Dell PowerEdge R-Series Reviews

I use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in general IT infrastructure for all purposes, including virtualization and as cluster nodes with AMD's chipset drivers since there is a broad amount of cost involved for cluster nodes instead of just smart costs.

With Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, my company has entered a new generation of hardware and possibilities and is happy to use them.

The most valuable features of the solution are its integration with OpenManage Enterprise, a unified management system, a management interface, and its function as a working connectivity management platform that helps with areas like deployment.

Considering from a hardware perspective, some areas of concern were network cards on the models we had in our organization, which were fairly inaccessible, so we had to remove the whole motherboard and, basically, the whole system to get rid of or swap a network card. The aforementioned aspect can be considered for improvement. Everything else in the solution seems to be completely fine.

I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for three or four years. My company is a customer of the product.

The solution's stability is good.

The solution's scalability is good.

The enterprise support provided by Dell is good, especially the support for servers, which is an area where our organization has no complaints yet. If something is broken in the solution and has to be repaired, my organization has seen that the very next day, Dell's support team has always worked on it. There are some small issues related to the support offered by Dell, but it is okay to have such small issues that need to be refined, considering there are many generations of the product released during the product development phase.

I rate the technical support a nine out of ten.

Positive

In our company, the introduction of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers helps replace cluster notes primarily in the first batch and later on certain areas of our general infrastructure, like virtualization.

With the product's OpenManage Enterprise part, my company has obviously saved money and time in computing, workflows, and jobs. I am pretty sure my company has saved a lot of money and time with the use of the product.

The solution's prices are good, especially considering what you get to use. I have no complaints with the pricing model of the solution. The licensing aspect of the solution is also fine. My organization is happy with the product's prices since the whole package deal offered by the product is more than fine in terms of pricing.

My company did not evaluate any other solutions available in the market against Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers since we were just involved in the phase of testing the systems out, and we were happy with the results, especially when considering the product as a benchmark against other tools. No real tests were conducted in my organization with any other product, so we decided to proceed with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

My company was not looking to address any challenges when implementing rack servers in our environment. My company needed new hardware to replace old ones, and we looked at what was available on the market and decided to have a proof of concept with the hardware provided by Dell. After my company got to test Dell's hardware, and once we were happy with it, we decided to order Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

Using the product's OpenManage console has certainly affected our company's IT staff's productivity, especially when working with the system management interface.

With the product, our company could save a lot of time since there's a need for only one or a single configuration to be rolled out on all of the devices.

As per my assessment, Dell PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security in terms of silicon-based root of trust, signed firmware updates, user access security, and supply chain integrity is something we need in the IT industry. It's no secret that more and more cyber-attacks have been taking place, and taking precautions at a hardware level is as important as any other precautions taken.

I cannot comment on the area related to energy consumption in Dell PowerEdge Servers.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can handle the evolving needs of high-performance workloads in our company since we could use the product in the cluster, especially with high performance, which has worked out fairly well. I think the product offers better scalability than what we had before, but we need to consider that it is a newer product in the market.

I don't know how the use of the product has impacted the overall flexibility of our organization's operations and business.

I think there is a lot of stuff to improve in the product. The product itself is solid, and it is genuinely good. It is a good hardware to begin with in general.

I rate the overall tool an eight to nine out of ten.

Foreign Language:(German)

Fähig, den sich entwickelnden Anforderungen von leistungsstarken Workloads gerecht zu werden.

Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?

Ich verwende im Allgemeinen Dell PowerEdge Rack Server in der gesamten IT-Infrastruktur für alle Zwecke, einschließlich Virtualisierung und als Cluster-Knoten mit AMD-Chipsatztreibern, da für Cluster-Knoten im Vergleich zu einfachen Kosten erhebliche Kosten anfallen.

Inwiefern wurde meine Organisation dadurch unterstützt?

Mit den Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern ist mein Unternehmen in eine neue Generation von Hardware und Möglichkeiten eingetreten, und ich bin froh, diese einzusetzen.

Was ist am wertvollsten?

Die wichtigsten Funktionen der Lösung sind ihre Integration mit OpenManage Enterprise, einem einheitlichen Managementsystem, einer Management-Schnittstelle und ihre Funktion als Arbeitsconnectivity-Management-Plattform, die in Bereichen wie Bereitstellung hilfreich ist.

