährleistet einen reibungslosen Betrieb und Skalierbarkeit bei minimalen Ausfallzeiten

    Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?

    Bisher benötigte jeder einzelne Standort oder jede Funktion einen eigenen zugeordneten Server, um Aufgaben wie Datensicherung, Dateispeicherung, Drucken und Verzeichnisverwaltung durchzuführen. Der aktuelle Ansatz ist jedoch dazu übergegangen, VMware für standortbezogene Funktionen zu verwenden.

    Das bedeutet, dass anstelle von separaten Servern für jede Aufgabe eine Virtualisierungstechnologie wie VMware eingesetzt wird, um die Serververwaltung für die verschiedenen Zwecke des Unternehmens zu rationalisieren und zu optimieren.

    Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?

    Durch die Implementierung der Lösung mit Dell-Servern konnten wir mehrere Herausforderungen lösen, mit denen wir zu kämpfen hatten. Die physische Installation, insbesondere in Rack-Konfigurationen, wurde durch einen optimierten Prozess erheblich vereinfacht - ein einfacher Klick für verschiedene Aufgaben.

    In unserer Energieforschung verwenden wir schon seit längerem Dell PowerEdge-Server. Vor kurzem haben wir auch Server von IBM und HPE in unsere Infrastruktur aufgenommen. Wir haben jedoch keinen umfassenden Vergleich durchgeführt, insbesondere nicht hinsichtlich des Stromverbrauchs.

    Die PowerEdge-Server haben sich bei der Erfüllung unserer wachsenden Anforderungen als äußerst effektiv gezeigt. Bei der Serverkonfiguration rechnen wir strategisch mit einer Auslastung von etwa fünfzig bis sechzig Prozent und entscheiden uns für eine etwas höhere Konfiguration als unbedingt nötig. Dieser Ansatz hat dafür gesorgt, dass wir bisher keine Probleme hatten.

    Dell PowerEdge-Server haben sich positiv auf die Nachhaltigkeitsanforderungen unserer Organisation ausgewirkt. Wir sind mit der bisherigen Leistung der Server äußerst zufrieden und hatten nur geringe Probleme mit der Hardware. Dank des Supports von Dell werden alle Probleme, ob sie nun mit der Hardware oder der Software zu tun haben, umgehend angegangen und behoben.

    Der Einsatz von Dell PowerEdge-Rack-Servern hat die Gesamtflexibilität unseres Betriebs erheblich verbessert. Die bemerkenswerte Flexibilität dieser Server hat dazu beigetragen, die Produktivität zu steigern und Ausfallzeiten zu vermeiden.

    Was ist am wertvollsten?

    Die Integration von Servern mit VMware war ein reibungsloser und positiver Prozess.

    Was muss verbessert werden?

    Verbesserungsbedarf besteht bei der Kosteneffizienz. Ein weiterer verbesserungswürdiger Bereich könnte der Lieferprozess sein. Gelegentlich kann es zu längeren Wartezeiten zwischen der Bestellung und dem Erhalt der Lieferung kommen.

    Wie lange nutze ich die Lösung schon?

    Wir verwenden die Lösung nun schon seit über zwanzig Jahren.

    Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?

    Wir sind sehr zufrieden mit der Stabilität der Lösung.





    Was denke ich über die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?

    Die Skalierbarkeit der Server ist ausgezeichnet. Bei der Umstellung auf VMware bleibt die Skalierbarkeit ein wichtiger Punkt. Unser Ansatz, etwas höher zu konfigurieren als der unmittelbare Bedarf, ermöglicht eine einfache Skalierung ohne größere Herausforderungen.

    Wie sind Kundenservice und Support?

    Unsere allgemeinen Erfahrungen mit dem Produkt und dem Support waren durchweg ausgezeichnet. Wir würden den Support als sehr effektiv bewerten, da wir auf keine nennenswerten Probleme gestoßen sind. Ich würde ihn mit acht von zehn bewerten.

    Wie bewerten Sie den Kundenservice und -support?

    Positiv

    Wie war die Ersteinrichtung?

    Die Ersteinrichtung ist sehr einfach.

    Wie sieht es mit dem Implementierungsteam aus?

    Die Implementierungsstrategie umfasst eine sorgfältige Planung, die Bestimmung der erforderlichen Komponenten für den Server und die Konfiguration aller Aspekte, bevor mit der eigentlichen Implementierung begonnen wird. Sobald alles entsprechend dem Plan eingerichtet ist, erfolgt die Implementierung, ob für physische oder virtuelle Server, in der Regel reibungslos und ohne größere Verzögerungen.

    Was war unser ROI?

    Was den ROI betrifft, so haben wir mit Dell PowerEdge-Servern keine Ausfallzeiten erlebt. Falls es irgendwelche Hinweise auf potenzielle Probleme oder geplante Wartungsarbeiten gibt, bereiten wir stets alternative Lösungen vor. Dieser Ansatz hat sich als äußerst kosteneffizient erwiesen und gewährleistet einen ununterbrochenen Betrieb in unserer Arbeitsumgebung. In den dreizehn Jahren meiner Tätigkeit für das Unternehmen kann ich mich an keinen einzigen Fall erinnern, in dem Kollegen aufgrund von Serverproblemen warten mussten oder auf nennenswerte Probleme gestoßen wären. Insgesamt hat die Zuverlässigkeit der Dell PowerEdge-Server wesentlich zu einer reibungslosen und zuverlässigen Arbeitsumgebung beigetragen.

    Welche anderen Lösungen habe ich bewertet?

    Wir prüfen ständig die Angebote verschiedener Unternehmen und suchen immer nach den besten Lösungen. Derzeit haben wir Server sowohl von HP als auch von IBM im Einsatz und haben speziell IBM-Speicher und Solar-Geräte zur Evaluierung integriert. Dadurch können wir die Leistung der beiden Unternehmen vergleichen und bewerten, bevor wir auf der Grundlage unserer spezifischen Anforderungen eine Entscheidung treffen.

    Welche anderen Ratschläge kann ich geben?

