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Dell PowerEdge C- Series vs HPE Moonshot comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge C- Series
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Blade Servers (6th)
HPE Moonshot
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Rack Servers (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Density Optimized Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge C- Series is 19.3%, down from 26.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Moonshot is 17.6%, up from 12.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Density Optimized Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerEdge C- Series19.3%
HPE Moonshot17.6%
Other63.099999999999994%
Density Optimized Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Sanjay Singh Bisht - PeerSpot reviewer
Server Administrator 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.
it_user6186 - PeerSpot reviewer
Independent Analyst and Advisory Consultant at Server StorageIO - www.storageio.com
HP Moonshot 1500 software defined capable compute servers
Riding the current software defined data center (SDDC) wave being led by the likes of VMware and software defined networking (SDN) also championed by VMware via their acquisition of Nicira last year, Software Defined Marketing (SDM) is in full force, along with Software Defined Data Infrastructures…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product has high performance and no downtime."
"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."
"Technical support has been helpful."
"The product stability has been excellent."
"I appreciate the reliability, as they perform exceptionally well and we never experience any issues with them."
"I would encourage individuals who are looking for a simple and easily maintained solution to choose PowerEdge C."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"It's a good product. Virtualization on it is good."
"Everything looks to have a product superstar in hand: less energy consumption, lower cost, less space, scalable and customizable."
"With each user having its own physical CPU/GPU, enough memory etc. (when dealing with HDI) the overall user experience will be top notch, as to be expected."
"Scalability is great, and that was one of the key bits, as it has the scalability option in which you can fit four on each blade and have the capacity to keep on going."
 

Cons

"An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring."
"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."
"They could automate or simplify it more."
"There could be some more ports added in the future."
"With reference architectures like VX rack, the update process is quite painful."
"Customer service and support have been generally helpful but can be slow due to the need to navigate different specialists."
"Its customer service could be better."
"Although Dell PowerEdge C- Series excels at high-density computing, it has major compromises that prevent it from achieving a perfect score."
"Why not spend the same (or a bit more perhaps) amount on virtual?"
"However, with great potential gains, there is a big risk."
"I think there's room for improvement. It doesn't work properly yet."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"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 product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."
"I don't handle the financial aspects, so I don't know the exact costs, but in terms of the value it brings, it's worth it."
"PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
23%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
7%
Financial Services Firm
40%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
I purchased from Dell directly. Dell has given a special discount for that purchase and the support is always a positive factor from Dell's side. We got instant support whenever it was required and...
What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
The main area for improvement in Dell PowerEdge C- Series is the booting time, as when we power on, it takes time.
What is your primary use case for PowerEdge C?
Dell PowerEdge C- Series is a hardware server installed in my organization. I use it as a hardware server installed in our data center, and we are running our Active Directory and file server for o...
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Sample Customers

NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
iSource, Cerise Group, Panasonic
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