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Intel MFSYS25 vs Lenovo Flex System comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Intel MFSYS25
Ranking in Blade Servers
14th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Lenovo Flex System
Ranking in Blade Servers
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Intel MFSYS25 is 3.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo Flex System is 4.5%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Blade Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Lenovo Flex System4.5%
Intel MFSYS253.5%
Other92.0%
Blade Servers
 

Featured Reviews

it_user375057 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr.Server Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
We're able to set-up multiple VLANs in it.
Hyper V was the best option in case of server fail-over & Storage option was the best with the VD pools assigned to the server modules We have improved a lot, and our customers are very satisfied with the product. We're able to set-up multiple VLANs in it. I think that Intel shouldn't have…
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Senior System Administrator at Khushhali Microfinance Bank
Used to run the compute load on servers, but firmware and driver upgrades are a bit difficult
We use the solution for multiple purposes, such as in the virtualization cluster and the standalone applications We use the solution as a compute model to run the compute load on servers. The solution's firmware and driver upgrades are a bit difficult. I have been using Lenovo Flex System for…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We have improved a lot, and our customers are very satisfied with the product."
"The MFSYS25 is a relatively cheap blade system with a built in "mini" SAN."
"I have found the solution to be quite stable."
"Flex System's best features are its performance and stability."
"We use the solution as a compute model to run the compute load on servers."
"It's stable, it works well, and we have had no problem with it for a long time."
"One of the most valuable features of this solution is its ease of use."
"We are using Lenovo Flex System for our internal platform where we store our operating systems, Windows, Linux, and VMware, and then virtualize our machines."
"The product is very user-friendly and has many resources at the enterprise level."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
 

Cons

"There is one regular error which irritates me during production hours. It continually gives us COMPONENT UNFIT ERROR."
"The Intel Switches give very poor performance when mixed with anything else."
"The price of the Lenovo Flex System could improve."
"The user-interface needs improvement, because they have an application from which we have to manage the whole system and all the infrastructure. This application is not working at our premises, because of some problem with the hardware itself. So although we brought it with our systems, and we used it to manage all the systems: the storage, the switches, and everything, nevertheless we have to support every part alone and enter the interface in one-by-one."
"The user interface needs improvement because they have an application from which we have to manage the whole system and all of the infrastructure."
"It does not have the same module flexibility that was present in IBM Blade. On the Blade System, I was able to choose between the Cisco module, or BMC module. Since the switch to Lenovo, I have not had the same choice of modules, only the BMC modules."
"The installation was not easy."
"I had some difficulties with the initial setup."
"The solution's firmware and driver upgrades are a bit difficult."
"Flex System's integration with the XClarity Management System could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price is interesting. I am able to quote a client based on their needs and offer them either Lenovo or Dell."
"We have the whole maintenance for the 3 years, starting the deployment. We also have the VMware license for 3 years and I think we have another license to buy. There are no additional costs besides licensing."
"We are just paying the operational cost, which is not much."
"There is a one-off payment to buy the equipment and the support is purchased annually."
"The 14 blade server allows significant room for upscaling before having to invest in another chassis. You would have to purchase another chassis much sooner in the case of an eight or nine blade server."
"The is an annual license cost to use the Lenovo Flex System. If the price was less expensive and flexible overall and for additional features, our customers would be happier."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

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Small Business3
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lenovo Flex System?
Compared to its quality, the pricing is very reasonable and represents good value.
What needs improvement with Lenovo Flex System?
Continuing the production of this product is necessary. It is currently out of support, and we are seeking support from other sources besides Lenovo.
What is your primary use case for Lenovo Flex System?
We are using Lenovo Flex System on the server for our VMware environment, which includes our VMs and all our servers, Linux and Windows. It manages the daily operation efficiently.
 

Also Known As

MFSYS25
Flex System Blade Servers, Flex System SN Series
 

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Sample Customers

Eisenhower & Carlson, PLLC
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