    Wenn Sie die PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture für die Sicherheit übernehmen, müssen Sie sicherstellen, dass alle von Dell veröffentlichten Firmware-Updates gewissenhaft angewendet werden. Regelmäßige Updates werden konsequent implementiert, um die Standard-Sicherheitsprotokolle zu erfüllen. Es wird jedoch auch eine proaktive Einstellung bei der Vorbereitung auf unvorhergesehene Umstände an den Tag gelegt, denn es ist wichtig, sich auf das Unerwartete vorzubereiten.

    Insgesamt würde ich das System mit neun von zehn bewerten.


    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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    Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers
    January 2025
    Learn what your peers think about Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2025.
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    Jan Gilevich - PeerSpot reviewer
    System Administrator at Sapir College
    Real User
    With Intel’s Xeon scalable processors in our PowerEdge Rack Servers, we have been able to reduce the number of servers we need
    Pros and Cons
    • "Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel are easy to use, are easy to manage with OpenManage, and have extended support for five years."
    • "Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel are easy to use, are easy to manage with Dell's OpenManage Console, and have extended support for five years."

      What is our primary use case?

      We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel for Windows Servers and VMware Servers.

      How has it helped my organization?

      With Intel’s Xeon scalable processors in our PowerEdge Rack Servers, we have been able to reduce the number of servers we need when we change our workloads to the new generation, once every five years or so. I can feel a big improvement in terms of workload.

      What is most valuable?

      Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel

      • are easy to use 
      • are easy to manage with Dell's OpenManage Console
      • have extended support for five years.

      When it comes to handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads, they're good. They deliver like they're supposed to.

      And while I haven't had to use the BIOS recovery, it's a nice feature in case there is a problem.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I've been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 15 years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel are reliable, so I can say that they have reduced unplanned production downtime.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      We use PowerEdge in a VM environment, so it is scalable.

      How are customer service and support?

      We haven't used Dell's tech support.

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      We are also using HPE and Lenovo servers right now.

      How was the initial setup?

      Deploying PowerEdge is straightforward. To get it up and running takes about an hour.

      What about the implementation team?

      We always implement with in-house team.

      What was our ROI?

      We've been using the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for a long time and have found them to be very reliable. With the extended support, we can use them for five years, so it's a good investment.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      The pricing could always be better.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      When I compare PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel to the other vendors like HPE or Lenovo, I can say that it's a bit better than them. It delivers good value. Dell provides longer support for operating systems when compared to HPE. We also considered all the public cloud servers, but they were not a cost-effective solution for our college. When we buy the on-prem service, we can use it for five years, and with a physical solution, we see a return on investment after about two years. If we were to use public cloud, we would lose after two years. This solution saves us about 1 million shekels (about $289,000 at the time of the review).

      What other advice do I have?

      Dell's PowerEdge Rack Server is the best solution that I've seen, compared to other vendors.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
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      Product Manager - Cyber app Security at Amdocs
      Real User
      Easy to manage, maintain, and install
      Pros and Cons
      • "It is very easy and seamless to use the OpenManage console for lifecycle management or PowerEdge Rack Servers. It is one of the best solutions in the market today to manage the lifecycle of services."
      • "It is not good in terms of its energy consumption for a large-scale deployment. I probably would go for something more dense, like blades or any type of small scale hardware service solutions, to lower the heat and power consumption. However, for small environments, this solution is okay and easy to maintain."

      What is our primary use case?

      It is used for data center service.

      PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel are good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads with classical use cases.

      My company has thousands of customers. We are resellers as well as implement Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in our organization.

      How has it helped my organization?

      My organization provides software or application stacks for many organizations. So, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers add a lot of benefits for integration and testing purposes. It is also a solution for small-scale deployment at remote locations.

      PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business.

      For labs, when you don't need a high SLA, HA, or other expensive support and maintenance fees, then it is very easy to deploy these servers. You pay CapEx but the usage for day two is easier.

      What is most valuable?

      It is easy to manage, maintain, and install.

      The new stuff with AI, Hyperscale, and HPC for all sorts of general compute purposes makes it the best solution that you can have today.

      PowerEdge Rack Servers’ approach to security with its signed firmware, drift detection, and BIOS recovery is very good. This is the natural behavior today in the market. All vendors provide it, including Dell.

      It is very easy and seamless to use the Dell OpenManage console for the lifecycle management of PowerEdge Rack Servers. It is one of the best solutions in the market today to manage the lifecycle of services.

      What needs improvement?

      It is not good in terms of its energy consumption for a large-scale deployment. I probably would go for something more dense, like blades or any type of small scale hardware service solutions, to lower the heat and power consumption. However, for small environments, this solution is okay and easy to maintain.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel for 25 years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel are easier to handle in regards to upgrade and maintenance than any other solutions. It saves us over 50% of our time.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      Usually, it is a very good solution for small-scale environments and environments that have difficulty providing services since the maintenance of PowerEdgeRack Servers is easier relative to any other solutions. Therefore, if you go for small-scale deployments, then PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel are very simple and cost-effective.

      How are customer service and support?

      The technical support from Dell is good. If you have an issue, the tech support is better than Lenovo and about the same as HPE. 

      I would rate Dell's technical support as 8.5 out of 10, which is very good. While the technical support is very good, they are not perfect. You need to wait, and sometimes you need to escalate, which is a process. At the end of the day, it is economies of scale.

      How would you rate customer service and support?

      Positive

      How was the initial setup?

      The rack and stack takes a couple of hours, maybe less. The overall installation depends on the use case. In general, it takes about two to three days to have a full working solution.

      What was our ROI?

      Intel's Optane memory has helped save money when adding memory capacity, compared to adding the same amount of DRAM.

      The use of Dell's OpenManage console has decreased the time it takes to deploy new data centers.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      The overall pricing and licensing are fair according to the market.

      Because it is pay-per-use, there is a large offering from the application and software. This is what the customer requires, and I need to provide whatever they want. If they want to use the cloud, i.e., hyperscales as a solution, then I need to provide an application that will run on top. For me, it is a no-brainer. It is whatever the customer wants. 

      In general, going to the public cloud has its benefits since the CAPEX is low and the OPEX is pay-per-use. However, you need to arrange your application and software in a way that will modernize and utilize the cloud economically. This is the downside of things.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      We are a big company, so we are always evaluating everything.