Was muss verbessert werden?

Aus hardwaretechnischer Sicht gab es in Bezug auf einige Netzwerkkartenmodelle, die wir in unserer Organisation hatten, einige Bedenken, da sie ziemlich schwer zugänglich waren. Wir mussten das gesamte Motherboard und im Grunde das gesamte System entfernen, um eine Netzwerkkarte zu entfernen oder auszutauschen. Dieser genannte Aspekt könnte für Verbesserungen in Betracht gezogen werden. Alles andere in der Lösung scheint jedoch vollkommen in Ordnung zu sein.

Wie lange verwende ich die Lösung schon?

Ich benutze Dell PowerEdge Rack Server seit drei oder vier Jahren. Meine Firma ist Kunde dieses Produkts.

Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?

Die Stabilität der Lösung ist gut.

Was halte ich von der Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?

Die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung ist gut.

Wie funktioniert der Kundendienst und der Support?

Der Enterprise-Support von Dell ist gut, insbesondere der Support für Server, bei dem unsere Organisation bisher keine Beschwerden hat. Wenn etwas in der Lösung kaputt geht und repariert werden muss, hat meine Organisation festgestellt, dass das Support-Team von Dell immer am nächsten Tag daran gearbeitet hat. Es gibt einige kleine Probleme im Zusammenhang mit dem von Dell angebotenen Support, aber es ist in Ordnung, solche kleinen Probleme zu haben, die verfeinert werden müssen, wenn man bedenkt, dass während der Produktentwicklungsphase viele Generationen des Produkts veröffentlicht wurden.

Ich bewerte den technischen Support mit neun von zehn Punkten.

Wie bewerten Sie den Kundendienst und den Support?

Positiv

Welche Lösung habe ich zuvor verwendet und warum habe ich gewechselt?

In unserem Unternehmen erfolgt die Implementierung der Dell PowerEdge Rack Server hauptsächlich durch den Ersatz von Cluster-Knoten in der ersten Charge und später in bestimmten Bereichen unserer allgemeinen Infrastruktur, wie beispielsweise der Virtualisierung.

Wie hoch war der ROI?

Mit dem OpenManage Enterprise-Teil des Produkts hat mein Unternehmen offensichtlich Geld und Zeit in Bereichen wie Computing, Workflows und Aufgaben gespart. Ich bin ziemlich sicher, dass mein Unternehmen durch die Verwendung des Produkts eine Menge Geld und Zeit gespart hat.

Welche Erfahrungen habe ich mit den Preisen, den Einrichtungskosten und der Lizenzierung gemacht?

Die Preise der Lösung sind gut, insbesondere wenn man berücksichtigt, was man nutzen kann. Ich habe keine Beschwerden über das Preismodell der Lösung. Auch der Lizenzaspekt der Lösung ist in Ordnung. Meine Organisation ist zufrieden mit den Produktkosten, da das gesamte Paket, das vom Produkt angeboten wird, in Bezug auf die Preisgestaltung mehr als zufriedenstellend ist.

Welche anderen Lösungen habe ich geprüft?

Mein Unternehmen hat keine anderen auf dem Markt verfügbaren Lösungen gegen die Dell PowerEdge Rack Server evaluiert, da wir uns gerade in der Testphase der Systeme befanden und mit den Ergebnissen zufrieden waren, insbesondere wenn man das Produkt als Benchmark gegen andere Tools betrachtet. In meiner Organisation wurden keine echten Tests mit einem anderen Produkt durchgeführt, daher haben wir uns entschieden, mit den Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern fortzufahren.

Was kann ich sonst noch raten?

Mein Unternehmen beabsichtigte keine spezifischen Herausforderungen zu bewältigen, als wir Rack-Server in unserer Umgebung implementierten. Wir benötigten neue Hardware, um alte zu ersetzen, und schauten uns an, was auf dem Markt verfügbar war. Daraufhin entschieden wir uns für einen Machbarkeitstest mit der von Dell bereitgestellten Hardware. Nachdem mein Unternehmen die Hardware von Dell getestet und damit zufrieden war, haben wir uns entschlossen, Dell PowerEdge Rack Server zu bestellen.

