Our facility relies heavily on PowerEdge, spanning multiple generations. It is the foundation of our entire infrastructure, supporting a wide array of workloads, ranging from administrative tasks to private cloud and scientific computing. PowerEdge is a versatile and reliable platform that we can depend on.
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The Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers address the challenges of an evolving IT environment by delivering leading enterprise classfeatures and functionality. The M-Series delivers a unique array of options configured to meet the needs of your IT environment both now and in the future.
- Multiple blade form-factor choices.
- Long life cycle providing better life cycle management and improved TCO.
- Modular I/O switches for future scalability.
- Breakthrough fan technologies for reduction in power consumption.
- Configuration management via chassis management controller.
- Persistent MAC/WWN/iSCSI addresses in a switch-agnostic environment.
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CTO at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
The solution is a foundational part of our IT infrastructure and offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support
Pros and Cons
- "The solution offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support."
- "I would like to have additional HPC and AI capabilities on general Dell PowerEdge servers."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
PowerEdge has been a foundational part of our IT infrastructure, and its Fresh Air configuration saved us from disasters on multiple occasions. The solution's ability to survive extreme conditions has been invaluable, and its reliability has been astounding. We currently run three generations of PowerEdge in our data centers.
The solution offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support. PowerEdge is capable of running Microsoft private cloud, VMware private cloud, OpenStack, Linux distributions, and scientific workloads. The infrastructure is truly remarkable.
We can typically expect a 20 percent improvement in performance from Intel processors with each new generation, depending on the workload.
Utilizing the OpenManage capabilities of the platform is essential for us since we have a limited number of personnel to manage the PowerEdge that we possess. Thus, OpenManage's console productivity is invaluable for our IT staff.
The PowerEdge servers have proven to be invaluable in preventing up to 90 percent of unplanned production downtime. When other servers were failing due to extreme heat, PowerEdge was able to withstand the conditions and keep running. This made the solution an invaluable part of our operations.
The introduction of PowerEdge servers drastically increased the flexibility of our operations. We are leveraging the solution's capabilities for a wide range of applications and it is certainly the most versatile platform available to us. We deployed a variety of server models in different sizes, ranging from 1U to 2U and beyond, providing us with the flexibility to handle almost any task.
What is most valuable?
We are testing the latest PowerEdge from Dell for scientific workloads such as machine learning, deep learning, data analysis, and engineering simulation. We see excellent performance improvement and power consumption control. This is part of our Green Data Center project, where we take into account the “green” capabilities of the hardware we buy.
We are beginning to employ cyber-resilient architecture features. It is no longer just the platform security of the past that we take into consideration when making a new acquisition, but now we are also bearing in mind the security features on the server side due to the ever-evolving environment.
We found that the power consumption inside the BIOS of the latest PowerEdge has been significantly improved. The power control capabilities are now much more precise and the iDRAC tool that allows external programs to control the system's power consumption is also much more detailed than its predecessor.
We have been utilizing OpenManage for many years as beta testers, and our experience with OpenManage has been overwhelmingly positive. Dell OpenManage console is incredibly user-friendly and has made our lives significantly easier.
What needs improvement?
I would like to have additional HPC and AI capabilities on general Dell PowerEdge servers. To optimize the PowerEdge for HPC and AI, modified designs may be necessary.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge .Next for two months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability and power consumption of Dell PowerEdge .Next are incredibly impressive. We have been running a single unit 24 hours a day for a month, primarily to test its stability and understand the power consumption control capabilities, and it exceeded expectations. Compared to the previous PowerEdge models, the stability and power management of .Next are remarkable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are no issues with the scalability. Up to now, I haven't been able to identify any drawbacks of the platform I'm using.
How are customer service and support?
Dell's technical support is perfect and one of the reasons we buy their solutions.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What was our ROI?
