Dell PowerEdge R-Series vs Oracle SuperCluster comparison

Dell Technologies and Oracle are both solutions in the Converged Infrastructure category. Dell Technologies is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0, while Oracle is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.0. Dell Technologies holds a 3.2% mindshare in CI, compared to Oracle’s 4.6% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge R-Series

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98% willing to recommend

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84% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 30, 2025

Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers and Oracle SuperCluster compete in the enterprise server market. Dell PowerEdge R-Series seems to have the upper hand with its scalability and broad market compatibility, offering strong remote management features and a flexible licensing model, which enhances ROI even in diverse infrastructure setups.

Features: Dell PowerEdge R-Series is praised for its scalability, ease of upgrades, and robust remote management capabilities with iDRAC. Users value its reliability and strong warranty offerings. Oracle SuperCluster stands out for its seamless Oracle environment integrations, offering high availability and performance in Oracle-centric setups, efficiently optimizing database solutions.

Room for Improvement: Dell PowerEdge R-Series could enhance documentation clarity and power efficiency while also improving flexible warranty options and support responsiveness. Oracle SuperCluster needs better integration with non-Oracle products and a more user-friendly administration interface, as its reliance on Oracle infrastructure limits broader applicability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell PowerEdge R-Series provides versatile deployment options across on-premises and private clouds, accommodating various infrastructures. Customer service is generally effective, though response times occasionally see complaints. Oracle SuperCluster, optimized for on-premises deployment, faces challenges in mixed-technology guidance despite resourceful customer support across Oracle products.

Pricing and ROI: Dell PowerEdge R-Series offers competitive pricing with a scalable licensing model, maximizing ROI through market adaptability and cost-effective warranties. Oracle SuperCluster, while expensive, delivers value in Oracle-centric environments with its smooth integrations and performance benefits, although the high initial price and technical complexity can impact ROI in broader use cases.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge R-Series

Ranking in Converged Infrastructure

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

267

Ranking in other categories

Data Center Networking (3rd), Blade Servers (4th), Rack Servers (1st)

Oracle SuperCluster

Ranking in Converged Infrastructure

6th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Converged Infrastructure category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge R-Series is 3.2%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle SuperCluster is 4.6%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Converged Infrastructure Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell PowerEdge R-Series	3.2%
Oracle SuperCluster	4.6%
Other	92.2%

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Tom van Mil

Systems Administrator at Lico Innovations B.v.

Supports flexible hosting needs through seamless upgradability and strong monitoring capabilities

The most valuable features of Dell PowerEdge R-Series for me are the feature richness and the upgradability. I really love the way that it is so dynamically applicable for every situation, and they manage to have an all-in-one solution for every single situation. Dell PowerEdge has supported the growth and operational success of my company through its great compute power and price-to-performance ratio. Every time Dell is at the top of its game for us, and there is just no other brand for us that is able to reach that kind of price-to-performance ratio. Dell PowerEdge R-Series has features that specifically cater to the needs of my small company, such as iDRAC. The iDRAC system is a complete feature set for managing servers and hardware technically and monitoring-wise. It really fits in our system and our ecosystem, and monitoring-wise, it is excellent. They have all these sensors available via different protocols and end points, which I love, and the ability to manage and control everything via the iDRAC interface is just a welcome bonus. In our use case, Dell PowerEdge R-Series is very flexible. It is another computer which helps a lot because of the durability over time. They keep running, making scalability for getting more of those resources in our environment so easy.

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Shafiq Khan

Senior Manager IT Operations at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Provides excellent internal communication and scalability

Scalability depends on the workload because SuperCluster is available in three models: small, medium, and high-end configurations. The high-end configuration is suitable for very large organizations. However, scalability is limited by the initial configuration. You can upgrade to medium or high configurations if starting with a small configuration. Expanding with a high-end configuration requires adding a new rack or configuring a new SuperCluster instance and integrating it with the existing setup. Approximately three thousand or more users can simultaneously access the SuperCluster.

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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 Dell name holds a lot of weight on our position as a partner of Dell's when it comes to liquid cooling the systems. We have a great relationship with Dell, so we are able to exchange information very easily to be able to build these systems for our customers."

"From using Dell PowerEdge R-Series, I've seen benefits in that it's a very popular platform, so we have a lot of information online."

"It's very easy to get new systems in the data center and to get them ready for production."

"PowerEdge Rack Servers are very good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads."

"The robustness of the hardware itself is valuable. We have had PowerEdge servers running even after they were out of their warranty timeline. For example, about four or five years ago, we updated the virtualization platform. One of the servers that we had on that platform was ten years old. These servers have a lot of durability. You can see that they are well-made."

"The product is well-rounded and has been effective in meeting our needs."

"I chose Dell PowerEdge R-Series because of the ease of administration, the simplicity, and the continuity of administration over the years."

"We like the iDRAC card which gives us remote access to the server out of band. That's fantastic because if a box is misbehaving, I'm able to get into the bare metal and repair the operating system without needing to go out to the branch office, which could be anywhere in the UK."

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"Because SuperCluster is a specially engineered system, we have confidence in that all the components are compatible with one another. Everything runs together as a well-coupled group of machines, and the performance is great (especially the memory)."

"Scalability and technical support."

"The two features that I find to be the most valuable are high availability and high performance."

"The performance is significantly improved, and the administration is easy because it is a single platform end-to-end."

"Our primary use case is for E-Business Suite applications the applications for the government, and most of the applications that use an HCM."

