Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers Reviews

We primarily use the solution as servers for a range of tasks, including printer servers, internet servers, and a range of application servers. 

We have two and they are hosts. We run about 12 VMs on them that run different things on our site. We have a main site and two satellite sites that run. They run in a failover cluster using Hyper-V in an active-active configuration. If one goes down, the other will take over.

We chose to preinstall Microsoft Windows Server with the Dell PowerEdge servers based on the cost. The OEM licensing is cheaper than buying it any other way.

It is quite flexible when you use it.

The support is good.

I like how you can type in the asset tag and download all the drives.

Finding information about the server is simple.

It helps with the evolving needs of workloads. They've also been very quick with good value for the speed of the processor. They offer very good high-performance workloads.

The assigned firmware updates are very good. If you have an OS that doesn't work well or is suffering, we are able to fix the server much faster.

It has very good user management.

The energy consumption is good, although we haven't compared it to anything else. 

The OpenManage console is great. You can configure and gain visibility. When you are doing firmware upgrades, you can configure items. 

The user interface is very well designed. 

It's helped improve our productivity. It allows for pretty quick fault finding and when it takes less time to find the fault, you waste less of the technician's time.

Our OS is 2012 and we will be leveraging the latest cybersecurity systems when we update our OS.

The solution has improved our IT infrastructure. The removal of any single points of failure, allowed us to really reduce any hardware-related downtime. We realized improvements within three to six months. We don't get that kind of hardware downtime anymore using the active-active two-carriage servers. It's been a major improvement in downtime.

The PowerEdge service has positively impacted our IT infrastructure and its ability to handle the demands of the remote distributed workforce. We can easily deploy new VMs and have open storage. It's far better than the old approach. It allows you to be flexible and to be faster at fixing items and changing to different environments.

We use ERP, which is critical to our business. It's an SQL Server-based ERP system. The integration is very good. It helps the apps work very well. It is important to have the integration of the apps and workloads for our business demands. We use a variety of different approaches. We do have to make sure that we have our network configured correctly with VLANs. We have good user management. We have EDR software installed and run computers. We also have firewalls that proactively act as a strong Umbrella. 

PowerEdge has helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. For example, being able to upgrade the firmware through the IDAC when there's a problem with the server is very helpful. The redundancy built into the service is good, and the fact that there's no single point of failure between the servers and the SAN is also very good.

OEM licensing does not allow you to transfer from one server to another. You need to replace hardware and software together. 

It would be nice if they could make the solution cheaper and faster. 

At the moment, our SAN is very complicated to understand. I'd like there to be more simplicity around it. More integration between the SAN and the OS would be useful.

I've been using Dell for 30 years.

The solution is highly stable. 

The solution is scalable. 

We had a set of faults when we went live with our last set of servers in the middle of the night, Dell assigned an Australian manager when our site stopped and Dell managed to get three new disks delivered at 6 AM on our side and managed to get them all working. They helped us turn a disaster around. When people came in the next morning, we had everything figured out. The majority of support interactions are very good.

Positive

I've used other servers, including HP and IBM. I tend to stick with Dell as I know it well. HP needs to be built yourself. Dell is pre-built and offers good value for money. The support is very good as well. 

We are using the version we bought seven years ago and we'll be replacing it in the next month. 

I was involved in the initial deployment. It was more complicated as we went from actual service to VMs so there was a bit of complexity there. We ran the kit side by side and then migrated each server one at a time over the course of a month.  

We hired Dell consultants to assist with the implementation work.

I have no specific ROI statistics to compare.

I have been quite impressed with the price. 

We did consider public cloud servers before choosing Dell. The cost was much more going that route. It would have been multiple times mroe than what we've spent on Dell servers. We also prefer the control of having servers on-site. We have more options that way.

We did compare latency and found that latency would be better using on-site servers. 

We use a lot of Microsoft. It's 95% of what we use. That's who our ERP provider uses and where a lot of our apps are. 

I have not used much of the cyber security features of the servers. 

I have not done any integrations with third parties however that is a plan for the future.

I'd recommend the solution to others. I'd advise new users to get quotes from other providers as well, such as HP and IBM. However, Dell systems are built and support is good. 

Overall, I would rate the solution eight out of ten.

We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our storage.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are always ahead of the curve when it comes to speed and performance, and therefore, they are more than adequately positioned to deal with the demands of changing infrastructure and changing demands from the business.

The cyber-resilient architecture of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers allows us to customize the information for individual users rather than being limited to a single generic account.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are continually evolving to achieve optimal energy efficiency and performance, utilizing the latest processors from both AMD and Intel.

