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IBM Power Systems vs Lenovo Edge Servers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Power Systems
Ranking in Rack Servers
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.5
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Lenovo Edge Servers
Ranking in Rack Servers
11th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of IBM Power Systems is 9.2%, up from 8.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo Edge Servers is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Omobolaji Olaloku - PeerSpot reviewer
Extremely stable, good ROI, and scalable
The most valuable feature of our machines is their ability to replace faulty parts without causing any downtime. Our servers are equipped with advanced technology, making it possible to replace defective parts without having to bring down the servers. This is crucial, as any disruption to our services would result in inconvenience to our customers. Therefore, being able to service the machines and replace parts without causing any downtime is highly beneficial.
Hawi Nadew - PeerSpot reviewer
A budget-friendly tool that offers good stability
I don't have much to comment on what requires improvement in the product because my company is more engaged with Dell's servers than Lenovo's ones. I'm not that much familiar with Lenovo. My company has seen that the servers from Lenovo offer good performance and high scalability, so I don't see any scope for improvement in the solution. With Lenovo, when it comes to its HCI-related part, which includes ThinkAgile, users may face issues as VMware licenses are not linked with ThinkAgile. With ThinkAgile in the picture, there are two different vendors, Lenovo and VMware. Suppose VMware and Lenovo come together, then they produce a common product. In the case of the servers under Lenovo, the virtualization software is again both from VMware and Dell, and the licenses are deployed on the server. Different vendors manage the servers from Lenovo that fall under ThinkAgile and VMware, so if there is a way that allows Lenovo and VMware to produce a system together like ThinKAgile, then it would be a good improvement.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The main feature that I have found most valuable is PowerVM - its virtualization feature which is the most powerful."
"The most valuable features of the solution are disaster recovery, replication, and the ability to migrate to another location."
"I can have what they call multi-tenancy, meaning that I can have multiple tenants within the same server."
"The most valuable feature of our machines is their ability to replace faulty parts without causing any downtime."
"On the security side, we get regular security patch updates and system hardening. There are free tools available to harden the system."
"IBM Power Systems provides very good performance and stability compared to other brands or processors."
"The most valuable feature of IBM Power Systems is its performance."
"Power Systems' best features are that it's reliable, stable, and easily available. It's also really scalable and can be virtualized without third-party software support."
"It is a stable solution. The product doesn't have any problems when it comes to stability."
"I like Lenovo's XClarity Controller, and the ability to control and deploy Edge Servers through this XClarity interface."
 

Cons

"No available price list is on the web. Due to this, the customer cannot compare pricing."
"Software testing and the compatibility of software products that are available in the market should be addressed."
"The scalability process should be simplified."
"I think IBM needs a little more work on managing the overall environment with eliminating Systems Director."
"The price has room for improvement."
"I would like to see IBM Power Systems integrate with all cloud types."
"Its price can be improved. It is too high."
"Better manage heterogeneous footprints of all the different operating systems that are out there across one common interface."
"With Lenovo, when it comes to its HCI-related part, which includes ThinkAgile, users may face issues as VMware licenses are not linked with ThinkAgile."
"Airflow in the servers can be a problem. Sometimes we cannot add CPU to Edge Servers because there's not enough airflow in the appliance."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I give the cost a one out of ten."
"There is a yearly licensing cost, and it's an expensive solution."
"When there is an error in the SAS drive of 10,000 RPM, my company buys support for 1,500 USD."
"Its price depends on the sizing."
"IBM Power Systems is a really expensive product."
"The price of the solution depends upon the configuration part of it. Based on what configuration you want to go for it, there is a range like IBM Power Systems POWER9 and IBM Power Systems Power10."
"The additional software costs are high."
"It's more about the value you get for the price. Considering its stability and performance, the pricing is good."
"The solution is available to users at a low price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Power Systems?
IBM Power Systems provides very good performance and stability compared to other brands or processors.
What needs improvement with IBM Power Systems?
IBM should provide a platform where users can learn about the storage and security of IBM Power Systems.
What is your primary use case for IBM Power Systems?
In my company, we use the system for the data center and our IBM Cloud Pak System.
What do you like most about Lenovo Edge Servers?
It is a stable solution. The product doesn't have any problems when it comes to stability.
What needs improvement with Lenovo Edge Servers?
I don't have much to comment on what requires improvement in the product because my company is more engaged with Dell's servers than Lenovo's ones. I'm not that much familiar with Lenovo. My compan...
 

Also Known As

IBM OpenPOWER LC
ThinkSystem Edge Servers, ThinkSystem SE Series, Lenovo SE Series, Lenovo ThinkSystem Edge Servers
 

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