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Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] vs Dell PowerEdge R-Series comparison

Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] and Dell PowerEdge R-Series are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] is ranked #9 with an average rating of 9.0, while Dell PowerEdge R-Series is ranked #1 with an average rating of 9.0. Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] holds a 1.4% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to Dell PowerEdge R-Series’s 27.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Dell PowerEdge R-Series users who would recommend it.
Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL]
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92% willing to recommend
Dell PowerEdge R-Series
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98% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 26, 2025

Dell PowerEdge R-Series and Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] servers compete in the enterprise server market. Dell PowerEdge R-Series currently holds an advantage due to its focus on energy efficiency, remote management, and superior customer support.

Features: Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers offer easy remote management, flexible installation, and advanced security features such as BIOS recovery. iDRAC and OpenManage Console support evolving workloads with robust performance. Their high energy efficiency cuts down power consumption compared to multi-server setups. Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] stood out for its modular design and customizable performance but did not focus on energy efficiency and compatibility as strengths.

Room for Improvement: Dell PowerEdge R-Series could enhance energy efficiency, firmware support, and NVMe storage options. Improvements in OpenManage Console and additional training resources are also favored by users who report longer hardware delivery times. Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] models needed better energy consumption capabilities for larger environments, enhanced storage, broader integration features, more competitive pricing, and improved delivery timelines.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers are recognized for easy deployment and excellent customer service, with ProSupport praised for responsiveness despite critiques of initial support tiers. Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] also had positive deployment feedback, though it lacked the same level of support feedback as the R-Series, likely due to its end-of-life status.

Pricing and ROI: Dell PowerEdge R-Series is competitively priced, with emphasis on features and support justifying the cost. Users see it as a worthwhile investment due to its reliability and long service life. Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] was priced affordably, especially against brands like HPE and Lenovo, though seen as higher-priced when factoring in features and services. Both series provided reasonable ROI from longevity and reduced operating costs, though specific metrics were not frequently noted.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL]
Ranking in Rack Servers
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerEdge R-Series
Ranking in Rack Servers
1st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
211
Ranking in other categories
Converged Infrastructure (3rd), Data Center Networking (4th), Blade Servers (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] is 1.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerEdge R-Series is 27.5%, down from 28.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rack Servers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers27.5%
Dell PowerEdge FX1.4%
Other71.1%
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Featured Reviews

MarcGaethofs - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly stable product that seamlessly integrates with the storage portfolio and provides excellent technical support
We have a lot of questions during the order process. They get answered well. The machines are ready to go when we switch on the power. It will depend on our configuration. If we don't make an order with all the configuration specs in it, we’ll get nothing. We will have to do it all by ourselves. Which isn't a problem, but it will take longer. The solution is deployed on-premise, but we're transitioning to more hybrid solutions. We have a team for storage and connectivity. We also have a team for switching and networking. We need three to five enterprise system engineers to build a normal-sized cluster with 500 users. We also need a project manager.
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Syed Masuood - PeerSpot reviewer
Handles workloads and diverse applications efficiently
We have a lot of VMs on Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. On a single server, we have probably hosted 14 or 15 VMs. Out of these, 8 to 10 are continuously running, and four of them are backup VMs, so it can handle a good workload. For cybersecurity, it is only accessible on the intranet; it is not accessible through the web. We use it for local development purposes, and it is behind our firewall. Its security is strong. We handle a lot of test data for government and confidential customers. It is safe and strong locally. We have not experienced any security issues. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime if we need to replace a hard disk, instead of completely shutting a server, there is a hot swap feature. It is quite good in that aspect. Usually, for any activity, there is a downtime of about 30 minutes. It has saved a lot of time. We have tried AI workloads for a development environment for a government customer in Singapore. The servers are hosted in Singapore. It is an ML-based engine with AI. It is a government project where data is processed, and we run it on Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. The benefit of running AI workloads on PowerEdge Servers is that it is easy to allocate memory. The application we are running is memory intensive. It is pretty easy to scale memory and storage.
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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge FX is you can customize the solution to your specifications, such as speed. Additionally, part orders are shipped and received quickly when a part needs to be replaced."
"The features that I have found most valuable are that it has very robust servers and a very heavy load. We've been working on servers now for 10 years and those servers are still up and running. Those servers are still very powerful until today."
"We like PowerEdge for its high-performance computing architecture."
"The product seamlessly integrates with the storage portfolio."
"My advice to new users evaluating Dell PowerEdge FX is that it is definitely value for money, and you should consider it for purchase."
"The setup is straightforward. It can take anywhere from an hour to half a day."
"The remote management is great."
"The most valuable feature is its stability."
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"The standout feature is the remote control accessibility, which allows our team to access and manage the servers locally or remotely."
"Customers share with us their experiences, highlighting reliability, ease of use, maintenance, and lifecycle management. They frequently mention that this equipment doesn't break, stating it works and functions reliably."
"I find the flexibility of the build-out in Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers very valuable because we can do different things based on the use case. This flexibility is highlighted by being able to reduce CPU count, RAM count, and the number of drives depending on the site's importance."
"PowerEdge Servers helped to reduce unplanned production downtime because of the configuration of our product, it is active-active. It has 99% high reliability."
"They provide good support for part replacement, and when they cannot because the part is unavailable, they are pretty good at informing us and letting us know, but generally, these servers just sit in the data center and have been working 24/7 for years without any problems."
"Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in our environment a nine out of ten."
"The real advantage to Dell when I look at some of the other competitors is the support."
"These web servers were easily manageable from as early as 2003. We have a very large building, and it was possible to manage them remotely in a simple way from as early as 2003."
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Cons