Dell's OpenManage Console for lifecycle management is user-friendly. We have utilized a centralized console for both overall management and individualized control. The process, from initial setup to complete patching of firmware and drivers, is remarkably straightforward. Furthermore, its integration with the cloud eliminates the need for manual driver downloads or ISO installations. Since it operates entirely through the cloud, the process is exceptionally uncomplicated.

OpenManage Console helps our IT staff to be more productive.

The OpenManage Console reduces the time required for us to deploy new data centers by 25 percent because we can perform all tasks from the central console on a subscription basis.

The native OS security features have helped protect our environment from attacks.

The Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers exhibit high uptime. Once they are up and running, they remain operational, making them easy to maintain and manage in terms of driver patching. We observed these advantages immediately.

The impact of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers on our IT infrastructure and its ability to handle the demands of a remote or distributed workforce is good. This is because we can manage all of them from a central source. The presence of iDRAC means that we don't have to visit sites unnecessarily; everything can be managed efficiently.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers help in reducing unplanned production downtime by 100 TB. The maintenance we perform is very efficient. We plan for it, and the average failure rate is quite low. Therefore, we don't experience too many failures.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are user-friendly. The setup is easy and the overall experience with Dell from sales to support is absolutely wonderful.

The most valuable feature is the integration with ESXi, where they provide their custom ISOs, ensuring that all the drivers are installed.

I would appreciate the capability to carry out live updates without the need to take the system offline.

I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 20 years.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have been stable, which is why I have been using them for 20 years.

The Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are scalable across the entire product range, ranging from one U to multiple U configurations and from single sockets to multiple sockets to cater to various markets.

The technical support is excellent, and they consistently possess extensive knowledge about the products.

Positive

We previously utilized Cisco Servers but transitioned to Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers due to their cost-effectiveness and reliability. These systems have slight differences; while one serves as Unified Communications, the other is stand-alone and is more manageable.

The initial setup is straightforward. I created a document explaining how to perform the task, and it was quite straightforward for individuals who are not familiar with PowerEdge systems. There weren't any complexities in the setup process; it's essentially a repetitive procedure. Once we've configured one PowerEdge server, the process is the same for all of them, as the product line doesn't substantially differ from a setup standpoint when utilizing PowerEdge servers.

Starting from the moment when ESXi is installed, the deployment takes approximately half a day to finish.

I have implemented the solution in-house and have also utilized Insight UK as our integrator at my previous job.

I am satisfied with the pricing of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers and would rate the cost as seven out of ten, with ten being the best.

We chose Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers and Microsoft due to their lower cost and user-friendly nature.

I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers an eight out of ten.

The integration of the app workloads with PowerEdge Rack Servers depends on the key factor of the operating system.

Using a public cloud instead of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can potentially be more costly. The latency of any on-premises device will always be greater than that of the cloud.

I highly recommend Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as long as they meet the organization's requirements for their use case. Users should first figure out their use case and ensure that their goals align with the available options.

We use PowerEdge servers for backup and VxRail. 

PowerEdge is flexible and adaptable. You can you can build whatever you want from it. It's used for Data Domain and many other purposes. Since Dell purchased EMC, you can use it for most solutions. It's better than other solutions in terms of heat and power consumption. PowerEdge servers reduce unplanned downtime for our clients. 

It's easy to install. The GUI is user-friendly. Everything is well organized, and you can see everything. You can do the command line remotely. I've done 20 servers in bulk.

The GUI could be improved. I primarily work with the command line, which enables you to do many things faster.

I have used PowerEdge servers for four years.

PowerEdge servers are highly stable. I haven't experienced any failures, and updates resolve all bugs. 

We primarily use PowerEdge for other solutions, and the software combines everything. PowerEdge is a node in a bigger solution.

I rate Dell support nine out of 10. We did not use professional services for deployment, but we contact support when we have issues we can't resolve ourselves. They are cooperative, and if the frontline support can't answer our question, they escalate it, and we get an answer later. 

Positive

PowerEdge servers are easy to install. 

I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers eight out of 10. It has all the features our customers need. 

We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for application servers, database servers, and virtualization. We also use them for hyperconvergence.

By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we wanted to reduce the footprint in the data center and the costs. We also wanted to have better performance and, above all, durability because we keep them for a minimum of seven years.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are well placed in comparison to their competitors in terms of energy consumption. They are even better now with the AMD processors.

At the moment, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers perfectly meet our needs. We have never reached the limit, or there has always been a solution offered by Dell to manage the evolving needs of the high-performance workloads. It is always evolving, and there are no issues.

With regards to the durability of the servers, the advantage is that we keep the servers for seven years before changing them. That is important for us. It allows us to avoid using them for nothing. The support is also there afterward. There is performance too because we are putting fewer of them.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. We have very rare breakdowns with it. That is why we keep them for seven years.

