Dell PowerEdge M vs PowerEdge C comparison

Dell PowerEdge M and PowerEdge C are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Dell PowerEdge M is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3, while PowerEdge C is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Dell PowerEdge M holds a 18.1% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to PowerEdge C’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Dell PowerEdge M users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of PowerEdge C users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge M

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

PowerEdge C and Dell PowerEdge M compete in the server solutions category. PowerEdge C seems to have the upper hand with its strong performance in virtualization and CPU power, while Dell PowerEdge M offers cost-effective solutions with centralized management features.

Features: PowerEdge C offers superior virtualization capabilities, high CPU power, and advanced iDRAC management features. It excels in handling hybrid environments. Dell PowerEdge M is noted for its ease of management, high availability, and scalability, with centralized monitoring through OpenManage and iDRAC.

Room for Improvement: PowerEdge C is viewed as expensive and needs better technical support and AI integration. Dell PowerEdge M requires improved processing features, AI support, and VLAN management efficiency, alongside a hyper-converged option and expanded networking capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: PowerEdge C supports both on-premises and hybrid environments with mostly robust customer support, although some delays are reported. Dell PowerEdge M is mainly used on-premises and praised for good customer service, slightly hindered by slow response times due to offshoring. Both products generally receive high ratings for technical support.

Pricing and ROI: PowerEdge C, though expensive, provides strong performance benefits with pricing dependent on configuration. Dell PowerEdge M is more affordable with an average pricing structure, offering reliable ROI and flexibility in package customization. Price hikes due to advancements are observed, but it remains cost-effective for medium enterprises.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerEdge M vs. PowerEdge C Report (Updated: June 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge M

Ranking in Blade Servers

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

PowerEdge C

Ranking in Blade Servers

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Density Optimized Servers (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge M is 18.1%, up from 18.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 0.9%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Brian Ricci

President at Pinnacle Computer Services, Inc.

Offers a good interface and return on investment to users

My impression of the scalability of the product is good. You can put a lot of memory in the tool now, and you have a good choice in processors, so you can go wherever you want or do whatever you want with your money. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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Al Vasek

Executive Business Development Manager, Cloud and Managed Services at Presidio Networked Solutions

Supports business apps and VDI with reliable compute

The solution is all about compute. The solutions are easy to handle, priced correctly, reliable, and dependable. Cisco is similar but more complex to configure and usually more expensive. My team supports a lot of Dell, focusing on hybrid environments like Azure Stack, splitting workloads between high compute needs in databases, which are expensive in the cloud, and other workloads in the cloud.

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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 solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware."

"Regarding technical support from Dell, I find them to be one of the best support providers in the industry right now."

"The solution is made with high-quality hardware."

"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge M is iDRAC."

"It allows us to consolidate our infrastructure very efficiently, enabling us to deploy eight servers in a seven-unit density."

"PowerEdge has high functionality, especially for automation on the firmware, which allows us to receive alerts for issues."

"It's great for managing overall infrastructure."

"The solution offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support."

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"It provides the necessary infrastructure for our operations."

"It is a scalable solution."

"The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."

"Technical support has been helpful."

"I like the feature that allows for a backup and that is suitable for me."

"PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well."

"One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use."

"The product's initial setup phase was easy."

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Cons

"Dell PowerEdge M needs to run AMD CPUs on it."

"I suggest adding an additional network card within the blades, specifically for connectivity."

"The set up is complex"

"The costing could be improved as it is somewhat expensive."

"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."

"Technical support is not good."

"Dell support should be faster."

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"There could be some more ports added in the future."

"We had a few minor issues with compatibility on the latest version during the installation process."

"A feature that needs to be added is the ability for full container storage."

"The price must be improved."

"The product’s pricing could be a little cheaper."

"An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring."

"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."

"The VxRail should be opened to allow other virtualization platforms to be used."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I know we get three years basic, and the on-site licensing model for business seems fine. I wouldn't pay for a support plus or anything."

"If we would not have gone with the vendor we might have been charged unnecessarily for packages we did not need."

"The product is budget-friendly. The initial cost for each server was around 10,000 euros. It's a standard price, not too high or too low."

"It was budget friendly."

"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 cost varies significantly depending on the server's configuration and can range from $10,000 to $60,000 for the same server line family."

"The pricing of PowerEdge Next is higher than it was before."

"The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is manageable for medium enterprises as well."

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"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 very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."

"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."

"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."

"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."

"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."

"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."

"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

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Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

12%

Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm

11%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge M?

The solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge M?

The cost of Dell is reasonable. Dell is not expensive compared to HP. It is a little cheaper, but customers still prefer HP.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge M?

There are differences in security configurations, particularly in SNMP and SNMP3, between HP ILO and iDRAC. When configuring SNMP or SNMP3, I face challenges that require additional support, althou...

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What do you like most about PowerEdge C?

The solution provides good support and service.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?

PowerEdge is quite a costly solution, and I would rate the pricing around seven or eight on a scale from one to ten with ten being the most expensive.

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What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?

With reference architectures like VX rack, the update process is quite painful. They could automate or simplify it more. There are prerequisites to go through, and that's usually the only time-cons...

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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.

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PowerEdge C help you to maximize hyperscale performance with up to 4 independent server nodes, flexible storage and shared infrastructure in a compact 2U chassis.

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