We use the Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for file, print, and storage servers. Additionally, for office collaboration.
Technical Department at a construction company with 11-50 employees
Highly reliable, helpful support, and hardware performs well
Pros and Cons
- "The hardware performance is very valuable."
- "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."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The hardware performance is very valuable.
What needs improvement?
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.
The dashboard and customization can improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for a long time.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The reliability is extremely good. It is very stable, it can run forever.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is scalable. however, in our case, we are a one-site office, we don't scale the solution that much. We look at the specifications and we use it until it is out of warranty and maybe we replace it or upgrade.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is very good from Lenovo.
How was the initial setup?
The setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers was simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is competitive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options because we are an IBM business partner. Lenovo is our go-to brand.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
Coordenador de TI at PLANTI CENTER
Ensures high availability, better hardware management, and support for active features
Pros and Cons
- "Ensures high availability, better hardware management, and support for active features."
- "Throughout the use of the product, special needs will arise which may require a global need."
What is our primary use case?
Implementation of site backup.
How has it helped my organization?
Improvements came in as:
- Server scalability
- Better asset-park management
- Better security to keep services active
- Convergence between manageable equipment
- Many other benefits resulted in better service delivery and continuity.
What is most valuable?
- Implementation of server clusters using VMware.
- Ensures high availability, better hardware management, and support for active features.
What needs improvement?
To date, we have not seen any need for improvements.
Throughout the use of the product, special needs will arise which may require a global need.
For how long have I used the solution?
One to three years.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
As the costs got high, we had to use the virtualization feature to consolidate the server farm.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Senior Cloud Consultant in CSIRO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It has helped us with its steady performance and stability.
What is most valuable?
I really appreciate the robust performance.
How has it helped my organization?
It has really helped us with its steady, smooth performance, and stability.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see an automatic call home feature for IMM2.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used it for just over one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have never encountered any stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have never encountered any scalability issues.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support was very good. IBM support is very helpful.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not use a previous solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Dell and Hitachi blade servers.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We're a strategic partner.
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