We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge XE Servers and Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Rack Servers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."In general, it works well. We haven't had issues."
"The resource management features are valuable."
"The most valuable feature is that it can support up to 32 drives of internal storage."
"The solution is flexible in my experience."
"The strong point of this solution is its compatibility with VMware and its resilience."
"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."
"The most valuable feature is the trusted platform module."
"Its reliability and consistency are most valuable."
"It is a scalable product."
"The product is very user-friendly."
"I like everything about this solution. It is a very good server, with excellent availability. The size of the power is adequate and the low heating is beneficial."
"The hardware performance is very valuable."
"The product is designed to make adding RAM and disk space easier for users."
"It is a stable solution."
"We appreciate the stability and easy mountings of all the machines. We have some direct connections with IBM, Lenovo, and other companies, and we get close support from them."
"It's very power-efficient and allows you to access the rack server directly without accessing the operating system on that server."
"I would like to have support for performing a detailed analysis of the server from a mobile device."
"In future releases, there should be more support options for the latest processor."
"The quality and reliability could be improved."
"The support team must improve the speed of response."
"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."
"We use OpenManager a lot, and that can be a bit clunky at times. They can make that better."
"Dell PowerEdge XE Servers can improve by adapting HCI technology."
"Upgrading can be a bit difficult."
"From our side, our budgets are really not there. The availability of cash is a little bit limited. We buy as much as we can, If it was less expensive, we could buy more."
"It is quite an expensive product. Its price can be improved."
"Throughout the use of the product, special needs will arise which may require a global need."
"The solution's initial setup was complicated."
"Upgrading firmware is easier in Dell than in Lenovo."
"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."
"I do not have any notes for improvements."
"I have a few notification alerts about PCI cards but it's rare."
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Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is ranked 10th in Rack Servers with 10 reviews while Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is ranked 3rd in Rack Servers with 27 reviews. Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is rated 8.4, while Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Dell PowerEdge XE Servers writes "We're hardly using 15 percent of their computing power, so there's a lot left over that we could utilize". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers writes "Reliable with an easy setup and good support". Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is most compared with HPE Apollo, Dell XR2 Rugged Server and Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, whereas Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is most compared with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, HPE ProLiant DL Servers, IBM Power Systems, Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers and HPE Apollo. See our Dell PowerEdge XE Servers vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers report.
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