      For general purpose small-scale deployments, it has easy rack and stack and maintenance. For edge locations, this is the best solution that the market currently has to offer. 

      Today, we are looking at other solutions other than Intel, such as AMD, because of the cost as well as the quantity of the cores that you can get for the same amount of use or footprint. 

      There are also other solutions that are more cost-effective, but you can currently only get them on the cloud, like AWS Graviton, which is based off of ARM processing units. Currently, ARM is being provided only on cloud services. I haven't seen anyone provide ARM on-prem. However, if somebody provides a cost-effective, on-prem ARM, then we will consider going for ARM processing units.

      I always prefer Dell because it is easier to maintain.

      What other advice do I have?

      It used to have a very good effect on IT staff's productivity. However, the problem has now moved from the infrastructure to the upper layer.

      I like the R640 model the best. 

      I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as nine out of 10.

      Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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      Tim Villa - PeerSpot reviewer
      IT Manager at Jones-Hamilton Co.
      Real User
      Are powerful, don't break, and have great security and performance
      Pros and Cons
      • "Dell PowerEdge servers are powerful. They don't break, and I love that. In my career of over 30 years now, all the Dell servers we've ever used out of the box have never broken."
      • "Dell needs to focus more on SMBs, helping us get the most out of our products. For example, at events, there should be very specific SMB sessions where there are Dell technicians, engineers, and Dell executives meeting with us and finding out what we need. Dell is big on promoting the fact that they're part of our team and that they want to be our partners, and I would like to see them actually partner with us. Do it less with the big Fortune 500 companies and do a little bit more with us SMBs."

      What is our primary use case?

      The ones we just bought are going to be hypervisor servers, and we have an on-premises Exchange that is running on a PowerEdge server.

      How has it helped my organization?

      The hands-off demand of the servers and the fact that they're not constantly a thorn in my side has been a big factor. They're running, and I don't have to worry about them. That is the most valuable part about it.

      There is no downtime with these servers, and the system management capabilities of PowerEdge have helped increase staff productivity.

      PowerEdge has, without a doubt, helped to reduce data processing time in our company. Every time we get a new PowerEdge server, we definitely notice an impact on the SQL databases that are part of our ERP. I do have users come and tell me that they've noticed that things have sped up and that even simple file searches are faster.

      What is most valuable?

      Dell PowerEdge servers are powerful. They don't break, and I love that. In my career of over 30 years now, all the Dell servers we've ever used out of the box have never broken.

      On top of that, when we had an air conditioning failure and I came in after a weekend, the temperature in the server room was 110 degrees. Inside the cases themselves, it was over 220 degrees. The only thing we lost was a backplane on one of the servers. This alone speaks for the durability of the Dell servers, and we've never gone away from Dell servers ever.

      They are fantastic in terms of performance as well.

      As for PowerEdge's approach to security, I would rate it very high. The tools provided by Dell update the BIOS and everything else, and the software is running on the server at all times. It is proactive and alerts me. It's taken a load off of my shoulders compared to how it was 20 years ago. I would have to go to their site and find out what was new. Now, I can just go to the computer or the server, and right there, it will tell me what needs to be done.

      The security is pretty strong. When we use ethical hackers to hack us, the Dell servers are never the issue.

      In terms of power consumption, I have no complaints at all about PowerEdge Rack Servers. My server room's APC, which is a battery backup system, is a full-mounted rack. It handles all the power coming from all our PowerEdge servers. We have never once had to scale it up at all in the almost 20 years that I've been working with them. It's moving technology in and out nonstop, and it shows you that these servers are fantastic. They don't really shift that much in power needs.

      What needs improvement?

      Dell needs to focus more on SMBs, helping us get the most out of our products. For example, at events, there should be very specific SMB sessions where there are Dell technicians, engineers, and Dell executives meeting with us and finding out what we need. Dell is big on promoting the fact that they're part of our team and that they want to be our partners, and I would like to see them actually partner with us. Do it less with the big Fortune 500 companies and do a little bit more with us SMBs.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I've been working this solution for the last 17 years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      For stability, there's really no other product that I would trust.

      How are customer service and support?

      Dell's support, throughout the years that we've used it, is typically fantastic, but, again, because the PowerEdge servers are so durable and good, I haven't used them as much. When I've had to contact them for other issues, they've resolved the issues within a week, if not a day or two.

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It's out-of-the-box, and I've never found a snag or anything like that in the process.

      We deploy everything by hand; everything is manual.

      It doesn't take that long, and we can even do it with our laptops and desktops. We do not do any ghosting or imaging, and a server usually takes me a day at the most, while I really take my time with it and get all the updates in.

      What about the implementation team?

      We do it ourselves, or we have one consultant that we use if it's something that is out of our wheelhouse.

      What was our ROI?

      Every time I don't have to work on something and my servers are just running without an issue, that is a return on investment for me. The fact that my coworkers and owners are never complaining to me about things being down all the time is the biggest ROI there is.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      I have no issues with the pricing and licensing costs. They are fine.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      I looked at HP, and in a previous job, I've actually worked on HPs. I didn't love the HP servers. Even more so than the hardware, I couldn't stand HP's service and support. They're really bad.

      When it comes to servers, Dell would be my first choice, and IBM would be my second choice.

      We have one other server that is an IBM i-series server. (It used to be called AS/400.) If I were to compare it to the PowerEdge servers, there really is no comparison. It's a monster of a machine, and we have a lot more problems with that than we do with any of our Dell servers. Plus, it's finicky. The performance on it is questionable. You have to really baby it a lot more than the Dell servers, whereas the Dell servers are those that are the set-it-and-forget-it type. I work far more on issues with my applications that are running on the Dell servers than I ever do with the actual Dell servers themselves.

      I would consider Dell and HP in the same area, whereas I look at IBM as being more specific. My only experience with IBM servers has to do with the AS/400 i-series Power9 line. Those are built specifically to house an ERP, whereas the Dell and HP servers are built to handle everything you need.

      When it comes to the servers, I trust Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. They're who I'm going to stick with. I don't consider HP to be a realistic competitor.

      What other advice do I have?

