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Dell PowerEdge XE-Series pros and cons

4.2 out of 5

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PROS

Dell PowerEdge XE-Series supports up to 32 drives of internal storage, offering substantial capacity.
Its trusted platform module enhances security features.
The servers are high-performing, utilizing only a small fraction of computing power.
Compatibility with VMware and resilience are key strengths.
Resource management features are highly valuable.

CONS

There should be more support options for the latest processor.
Support for performing a detailed analysis of the server from a mobile device is needed.
The quality and reliability could be improved.
PowerEdge XE Servers can improve by adapting HCI technology for better scalability.
Upgrading can be challenging and should be easier.
 

Dell PowerEdge XE-Series Pros review quotes

reviewer1470375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Field Application Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 12, 2021
The solution is flexible in my experience.
SA
head of presales at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Mar 23, 2021
The most valuable feature is that it can support up to 32 drives of internal storage.
Reza Ahmed Tuhin - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Enterprise Solution Business at Smart Technologies
Apr 27, 2022
The most valuable feature is the trusted platform module.
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AP
Head Card Operation at Nepal Investment Bank Limited
Feb 29, 2024
One of the most valuable features of Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is the ease of fixing issues if there are any.
KS
Information Security Engineer at Dilmah Tea
Oct 20, 2022
In general, it works well. We haven't had issues.
Muzammil Nasim - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Architect at INTECH Process Automation
Apr 12, 2023
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.
reviewer1671417 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Project Manager at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 14, 2023
Its reliability and consistency are most valuable.
FF
Infrastructure & Cloud Pre-Sales Engineer at BITS
Jun 9, 2023
The strong point of this solution is its compatibility with VMware and its resilience.
Palatla Srikanth - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Solution Architect at Avineon India Private Limited
Oct 2, 2023
The resource management features are valuable.
 

Dell PowerEdge XE-Series Cons review quotes

reviewer1470375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Field Application Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 12, 2021
In future releases, there should be more support options for the latest processor.
SA
head of presales at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Mar 23, 2021
I would like to have support for performing a detailed analysis of the server from a mobile device.
Reza Ahmed Tuhin - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Enterprise Solution Business at Smart Technologies
Apr 27, 2022
The quality and reliability could be improved.
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AP
Head Card Operation at Nepal Investment Bank Limited
Feb 29, 2024
Dell PowerEdge XE Servers can improve by adapting HCI technology.
KS
Information Security Engineer at Dilmah Tea
Oct 20, 2022
Upgrading can be a bit difficult.
Muzammil Nasim - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Architect at INTECH Process Automation
Apr 12, 2023
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.
reviewer1671417 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Project Manager at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 14, 2023
We use OpenManager a lot, and that can be a bit clunky at times. They can make that better.
FF
Infrastructure & Cloud Pre-Sales Engineer at BITS
Jun 9, 2023
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.
Palatla Srikanth - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Solution Architect at Avineon India Private Limited
Oct 2, 2023
The support team must improve the speed of response.