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We performed a comparison between Lenovo Flex System and PowerEdge C based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Blade Servers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The stability and speed are always good. The processor is good and it's still working with our loads.""Flex System's best features are its performance and stability.""The Lenovo Flex System is very stable.""One of the most valuable features of this solution is its ease of use.""The most valuable feature of the Lenovo Flex System is the storage system.""The product is very user-friendly and has many resources at the enterprise level.""The initial setup is straightforward."

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"Every new version is better than the previous one.""PowerEdge servers have high CPU processing power, and the support is also good.""It is a scalable platform.""The security of the product is very good.""I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature.""The product's initial setup phase was easy.""PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well.""It is a scalable solution."

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Cons
"The solution could improve by providing more integration with other platforms.""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.""Forced restarts due to free upgrades is an issue that needs to be resolved. We can manage this as we have high availability and redundancy, but without that it could be a real problem.""The product could improve its integration capabilities.""Flex System's integration with the XClarity Management System could be improved.""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 most valuable feature of the Lenovo Flex System is the storage system."

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"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required.""There could be some more ports added in the future.""The current memory could be improved.""A feature that needs to be added is the ability for full container storage.""It should be improved in terms of future expansion. We should be able to have additional free slots for future extensions in terms of memory.""It would be better if it worked with SMTP servers on the cloud. Right now, it only allows notifications via the SMTP server. In the next release, I would like to have a better processor.""HP is a little bit lower in terms of price.""It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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."
  • "The price is interesting. I am able to quote a client based on their needs and offer them either Lenovo or Dell."
  • "There is a one-off payment to buy the equipment and the support is purchased annually."
  • "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."
  • "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."
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  • "PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable."
  • "When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."
  • "The cost depends on the configuration."
  • "We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
  • "Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
  • "PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support."
  • "The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Flex System's best features are its performance and stability.
    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer:Flex System's integration with the XClarity Management System could be improved.
    Top Answer:Every new version is better than the previous one.
    Top Answer:The product is not very expensive, but it could be made more economical. It is a one-time purchase.
    Ranking
    10th
    out of 22 in Blade Servers
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    329
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    8.0
    5th
    out of 22 in Blade Servers
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.7
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    Also Known As
    Flex System Blade Servers, Flex System SN Series
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    Overview

    Flex System is Lenovo’s proven, 2nd generation blade, that efficiently runs your infrastructure applications with up to 80% better density than standard rack server deployments.

    PowerEdge C help you to maximize hyperscale performance with up to 4 independent server nodes, flexible storage and shared infrastructure in a compact 2U chassis.

    Sample Customers
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    NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    REVIEWERS
    Insurance Company20%
    Construction Company20%
    Comms Service Provider20%
    Wholesaler/Distributor10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business59%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    Lenovo Flex System vs. PowerEdge C
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Lenovo Flex System vs. PowerEdge C and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Lenovo Flex System is ranked 10th in Blade Servers with 7 reviews while PowerEdge C is ranked 5th in Blade Servers with 22 reviews. Lenovo Flex System is rated 8.2, while PowerEdge C is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Lenovo Flex System writes "Provides a high initial ceiling before upscaling is required, user-friendly and rich in resources, but has occasional stability issues". On the other hand, the top reviewer of PowerEdge C writes "Easy to deploy and has high performance and no downtime". Lenovo Flex System is most compared with HPE Superdome X, HPE Synergy, Cisco UCS B-Series and Dell PowerEdge M, whereas PowerEdge C is most compared with Huawei FusionServer X Series, HPE Apollo, Dell PowerEdge M and Cisco UCS B-Series. See our Lenovo Flex System vs. PowerEdge C report.

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