Using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business. It has had an impact on the growth because we can deliver fast. We can grow very quickly because we have a growth of 40% per year, and we have a supplier who can react and install very quickly, which allows us to grow.

The speed of delivery is something super valuable. Reliability and performance are also valuable.

Their support can be better. The speed of their support is not always great because the access to the data centers is sometimes complicated, so there is back and forth. This is where there is room for improvement.

We have a lot of issues with OpenManage. We are currently in talks with Dell to be able to roll it out within the company, but we are struggling because we are a bank, and there are many things that are out of bounds. It seems that the people working on it are not familiar with this type of business, and it is struggling to function properly. We would definitely like to have something better integrated. There is definitely some improvement needed in this software.

One area for improvement could be the capacity to evaluate all of our servers with one console. They might already have it, and I might not be aware of it, but it would be great to have one console that could tell us what, for example, the overall consumption from our servers is. I should be able to know about every rack too. That would help me with my choice related to the new generation and the model I should go for. Because of the rack configuration, I must be careful with each rack’s consumption. I must be careful that it is not too stretched. 

Currently, I use one of their suppliers for PCs to get this kind of information. If I could obtain the information directly from the server itself, it would be more interesting.

I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for more than ten years.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are stable. I would rate them a ten out of ten in terms of stability because I have no problem.

The scalability is very good. I would rate them a ten out of ten in terms of scalability because I do not reach the limit as far as my needs are concerned.

Their support needs improvement. Delivery times are quite substantial, and customer service is very important to us.

I would rate their support a seven out of ten. They can improve the response time because it is always the same system. Bearing in mind that our teams are already pretty highly skilled, their support does not need to ask the same questions, such as:

• Have you updated it?

• Have you done the tests?

Generally, when we identify a problem, it ends up being that one, but we lose quite a bit of time doing the tests because we have to follow a certain procedure. They do not want to change the part until that procedure has been followed and completed. That is how we end up losing time with the support.

Neutral

We have had some from HPE and other brands. I switched because I have been working with Dell for several years now, and above all, because of the server’s modality and direct delivery. The delivery is very fast which is not the case with the others.

The calculation for any return on investments is always a complicated matter. It is always complicated, but as far as durability is concerned, we always see some because we can absorb the costs over a longer period of time. So, that lowers our investment’s cost. In comparison to the competitors, they are in a fairly good position, and it is still the case today, but the ROI is difficult to calculate as we are still growing.

We do not know why they have increased the price by 25%. This is a very steep increase. In my opinion, it is not justified, but it is the same case with everyone. Margins should certainly not be increased.

With regards to the licenses, I do not use any licenses from Dell.

I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten because there are a few areas for improvement. Overall, it is a good product.

Foreign Language:(French)

livraison rapide, fiable et utile pour réduire l’empreinte de centres de données

Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?

J’utilise des serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack depuis plus de dix ans.

Quel est votre cas principal d’utilisation pour cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement).

On utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack comme serveurs applicatifs, serveurs de bases de données et de virtualisation. On s’en sert aussi pour de l'hyper convergence.

Veuillez décrire comment les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation. Si ce ne fut pas le cas, veuillez expliquer pourquoi.

En implémentant les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack, on voulait réduire l’empreinte en data center pour réduire les coûts. On recherchait aussi une meilleure performance et surtout, de la durabilité parce qu’on les garde minimum sept ans.

Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont plutôt bien placés par rapport à la concurrence en termes de consommation d'énergie. Ils sont encore meilleurs maintenant avec leurs processeurs AMD.

Pour l’instant, les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack répondent parfaitement à nos besoins. On n’a jamais atteint la limite, on a toujours eu une solution proposée par Dell pour gérer les besoins évolutifs de nos charges de travail à haute performance. C’est toujours évolutif et il n’y a aucun souci.

En ce qui concerne la durabilité des serveurs, l’avantage c’est qu’on garde les serveurs sept ans avant de les changer. Ça, c’est important pour nous. Ça nous évite de consommer pour rien. Il y a également le support derrière. Il y a la performance aussi, comme ça on en met moins.

Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont aidé à réduire les temps d'arrêt de production imprévus. On a très peu de pannes dessus. C’est pour cela qu’on les garde sept ans.

L’utilisation des serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack a affecté la flexibilité globale de nos opérations et de notre entreprise. Elle a eu un impact sur la croissance parce qu’on livre vite. Nous pouvons croître très vite car nous avons une croissance de 40% par an et j’ai un fournisseur qui est capable de réagir et d’installer très vite, ce qui nous permet de croître.

Quelles fonctionnalités avez-vous trouvé les plus utiles et pourquoi?

La rapidité de livraison est quelque chose de super important. La fiabilité et la performance sont également importantes.