      If you are comparing Dell against anyone else, just get Dell PowerEdge. It's not even a question. The servers don't break, and they don't give you issues. Your applications are going to cause enough problems for you as it is, and you don't want the hardware they're sitting upon to also be another issue. After all, the servers were 220 degrees during an air conditioning outage and still churning and not causing problems!

      If I were to rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers on a scale from one to ten, I would give them a nine.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
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      Resilient, cost-effective, and does what we need
      Pros and Cons
      • "The server itself is valuable. It does what we ask it to do."
      • "It is hard to make a comparison without any technical factsheets for the other servers to compare with but like everyone else, it is about the pricing."

      What is our primary use case?

      We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in a hyperconverged environment for object storage and some VMs, just like a classic server.

      How has it helped my organization?

      By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we were looking for good performance and cost-effectiveness. We wanted the best cost-performance ratio in relation to our use cases. For example, if we want to increase our object clusters, we would look for servers with a high disk density and not necessarily with a huge amount of CPUs and RAM. In other cases, we would be looking for a better CPU and RAM performance but with a lesser number of disks. It depends on the use cases.

      We have been working with Dell servers for many years. Like everyone, there is more and more RAM, and there are better-performing CPUs. Storage is more and more condensed and powerful, so the applications are becoming faster, and we can respond better. The only downside is that we are not coding as well as before because the hardware compensates for the customization of the code.

      I have spoken to the data center regarding the energy consumption, and we are average in terms of energy consumption. If I compare it with other companies, we have the same average. For example, I made a study of an installation of a power supply at 1100 watts and between 750 and 1100 watts, and it is the same as what we can find elsewhere. Having said that, if tomorrow we could achieve the same performance with only 400 watts, then there would be a gap. It depends on the usage or the disks that we would have, but it is not disproportionate to what we need it for.

      We require these servers to complete a job, and they complete the job. When we reach a limit, we increase it, and we scale it again and again. There could always be a better product that could meet the requirements even better, but as usual, each to their own specialty. If tomorrow, we could put 75 tera disks on the servers, we would be even happier. That would mean smaller and less energy-consuming servers.

      They are overall within the global average in comparison to others. We recently had an RSE implementation and we are looking to reduce energy consumption. When we talk about energy consumption, we also talk about cooling because it is generally linked together. Anything that heats up more will consume more, so we would need more. There is also the issue of space in the data center. If a 2U server can potentially do the same work as a 4U server, it will be an area for improvement for implementation.

      For years now, we have had these servers with a supply and components that are resilient. and that functions well. So, instead of just the servers, it is the applications, the development, and the storage that help us to reduce any unplanned production downtime.

      The overall development of technology has affected our operations. Along with many other components, the servers have contributed to making everything more flexible for our operations.

      What is most valuable?

      The server itself is valuable. It does what we ask it to do.

      What needs improvement?

      It is hard to make a comparison without any technical factsheets for the other servers to compare with but like everyone else, it is about the pricing. They already upgrade regularly, so I do not have any improvement areas. We rely on the required standalone configuration.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers with my client for a very long time.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      They are easy to build, and we have no particular restrictions.

      How are customer service and support?

      I have not interacted with their support for the PowerEdge servers. It is the administrator who deals with the support.

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      We use Dell PowerEdge servers, and we also use HPE servers. We have a wide range. We also have servers from other brands.

      The main difference is the pricing. At some point, we receive a call for tenders, and we increase the number of our servers. Generally, it is more or less the same in terms of the range, but in the end, the one that offers the best deal wins. It is always the same thing.

      We have a wide range of servers and a wide range of disks, and there are times when our needs evolve. So, it is according to those moments, and there are times when Dell offers some great promotions that are potentially better than those from other manufacturers, and sometimes, it is the other way around. It depends on how we want to implement them, and it also depends on the price.

      How was the initial setup?

      There are no problems to report related to their implementation.

      What about the implementation team?

      We do it all in-house. Because we order quite a substantial amount, we have playbooks and many other things to do it. We have reached a certain level of maturity to implement rapidly. When there are new models, we make modifications with the playbooks, and that is it. We can do it. The base is essentially the same. There are no revolutionary changes between the new models.


      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      With regards to the licenses, I do not have a definite idea about all the licenses available out there, but I do know that there are more and more manufacturers who offer licenses.

      We take a package. We do not take a license for the software and then everything that comes on top and one for the base. The thing that is becoming more and more important for us, which is better with Dell than with other manufacturers, is the administration. We are now being asked to separate the administration networks as much as possible, whereas, for a while, there was a trend for virtualizing the administration and production ports. That is becoming a stumbling block now. The new regulations require us to separate the administration from the production.

      What other advice do I have?

      I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. There are not any issues that we are seeing, but the price can always be improved. It is always the same thing. 

      Foreign Language:(French)

      Résilient, coût-performance et fait ce dont on a besoin

      Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?

        J’utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack chez mon client depuis très longtemps.

        Quel est votre cas principal d’utilisation de cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement).

          On utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack dans un environnement hyper convergé, du stockage d’objets et des VMs, tout comme un serveur classique.

          Veuillez nous décrire comment les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation. Si ce ne fut pas le cas, veuillez expliquer pourquoi.

            En implémentant les serveurs Dell PowerEdge, on cherche en principe une bonne performance et le coût-performance. On voulait le meilleur ratio coût-performance par rapport à nos cas d’utilisation. Par exemple, si nous voulons augmenter nos clusters d’objet, nous allons chercher des serveurs avec une haute densité de disques et pas forcément avec une grosse quantité de CPUs et de RAM. Et dans d’autres cas, nous allons avoir besoin de plus de performance en CPU et RAM mais moins de disques. Ça dépend de chaque cas d’utilisation.

            On travaille avec les serveurs Dell depuis de nombreuses années. Comme tout le monde. Il y a de plus en plus de RAM et les CPUs sont de plus en plus performants. Le stockage est de plus en plus condensé et puissant, ça rend les applications de plus en plus rapides et on répond mieux. Le seul défaut, c’est qu’on code de moins en moins bien parce que le hardware compense la customisation des codes.