Die Nutzung der OpenManage-Konsole des Produkts hat definitiv die Produktivität des IT-Personals in unserem Unternehmen beeinflusst, insbesondere bei der Arbeit mit der Systemmanagement-Schnittstelle.

Mit dem Produkt konnte unser Unternehmen viel Zeit sparen, da nur eine einzige Konfiguration auf allen Geräten ausgerollt werden muss.

Nach meiner Bewertung ist der Sicherheitsansatz der Dell PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture im Hinblick auf die Silizium-basierte Vertrauenswürdigkeit, signierte Firmware-Updates, Benutzerzugriffssicherheit und Integrität der Lieferkette etwas, das wir in der IT-Branche benötigen. Es ist kein Geheimnis, dass immer mehr Cyberangriffe stattfinden, und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen auf Hardware-Ebene sind ebenso wichtig wie andere getroffene Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.

Ich kann mich nicht zu dem Bereich bezüglich des Energieverbrauchs bei den Dell PowerEdge Servern äußern.

Die Dell PowerEdge Rack Server können die sich entwickelnden Anforderungen von leistungsstarken Workloads in unserem Unternehmen bewältigen, da wir das Produkt im Cluster nutzen konnten, insbesondere mit hoher Leistung, was ziemlich gut funktioniert hat. Ich denke, das Produkt bietet eine bessere Skalierbarkeit als das, was wir zuvor hatten, aber wir müssen berücksichtigen, dass es ein neueres Produkt auf dem Markt ist.

Ich weiß nicht, wie die Verwendung des Produkts die Gesamtflexibilität der Betriebsabläufe und des Geschäfts unserer Organisation beeinflusst hat.

Ich denke, es gibt viele Dinge, die im Produkt verbessert werden könnten. Das Produkt an sich ist solide und wirklich gut. Es handelt sich generell um eine gute Hardware, um damit zu beginnen.

Ich bewerte das Tool insgesamt mit acht bis neun von zehn Punkten.

We have two that we use as domain controllers and power servers. We're running an ERP system that is critical to the business, but the majority of our other stuff is cloud-based.

In comparison to what we had before, which was some older Dell equipment, the performance of the PowerEdge Rack Servers is stunning. They have improved the performance of our systems. We've been a Dell house for years and years, and replacing the older Dell equipment with these machines has given us a very positive performance increase.

We're quite a small company, so anything we can throw at any of these servers— they will just eat it for breakfast. We've had no problems with them.

We haven't had any unplanned production downtime. That is down to the quality of the Dell servers.

The fact that they came pre-installed was quite good. We didn't have to worry too much about that process. 

In terms of the usage of the machines themselves, one of the most valuable features is the Hyper-V element, although that's an application on the servers. 

Also, the maintenance part makes it very easy to raise queries and get repairs done.

In terms of handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads, while I don't have anything to compare these servers against, I have no issues with the performance of our systems. They work as well as I could expect them to. They will be perfectly fine for our workloads.

The rate controller interface is difficult to get to without installing additional software. It would be helpful if they had preinstalled software to make that easily accessible.

The company I'm with at the moment purchased Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers back in 2018 or 2019.

We've never had any outages, so the stability is perfect, or as close to perfect as you can get.

We've had the UPS kick in a couple of times and they've stayed up; they haven't died instantly. They are perfectly acceptable and I can't see any issues with them at all.

We haven't really had to upscale anything on the servers, other than a bit of memory. The particular modules we have are about as high as we can go, but that's fine because we purchased them to be "high-spec'd."

The technical support is very good. We have access to our own account manager and he will pass queries on. And on occasion, I've spoken directly to their support teams. We have been very pleased with the account management from Dell. It's been good.

Positive

We previously used Dell, but older machines. We made the switch because the old kit was getting too old. It was getting to end-of-life, and we needed some performance improvements. The PowerEdge definitely gave us that.

It did the initial setup, more or less, by itself. I did a little bit of fine-tuning here and there, but nothing drastic. It was very easy. 

I was the only person involved. I was responsible for everything from physically getting the stuff in the rack to configuring it and making it live, and everything in between.

We have seen a return on investment because of the performance improvements and the fact that we have had no downtime. That's enough for us.

It's a bit of a shock when you have to find the money, but the pricing is very competitive, so I'm happy with that.

