Dell PowerEdge C- Series Reviews

For workloads, we use four to six TB of storage and two network configurations. We use it remotely. 

We only changed the make and model of the server. The use cases are the same for all purposes because we are a product-based company. We have our own product which we provide to the customer. That means a specific product for the specific business. So the use case is the same in all the cases.

The next release would be configured for the new server. For that, the service could be upgraded.

We have been using it recently, but we used it earlier in 2008 and 2009. After a long gap, we started using it again about a year ago.

I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. The reliability and performance is good. 

It's much more flexible. It feels better. It's scalable.

The support was good. 

It was not complex to deploy. There was just something to think about in the initial setup. Once it is understood, it is not difficult. They have their own concept of configuration.

The architecture is good. It is fast processing. It is good for the filing services. It is faster.

Licensing is okay for our basic usage. It was enough for us. 

Overall, I would rate it a nine out of ten. I can recommend it to others for any type of setup. 

In our company, we run Python on top of PowerEdge C server. My company optimizes PowerEdge C to provide Python features or capabilities to our customers.

The most valuable feature of the solution is the hardware resiliency it offers. The product also offers iDRAC software that helps users manage PowerEdge C in a simpler manner.

The need to update the firmware and check if there is any bug in the product is one of the areas where Dell PowerEdge C falls short and needs to make improvements.

I have been using PowerEdge C for a year or two. I use the solution's latest version.

It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

The product's scalability is high.

My company's clients who use the solution operate small-sized businesses.

I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

Positive

The product's initial setup phase was easy.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

The time required to deploy the solution depends on the requirements of its users. Getting the power on takes several hours, but if PowerEdge C's deployment involves more complexities, it may take a day or two to complete the deployment process.

PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive.

PowerEdge C is a good product.

I rate the overall tool a ten out of ten.

I use the solution 24/7 for my routine work for voice service.

The product has high performance and no downtime.

The product’s pricing could be a little cheaper.

I have been using the solution for two years.

I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.

I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.

We haven’t had to contact technical support in the last two years except for registration.

We were using HPE. PBX Support recommended we use PowerEdge C.

I rate the ease of initial setup a nine out of ten.

One person can deploy the solution in two hours.

I rate the solution’s pricing a six out of ten.

I will recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

PowerEdge's iDRAC feature is the most valuable feature.

An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring.

In the future, I would like AI integration and iDRAC to improve.

I have experience with the PowerEdge C for a year or two. My company is involved in system integration. We also sell different servers and PowerEdge C. My customers use PowerEdge R740, PowerEdge R7450, and PowerEdge R760. My company has a partnership with Dell.

It is a stable solution.

Technical support is good since they support us 24/7. I rate the technical support an eight to nine out of ten.

Positive

I haven't used any solutions previously since I was in network and security for a couple of years.

The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool. It will only take three to four hours to implement it. An installer and a solution engineer are required to implement the solution.

For my deployment services, deploy it on-site with the MOP approved by the customer.

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.

I recommend the solution for small to enterprise-sized clients.

It is easy to integrate with other products in general. Even the solution's interface is intuitive.

I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.

I use PowerEdge C for our clients. Our clients need new servers, and I configure them based on their needs. When the clients buy the server from us, the configuration on-site depends on their needs. It might be a basic configuration or an advanced configuration.

PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well.

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. 

I have been using PowerEdge C for about five years.

PowerEdge C is a stable solution. 

On a scale from one to five, I would give PowerEdge C's stability a four. 

PowerEdge C's scalability depends on the client's architecture. It also depends on the manufacturer. 

On a scale from one to five, I would give technical support a four.

Positive

I have worked with HP, and I can see the difference quickly. PowerEdge C performs very well. 

The initial setup depends on the needs of the client. It will be straightforward if it's a rack mounted server or something similar. It will be easy to find the architecture of implementation on the rack. For rack mounting, it takes me about 15 to 20 minutes to implement this solution. It will take more time to implement if it's something like an iDRAC configuration, installation of the operating system, some other configuration, or virtualization.

I implemented this solution.

The cost depends on the configuration.

I chose PowerEdge C based on feedback from my friends, colleagues, and other companies. I tested it and found that it was a perfect product for me.

I would tell potential users to find the manual online and go through the information.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give PowerEdge C an eight.

We use PowerEdge C for microcredit service, application servers, database servers, and report servers.

The solution provides good support and service. PowerEdge C has a dual socket on the server.

The solution’s pricing could be cheaper.

I have been using PowerEdge C for eight years.

I rate the solution an eight out of ten for stability.

The solution provides good scalability and performance. We have around 1,000 customers for PowerEdge C.

The solution’s technical support is very good. Once, our server's motherboard was not responding, and Dell replaced the motherboard within ten days.

The solution’s initial setup is very easy.

It took around two to three days for me to deploy the solution.

I would recommend PowerEdge C to other users because it is stable and reliable.

Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten.

We use the product to incorporate infrastructure for our virtualized environment.

The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products.

CMC needs different storage in the blade server, like a three-tier architecture. It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture.

I have been using the solution for eight years.

I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.

The modular part of the product is scalable, but the storage is not scalable. I am the only person using the product in the organization.

Earlier, the technical support was from the UK or the US. There used to be a good flow to the technical support. Nowadays, they revert our calls to countries like India and the Philippines, where the technical support is not as good.

Five years ago, we could get a specialized guy to handle everything. When we open a case for the hardware now, the support personnel pushes the technical person to get the job done rather than help us troubleshoot.

The initial setup was straightforward.

It took us almost one week to implement the solution. The vendors sent a specialist to configure the hardware on the back end. After that, they gave us some pointers, and we housed every piece of hardware.

While deploying the solution, we must check the licensing to understand where to install the application. We can configure the solution if we have little knowledge about it.

I don't have any issues with the hardware. We provide the scope and specifications to the procurement team. The decision to choose a product is made based on the proposal provided by the vendor to the procurement department.

If the product suits their need, people should use it. If they’re looking for a new technology to simplify their duties and responsibilities, it would be better if they choose a hypervisor. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

We use PowerEdge as a backup server for mission-critical hardware failures, such as processor and memory issues.

PowerEdge servers have high CPU processing power, and the support is also good.

I have used PowerEdge servers for about six or seven years.

PowerEdge C servers are stable.

I rate PowerEdge C eight out of 10 for scalability.

Setting up PowerEdge C servers is straightforward compared to other servers. The setup time depends on the technician and our data center guy, but they can typically do it in a day. 

I rate PowerEdge C servers nine out of 10 for affordability. There are no additional costs, but you can purchase an extended five-year warranty. 

I rate PowerEdge C servers 10 out of 10. It's reliable and inexpensive hardware you can use for any situation, application, or data workload.