            J’ai discuté avec le data center sur les consommations d'énergie et on est dans une moyenne. Si je compare avec d'autres sociétés, on a la même moyenne. Par exemple, j’ai fait une étude sur une installation de 1100 watts ainsi qu’entre 750 et 1100 watts et c’est ce que l’on va trouver ailleurs aussi. Maintenant, si demain on arrive à obtenir la même performance avec seulement 400 watts, là il y aura un fossé. Ça dépend de l’utilisation ou des disques qu’on va avoir mais dans l'ensemble, ce n’est pas démesuré par rapport à ce dont on a besoin.

            On demande aux serveurs de faire leur travail et ils le font. Dès qu’on arrive à une limite, on fait grandir, on scale encore et encore. On pourrait toujours trouver un produit qui nous convient encore plus mais chacun sa spécialité. Si demain on pouvait mettre des disques de 75 tera dans les serveurs, on serait encore plus contents. Ça fera des serveurs encore plus petits et qui consomment moins.

            Ils sont dans une moyenne globale par rapport à d'autres. On a récemment eu une implémentation RSE et on cherche à diminuer la consommation énergétique. Qui dit consommation énergétique, dit aussi refroidissement parce que c’est généralement lié ensemble. Tout ce qui consomme plus, chauffe plus généralement et donc, il en faut plus. Il y a également le problème de place dans le data center. Si un serveur 2U fait potentiellement le même travail qu’un serveur 4U, ce sera un axe d'amélioration pour l'implémentation.

            Cela fait des années que nous avons des serveurs avec des alimentations et des composants qui sont résilients et qui fonctionnent bien. Ce sont donc plus les applications, les évolutions et le stockage qui vont nous permettre de réduire les temps d'arrêt de production imprévus.

            L'évolution de la technologie globale a affecté la flexibilité de nos opérations. Ainsi qu’avec d’autres composants, entre autres, les serveurs ont contribué à rendre tout plus flexible pour nos opérations.

            Quelles fonctionnalités avez-vous trouvé les plus utiles et pourquoi?

              Le serveur en lui-même est utile. Il fait ce qu’on lui demande de faire.

              Dans quels domaines les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pourraient-ils être améliorés?

                C’est dur de faire une comparaison sans la fiche technique pour comparer les autres serveurs mais typiquement, je dirai, comme tout le monde, que ce serait au niveau du prix. Ils évoluent déjà régulièrement donc, je n’ai pas de points d'amélioration. On se base sur la configuration demandée en autonomie.

                Avez-vous auparavant utilisé une solution différente et, le cas échéant, pourquoi avez-vous changé?

                  On utilise des serveurs Dell PowerEdge mais également des serveurs HPE. On a une gamme variée. On a aussi des serveurs d’autres marques.

                  La principale différence est au niveau du prix. A un moment donné, on reçoit un appel d’offres et on doit augmenter le nombre de nos serveurs. Généralement, c’est à peu près la même chose en termes de gamme mais à la fin, c’est celui qui fait la plus belle offre qui gagne. C’est toujours pareil.

                  Nous avons différentes gammes de serveurs ainsi que de disques et nous avons des besoins qui évoluent à certains moments. C’est donc en fonction du moment et il y a des périodes ou Dell fait des promotions qui sont potentiellement plus importantes que d’autres constructeurs et parfois, c’est l’inverse. Cela dépend de comment on veut implémenter et ça dépend aussi du prix.

                  Que conseillez-vous à d'autres sur les coûts d’installation, les tarifs et/ou les licences?

                    En ce qui concerne les licences, je n’ai pas de conseils définis sur toutes les licences qui sont disponibles mais je sais qu’il y a de plus en plus de constructeurs qui offrent des licences.

                    Nous prenons l’ensemble. Nous ne prenons pas les licences pour les logiciels avec tout ce qui peut s’ajouter par-dessus mais plutôt ce qui va aller sur la base. La chose qui devient de plus en plus importante pour nous et qui est meilleure chez Dell que chez d’autres constructeurs, c’est l’administration. On nous demande maintenant de séparer les domaines d’administration au maximum alors que pendant un certain temps, la grande mode était de virtualiser les ports d’administration dans les ports de production. Cela devient un point bloquant maintenant. Les nouvelles régulations nous demandent de séparer les niveaux d’administration des flux de production.

                    Quelles sont vos impressions sur la scalabilité de cette solution?

                      Ils sont faciles à monter et on n’a pas de contraintes particulières.

                      Le déploiement initial était-il simple ou complexe et de quelle manière?

                        Nous n’avons aucun problème en ce qui concerne leur implémentation.

                        Vous faites l'implémentation avec une équipe d’un revendeur ou de chez vous? Si vous utilisez une équipe d’un revendeur, comment évalueriez-vous leur niveau d’expertise?

                          On le fait chez nous. Du fait qu’on en ait commandé un certain nombre, on a plein de playbooks et plein de choses pour le faire. On est arrivé à un certain degré de maturité pour implémenter rapidement. Quand il y a des nouveaux modèles, on fait des modifications de playbooks et après, c’est parti. On peut le faire. La base est essentiellement la même. Il n’y a pas de changements révolutionnaires entre les nouveaux modèles.

                          Décrivez-nous votre expérience avec le service client et le support.

                            Je ne discute pas avec leur service support pour les serveurs PowerEdge. Ce sont les administrateurs qui font le support.

                            Sur une échelle de 1 à 10 (1=le pire, 10=le meilleur), comment évalueriez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack? Veuillez expliquer pourquoi.

                              Je donnerais aux serveurs Dell PowerEdge un neuf sur dix. Nous n’avons pas de problème particulier mais le prix peut toujours être amélioré. C’est toujours pareil.

                              Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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                              reviewer2335590 - PeerSpot reviewer
                              Leiter interne IT und Rechenzentrum at a media company
                              Real User
                              Top 20
                              Helps to enhance operational consistency and reliability of our applications
                              Pros and Cons
                              • "What truly impresses me about Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is their unwavering commitment to customer service, providing great assistance throughout the entire product lifecycle."
                              • "I would like enhanced latitude in the machine assembly process."

                              What is our primary use case?

                              To ensure the continued success of our clientele, we leverage the robust capabilities of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers within the confines of our data center.

