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Dell PowerEdge C- Series vs Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge C- Series
Ranking in Blade Servers
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (1st)
Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series
Ranking in Blade Servers
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge C- Series is 5.2%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series is 4.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Blade Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerEdge C- Series5.2%
Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series4.6%
Other90.2%
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Featured Reviews

Sanjay Singh Bisht - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees
High-density servers have maximized compute efficiency and have powered critical workloads reliably
Regarding how Dell PowerEdge C- Series can be improved, I would highlight a couple of areas. While it's excellent for dense and scale-out workloads, it isn't perfect for every scenario, and the complex I/O and component upgrades pose challenges since each server node is compressed into a narrow removable sled, making physical space inside the node tight. Replacing components requires pulling the entire node out and dismantling the protective casing. PCI expansion is also limited compared to standard 2U single-node servers such as the PowerEdge R700 series, which can hold up to eight PCI slots. Dell PowerEdge C- Series typically supports only two to three slots, restricting the addition of multiple specialized network interface cards. Finally, the initial capital expenditure is heavy; acquiring a PowerEdge C chassis and its multiple sleds requires significant upfront commitment, making it less cost-efficient if you need one or two nodes now, as you generally need to commit to the ecosystem upfront.
Cyrille Darmon - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Technology Officer for E&V Group at NISKO TECH
A highly stable solution with technical support that is not only good but also always available to help the product's users
My company's IT activities are carried out with the help of the solution. My company's customers use the solution in their telecom department or for telecommunication purposes The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability. The initial setup of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series should be…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most significant benefits, in my experience, are the configuration, reliability of the equipment, and the support of Dell."
"The scalability of the solution met our needs."
"Every new version is better than the previous one."
"Since we changed to Dell PowerEdge C- Series, we have not encountered any downtime or hardware crash in the last two to three years, which has been very helpful for me."
"We deployed four PowerEdge C6100 when we needed to reduce the power consumption and the amount of heat generated in our data-center."
"Technical support has been helpful."
"The best features of this solution are that it's easy to implement and manage, and I assess the balance of performance, flexibility, and scalability provided by this solution as good."
"The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."
"Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series has two processors."
"We installed Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series for a high PC solution, and for this reason, some Microsoft licenses and other special licenses were embedded or bundled to the Fujitsu solution."
"It is a very practical solution because you have all the servers in a minimal space."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."
 

Cons

"The main issues are the acquisition cost, which is really high, and when it is necessary to replace parts, the cost is also a bit high."
"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
"Customer service and support have been generally helpful but can be slow due to the need to navigate different specialists."
"Using Dell PowerEdge C- Series has not affected the overall flexibility of my operations or business."
"I don't see the possibility of mixing LFF drives with SFF drives in a particular machine."
"Dell PowerEdge C- Series can be improved in a couple of ways. While it is a powerhouse for dense and scale-out workloads, the complex I/O and component upgrades due to each server node being compressed into a narrow removable sled make parts replacement difficult."
"The price must be improved."
"With reference architectures like VX rack, the update process is quite painful."
"It is much better to use “normal” servers. The initial investment for a blade server is very high and creates dependency."
"It can have more automation. In addition, Fujitsu should have a broader portfolio, not specifically in terms of the service solutions, but more in terms of the big picture. A broader portfolio would be nice for providing different solutions for the customers."
"The initial setup of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series was complex."
"It can have more automation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The cost depends on the configuration."
"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."
"The price could be reduced."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"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."
"No license is required to operate the product."
"There are special licenses that are connected to the usage. We installed Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series for a high PC solution, and for this reason, some Microsoft licenses and other special licenses were embedded or bundled to the Fujitsu solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
23%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise15
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Dell PowerEdge C- Series is that so far, it is acceptable.
What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
The product is very good, and I believe it can be improved, but I have nothing else to add.
What is your primary use case for PowerEdge C?
My main use case for Dell PowerEdge C- Series is for AI applications. I am currently using ChatGPT as a specific example of an AI application I'm running on Dell PowerEdge C- Series. Using ChatGPT ...
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NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Tokyo Stock Exchange, RAF St. Mawgan, King Fahad Medical City, St. Bede’s Catholic High School, 
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