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

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge C- Series
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
36
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 (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Density Optimized Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge C- Series is 20.3%, down from 25.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Moonshot is 17.0%, up from 15.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Density Optimized Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerEdge C- Series20.3%
HPE Moonshot17.0%
Other62.7%
Density Optimized Servers
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2845620 - PeerSpot reviewer
Analista de Infraestrutura de TI at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Hybrid workloads have gained resilience and deliver reliable performance for critical data
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. I think there are points for improvement in support as well. What was missing to reach a perfect rating is exactly the high acquisition and maintenance cost of these servers. Cost is really a sticking point. There is a relatively high cost, both for acquisition and for licensing some Dell software, such as the paid iDRAC licenses. I believe the cost, depending on how I use it and the workload I need, is worth it. However, I cannot forget that it is, in a way, an expensive solution.
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

"PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well."
"The solution provides good support and service."
"It was not complex to deploy."
"The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"So far, the product has made us more efficient in terms of energy usage and space usage utilization."
"Dell PowerEdge C- Series is a contemporary solution and the best solution."
"We deployed four PowerEdge C6100 when we needed to reduce the power consumption and the amount of heat generated in our data-center."
"Everything looks to have a product superstar in hand: less energy consumption, lower cost, less space, scalable and customizable."
"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."
"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."
 

Cons

"For Dell specifically, I would say they are losing a little bit of the edge in consumer relations compared to what I see around the industry."
"Customer service and support have been generally helpful but can be slow due to the need to navigate different specialists."
"We had a few minor issues with compatibility on the latest version during the installation process."
"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The current memory could be improved."
"The product’s cost needs improvement."
"There has been an increase in quality issues."
"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
"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

"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."
"PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
"The price could be reduced."
"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."
"PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
39%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
Using Dell PowerEdge has helped reduce my total cost of ownership because it is an off-the-shelf product, so I would say it has, because it is commoditized. I cannot say by how much, as Dell owns t...
What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
For Dell specifically, I would say they are losing a little bit of the edge in consumer relations compared to what I see around the industry. I know they are focusing a lot on AI, but we are losing...
What is your primary use case for PowerEdge C?
The main use case is for our entire virtualization stack.
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Sample Customers

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