I've been working with Dell for a number of years and never had any issues, so Dell was the go-to solution for me. We had a quick look at other machines in terms of pricing, and there wasn't any particular benefit in terms of pricing by going with someone else. With the history and trust I had in Dell, I went with Dell.

One native OS security feature we use in our environment is Windows Defender, but at the same time, we are running a third-party endpoint protection solution. The native OS security features have had no negative impact. The endpoint protection is on both the clients and servers. We run vulnerability scanning regularly, and we do penetration testing, internal and external, on a regular basis.

As for public cloud servers, we did not consider them before choosing PowerEdge because we use them for internal management. We are looking at cloud solutions, but not for the core, critical servers.

We continuously expand our data center infrastructure with Dell PowerEdge Servers, deploying virtualization platforms across multiple data centers. As our computing needs grow, we consistently require additional compute resources, leading to ongoing expansion efforts. Each month sees the addition of new PowerEdge Servers to accommodate our evolving requirements.

The most significant benefit we've experienced is the simplicity of working with a single vendor. This streamlined approach has greatly improved our service level experience. Whenever there's an issue, we can quickly reach out to them and receive prompt replacements or support. With ProSupport, the reliability and responsiveness of Dell's support services are truly impressive. We have peace of mind knowing that our technical needs will be addressed swiftly, often with next-day solutions.

Efficiency and power consumption have seen improvements in the last generation of servers. However, it's important to note that these aspects are largely comparable across vendors when utilizing the same hardware components.

The cyber-resilient architecture is a crucial feature, particularly for security purposes. Its inclusion provides reassurance for us as hosts, allowing us to confidently communicate to our customers that we employ this advanced technology in our data centers. This enhances our credibility and serves as a point of trust when engaging with our clients.

PowerEdge Servers have significantly reduced unplanned production data shutdowns, particularly compared to our previous experience with Dell, when we encountered frequent shutdowns due to hardware malfunctions, but with PowerEdge, downtime has been consistently minimal for the past five years. This improvement has greatly benefited both us and our customers, as it allows us to provide services with much better SLAs.

The adoption of the OpenManage Console has impacted our productivity positively as we are currently in the process of rolling it out for our servers.

The standout feature is the remote control accessibility, which allows our team to access and manage the servers locally or remotely. We primarily utilize these servers for virtualization, running VMware to consolidate them into a large data center. This setup perfectly aligns with our specific requirements, and our technical team thoroughly enjoys working with it. We've experienced fewer issues compared to previous hardware solutions from other providers. With PowerEdge servers, our stability has significantly improved.

There might be room for improvement in terms of efficiency, particularly with PowerEdge servers. However, it's worth noting that this issue isn't unique to Dell but rather a general concern across the industry.

We have been using it for almost twenty years.

Stability is paramount, and it's the feedback we consistently receive from our technicians. When we seek their advice on hardware selection for various solutions, they consistently recommend Dell without hesitation.

Scalability is a strong suit, particularly for our high-demand usage scenarios. We leverage storage virtualization with VMware installation, initially setting up nodes with lower capacity. As our needs grow, we can easily expand storage by adding more nodes or increasing capacity. This scalability extends to our infrastructure, allowing for flexible expansion and adaptation as required.

In general, it's common to encounter issues, especially during late hours when support might not be readily available. However, we haven't faced significant problems with our PowerEdge servers. Any challenges we've encountered are more often related to client devices, such as laptops from Dell. When it comes to server support, our experience has been excellent, almost rating it a perfect ten out of ten.

Positive

When comparing Dell PowerEdge servers and services to other options on the market, it's challenging for us to provide a comprehensive evaluation because the majority of our servers in the data center are Dell. Therefore, our main frame of reference is Dell versus alternative solutions. According to feedback from our technicians, Dell is typically preferred over other brands like Dell due to its perceived stability. This comparison is primarily focused on hardware solutions rather than support services.

Deploying Dell PowerEdge servers is straightforward and efficient. It saves us a significant amount of time since it's mostly plug-and-play, with minimal setup required. Our technicians have become accustomed to the process, with approximately fifty percent of the time previously spent on setup now being saved. As we continue to set up numerous Dell servers, we find the process consistently easy and reliable, with no major changes in the setup procedure.