                              The straightforward implementation of firmware updates on servers can often prove to be an elusive objective. Recognizing this arduous challenge, we opted to incorporate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers into our infrastructure, thereby facilitating a more streamlined and efficient process. 

                              How has it helped my organization?

                              Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have demonstrably bolstered the operational consistency and reliability of our applications, thereby enhancing the user experience for our esteemed clientele.

                              Given our exclusive reliance on Dell servers, conducting a direct comparison of energy consumption across different vendors proves to be a rather intricate endeavor. Nevertheless, I am confident that the power usage falls within a range deemed satisfactory for our operational requirements.

                              We leverage these server systems for an extended period of time, a practice that demonstrably contributes favorably to the principles of environmental sustainability.

                              Dell PowerEdge servers have demonstrably curtailed the incidence of production downtime, the precise extent of which remains challenging to quantify. Nevertheless, a marked decline in service outages and a concomitant upswing in availability periods are irrefutable indicators of this positive development.

                              The OpenManage Console serves as a streamlined nexus, consolidating a multitude of functionalities within a singular, intuitive interface. This holistic design fosters an enhanced level of productivity amongst IT personnel by eliminating the need to navigate through a maze of disparate applications.

                              Dell PowerEdge servers have contributed to the overall flexibility of our operations. This translates to relatively short delivery times, which is a significant advantage. We can quickly acquire new servers without facing lengthy lead times. 

                              What is most valuable?

                              What truly impresses me about Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is their unwavering commitment to customer service, providing great assistance throughout the entire product lifecycle. This unparalleled level of support extends for an extended duration, ensuring that our servers remain reliable and secure for years to come. Furthermore, the exceptional quality of these servers is evident in their engineering and robust construction, guaranteeing peak performance and unwavering stability even under the most demanding workloads.

                              What needs improvement?

                              I would like enhanced latitude in the machine assembly process. The current constraints, limiting configurations to a select few, often lack inherent rationality. This rigidity makes it challenging to construct servers that are meticulously calibrated to specific requirements. Ideally, we should strive for a system that allows for the bespoke tailoring of servers, ensuring perfect alignment with each unique need.

                              For how long have I used the solution?

                              I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 15 years.

                              What do I think about the stability of the solution?

                              While Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have generally garnered a stellar reputation for their reliability and performance, we did encounter a recent hiccup on one of our machines. Thankfully, a dedicated support case was promptly established to address the issue. It turned out to be a faulty component, which was swiftly replaced, and the machine was soon humming along once more. All in all, our experiences with these servers have been overwhelmingly positive, with this singular incident serving as a minor bump in the road.

                              What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                              The servers are provisioned with their core hardware components at the time of acquisition. In most cases, further augmentation isn't particularly rational, although it is feasible to add supplementary memory or storage devices in exceptional circumstances. While this approach generally proves acceptable, it can present challenges in situations where the servers haven't been outfitted with the potential for future expansion. For instance, if a server is only equipped with a single processor, installing a second one later on is an impossibility. While this might seem suboptimal, it does offer the advantage of being cost-effective. After all, there's no need to construct the entire infrastructure if only a portion of it will be utilized.

                              How are customer service and support?

                              While previously the realm of technical assistance left much to be desired, with technicians rarely dispatched and resolutions often left frustratingly in our own hands involving the mere shipment of parts or miscellaneous supplies, a remarkable change has taken place. The current landscape of Dell support stands in stark contrast, characterized by the prompt arrival of technicians armed with the requisite materials or their express pre-delivery and a demonstrably high level of ongoing machine support, exceeding even our most exacting expectations.

                              How would you rate customer service and support?

                              Positive

                              Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

                              In the past, our server infrastructure relied on a patchwork of machines, cobbled together from various components and specifications. These solutions, while valiant efforts in their own right, often fell short in terms of reliability and consistency. Seeking a more robust and standardized approach, we migrated to Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, enticed by their reputation for superior quality and comprehensive warranty programs.

                              How was the initial setup?

                              The initial deployment has been occasionally straightforward, but we have also come across instances where machines brought about challenging difficulties that were difficult to pinpoint. In the majority of situations, it's positive, but not consistently.

                              Given the confines of our restricted IT infrastructure, we opted for a meticulous, hands-on approach to server deployment, manually installing each one within its own designated space.

                              What about the implementation team?

                              At the outset, our implementation lacked external assistance. However, we have now brought on board LSK Storage, a value-added reseller, to superintend a wider range of tasks, as we no longer shoulder the entire burden ourselves. Our interactions with them have been exceptionally positive, exceeding our expectations. Indeed, continued collaboration would not be on the table if their performance had been anything less than stellar.

                              What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

                              The cost structure associated with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers presents itself as a potential point of contention for budget-conscious consumers, as it could be more strategically positioned to compete within the broader marketplace. Additionally, the degree of configurability offered by these server solutions might warrant further scrutiny, as it may not invariably align with the precise requirements of every individual user or organization.

                              Which other solutions did I evaluate?

                              During our evaluation process, we meticulously assessed a diverse range of server solutions offered by multiple manufacturers. Ultimately, Dell emerged as the frontrunner due to their unwavering commitment to long-term product availability, ensuring the sustained viability and stability of our IT infrastructure.

                              What other advice do I have?

                              I would give Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a rating of nine out of ten. While they offer excellent flexibility, I find that it can be limited in certain situations. Users are required to commit to specific configurations and cannot always choose every desired processor or combination of components. Additionally, there are sometimes unclear dependencies between components, requiring the use of specific minimum amounts of certain resources. These limitations prevent me from giving them a perfect score.

                              Our infrastructure is optimized for stability rather than raw processing power. While our servers may not boast the most formidable specifications, they consistently deliver reliable performance within their established parameters.

                              Foreign Language: (German)

                              Verbessert die betriebliche Konsistenz und Zuverlässigkeit unserer Applikationen

                              Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?

                              Zur Gewährleistung des anhaltenden Erfolgs unserer Kunden nutzen wir die robusten Fähigkeiten der Dell PowerEdge Rack Server innerhalb der Grenzen unseres Datenzentrums.