"SuperCluster is basically a combination of Oracle, with Exadata and Compute node features, so it is a computing cluster that is integrated in a single infrastructure such that we don't need a separate solution for the application database, the data storage database, and everything else the application needs."

"Because it's classified as an engineered system, it's all integrated, it's all supported by one vendor. We don't have to go to multiple vendors for support, it's all integrated under Oracle."

"Unix is not as easy for the users, it needs more maintenance and costs extra."

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Cons

"I would improve Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers by making their firmware upgrades easier. They do have Dell OpenManage Enterprise, which is easy, but when I am at remote sites, I have to download it locally to apply updates."

"I chose a rating of nine instead of ten because there is always room for improvements in technology."

"Non-vendor-specific things could benefit Dell PowerEdge R-Series. Dell has a lot of OEM material, obviously, because it is an OEM provider, but it could benefit from more AMD, more ARM, and more across the line."

"They could make the service tags larger as I get older."

"In terms of storage, bigger storage capacity for Dell PowerEdge R-Series would be an improvement."

"One of the things that I've noticed is that over time, the system degrades, meaning that little things don't work. For example, the hard drive would need to be replaced or iDRAC would not be functioning properly. We may have to flash the firmware. It is not like some other hardware where it just runs without issues for four or five years. With Dell, generally, there are little hiccups here and there."

"Currently, it is sometimes challenging when a component gets out of fashion or is no longer available at end of life, to quickly get a drop-in replacement."

"The data analytics for this solution could be improved."

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"Speaking from a business perspective, our main problem is that our particular edition of SuperCluster is now at end-of-life status, making it obsolete and impossible to get support for. This presents a challenge for us, as finding a path to our next solution is not easy."

"We have faced network connectivity issues."

"If it had capabilities to integrate really well with DB2 or SQL Server or Hitachi SANs, those sort of things, that would be a real benefit. Right now, it's fully supported only under all Oracle infrastructure."

"Not a very user friendly solution."

"They may have made some improvements but based on the version that I am using, it is a little complicated because it is based on the Unix Operating system."

"It would be more convenient if the Agta Logic worked within the SuperCluster with the Agta data, as it may boost the speed of the applications."

"It's not working as we expected. We thought it would be fast and reliable but we are not getting the reliability. It's not stable."

"There are many areas for improvement. For example, better guidance in terms of troubleshooting issues relating to ZFS, as well as better tools/diagnostics for monitoring that specific component, to better identify potential issues. Hardware monitoring via OEM 13.2 is not 100 percent, as Ops Center is still required in some instances."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is great; very competitive. That's the reason we bought hundreds of them."

"Dell's solution was cheaper than HP's solution."

"The tool's pricing is very good."

"I have no issues with the pricing and licensing costs. They are fine."

"The pricing for Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is on par with everything else at the moment."

"This is an expensive solution."

"The licensing comes with a warranty."

"It has generally been very competitive. It is not the best, but it is very competitive."

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"Due to the multiple products involved in our use of SuperCluster (including different software, hardware, etc.), I cannot comment on the licensing aspect."

"For us, the licensing costs are a large amount, but we are also paying for the rack, the SLA, and other extras. When I look into our organization's requirements regarding performance, machine load, etc., I believe that, while expensive, SuperCluster is nevertheless good for us."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

University

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	94
Midsize Enterprise	58
Large Enterprise	112

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

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?

If there is something I would like to see fixed, even if it's small, it seems that the orchestration of many Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers is very complicated; using Dell Server Administration so...

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What do you like most about Oracle SuperCluster?

In this setup, the traffic is distributed among the nodes, enhancing the overall performance compared to a scenario where all traffic is directed to a single server.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle SuperCluster?

The pricing is low as per performance but high as per synchronization. They justify the price. I rate the product’s pricing a four or five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.

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What needs improvement with Oracle SuperCluster?

It would be more convenient if the Agta Logic worked within the SuperCluster with the Agta data, as it may boost the speed of the applications.

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Also Known As

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers

Oracle MiniCluster, S7-2, M7, M6-32

Overview

PowerEdge R-Series delivers high performance, flexibility, and scalability for data centers. It supports demanding tasks with robust management tools and advanced cooling, providing reliability and efficiency across various workloads.

Engineered for large deployments, PowerEdge R-Series supports extensive configurations optimizing performance in data centers. With features like advanced cooling and energy-efficient architecture, it empowers organizations to manage heavy workloads while facilitating seamless scalability. It offers remote management, robust security, and integration with VMware ensuring operational excellence and high availability for business-critical applications.

What are the key features of Dell PowerEdge R-Series?

Scalability: Supports flexible configurations for diverse workloads.
Remote Management: iDRAC and OpenManage facilitate easy oversight.
Energy Efficiency: Architecture helps reduce energy consumption.
Security: Robust features ensure protected performance.
VMware Integration: Enhances manageability and productivity.

What benefits and ROI should you look for?

Performance: Handles high-performance and demanding tasks.
Flexibility: Offers easily upgradable configurations.
Reliability: Provides consistent performance with long-term support.
Efficiency: Reduces energy use and operational costs.
Ease of Use: Simplifies management and maintenance.

PowerEdge R-Series is deployed across industries for virtualization, database hosting, and application servers. It supports environments like VMware and Hyper-V for AI, cloud infrastructure, and computing tasks. Widely used by finance, healthcare, and academia, it enhances reliability and efficiency of IT infrastructure.

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