Our primary deployment model for PowerEdge servers revolves around virtualization. While we do have some servers deployed on-premises, the majority are situated in the data center, serving as the backbone for our virtualization solution.

We have a strong agreement in place with our parent company, that typically ensures favorable pricing terms for us, although occasionally we may need to negotiate with Dell representatives for further discounts to provide competitive pricing to our customers.

In our business, we prioritize scalability over a plethora of features. Having identical servers across our infrastructure simplifies support and enhances technician familiarity. This uniformity streamlines processes, making it easier for our team to understand and manage the systems efficiently. Additionally, in our design and digital systems development, we lean towards utilizing Dell for its robust support and scalability, ensuring our solutions can easily scale as needed. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

We use it in the media industry.

Our customers have numerous benefits, including an array of features such as RAM quantity, CPU power, and storage capacity.

Our energy consumption was quite high five years ago when we were a service provider. Today, over the last two generations, our power consumption has decreased significantly. This reduction is highly beneficial for our operations.

The flexibility is commendable. Whenever we need to perform any task on our records or servers, the process is smooth and swift. In the twenty years of using Dell, we haven't encountered any troubles, problems, or issues, which speaks volumes about the reliability of their products.

The enduring stability and longevity offered by Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers stand out as their most invaluable feature. These qualities enable organizations to deploy and utilize the same server model for extended periods, bolstered by Dell's steadfast guarantee.

The pricing structure could be improved.

I have been using it for over ten years.

Stability is excellent overall. We've encountered only one issue, which pertained to a SAN rather than a server. This occurred due to a peak in energy, affecting the controller within the rack. Nonetheless, stability remains consistent for our servers.

Scalability is truly excellent, as we can start with a certain number of memory units, and when a customer requests additional memory or space, we can easily upgrade. This process is fast and straightforward, making it highly beneficial.

We've relied on tech support for at least twenty years, and every time we've reached out, we've received swift and effective solutions. I would rate it nine out of ten.

Positive

The advantage of Dell over other vendors lies in the fact that over the course of twenty years, we've consistently opted for solutions that include mission-critical assistance. However, we've only needed to utilize this assistance twice in two decades. This demonstrates the exceptional quality of Dell's hardware, which has been thoroughly tested and proven reliable—an essential feature and service for us.

Deploying was simple. We were assigned directly to the data center. As consultants, we began by working directly in the rack. We initiated the installation process, starting with the hypervisor, and everything proceeded smoothly.

Twenty years ago, we used to purchase directly from Dell. However, they later decided to sell only through partners in Italy. Consequently, when we transitioned to buying from partners, we also became partners ourselves. At present, the pricing seems a bit high for us. While we manage to procure products through competitive bidding, the list pricing remains challenging for us. This difficulty primarily arises when selling to customers, especially medium-sized ones requiring only two or three servers.

Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

We've never had any issues with using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for everything we need. Essentially, they're our go-to brand for servers.

From what I've gathered, it seems that they're heading in the right direction by implementing silicon-based hardware updates, enhancing user access security, and optimizing the supply chain. These developments are sensible, especially for environments like data centers and research facilities, as they prioritize both security and efficiency.

I'm highly impressed by the energy efficiency of Dell PowerEdge Servers. Having worked with servers for a long time, I remember their high power consumption. However, the new Dell products have drastically reduced energy usage, which is not only remarkable but also makes them much quieter.

Primarily, what we value most is the stability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. We appreciate the confidence of deploying them in production, knowing they'll perform reliably without any issues.

There might be room for improvement, especially in the software aspect, such as firmware updates. While it's relatively straightforward now, it would be beneficial to have a solution that allows updating the server firmware without taking it offline.

I have been working with it for approximately fifteen years.

It provides excellent stability capabilities.

Scalability isn't particularly relevant to our use case.

Before switching to Dell, we used to rely on HPE servers. Unfortunately, we experienced increasing instability with their hardware over time, particularly noticeable in critical components like storage controllers, which are crucial in my line of work. 

We also encountered numerous issues with the mainboards. As a result, we had to explore alternatives from different vendors. Although we also tried Supermicro servers, which showcased some innovative features at the time, we found Dell to offer better stability overall. While Supermicro was aiming for rapid innovation, they struggled with stability issues in their servers.