                              Die unkomplizierte Implementierung von Firmware-Updates auf Servern kann sich oft als schwieriges Unterfangen erweisen. Da wir diese schwierige Herausforderung erkannt haben, haben wir uns für die Integration von Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern in unsere Infrastruktur entschieden, um einen rationalisierten und effizienteren Prozess zu ermöglichen.

                              Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?

                              Dell PowerEdge Rack Server haben nachweislich die betriebliche Konsistenz und Zuverlässigkeit unserer Anwendungen verbessert und damit die Benutzerfreundlichkeit für unsere hochgeschätzte Kundschaft erhöht.

                              Da wir uns ausschließlich auf Dell-Server verlassen, ist ein direkter Vergleich des Energieverbrauchs verschiedener Anbieter ein ziemlich kompliziertes Unterfangen. Dennoch bin ich zuversichtlich, dass der Stromverbrauch in einem Bereich liegt, der für unsere betrieblichen Anforderungen zufriedenstellend ist.

                              Wir nutzen diese Serversysteme über einen längeren Zeitraum, was nachweisbar einen positiven Einfluss auf die Prinzipien der ökologischen Nachhaltigkeit hat.

                              Dell PowerEdge-Server haben nachweislich die Zahl der Produktionsausfälle verringert, wobei es schwierig ist, das genaue Ausmaß zu quantifizieren. Ein deutlicher Rückgang der Serviceausfälle und ein gleichzeitiger Anstieg der Verfügbarkeitszeiten sind jedoch unwiderlegbare Indikatoren für diese positive Entwicklung.

                              Die OpenManage-Konsole dient als optimierter Mittelpunkt, der zahlreiche Funktionen in einer einzigen, intuitiven Benutzeroberfläche zusammenfasst. Dieses ganzheitliche Design fördert die Produktivität des IT-Personals, da es sich nicht mehr durch ein Chaos von unterschiedlichen Anwendungen bewegen muss.

                              Die Dell PowerEdge-Server haben zur allgemeinen Flexibilität unseres Betriebs beigetragen. Dies führt zu relativ kurzen Lieferzeiten, was ein großer Vorteil ist. Wir können schnell neue Server erwerben, ohne lange Vorlaufzeiten einzuhalten.

                              Was ist am wertvollsten?

                              Was mich an den PowerEdge-Rack-Servern von Dell wirklich beeindruckt, ist der unermüdliche Einsatz für den Kundenservice, der während des gesamten Produktlebenszyklus hervorragende Unterstützung bietet. Dieser beispiellose Support erstreckt sich über einen langen Zeitraum und stellt sicher, dass unsere Server auch in den kommenden Jahren zuverlässig und sicher bleiben. Darüber hinaus zeigt sich die außergewöhnliche Qualität dieser Server in ihrer Technik und robusten Bauweise, die selbst bei den anspruchsvollsten Arbeitsbelastungen Spitzenleistungen und unerschütterliche Stabilität garantieren.

                              Was muss verbessert werden?

                              Ich wünsche mir mehr Flexibilität bei der Maschinenmontage. Die derzeitigen Zwänge, die die Konfigurationen auf einige wenige beschränken, lassen oft eine inhärente Rationalität vermissen. Diese Starrheit erschwert den Bau von Servern, die genau auf die spezifischen Anforderungen abgestimmt sind. Idealerweise sollten wir ein System anstreben, das die maßgeschneiderte Anpassung von Servern ermöglicht, um eine perfekte Ausrichtung auf jeden einzelnen Bedarf zu gewährleisten.

                              Wie lange nutze ich die Lösung schon?

                              Ich benutze Dell PowerEdge Rack Server seit 15 Jahren.

                              Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?

                              Obwohl Dell PowerEdge Rack Server im Allgemeinen einen hervorragenden Ruf für ihre Zuverlässigkeit und Leistung genießen, hatten wir kürzlich ein Problem mit einem unserer Geräte. Glücklicherweise wurde umgehend ein spezieller Support-Fall eingerichtet, um das Problem zu beheben. Es stellte sich heraus, dass es sich um ein fehlerhaftes Bauteil handelte, das schnell ausgetauscht wurde, und das Gerät lief bald wieder einwandfrei. Alles in allem haben wir mit diesen Servern durchweg positive Erfahrungen gemacht, wobei dieser einmalige Vorfall nur ein kleines Hindernis darstellte.

                              Was denke ich über die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?

                              Die Server werden zum Zeitpunkt der Annahme mit ihren wichtigsten Hardwarekomponenten ausgestattet. In den meisten Fällen ist eine weitere Erweiterung nicht besonders rationell, obwohl es in Ausnahmefällen möglich ist, zusätzlichen Speicher oder Speichergeräte hinzuzufügen. Während sich dieser Ansatz im Allgemeinen als akzeptabel erweist, kann er allerdings in Fällen, in denen die Server nicht mit dem Potenzial für zukünftige Erweiterungen ausgestattet wurden, zu Problemen führen. Wenn ein Server beispielsweise nur mit einem einzigen Prozessor ausgestattet ist, ist die Installation eines zweiten Prozessors zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt nicht mehr möglich. Das mag zwar suboptimal erscheinen, hat aber den Vorteil, dass es kostengünstig ist. Schließlich muss nicht die gesamte Infrastruktur aufgebaut werden, wenn nur ein Teil davon genutzt werden soll.

                              Wie sind Kundenservice und Support?

                              Während früher die technische Unterstützung viel zu wünschen übrig ließ, da nur selten Techniker entsandt wurden und die Lösung des Problems oft frustrierend in unseren eigenen Händen lag, indem wir lediglich Teile oder sonstiges Material verschicken mussten, hat sich ein bemerkenswerter Wechsel vollzogen. Die gegenwärtige Lage des Dell-Supports steht in krassem Gegensatz dazu. Sie ist gekennzeichnet durch das prompte Eingreifen von Technikern, die mit den erforderlichen Materialien ausgestattet sind, oder durch deren ausdrückliche Vorablieferung und ein nachweislich hohes Niveau des laufenden Supports für die Maschinen, das selbst unsere anspruchsvollsten Erwartungen übertrifft.

                              Wie bewerten Sie den Kundenservice und -support?

