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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge M and Lenovo Flex System based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Blade Servers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerEdge M vs. Lenovo Flex System Report (Updated: May 2023).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge M is iDRAC.""The initial setup is straightforward.""The networking features for administration and working with the server are valuable.""The solution offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support.""It's great for managing overall infrastructure.""The solution is made with high-quality hardware."

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"The initial setup is straightforward.""The product is very user-friendly and has many resources at the enterprise level.""One of the most valuable features of this solution is its ease of use.""Flex System's best features are its performance and stability.""The most valuable feature of the Lenovo Flex System is the storage system."

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Cons
"We have had some issues with the vendor's support that we have received. When you open up a support case with Dell they send a partner to assist you and in our experience, they are lacking knowledge about the solution. There are times when you need professional support from the vendor that knows the solution well.""I would like to have additional HPC and AI capabilities on general Dell PowerEdge servers.""It requires time to transition to the new generation.""Technical support is not good.""Can be improved by being proactive in making changes that could improve the solution.""Dell PowerEdge M needs to run AMD CPUs on it."

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"Flex System's integration with the XClarity Management System could be improved.""Forced restarts due to free upgrades is an issue that needs to be resolved. We can manage this as we have high availability and redundancy, but without that it could be a real problem.""The product could improve its integration capabilities.""The solution could improve by providing more integration with other platforms.""The most valuable feature of the Lenovo Flex System is the storage system."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Dell PowerEdge M price is comparable to other solutions but cheaper than IBM. However, the IBM solution is a higher grade solution whereas Dell PowerEdge M is a medium-level solution."
  • "The pricing of PowerEdge Next is higher than it was before."
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  • "There is a one-off payment to buy the equipment and the support is purchased annually."
  • "The is an annual license cost to use the Lenovo Flex System. If the price was less expensive and flexible overall and for additional features, our customers would be happier."
  • "The 14 blade server allows significant room for upscaling before having to invest in another chassis. You would have to purchase another chassis much sooner in the case of an eight or nine blade server."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's great for managing overall infrastructure.
    Top Answer:I'd rate the pricing as average. It's not terrible. The lead times over Cisco and HPE are weeks as opposed to months.
    Top Answer:They are pretty much all the same in terms of what this solution versus competitors offers. Cisco is number one, HP Synergy is number two, and this solution would be number three. I'm more into… more »
    Top Answer:Flex System's best features are its performance and stability.
    Top Answer:The is an annual license cost to use the Lenovo Flex System. If the price was less expensive and flexible overall and for additional features, our customers would be happier.
    Top Answer:Flex System's integration with the XClarity Management System could be improved.
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    Also Known As
    Flex System Blade Servers, Flex System SN Series
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    Overview

    The Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers address the challenges of an evolving IT environment by delivering leading enterprise classfeatures and functionality. The M-Series delivers a unique array of options configured to meet the needs of your IT environment both now and in the future.

    • Multiple blade form-factor choices.
    • Long life cycle providing better life cycle management and improved TCO.
    • Modular I/O switches for future scalability.
    • Breakthrough fan technologies for reduction in power consumption.
    • Configuration management via chassis management controller.
    • Persistent MAC/WWN/iSCSI addresses in a switch-agnostic environment.

    Flex System is Lenovo’s proven, 2nd generation blade, that efficiently runs your infrastructure applications with up to 80% better density than standard rack server deployments.

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    Sample Customers
    Newport City Homes, Neuroblastoma and Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium (NMTRC), Georgian College, AgreeYa Solutions, IIHT Cloud Solutions, Arizona State University, AudienceScience, University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Holy Cross School
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    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Healthcare Company14%
    Computer Software Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise66%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise51%
    Buyer's Guide
    Dell PowerEdge M vs. Lenovo Flex System
    May 2023
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dell PowerEdge M vs. Lenovo Flex System and other solutions. Updated: May 2023.
    706,775 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Dell PowerEdge M is ranked 4th in Blade Servers with 6 reviews while Lenovo Flex System is ranked 6th in Blade Servers with 5 reviews. Dell PowerEdge M is rated 8.8, while Lenovo Flex System is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Dell PowerEdge M writes "The solution is a foundational part of our IT infrastructure and offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Lenovo Flex System writes "Provides a high initial ceiling before upscaling is required, user-friendly and rich in resources, but has occasional stability issues". Dell PowerEdge M is most compared with HPE Synergy, HPE Superdome X, Cisco UCS B-Series, Super Micro SuperBlade and HPE NonStop, whereas Lenovo Flex System is most compared with HPE Superdome X, HPE Synergy, Cisco UCS B-Series and HPE BladeSystem. See our Dell PowerEdge M vs. Lenovo Flex System report.

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