We managed the deployment in-house, and it was remarkably straightforward. Setting up the racks and mounting the hardware, including the components inside the servers, was hassle-free. Overall, it was a seamless process.

I believe the return on investment with Dell servers is positive. While I may not have a precise answer, a strong indication for me is the ongoing satisfaction in receiving the necessary components and support from Dell.

Overall, I would rate it ten out of ten.

Our primary use case is for Hyper-V server virtualization.

The reason we adopted Dell PowerEdge is because we wanted to simplify and streamline our IT infrastructure as much as possible. That is the challenge we were facing.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have made my organization much more organized. Before, we didn't have DRA cards or a centralized overview of servers, so managing them required local access. Now, I can centrally monitor and control server issues across all locations.

PowerEdge Server's Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security, including silicon-based firmware, signed firmware updates, user access, and supply chain security and integrity is good. It's especially good with regular updates that instill confidence. 

I can't provide details on the processor architecture, as I'm not deeply familiar with it.

PowerEdge Rack Servers' handling of evolving high-performance workload requirements when equipped with the appropriate server is sufficient and very good. Although it's crucial for a customer to plan for future resource needs.

The servers have had an excellent impact on our organization's sustainability goals. The longer lifespan of Dell servers aligns well with the typical server lifespan calculation of five to seven years.

The OpenManage Console has affected the productivity of our IT personnel. It has become much more manageable. It's easier to administer servers, even for colleagues who are less technically inclined.

The DRA cards for server management is the most valuable feature. They provide a clear overview of server settings and issues. We also like that the notifications are well-organized.

The price could possibly use improvement. Dell servers are not the most affordable, and pricing is always a consideration. Otherwise, I don't see any specific areas for improvement.

In a future release, having a ten-gigabit LAN onboard from the start would be a significant advantage. It would eliminate the need for aftermarket upgrades.

I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for two years. 

The servers have good stability. Servers need to run smoothly, and Dell servers do that reliably.

Scalability depends on how you plan and allocate resources. With proper planning, it's scalable.

I would rate their support a nine out of ten. It would be even better if ProSupport for servers were integrated and didn't require additional fees or licenses.

Positive

We were previously using HPE ProLiant and Microtech servers. They were not as user-friendly or easy to manage.

We did the setup. We installed a Windows server and configured the hard drives.

The complexity of the setup is as complex as setting up any server. It's not as simple as a laptop but not excessively complex if you've done it a few times.

Our strategy was to set up the servers and then we migrated VMs from the old servers once the new ones were ready.

Microsoft licensing for Hyper-V servers is a challenge, but Dell's hardware may be slightly more expensive. Overall, it's manageable.

We looked at HP again but decided on Dell due to our positive experience with Dell laptops.

Also, Dell's Pro Support is something I find valuable, and I believe it's not available to the same extent as other providers.

PowerEdge Rack Servers' energy consumption depends on how the server is utilized. I can't provide specific details, but every server requires power.

The use of PowerEdge Rack Servers hasn't had a significant impact on the overall flexibility of our operation. If anything, it has ensured everything runs smoothly.

I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. There's not much that needs improvement. Your success with it largely depends on how well you plan.

Foreign Language:(German)

Gute Sicherheitsarchitektur, einschließlich siliziumbasierter Firmware, signierter Firmware-Updates, Benutzerzugang und Sicherheit der Lieferkette

Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?

Unser Hauptanwendungsfall ist die Hyper-V-Servervirtualisierung.

Wir haben uns für Dell PowerEdge entschieden, weil wir unsere IT-Infrastruktur so weit wie möglich vereinfachen und rationalisieren wollten. Das ist die Herausforderung, vor der wir standen.

Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?

Mit den Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern ist meine Organisation jetzt viel besser organisiert. Vorher hatten wir keine DRA-Karten oder eine zentrale Übersicht über die Server, so dass für die Verwaltung der Server ein lokaler Zugriff erforderlich war. Jetzt kann ich Serverprobleme an allen Standorten zentral überwachen und steuern.

Der Sicherheitsansatz der Cyber Resilient Architecture von PowerEdge Server, einschließlich der siliziumbasierten Firmware, der signierten Firmware-Updates, des Benutzerzugriffs und der Sicherheit und Integrität der Lieferkette, ist gut. Besonders gut ist er bei regelmäßigen Updates, die Vertrauen erwecken.

