Dell PowerEdge R-Series vs Oracle SPARC Servers comparison

Dell Technologies and Oracle are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 9.0, while Oracle is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0. Dell Technologies holds a 27.6% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to Oracle’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge R-Series

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98% willing to recommend

Oracle SPARC Servers

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83% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 26, 2025

Dell PowerEdge R-Series and Oracle SPARC Servers are competing in the enterprise server segment. Data indicates Dell's affordability and support outshine Oracle's higher-priced but feature-rich offering.

Features: Dell PowerEdge R-Series includes extensive scalability and configuration options, ideal for flexible operations. Their automation tools and energy-efficient design are beneficial. Oracle SPARC Servers focus on high security, advanced data processing, and Oracle application integration, excelling in mission-critical workloads.

Room for Improvement: Dell could enhance its security and integration with specialized applications. Improvements in Oracle's cost-effectiveness and ease of configuration would benefit users. Additional user-friendly management tools could enhance both product lines.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell PowerEdge R-Series is user-friendly with rapid deployment and strong support, suitable for organizations needing quick setups. Oracle SPARC Servers, while robust, require specialized deployment, though post-setup support is reliable and focused on maintaining optimal system performance.

Pricing and ROI: Dell PowerEdge R-Series is praised for its cost-effectiveness, appealing to budget-focused businesses, offering a favorable immediate ROI. Oracle SPARC entails higher initial costs due to advanced features but promises substantial long-term ROI for security-centric enterprises.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerEdge R-Series vs. Oracle SPARC Servers Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge R-Series

Ranking in Rack Servers

1st

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

212

Ranking in other categories

Converged Infrastructure (4th), Data Center Networking (4th), Blade Servers (4th)

Oracle SPARC Servers

Ranking in Rack Servers

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge R-Series is 27.6%, down from 28.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle SPARC Servers is 3.5%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Rack Servers Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell PowerEdge R-Series	27.6%
Oracle SPARC Servers	3.5%
Other	68.9%

Rack Servers

Featured Reviews

Syed Masuood

Country manager at Asta Innosys

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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Abdul-Salam

Sr. Manager - System Analyst (Datacenter Infrastructure) at Sohar International

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

"New Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers consistently perform better as technology improves."

"It is pretty good at handling diverse applications. We have been using these servers for eight years. We have experienced good performance with them."

"From a cost perspective, they are much more beneficial for clients. We also get the pro deployment support from Dell for new deployments at the client's data center or service provider's data center, along with maintenance services until the end of the term."

"Any necessary adjustments can be made seamlessly without the need to unplug cables, as everything is contained within the rack itself."

"There are fewer complications than what we had before with other brands."

"We have about 80 servers and have only lost maybe two power supplies. They just run forever."

"I have not had any issues with stability. Considering some of the environments aren't great, I think they are remarkably stable."

"It is reliable. We have not faced any issues."

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"The processor is very helpful and the licensing is very flexible."

"The operating system is rock solid and the best I have ever used."

"The performance is the best feature."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that Oracle Database functions very well with Oracle SPARC Servers."

"I have found the LDAP facilities most valuable. In addition, I like the CPU."

"Our customers are happy with many features in Oracle SPARC Servers, like the automatic ASR feature."

"The Oracle server is very powerful. They are more powerful and durable compared to Intel hardware. Which has been a benefit to our organization."

Cons

"There is room for improvement in certain aspects of the deployment process as it is a bit complex."

"Regarding improvements to the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, increasing the number of disk bays to provide more storage solutions is essential."

"I do not have any input. My servers are quite old. Newer systems are more sustainable in terms of energy consumption. I need to consider more power-saving and sustainable options."

"The limited connectivity of the Rack Servers, due to having only three USB ports, is an area of improvement for Dell."

"After purchasing the product, customers have not been getting the support that they need in the early stages of getting set up. They can provide customers a little bit more education as to what they get with certain warranty levels. The data is there if the customers dig, but a lot of times, the customers don't dig. Some of the other server models come out a little bit quicker than Dell. It would be good if Dell is quicker to market on new, larger drives when they become available. Sometimes, we do get hit on that against a couple of competitors. Dell vets them a little bit longer than like the super micros to keep their stability and quality level up, but they lose a little bit of ground to a super micro. It would be good if they can release features and models as soon and as fast as they can. It would help them to stay more competitive."

"In older models, for instance, Melanox adapters remain a necessity, and they have sporadically caused complications."

"Currently, we are facing issues with updates, particularly on the driver side. We did not receive proper communication about upcoming driver upgrades and other aspects."

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

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"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."

"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."

"Like IBM, Oracle SPARC Servers should be able to run other open operating systems like Linux."

"They need some sort of modeling because IBM has different types of models."

"I would like to see a reduced price point."

"Oracle doesn't have a good roadmap for the solution because they are moving to the x86 platform."

"They have declared the end of life of the hardware."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We weren't paying very much, but it was at the end of the lifecycle. We are now using the VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure, and the pricing was very similar for the same amount of power but with easier automation."

"The price is good for the quality of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers."

"It's a bit of a shock when you have to find the money, but the pricing is very competitive, so I'm happy with that."

"The server is a one-time purchase, but the support is on a subscription basis."

"The pricing for this solution is reasonable. We pay a basic premium with a military premium on top of that."

"The pricing for PowerEdge servers is reasonable."

"I am satisfied with the pricing of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers and would rate the cost as seven out of ten, with ten being the best."

"The high cost of Dell PowerEdge Rack Server licenses is attributed to the pre-installed Windows Server operating system from Microsoft."

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"The application running on it is very important to us and this makes the price worth it."

"The licensing is flexible."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

21%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

21%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	75
Midsize Enterprise	51
Large Enterprise	85

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

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?

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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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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Compared 5% of the time

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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.

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

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

University Hospitals Leuven, B&H Photo, Tuscon Electric Power, IS Nordic, Siemens

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