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Before we deploy any solution for our customers we always keep in mind the requirements and select the features that are in line with VMware’s technology. For example we have chosen a Dell solution based on one customer specific needs and budget. This involves collaborating with Dell and VMware in order to get all the necessary licence. At the same time, we have also opted for the PowerEdge blade series which helps us in consolidating workloads and maximising output power. Our main use is to select solutions that fit the requirements of the customers while ensuring full support from Dell and maintaining confidentiality.

We have realised that instead of purchasing multiple servers with fewer cores, opting for higher series with more cores is a viable option that has been held to reduce the footprint in our data centre. This has also helped in generating green data centres and requires less cooling and maintenance.

The PowerEdge series has a powerful feature for remote server management called the iDRAC feature.

With the tool, we can easily upgrade and ensure compatibility between operating systems, hardwares and drivers. Among other features, the hardware also stands out because it is certified and aligns with the processor manufacturers like Intel. This enables them to offer the latest options which are not available with other suppliers. 

There has been an increase in quality issues.

I have been using PowerEdge C for the past 3 years.

It is indeed, very stable.

It is satisfactory for our users and we don’t have any issues in scaling the same.

Deployment of the solution typically takes one day for physical setup and connection without virtualization. For more complex setups like the DXL stack, it may take around 3-4 hours to bring everything online. I would rate it 9 out of 10, as it is very simple to set up.

 I would rate the pricing a 4 out of 10.

Overall, I would rate the solution 8 out of 10. I would recommend it but it is not free. We have been using it as a part of our proposals and promotions for all the customers.

I use the solution for routing. 

The C-series is the most valuable. 

The improvement should be done as per customer requirements. 

I have been using Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers for four years. 

It is a highly stable solution. 

It is a highly scalable solution. Twenty four users are using the solution. I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten.

The initial setup is easy. It's just create a script and then you upload it. The deployment takes two to three hours. 

The solution is moderately priced. 

I would rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.