Ich kann keine Details zur Prozessorarchitektur nennen, da ich mich damit nicht auskenne.

Die PowerEdge Rack Server können mit dem entsprechenden Server die sich entwickelnden Anforderungen an Hochleistungs-Workloads ausreichend und sehr gut erfüllen. Allerdings ist es für einen Kunden entscheidend, den zukünftigen Ressourcenbedarf zu planen.

Die Server haben sich hervorragend auf die Nachhaltigkeitsziele unserer Organisation ausgewirkt. Die längere Betriebsdauer von Dell-Servern deckt sich gut mit der typischen Berechnung der Betriebsdauer von Servern von fünf bis sieben Jahren.

Die OpenManage-Konsole hat sich auf die Produktivität unseres IT-Personals ausgewirkt. Es ist viel einfacher zu verwalten. Es ist einfacher, Server zu verwalten, auch für Kollegen, die technisch weniger versiert sind.

Was ist am wertvollsten?

Die DRA-Karten für die Serververwaltung sind die wertvollste Eigenschaft. Sie bieten einen klaren Überblick über Servereinstellungen und Probleme. Uns gefällt auch, dass die Benachrichtigungen gut organisiert sind.

Was muss verbessert werden?

Der Preis könnte eventuell verbessert werden. Dell-Server sind nicht die günstigsten, und der Preis ist immer eine Überlegung wert. Ansonsten kann ich keine besonderen Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten nennen.

In einer zukünftigen Version wäre es ein großer Vorteil, von Anfang an ein Zehn-Gigabit-LAN an Bord zu haben. Das würde die Notwendigkeit von Nachrüstungen auf dem Markt überflüssig machen.

Wie lange nutze ich die Lösung schon?

Ich verwende Dell PowerEdge Rack Server seit zwei Jahren.

Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?

Die Server haben gute Stabilität. Server müssen reibungslos laufen, und Dell-Server tun das zuverlässig.

Was denke ich über die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?

Die Skalierbarkeit hängt davon ab, wie man die Ressourcen plant und zuweist. Mit der richtigen Planung ist sie skalierbar.

Wie sind Kundenservice und Support?

Ich würde den Support mit neun von zehn Punkten bewerten. Es wäre noch besser, wenn ProSupport für Server integriert wäre und keine zusätzlichen Gebühren oder Lizenzen erfordern würde.

Wie bewerten Sie den Kundenservice und -support?

Positiv

Welche Lösung habe ich vorher verwendet und warum habe ich gewechselt?

Wir haben zuvor HPE ProLiant- und Microtech-Server verwendet. Sie waren nicht so benutzerfreundlich und einfach zu verwalten.

Wie war die Ersteinrichtung?

Wir haben die Einrichtung durchgeführt. Wir haben einen Windows-Server installiert und die Festplatten konfiguriert.

Die Einrichtung ist so komplex wie die Einrichtung eines jeden Servers. Es ist nicht so einfach wie bei einem Laptop, aber auch nicht übermäßig komplex, wenn man es schon ein paar Mal gemacht hat.

Unsere Strategie bestand darin, die Server einzurichten und dann die VMs von den alten Servern zu migrieren, sobald die neuen Server bereit waren.

Welche Erfahrungen habe ich mit den Preisen, den Implementierungskosten und der Lizenzierung gemacht?

Die Microsoft-Lizenzierung für Hyper-V-Server ist eine Herausforderung, aber die Hardware von Dell ist möglicherweise etwas teurer. Insgesamt ist es zu bewältigen.

Welche anderen Lösungen habe ich bewertet?

Wir haben HP noch einmal in Betracht gezogen, aber aufgrund unserer positiven Erfahrungen mit Dell-Laptops haben wir uns für Dell entschieden.

Außerdem finde ich den Pro-Support von Dell sehr wertvoll, und ich glaube, dass er bei anderen Anbietern nicht in gleichem Maße verfügbar ist.

Welche anderen Ratschläge kann ich geben?

Der Energieverbrauch von PowerEdge Rack-Servern hängt davon ab, wie der Server genutzt wird. Ich kann keine genauen Angaben machen, aber jeder Server benötigt Strom.

