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Dell PowerEdge XE Servers vs Oracle SPARC Servers comparison

Dell Technologies and Oracle are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.3, while Oracle is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0. Dell Technologies holds a 1.1% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to Oracle’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Oracle users who would recommend it.
Dell PowerEdge XE Servers
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100% willing to recommend
Oracle SPARC Servers
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83% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Oracle SPARC Servers and Dell PowerEdge XE Servers lead in enterprise server solutions. Dell PowerEdge XE Servers hold an advantage due to their advanced features and cost-effectiveness.

Features: Oracle SPARC is valued for high availability, performance under demanding workloads, and reliability. Dell PowerEdge XE shines with flexibility, expandability, and support for emerging technologies, which makes it more adaptable.

Room for Improvement: Oracle SPARC users want better integration, less management complexity, and streamlined operations. Dell PowerEdge XE users see room in cooling optimization, documentation improvements, and hardware efficiency.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle SPARC requires extensive planning but offers reliable support. Dell PowerEdge XE offers straightforward deployment and responsive support, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle SPARC has higher setup costs with long-term reliability benefits. Dell PowerEdge XE is budget-friendly with lower operational costs and energy efficiency, providing a substantial ROI for price-sensitive buyers.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge XE Servers
Ranking in Rack Servers
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle SPARC Servers
Ranking in Rack Servers
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge XE Servers is 1.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle SPARC Servers is 3.8%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Muzammil Nasim - PeerSpot reviewer
We're hardly using 15 percent of their computing power, so there's a lot left over that we could utilize
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.
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Abdul-Salam - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"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 most valuable feature is that it can support up to 32 drives of internal storage."
"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."
"Its reliability and consistency are most valuable."
"The most valuable feature is the trusted platform module."
"The resource management features are valuable."
"In general, it works well. We haven't had issues."
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"Our customers are happy with many features in Oracle SPARC Servers, like the automatic ASR feature."
"The performance is the best feature."
"I have found the LDAP facilities most valuable. In addition, I like the CPU."
"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 most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that Oracle Database functions very well with Oracle SPARC Servers."
"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

"In future releases, there should be more support options for the latest processor."
"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 quality and reliability could be improved."
"The support team must improve the speed of response."
"We use OpenManager a lot, and that can be a bit clunky at times. They can make that better."
"I would like to have support for performing a detailed analysis of the server from a mobile device."
"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."
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"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."
"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."
"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."
"Like IBM, Oracle SPARC Servers should be able to run other open operating systems like Linux."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You always want slightly cheaper, but overall, they are quite comparable and quite neutral."
"Dell has competitive pricing."
"There are different types of licensing available, that works well for customers. The product is not very much to purchase."
"The pricing model is quite competitive."
"If you want an SLA for parts and equipment then you need to purchase a support agreement."
"This solution is priced very reasonably."
"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 application running on it is very important to us and this makes the price worth it."
"The hardware is expensive but it has very rich virtualization features that make it economical."
"The licensing is flexible."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
7%
Financial Services Firm
23%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge XE Servers?
The resource management features are valuable.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge XE Servers?
Dell has competitive pricing.
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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge XE Servers?
The support team must improve the speed of response. The product should be promoted more in the market.
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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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Overview

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

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
 

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