"I don't have any technical issues, but I would like to see the commercial side improve as compared to all other OEMs."
"In terms of the cost, it is a little bit high, meaning, there is some difference in the cost compared to the equivalent product with HP servers."
"I rate Dell support six out of 10. It varies. Sometimes it's good. Sometimes it's bad. The response time could be better."
"There are certain shortcomings with Dell PowerEdge FX's integration capabilities with different operating systems, where improvements are needed."
"The system is good, but compared to open-source and assembled servers, it is somewhat costly."
"The product must provide more integration."
"They could improve from a manufacturing perspective."
"I think that Dell has full documentation on their products, but it needs to be improved for this one."
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"I would like to change the physical rails to be more like how HPE rails are formatted and organized."
"There can be more visibility on the equipment remotely."
"I have used these servers in a government project along with Nutanix, and there is a security restriction. I do not know if it is from Dell's side or Nutanix's side. From the host, you cannot read the external hard drive data inside a VM."
"The equipment is very good, but the price is a bit too high. In addition, their support for parts can be better."
"I need more transparency on how OpenManage can help me with our company being an SMB. I want more documentation for SMBs regarding Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers."
"Until they get new technology and density, it would be nice to see four nodes in a one-year package instead of a three-year package."
"Its customer support should be improved."
"We wanted to have two storage cards during the onboarding process of the solution, which were available only on the more expensive version of the boxes that we usually use for work in our company."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the license is expensive."
"I rate the product price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price."
"The price of Dell PowerEdge FX is affordable, and when compared to other solutions, such as Lenovo and HPE it is less expensive. There are any extra costs other than the standard solution."
"The cost of Dell PowerEdge FX depends on the configuration we are using. We usually pay $5,000 to $10,000 based on the configuration, including RAM and storage."
"Compared to other brands, this solution is the cheapest. I would rate the pricing as a five out of five."
"Payments are generally made towards the perpetual-based licensing costs attached to the solution, but people can also opt for subscription-based licenses."
"We have a strong agreement in place with our parent company, that typically ensures favorable pricing terms for us, although occasionally we may need to negotiate with Dell representatives for further discounts to provide competitive pricing to our customers."
"I'd like them to be cheaper, but that's not the world we live in and that's not where the pound is at."
"The solution's prices are good, especially considering what you get to use...The licensing aspect of the solution is also fine."
"The pricing for this solution is reasonable. We pay a basic premium with a military premium on top of that."
"The solution’s pricing is competitive with other products."
"The cost structure associated with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers presents itself as a potential point of contention for budget-conscious consumers, as it could be more strategically positioned to compete within the broader marketplace."
"The price of Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers is reasonable compared to other solutions."
"The price is reasonable. You have to pay if you want quality. When we purchase something, we have to do some market analysis, and I haven't seen a significant difference compared to other solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business75
Midsize Enterprise50
Large Enterprise85
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge FX?
The product's initial setup phase was simple and easy.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge FX?
The cost of Dell PowerEdge FX depends on the configuration we are using. We usually pay $5,000 to $10,000 based on the configuration, including RAM and storage.
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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge FX?
The system is good, but compared to open-source and assembled servers, it is somewhat costly. If it were cheaper, it would be even better. I would prefer the next releases of Dell PowerEdge FX to b...
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When shopping for a rack server, would you go with Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem rack servers were the better fit for us. We ultimately decided to go with Dell EMC Poweredge....
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What do you like most about Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers?
It has helped us reduce unplanned downtime by 20% to 30%.
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What needs improvement with Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers?
I don't have any issues or complaints with the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, but they could make the service tags larger as I get older. It's not that they aren't customizable; you can actually use ...
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Also Known As

