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Pros
"The resource management features are valuable.""PowerEdge XE servers are high-performing. We're hardly using 15 percent of their computing power, so there's a lot left over that we could utilize.""The solution is flexible in my experience.""One of the most valuable features of Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is the ease of fixing issues if there are any.""The strong point of this solution is its compatibility with VMware and its resilience.""The most valuable feature is the trusted platform module.""In general, it works well. We haven't had issues.""Its reliability and consistency are most valuable."

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"The storage and the disc performance in terms of IOPS is great.""The scalability of the Dell XR2 Rugged Server is good and easy to do."

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Cons
"The quality and reliability could be improved.""It should be easier to extend PowerEdge XE servers. We haven't architected them with an eye toward scalability. They have a fixed number of slots for hard drives, which is enough for our present use case, However, we would have more options if we could extend that. We could deploy the servers in a broader range of use cases with different requirements. It's fine for our current deployment with only a few thousand users. We're exploring other solutions like such as VxRail or PowerFlex for larger public-facing use cases.""We use OpenManager a lot, and that can be a bit clunky at times. They can make that better.""In future releases, there should be more support options for the latest processor.""I would like to have support for performing a detailed analysis of the server from a mobile device.""It is mostly stable, but the usual problem would be, for example, upgrading to a newer version of VMware or dealing with compatibility issues during the process.""Dell PowerEdge XE Servers can improve by adapting HCI technology.""The support team must improve the speed of response."

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"Dell XR2 Rugged Server could improve if there was more customization allowed.""It lacks a modular option to expand to a 16-bay system."

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  • "There are different types of licensing available, that works well for customers. The product is not very much to purchase."
  • "If you want an SLA for parts and equipment then you need to purchase a support agreement."
  • "This solution is priced very reasonably."
  • "You always want slightly cheaper, but overall, they are quite comparable and quite neutral."
  • "The pricing model is quite competitive."
  • "Dell has competitive pricing."
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  • "The price of one Dell XR2 Rugged Server is approximately $10,000."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The resource management features are valuable.
    Top Answer:The support team must improve the speed of response. The product should be promoted more in the market.
    Top Answer:The scalability of the Dell XR2 Rugged Server is good and easy to do.
    Top Answer:The price of one Dell XR2 Rugged Server is approximately $10,000.
    Top Answer:Dell XR2 Rugged Server could improve if there was more customization allowed.
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    Also Known As
    PowerEdge XE Servers
    XR2 Rugged Server
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    Overview

    Our newest addition to the Dell EMC PowerEdge family, PowerEdge XE servers are purpose-built for complex, harsh and compute-intensive workloads.

    A high performance rugged server with workload acceleration and faster memory that is specifically designed to thrive in space constrained, rugged and harsh environments, at the edge. Make it yours.

    Sample Customers
    Epsilon, ROZETTA CORP, JIGUANG, RACKSPACE, NEW BELGIUM BREWING
    DIGISTOR - Secure Data Storage
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Media Company7%
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is ranked 10th in Rack Servers with 10 reviews while Dell XR2 Rugged Server is ranked 12th in Rack Servers with 2 reviews. Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is rated 8.4, while Dell XR2 Rugged Server is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Dell PowerEdge XE Servers writes "We're hardly using 15 percent of their computing power, so there's a lot left over that we could utilize". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dell XR2 Rugged Server writes "Simple to scale, high availability, and top level service and support". Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is most compared with HPE Apollo, Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers and Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, whereas Dell XR2 Rugged Server is most compared with HPE ProLiant DL Servers, Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers and Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

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