Der Einsatz von PowerEdge Rack Servern hat sich nicht wesentlich auf die Gesamtflexibilität unseres Betriebs ausgewirkt. Wenn überhaupt, dann hat er dafür gesorgt, dass alles reibungslos läuft.

Ich würde Dell PowerEdge Rack Server mit neun von zehn Punkten bewerten. Es gibt nicht viel, was verbessert werden muss. Ihr Erfolg hängt weitgehend davon ab, wie gut man plant.

We rely on Dell PowerEdge servers for our data centers, transitioning from VMware to Hyper-V Azure Stack. These servers support various functions, including backup, database management, and handling highly virtualized workloads.  

A significant benefit we have experienced with Dell PowerEdge is the flexibility it offers in customizing our services. The servers are designed to fit our specific requirements, allowing us to build and configure them according to our needs. 

This flexibility has been valuable, as we have been able to achieve everything we have asked from the PowerEdge line to support our organization's IT infrastructure. 

For our organization, energy efficiency is crucial, and Dell PowerEdge servers align well with our commitment to green IT. Dell works with customers to prioritize power-efficient hardware, and we have noticed savings when renewing parts of our infrastructure. 

The virtualization layer, coupled with Dell's efforts, has contributed significantly to improved energy efficiency, allowing us to achieve more performance for the same energy consumption. Additionally, PowerEdge servers significantly contribute to our sustainability goals by delivering high performance and efficiency.

I find the stability of PowerEdge to be its most valuable feature. Managing it is straightforward, and the scalability aligns well with the needs of our organization.

One area where PowerEdge could improve, and it might not be unique to Dell, is the challenge of keeping technology consistent over the years. Due to the natural growth of IT, there are differences in processors, memory, and technology advancements each year. When expanding our environment, it becomes a challenge to match the technology of the same line. A more seamless bridge between old and new hardware could simplify administration and enhance the overall user experience.

I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for almost over ten years.

PowerEdge handles the evolving needs of high-performance workloads quite well. Its flexibility allows us to attain the required performance and integrate new technologies seamlessly. The scalability within our current environment ensures that we don't hit the limits of the platform easily, eliminating the need to transition to another platform for now.

Dell's tech support has been good overall. While we rarely need assistance, finding the right entry point into their support system can be a bit challenging. However, when required, our account manager and available resources help navigate the process effectively.

We have seen a substantial return on investment with Dell PowerEdge. The servers' stability, ease of management, and standardized operations have reduced staffing needs and operational costs. Considering factors like energy efficiency and pricing, it has been a valuable investment for our organization.

I find the pricing for Dell PowerEdge reasonable for our company. However, licensing, in general, can be challenging to manage effectively. It would be beneficial for companies like Dell to reconsider their approach to licensing certain aspects of their equipment.

Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as a nine out of ten.

I'm using the server for Exchange and it gives me good performance.

I like the iDRAC feature.

I have also seen long life from each part and haven't had to call support, as far as I remember. I use competitors like HPE and we need spare parts every year. I have been using this server for 10 years and haven't faced any problems with the hardware or performance.

The BIOS interface could be improved; it is very poor. PowerEdge is very good overall, but if you compare the BIOS interface with HPE, it is not very good. HPE's is very advanced but Dell's is very simple.

I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for about 10 years.

The stability is about a seven out of 10.

It is scalable, but we are not planning to get more PowerEdge servers. We are planning to go with hyper-converged. We are looking to extend our environment and deploy a new DR site.

We have multiple locations and about 400 users.

Their support is excellent, but here I'm referring to all our Dell products, because I haven't had to contact them about PowerEdge.

Positive

I didn't have a previous solution, but I work with HPE servers at the same time. There is no major difference between them in performance or specifications. I prefer Dell for its warranty, which is very good here in Egypt. I am able to extend my warranty for one or two years.

For me, the setup was easy.

The only maintenance is cleaning it and adding hard disks.

I did it, as a system admin, with my team of three people: technical support and our help desk team.

Dell is somewhat more expensive than HPE.

In terms of money, if I compare a cloud system and an on-premises server like PowerEdge, if I rent the same type of product in the cloud for 10 years, it will cost more than if I get a PowerEdge server for five years.

If you invest in your network, it will be advantageous.