PowerEdge FX
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers
 

Overview

Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] offers a blend of high performance, power efficiency, and scalability, featuring robust servers and seamless integration for virtualization, enterprise applications, and cloud hosting.

Dell PowerEdge FX [EOL] provides a reliable platform for Hyper-V workloads, web servers, virtual desktops, and database installations, meeting diverse sector requirements such as finance, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. It integrates seamlessly with storage solutions, enables quick part replacements, and supports virtualization and server consolidation, enhancing data analytics and enterprise applications. However, users seek improvements in documentation, NVMe support, network card availability, and operating system integration, while addressing concerns about power supply positioning and cost. Automation enhancements and a prolonged lifecycle are also sought-after updates.

What are the most important features of Dell PowerEdge FX?
  • Stability: Known for dependable operation with minimal failures, ensuring continuous uptime.
  • High Performance: Delivers impressive processing speeds catering to extensive workloads.
  • Easy Management: Features an intuitive management interface for streamlined operations.
  • Robust Servers: Enables stacking of blade servers within one chassis for efficient resource use.
  • Power Efficiency: Optimized for energy use, reducing operational costs.
  • High Scalability: Accommodates growing IT needs with flexible expansion options.
What benefits should users consider in reviews?
  • Ease of Customization: Adaptable to specific business needs and easy integration with existing infrastructure.
  • Reliable Remote Management: iDRAC interface provides dependable remote control capabilities.
  • Minimal Failures: Demonstrates consistent stability and reliability for critical operations.
  • Seamless Integration: Works well with storage solutions and enterprise applications enhancing usability.
  • Quick Replacement Parts: Facilitates swift maintenance and part replacement to minimize downtime.

In industries like finance, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, PowerEdge FX is implemented to support data analytics, enterprise applications, and server consolidation. Leveraged for hosting and virtualization, companies use it for vital applications such as SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Exchange, and backend systems, ensuring reliable and powerful performance.

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Dell PowerEdge R-Series rack servers offer enterprise-class performance and scalable efficiency for modern workloads across virtualization, mission-critical applications, AI, and hybrid cloud.

Delivering robust performance, Dell PowerEdge R-Series supports a wide range of configurations, making them suitable for diverse tasks like virtualization and data management. With advanced cooling, iDRAC, OpenManage, and comprehensive security features, they ensure high uptime and streamlined operations. Known for intuitive GUI and seamless VMware integration, these servers provide scalability and energy efficiency. However, they could benefit from enhancements in processing power, interface optimization, scalability, and installation speed, along with more responsive support.

What are the key features of Dell PowerEdge R-Series?
  • Remote Management: Facilitated by iDRAC for efficient server handling.
  • Scalability: Supports expansive virtualization capabilities.
  • Security: Integrated with strong security measures.
  • Energy Efficiency: Designed for lower power consumption.
  • Integration: Compatible with VMware for streamlined operations.
What benefits and ROI should you expect?
  • Improved Uptime: Reliable performance for continuous operation.
  • Operational Simplicity: Simplified management with OpenManage Suite.
  • Cost Efficiency: Competitively priced with flexibility in configurations.
  • Enhanced Diagnostics: Extensive tools for easier troubleshooting.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Dell PowerEdge R-Series finds use in database hosting, application processing, virtualization with VMware and Hyper-V, AI workloads, and software-defined networking. Organizations deploy these servers to tackle compute-intensive tasks and manage data storage efficiently.

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Sample Customers

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NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
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