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Dell PowerEdge FX vs Oracle SPARC Servers comparison

Dell Technologies and Oracle are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.7, while Oracle is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0. Dell Technologies holds a 1.4% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to Oracle’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Oracle users who would recommend it.
Dell PowerEdge FX
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92% willing to recommend
Oracle SPARC Servers
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83% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Oracle SPARC Servers and Dell PowerEdge FX are key competitors in the server solutions market, each boasting distinct advantages. Dell PowerEdge FX appears favored for its modular configurations and scalability.

Features: Oracle SPARC Servers are known for their high-performance processing, reliability, and suitability for intensive workloads. They show consistency in performance under heavy demands. Dell PowerEdge FX is recognized for modularity, scalability, and flexibility in configurations, supporting dynamic IT needs and offering potential for expansion and future-proof growth.

Room for Improvement: Oracle SPARC Servers need enhancements in ease of management, improvement in software compatibility, and better user interface for management tools. Dell PowerEdge FX can optimize power consumption, improve interoperability with non-Dell components, and refine its efficiency to reduce operational costs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle SPARC Servers offer a straightforward deployment process with strong vendor support. Dell PowerEdge FX, although featuring a more complex deployment due to its modular design, benefits from comprehensive customer service. Dell provides structured support for intricate setups.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle SPARC Servers have a higher setup cost but ensure solid ROI through long-term stability and reliability. Dell PowerEdge FX provides competitive setup costs, offering compelling ROI due to its adaptability and scalable infrastructure. Users often find Oracle's cost justifiable for stability, while Dell is seen as a cost-effective option overall.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge FX
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
Oracle SPARC Servers
Ranking in Rack Servers
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge FX is 1.4%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle SPARC Servers is 3.8%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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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Abdul-Salam - PeerSpot reviewer
A rock-solid OS and rich virtualization features for hosting many VMs on one box
Oracle doesn't have a good roadmap for the solution because they are moving to the x86 platform. Oracle is focusing on the cloud platform with a PCA and standard x86 architecture. Linux is their other OS and is mostly in the cloud. We don't see much development happening on Solaris even though it came as an acquisition from Sun Microsystems. Eventually, the solution and its platform will die because there has been no new development on the Solaris end and we haven't seen new servers in the last five years. At this point, we are pretty sure there is no real roadmap or future for the solution. There is a shortage of expert engineers because Oracle is not pushing the technology. It is hard for us to find engineers because the number of people supporting us has considerably reduced.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The console and user-friendly UI of Dell PowerEdge FX are the most valuable features. Its interface is easy to understand even for non-technical users."
"The power efficiency is very good and nice."
"We like PowerEdge for its high-performance computing architecture."
"The best feature is PowerEdge's ability to stack up eight blade servers in one 2U chassis."
"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 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."
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"The operating system is rock solid and the best I have ever used."
"The Oracle server is very powerful. They are more powerful and durable compared to Intel hardware. Which has been a benefit to our organization."
"The performance is the best feature."
"I have found the LDAP facilities most valuable. In addition, I like the CPU."
"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that Oracle Database functions very well with Oracle SPARC Servers."
"The processor is very helpful and the licensing is very flexible."
"Our customers are happy with many features in Oracle SPARC Servers, like the automatic ASR feature."
 

Cons

"There are times when a part might break down and we need to have Dell replace it."
"I don't have any technical issues, but I would like to see the commercial side improve as compared to all other OEMs."
"The product must provide more integration."
"The system is good, but compared to open-source and assembled servers, it is somewhat costly."
"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 think that Dell has full documentation on their products, but it needs to be improved for this one."
"I rate Dell support six out of 10. It varies. Sometimes it's good. Sometimes it's bad. The response time could be better."
"The positioning of the power supply is not ideal. Both of them are on the same side, so you need to untie the cabling when you're installing the server. Another thing is storage separation. The storage can only be used by a particular server blade. I want the ability to use a storage unit for more than one server."
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"Like IBM, Oracle SPARC Servers should be able to run other open operating systems like Linux."
"Oracle doesn't have a good roadmap for the solution because they are moving to the x86 platform."
"They need some sort of modeling because IBM has different types of models."
"They have declared the end of life of the hardware."
"I would like to see a reduced price point."
"Oracle SPARC Servers should be fine-tuned well enough to work with the other servers and software products in the market, as it is an area where Oracle SPARC Servers lack."
"The solution could improve by giving a clear roadmap about the future. I'm not seeing a lot of improvements on the OS side of the software. They need to work more on the operating system."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the license is expensive."
"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."
"Compared to other brands, this solution is the cheapest. I would rate the pricing as a five out of five."
"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."
"Payments are generally made towards the perpetual-based licensing costs attached to the solution, but people can also opt for subscription-based licenses."
"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 application running on it is very important to us and this makes the price worth it."
"My company makes yearly payments toward the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"Oracle SPARC Servers are expensive to manage, this is because after five years Oracle will increase the support charges for the hardware. The licensing policy for Oracle is different for Intel and Sparc. It will cost you less if you use your Oracle hardware with Oracle SPARC Servers."
"The hardware is expensive but it has very rich virtualization features that make it economical."
"The licensing is flexible."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Legal Firm
6%
Financial Services Firm
23%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Small Business
 

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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What do you like most about Oracle SPARC Servers?
The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that Oracle Database functions very well with Oracle SPARC Servers.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle SPARC Servers?
My company makes yearly payments toward the licensing costs attached to the solution. My company's clients, who have paid for the licensing costs attached to the solution, have also engaged with so...
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What needs improvement with Oracle SPARC Servers?
Oracle products are usually fine-tuned with the software of other Oracle products, like Oracle WebLogic Server Services, Oracle Database, and Oracle Core Banking Software and Solutions, as all the ...
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Also Known As

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Overview

The PowerEdge FX converged architecture gives enterprises the flexibility to tailor their IT infrastructure to specific workloads, and the ability to scale and adapt that infrastructure as needs change over time. PowerEdge FX helps deliver the agility, flexibility and secure foundation that businesses need to simplify operations and increase business results.

Dell Technologies

Oracle's SPARC S7, T7, and M7 Servers with always-on memory intrusion protection and comprehensive data encryption secure data with no performance penalty. Security in silicon features and Oracle Solaris protect data in memory from unauthorized access and stop malware before it gets in.

Oracle
 

Sample Customers

Tracewell, Govers, AXA ASSISTANCE ITALIA
University Hospitals Leuven, B&H Photo, Tuscon Electric Power, IS Nordic, Siemens
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