                              Positiv

                              Welche Lösung habe ich vorher verwendet und warum habe ich gewechselt?

                              Früher beruhte unsere Serverinfrastruktur auf einem Patchwork von Maschinen, die aus verschiedenen Komponenten und Spezifikationen zusammengeschustert wurden. Diese Lösungen waren zwar für sich genommen sehr gut, aber in Bezug auf Zuverlässigkeit und Konsistenz oft unzureichend. Auf der Suche nach einem robusteren und standardisierten Ansatz wechselten wir zu Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern, die durch ihren guten Ruf in Bezug auf Qualität und umfassende Garantieprogramme überzeugen konnten.

                              Wie war die Ersteinrichtung?

                              Die Ersteinrichtung verlief gelegentlich problemlos, aber wir sind auch auf Fälle gestoßen, in denen die Maschinen Schwierigkeiten verursachten, die schwer zu lokalisieren waren. In den meisten Fällen ist das Ergebnis positiv, aber nicht durchgängig.

                              Angesichts unserer begrenzten IT-Infrastruktur haben wir uns für einen sorgfältigen, praktischen Ansatz bei der Serverbereitstellung entschieden, indem wir jeden Server manuell an seinem eigenen Platz installiert haben.

                              Wie sieht es mit dem Implementierungsteam aus?

                              Am Anfang fehlte uns bei der Implementierung die externe Unterstützung. Jetzt haben wir jedoch LSK Storage, einen Value-Added Reseller, an Bord geholt, um eine breitere Palette von Aufgaben zu beaufsichtigen, da wir nicht mehr die gesamte Last selbst übernehmen müssen. Die Zusammenarbeit mit diesem Unternehmen war außerordentlich positiv und hat unsere Erwartungen sogar noch übertroffen. Eine weitere Zusammenarbeit käme nicht in Frage, wenn ihre Leistungen nicht so hervorragend wären.

                              Welche Erfahrungen habe ich mit den Preisen, den Einrichtungskosten und der Lizenzierung gemacht?

                              Die Preisgestaltung der Dell PowerEdge Rack Server ist ein potenzieller Streitpunkt für preisbewusste Kunden, da sie strategisch besser positioniert sein könnten, um auf dem größeren Markt zu bestehen. Auch der Grad der Konfigurierbarkeit, den diese Serverlösungen bieten, sollte genauer untersucht werden, da er nicht immer den genauen Anforderungen jedes einzelnen Benutzers oder Unternehmens entspricht.

                              Welche anderen Lösungen habe ich bewertet?

                              Während unseres Auswahlverfahrens haben wir verschiedene Serverlösungen von mehreren Herstellern sorgfältig geprüft. Letztendlich hat sich Dell als Spitzenreiter herauskristallisiert, da das Unternehmen sich konsequent für eine langfristige Produktverfügbarkeit einsetzt, um die nachhaltige Rentabilität und Stabilität unserer IT-Infrastruktur zu gewährleisten.

                              Welche anderen Ratschläge kann ich geben?

                              Ich würde den Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern eine Bewertung mit neun von zehn Punkten geben. Sie bieten zwar eine ausgezeichnete Flexibilität, aber ich finde, dass diese in bestimmten Situationen begrenzt sein kann. Die Benutzer müssen sich auf bestimmte Konfigurationen festlegen und können nicht immer jeden gewünschten Prozessor oder jede Kombination von Komponenten auswählen. Außerdem gibt es manchmal unklare Abhängigkeiten zwischen Komponenten, die den Einsatz bestimmter Mindestmengen bestimmter Ressourcen erfordern. Diese Einschränkungen hindern mich daran, ihnen eine perfekte Note zu geben.

                              Unsere Infrastruktur ist eher auf Stabilität als auf reine Rechenleistung optimiert. Auch wenn unsere Server nicht die beeindruckendsten Spezifikationen aufweisen, liefern sie innerhalb der festgelegten Rahmenbedingungen stets eine zuverlässige Leistung.

                              Welches Modell nutzen Sie für die Entwicklung dieser Lösung?

                              Im Hause.


                              Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

                              On-premises
                              Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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                              Cloud Infrastructure Architect at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
                              Real User
                              Top 10
                              The processor and management-related features are very easy to manage but it does not have the in-process memory encryption technology
                              Pros and Cons
                              • "Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is a user-friendly solution that provides performance stability."
                              • "Currently, the solution does not have the in-process memory encryption technology."

                              What is our primary use case?

                              We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for running SQL and Oracle DB.

                              What is most valuable?

                              Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is a user-friendly solution that provides performance stability. The solution's processor and management-related things are very easy to manage. The other valuable feature of the solution is the disk mirroring and RAID 5.

                              It's flexible to include additional memories in the solution. It's a hot-pluggable thing where we can remove and add something without switching up the whole system.

                              What needs improvement?

                              Currently, the solution does not have the in-process memory encryption technology. All Intel and AMD processors are now integrating with their CPUs. Dell can add that to the processor so that whenever it does any processing, it will just encrypt those into the memory. That is a new technology most cloud providers are following through with right now.

                              For how long have I used the solution?

                              I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for six to seven years.

                              What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                              Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is a scalable solution.

                              Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

                              We previously used some of the IBM Power Series to host Linux-based operating systems. We also use NetApp storage.

                              How was the initial setup?

                              The solution’s initial setup is easy.

                              What was our ROI?

                              We have seen a monetary return on investment with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

                              What other advice do I have?

                              Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are better suited for database applications, and they support a lot of applications.

                              The solution's Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security has good features like file integration and monitoring. Since a lot of ransomware and cybersecurity attacks happen nowadays, the data should be encrypted end to end. That will give more security to the customer or whoever is using it.

                              The solution is more suited for database applications. It gives more efficiency in processing CPUs and gives constant improvements in performance.

                              Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has reduced our unplanned production downtime by 5% to 10%. We have annual maintenance, where we easily do a lot of software and firmware upgrades.

                              Overall, I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a seven out of ten.

                              Disclosure: PeerSpot contacted the reviewer to collect the review and to validate authenticity. The reviewer was referred by the vendor, but the review is not subject to editing or approval by the vendor.
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