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Dell PowerEdge T-Series vs HPE Proliant ML vs Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Servers comparison

Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Tower Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.3. Dell Technologies holds a 39.5% mindshare in TS, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 45.8% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
Dell PowerEdge T-Series
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87% willing to recommend
HPE Proliant ML
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  • 2,421 Views
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93% willing to recommend
Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Se...
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50% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Tower Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge T-Series is 39.5%, up from 38.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Proliant ML is 45.8%, down from 48.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Servers is 12.7%, up from 11.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Tower Servers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell PowerEdge T-Series39.5%
HPE Proliant ML45.8%
Lenovo ThinkSystem Tower Servers12.7%
Other2.0%
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Featured Reviews

Hawi Nadew - PeerSpot reviewer
A server that offers high storage capacity and great scalability
It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten. Dell PowerEdge T is a very good product, but it's a heavy solution for which my organization has only specific customers. Customers don't prefer tower servers because they are not easily movable and require a lot of space.
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Nagendra Nekkala. - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly reliable solution for virtualization and data storage capabilities
The tool is designed for virtualization and critical data center applications. Therefore, as customers, we use it for such purposes The solution is well-suited for virtualization and standalone applications, like data center environments. There is 100% reliability. Additionally, it provides…
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Ramon Zilli - PeerSpot reviewer
24/7 operations, stable, and scalable
We use the solution as our Star server The series of processors were designed to serve missions, and they have 24/7 operation and ECC support memory. These features are what I looked for in the server, and the price compared to the same type of equipment from older brands was the key information…
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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 product has valuable hardware components with a long life cycle."
"This solution is very easy to manage. There are many options to configure the processor, memory, disks, and network interface with ease."
"The speed provided by Dell PowerEdge T is its most valuable feature. The performance of Dell PowerEdge T is good."
"The management features, including iDRAC and OpenManage are important."
"Dell PowerEdge T is the easiest of all the manufacturers."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its high storage capacity, making it a good product."
"The scalability of the solution is excellent."
"The systems are performing flawlessly."
"HPE Proliant's price is cheaper than other platforms."
"We can utilize more than a terabyte of memory."
"The most valuable feature is the technical support, which is both good and available easily."
"It does its job and runs smoothly."
"I am impressed with the tool's ability to create clusters and virtualizations."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The solution is well-suited for virtualization and standalone applications, like data center environments. It provides significant benefits in terms of data storage capabilities. The product is stable. The solution is scalable. The initial setup was straightforward. The solution is good because of its data centers and reliability on the data side."
"The most valuable feature of HPE Proliant ML is the high availability of the parts. It's easy to find parts, such as replacements or spares. Additionally, we have a good relationship with the brand which is important."
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"The series of processors were designed to serve missions, and they have 24/7 operation and ECC support memory."
 

