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Dell PowerEdge C- Series vs HPE Moonshot comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge C- Series
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Blade Servers (4th)
HPE Moonshot
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Rack Servers (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Density Optimized Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge C- Series is 19.7%, down from 25.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Moonshot is 17.8%, 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- Series19.7%
HPE Moonshot17.8%
Other62.5%
Density Optimized Servers
 

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.
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 most significant benefits, in my experience, are the configuration, reliability of the equipment, and the support of Dell."
"The best feature Dell PowerEdge C- Series offers is the speed, as it is much faster compared to other servers I have used and has positively impacted my organization as it is great and very good."
"The scalability of the product is good since it offers high performance and capacity."
"The product has high performance and no downtime."
"I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature."
"Technical support has been helpful."
"The security of the product is very good."
"Dell PowerEdge C- Series has had a positive impact on my organization by providing more agility in processes."
"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."
"Everything looks to have a product superstar in hand: less energy consumption, lower cost, less space, scalable and customizable."
 

Cons

"Although Dell PowerEdge C- Series excels at high-density computing, it has major compromises that prevent it from achieving a perfect score."
"The VxRail should be opened to allow other virtualization platforms to be used."
"So far, the accuracy and reliability of output with Dell PowerEdge C- Series are acceptable; I find 70% satisfactory, but I still need another year to make a complete determination."
"The current memory could be improved."
"For improvements, the iDRAC application isn't very intuitive to handle."
"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
"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."
"Customer service and support have been generally helpful but can be slow due to the need to navigate different specialists."
"I think there's room for improvement. It doesn't work properly yet."
"However, with great potential gains, there is a big risk."
"Why not spend the same (or a bit more perhaps) amount on virtual?"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."
"PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
23%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
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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Sample Customers

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