Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs PowerEdge C comparison

Cisco and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Density Optimized Servers category. Cisco is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.8. Cisco holds a 9.8% mindshare in DOS, compared to Dell Technologies’s 26.5% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers and PowerEdge C based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Density Optimized Servers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs. PowerEdge C Report (Updated: July 2025).

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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs. PowerEdge C

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Ser...

Ranking in Density Optimized Servers

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

4.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Rack Servers (5th)

PowerEdge C

Ranking in Density Optimized Servers

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Blade Servers (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Density Optimized Servers category, the mindshare of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is 9.8%, down from 12.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 26.5%, up from 20.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Berthold Manz

CTO at ExperTeach GmbH

Seamless server transitions enhance IT infrastructure for AI projects and improve management capabilities

If you are integrated into the Cisco management solution, it is very easy to handle. The performance aspects of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers are very strong. The ability to move from one server to another without changing anything is excellent. We can transfer all the identity of the servers between the servers.

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Naveen Radhwani

Head IT at TO THE NEW Digital

Offers great performance and customization for application servers

There are a few bugs in PowerEdge C that require some configurational settings to be done with the help of a support team when we reconfigure the solution. This is one area where they can improve the performance of the server or implement some application improvements in the solution to make it easier for end users to implement properly.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"We have many people in my organization using Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers in the administration."

"It has centralized our server management and allows us to treat servers like a pool of resources instead of discrete devices."

"The C-series is the most valuable."

"The initial setup is straightforward and easy to do."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is performance."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the expansion and replacement of parts."

"In most cases, computes compute, and there isn't much differentiation, but one point of differentiation is Intersight cloud management."

"In terms of the features that I have found most valuable, that is basically the hardware, which is more dynamic."

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"It was not complex to deploy."

"The performance is good."

"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."

"The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products."

"The product has high performance and no downtime."

"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."

"It is a scalable solution."

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Cons

"There is room for better integration with other brands."

"The product must add customer-friendly monitoring features."

"There is very little scalability for the cluster. If you need a higher availability, there is a user limitation. So that is the low side."

"I would like to see a little more integration with VMware."

"Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers could improve by adding a wider portfolio because they only have two main categories, the C-220 and 240. There is no wide range of options as other solutions have, such as Dell. Additionally, if it was more flexible with the configuration it would be good."

"The initial setup could be easier."

"Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers can improve by providing customization features to allow us to deploy them on the cloud. For example, we need VMware to allow us to accomplish a cloud deployment."

"Its accessibility and manageability can be improved. Currently, we have to visit the office to manage it. It should be manageable outside our network. I would like it to be on the cloud."

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"The need to update the firmware and check if there is any bug in the product is one of the areas where Dell PowerEdge C falls short and needs to make improvements."

"For improvements, the iDRAC application isn't very intuitive to handle."

"Its customer service could be better."

"It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."

"The product’s pricing could be a little cheaper."

"HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."

"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."

"They could automate or simplify it more."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The server itself isn't costly at all, but the CPU and the RAM can be pretty expensive. You can buy a UCS for $2,000, but the RAM and CPU can cost up to $80,000. The most expensive asset is the intel processor, but it depends on how many cores you want and the technology you want to use on your CPU, like Hyper-V, etc."

"The solution is expensive and I give the price a four out of ten."

"The price of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is high."

"The price of the solution could be better when compared to other solutions. However, when we purchased the solution we received Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers in a bundle with other hardware, such as IP phones and networking switches."

"The pricing is expensive."

"This product is slightly more expensive when compared to others."

"This solution is a little expensive."

"This product is quite expensive and it would be better if it were cheaper."

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"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."

"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 product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."

"PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support."

"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."

"The cost depends on the configuration."

"When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers?

The C-series is the most valuable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers?

The solution is moderately priced.

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What needs improvement with Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers?

I may not be the right person to comment on advanced improvements because we are just using basic functionalities. We are getting all the functionalities which we used to get in other OEM rack serv...

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What do you like most about PowerEdge C?

The solution provides good support and service.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?

My experience with the pricing of this tool is that it's in mid-range. They have good competitors in the market who are offering better pricing, so there is scope for improvement in this area.

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What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?

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Also Known As

Unified Computing System C-Series, Cisco UCS C-Series

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Overview

UCS C-Series Rack Servers deliver unified computing in an industry-standard form factor to reduce TCO and increase agility. Each server addresses varying workload challenges through a balance of processing, memory, I/O, and internal storage resources.

Cisco

PowerEdge C help you to maximize hyperscale performance with up to 4 independent server nodes, flexible storage and shared infrastructure in a compact 2U chassis.

Dell Technologies

Sample Customers

Advanced Medical Transport, Aegean Motorway, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, Artoni Transporti, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, City of Mississauga, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Kind en Gezin, Kuwait Petroleum Italia, Nationwide, Quest, Talbots, University of St. Gallen

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

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