Cons

"We encounter issues with the power supply maintenance. It could be more stable."
"I would like to see more options to be able to support GPU cards. Right now, there are only one or two modules that provide this option."
"It is not easy to move around tower servers, especially since it is heavy to load the server somewhere. The heaviness of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"I'm currently working on setting up a lab for AI, big data, and data analysis, and my client needs exceptionally powerful servers, and such high-core counts are not currently offered within the available options."
"Dell PowerEdge T's resolution is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"PCIe drivers could be included in the storage for good performance."
"The product's initial setup is complex."
"The technical support for Dell PowerEdge T is terrible."
"Updating the firmware could be easier. It's always a hassle, and the process HPE describes on their website doesn't seem to work well."
"The product should allow management to troubleshoot remotely."
"The product’s support should be improved."
"I think that the RAID support can be improved because it is not very effective compared to the DL series."
"HPE Proliant has a managed tool called OneView that could be improved."
"I would like the solution to improve cloud migration."
"One area where the product could improve is in its anti-rust protection, especially at the bottom, which has shown some signs of rusting."
"The pricing is not reasonable."
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"It would be beneficial if Lenovo could create a simpler server line to reduce cost and lower power requirements."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has medium pricing. We have purchased a yearly support license for it."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale from one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"For enterprise and large-scale companies, it's actually quite reasonable and not considered very expensive."
"Depending on how big the deployment is customers usually see an ROI around seven months after deployment."
"My company's clients make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. The product is neither expensive nor cheap."
"There is no need to pay anything towards the licensing costs of the solution."
"The ML series is cheaper than other products, and everything is included with the standard licensing fees."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten since it's pretty expensive. We pay around 10,000 euros a year in Europe."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is the cheapest and ten is expensive, I rate HPE Proliant's pricing a five out of ten."
"The price of HPE Proliant ML is very good. If we are partners, we have courses to attend and exams to do, but we buy more or less at the same price as everybody else. We have a small discount which should be increased."
"The product is definitely worth the money."
"I give the price of the solution an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Retailer
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
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Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise7
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge T?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its high storage capacity, making it a good product.
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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge T?
It is not easy to move around tower servers, especially since it is heavy to load the server somewhere. The heaviness...
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What is your primary use case for Dell PowerEdge T?
Dell PowerEdge T is a product that consists of tower servers, which my organization made available for five of our cl...
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What do you like most about HPE Proliant ML?
The solution is well-suited for virtualization and standalone applications, like data center environments. It prov...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Proliant ML?
The tool is definitely worth the money.
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What needs improvement with HPE Proliant ML?
The customer relationship is satisfactory, but from a reseller perspective, there is a lack of understanding and know...
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Comparisons

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Dell PowerEdge T-Series vs. HPE Proliant ML
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Also Known As

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HP Proliant ML
ThinkSystem ST Series, ST Series, Lenovo ST Series, ThinkSystem Tower Servers
 

Overview

Dell PowerEdge T-Series combines enterprise-level performance with a compact design, offering a scalable and cost-effective compute platform. Ideal for diverse business environments, these tower servers provide flexibility for IT investments.

The PowerEdge T-Series servers are engineered to support demanding business applications, providing reliability and quiet operation. Features like tool-less expansion, remote management, and advanced data protection ensure adaptability to evolving needs. Suitable for office environments, branch locations, and SMBs, these servers enable businesses to manage diverse workloads efficiently. Users note its powerful performance and competitive pricing compared to HPE and IBM.

What are the key features?
  • iDRAC: Facilitates efficient troubleshooting and remote management.
  • OpenManage: Enhances server management with seamless integration.
  • Flexible BIOS Virtual: Allows for adaptable configuration setups.
  • Reliable Monitoring Tool: Provides consistent performance insights.
What benefits or ROI should users look for?
  • High Performance: Supports demanding applications with consistent delivery.
  • Cost-Effective: Delivers enterprise capabilities at competitive pricing.
  • Longevity: Offers robust hardware that stands the test of time.
  • Versatility: Adapts to diverse industry needs.

In healthcare, education, and government sectors, Dell PowerEdge T-Series runs databases and resolves memory and hard disk issues. IT teams deploy it for support, using iDRAC for troubleshooting. Universities utilize it for AI applications in labs. Organizations provide tower servers for clients not seeking rack servers, ensuring integration into environments.

Dell Technologies
HP ProLiant ML expandable tower servers are ideal for remote and branch offices in need of low-risk networking, file-and-print and shared Internet access solutions, and provide maximum internal storage and I/O flexibility. Many small to medium-sized businesses rely on HP ProLiant ML expandable tower servers for the highest level of efficiency, insight and control. HP expandable servers deliver decades of engineering and integration experience designed to speed the implementation of new business computing technology.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Lenovo tower servers deliver powerful performance and versatile storage configurations in a small footprint for SMBs to large institutions. Get the reliability you expect from the data center, delivered in a package optimized for office environments.

Lenovo
 

Sample Customers

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