We see a return on investment. The performance of the platform, which we tested on virtualization platforms such as VMware, is very impressive. PCIe 5 has made great improvements in communication and storage. Depending on what we can afford, Intel Scalable Architecture CPUs are more powerful than ever before.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of Dell PowerEdge .Next has changed drastically due to the introduction of the latest technologies such as PCIe 5, DDR5, and the next generation of CPUs. This caused the prices of CPUs, DRAM, and PCIe cards to skyrocket. Consequently, it is difficult to compare the new pricing to what it was two years ago since the market has evolved significantly. The pricing of PowerEdge .Next is higher than it was before.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Our university is similar to a hardware supermarket, offering almost all brands of hardware, including Lenovo and HP. Although I have not had the opportunity to experience the newest HPE ProLiant 11 machines, I can say that PowerEdge is more reliable, more customizable, and has better management compared to other brands. The iDRAC capabilities, with its easy-to-use remote management, integrate seamlessly with OpenManage. When we purchase a PowerEdge server, we don't need to worry about hidden or additional costs for the management. As for the future, this remains to be seen.
What other advice do I have?
I give Dell PowerEdge .Next a ten out of ten.
We have been testing the latest generation of Dell PowerEdge systems in our data center for the past couple of months, in addition to the generations already in production.
Since 2016, our data center experience has been excellent, with very few hardware issues, including machines that still run from that year.
In our PowerEdge servers, we predominantly use Intel Xeon scalable processors of various generations, with AMD processors making up the remaining 10 percent.
We see a lot of improvement over the generations of PowerEdge. I must admit that while there is plenty of competition, the difference is remarkable. Enhancing PowerEdge is no easy task, yet Dell Technologies took great strides to incorporate customer feedback. The platform grew in flexibility, such as the range of disks available, the evolving iDRAC features to meet customer needs, and so much more.
We host a substantial infrastructure at the University. While we utilize public cloud services such as Microsoft 365 and Google Meets, we do not use them for computing, engineering simulations, or any internal services. All of our services are kept in-house.
The PowerEdge .Next platform is more than just its CPU, it encompasses all the solution's features, from the iDRAC to the next-generation RAID controller, which is 20 to 30 percent faster than the previous generation. Furthermore, Dell PowerEdge .Next's new architecture helps to drive the entire platform, making its performance even more impressive.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Last updated: Feb 14, 2023
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Senior Solutions Architect at ePlus Technology
Average pricing and good feature sets but is complex to set up
Pros and Cons
- "It's great for managing overall infrastructure."
- "Technical support is not good."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for hyper-converged infrastructures with VMware and physical/virtual SQL solutions.
How has it helped my organization?
Both Dell and Cisco would be data center modernization. We're modernizing from a three-tier to a single infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
The enterprise manager feature sets are great. It's great for managing overall infrastructure.
It is scalable.
The setup is fine if you have some expertise.
It offers average pricing.
What needs improvement?
They are pretty much all the same in terms of what this solution versus competitors offers. Cisco is number one, HP Synergy is number two, and this solution would be number three.
I'm more into PowerEdge R-600, 700, and 800 series instead of blades.
Technical support is not good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a couple of years from a presales perspective.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I'd rate the stability at a five or six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is fine. It's blade infrastructure. You just basically plug into converged switches. It isn't a single pane of glass for management. You don't have the feature set that HPE and Cisco have with the fabric interconnects and everything. You still can scale up, however.
How are customer service and support?
I've never had a good experience with technical support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used Cisco and HP as well.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a bit more complex unless you are really savvy with Dell. I'm more used to HP and Cisco. Other engineers handle Dell-centric blade solutions. We've been migrating off Dell blades to HPE and Cisco.
What was our ROI?
It is possible to get an ROI from this solution. I probably wouldn't say you'd get an ROI from Cisco or HPE.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'd rate the pricing as average. It's not terrible. The lead times over Cisco and HPE are weeks as opposed to months.
What other advice do I have?
I'd advise potential new users that they need to have experience with PowerEdge and management to understand all of the features on offer.
I'd rate the solution six out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Apr 5, 2023
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Red Hat Certified Trainer /Examinar at a educational organization with 10,001+ employees
A solution with an easy pre-installation and preparation process with a friendly user interface
Pros and Cons
- "The networking features for administration and working with the server are valuable."
- "It requires time to transition to the new generation."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for web services.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge M has a centralized administration for networks; instead of working with standalone servers, you have a centralized administration console. So you can administrate all servers from one location.
What is most valuable?
The networking features for administration and working with the server are valuable.
What needs improvement?
There is currently a new generation of Dell Blade Systems, so it requires time to transition to the new generation. However, the current version of the solution we are working with meets our requirements.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for approximately twelve years and are currently using series 620.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and works on customized sites and virtual classes.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, and you can scale the resources up and down, which was very important for us in the COVID-19 situation. The servers work to verify, and the resources are raised up and handle all the web applications that are working and installed on it.
How are customer service and support?
Our first contact is our partner Dell, who provides us with customer support directly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used HPE standalone and Lenovo standalone servers, either rack or tower servers. However, we prefer Dell servers because the pre-installation and preparation process is easy, and the user interface is more friendly for the administrators.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward for our team because we have years of experience and complete documentation in case we face any issues during deployment.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution in-house.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution as ten out of ten. The solution is good, and I recommend it to users considering implementing it depending on their business needs, as some businesses require standalone servers and some require central servers.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Jan 26, 2023
Flag as inappropriateSnr Systems Engineer at Nutanix
Solid product that never fails and runs forever
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge M is iDRAC."
- "Dell PowerEdge M needs to run AMD CPUs on it."
What is our primary use case?
Our customers only have light use cases of this solution, deploying one or two applications because they do not want to spend too much money.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge M is iDRAC.
The product is very solid, never fails, and runs forever.
What needs improvement?
Dell PowerEdge M needs to run AMD CPUs on it.
For future releases, I would like to see the Ethernet connectivity updated. It is a very old technology. Dell has alliances with other companies that make their networking components, like Cisco and Brocade, but the choice is very slim. Dell also has their own networking products which are good however, there needs to be a better selection of networking components.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell products and platforms for 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is outstanding when it comes to stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge M has its limits. There are only so many blades that you can put in a chassis. As far as blade service goes, it's good, but it has limits with scalability.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support from Dell is not good. I rate it a zero out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Dell PowerEdge M is easy. The applied servers are very easy, making it one of the most straightforward products to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
Deployment and maintenance of this product require two engineers.
What was our ROI?
You will see the return on investment of Dell PowerEdge M in about two months.
What other advice do I have?
Anyone looking to implement Dell PowerEdge M into their organization should make sure that they have a channel partner that knows the product inside and out.
I would rate this solution a nine out of 10.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Last updated: Sep 5, 2022
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High quality hardware, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is made with high-quality hardware."
- "We have had some issues with the vendor's support that we have received. When you open up a support case with Dell they send a partner to assist you and in our experience, they are lacking knowledge about the solution. There are times when you need professional support from the vendor that knows the solution well."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Dell PowerEdge M for application and database servers.
What is most valuable?
The solution is made with high-quality hardware.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge M for approximately seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge M is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We have had some issues with the vendor's support that we have received. When you open up a support case with Dell they send a partner to assist you and in our experience, they are lacking knowledge about the solution. There are times when you need professional support from the vendor that knows the solution well.
Here in my country, it has been a problem for Dell to keep offices here. This has been a problem for other vendors too, such as HP.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Dell PowerEdge M price is comparable to other solutions but cheaper than IBM. However, the IBM solution is a higher grade solution whereas Dell PowerEdge M is a medium-level solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated HPE solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Dell PowerEdge M an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
IT Manager at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
Great for store virtualization with a good price and performance
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is straightforward."
- "Can be improved by being proactive in making changes that could improve the solution."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for the solution is store virtualization, and it is deployed on-premises via blade servers.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the solution are its price and performance.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be improved by continuously looking for ways to make it better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for about six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, and approximately 200 employees utilize the solution.
How are customer service and support?
We have had a great experience with customer service and support. I rate them ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. Two people are required for maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Purchasing the solution outright costs approximately 12,000.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a ten out of ten. However, the solution is good and can be improved by being proactive in making changes that could improve the solution.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Dec 16, 2022
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