Dans quels domaines les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pourraient-ils être améliorés?

Leur support pourrait être meilleur. La rapidité de leur support n’est pas toujours bonne parce que l'accès aux data centers est parfois compliqué, il y a des allers-retours. C’est là qu'il y a un point d'amélioration.

On a beaucoup de difficultés avec OpenManage. En ce moment, on discute avec Dell pour pouvoir la déployer dans notre société mais on a du mal parce qu’on est une banque et il y a beaucoup de choses qui sont fermées. Il semble que les personnes qui travaillent dessus n’ont pas l’habitude de ce type de secteur et cela a du mal à fonctionner correctement. On aimerait vraiment avoir quelque chose de mieux intégré. Il y a clairement un effort à faire sur ce logiciel.

Pour ce qui est d’un point d'amélioration, ce serait bien d'avoir la capacité d'évaluer tous nos serveurs avec une seule console. Ils l’ont peut-être déjà mais moi, je n’en ai pas conscience mais ce serait utile d’avoir une seule console qui pourrait nous dire quelle est la consommation globale de nos serveurs, par exemple. Je serai capable de le savoir par rack aussi. Cela m’aiderait dans mon choix vers une nouvelle génération et le modèle sur lequel je devrais me diriger. Puisqu’on est sur une configuration de racks, je dois faire attention à la consommation par rack. Je dois faire attention à ce que ça ne tire pas trop. En ce moment, je passe par un de vos fournisseurs de PCs pour avoir ce genre d'informations. Si je pouvais passer directement par le serveur lui-même pour obtenir ces informations, ce serait plus intéressant.

Avez-vous utilisé différentes solutions auparavant et si c'est le cas, pourquoi avez-vous changé?

On a eu des serveurs HPE et d’autres marques. J’ai changé parce que je travaille avec Dell depuis plusieurs années et surtout pour la modalité du serveur et la livraison en direct. La livraison est très rapide, ce qui n’est pas le cas avec les autres.

Que conseillez-vous à d'autres sur les coûts d’installation, les tarifs et/ou les licences?

On ne sait pas pourquoi ils ont augmenté les prix de 25%. C’est clairement une forte augmentation. Pour moi, elle n’est pas justifiée mais c’est la même chose pour tout le monde. Il ne faudrait surtout pas augmenter les marges.

Sur la partie licence, je n’utilise pas les licences Dell.

Quelles sont vos impressions sur la scalabilité de cette solution?

La scalabilité est très bien. Je leur donne un dix sur dix en ce qui concerne la scalabilité parce que je n’arrive pas à la limite, par rapport à nos besoins, en tout cas.

Quelles sont vos impressions sur la stabilité de cette solution?

Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont stables. Je leur donne une note de dix sur dix pour la stabilité parce que je n’ai pas de problème.

Avez-vous constaté un RSI (Retour Sur Investissement)? Si oui, de quelle manière (p.ex. métriques/points de données)?

Le calcul sur le retour sur investissements est toujours compliqué. C’est toujours compliqué mais on en a par rapport à la durabilité de toujours puisqu’on amortit sur plus longtemps. Donc, cela fait baisser nos coûts d'investissement. Par rapport à la concurrence, ils sont plutôt bien placés et c’est encore le cas aujourd’hui mais le RSI est difficile à calculer car nous sommes en pleine croissance.

Décrivez-nous votre expérience avec le service client et le support.

Leur support a besoin d'être amélioré. Les temps de livraison sont assez longs et le service client est très important pour nous.

Je mettrai sept sur dix pour leur support. Ils peuvent améliorer leur temps de réponse parce que c’est toujours le même système. Sachant que nos équipes sont déjà bien pointues, leur support n’a pas besoin de demander systématiquement les mêmes questions, telles que:

• Est-ce que vous avez fait les mises à jour?

• Est-ce que vous avez fait les tests?

En général, on cible un problème et ça finit par être celui-là mais on perd pas mal de temps pour faire des tests parce qu’il faut dérouler une procédure. Ils ne veulent pas changer la pièce tant que cette procédure n’a pas été déroulée jusqu'à la fin. C’est de cette manière que nous finissons par perdre du temps avec le support.

Comment évalueriez-vous cette solution sur une échelle de 1 à 10 pour le service et le support?

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Sur une échelle de 1 à 10 (1=le pire, 10=le meilleur), comment évalueriez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack? Veuillez expliquer pourquoi.

Je donne aux serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack un neuf sur dix parce qu’il y a quelques points d'amélioration. Dans l’ensemble, c’est un bon produit.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are the production servers for the company.

By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, above all, we wanted to resolve issues of scalability and trust.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have improved our company in terms of efficiency and security. In terms of business continuity, they have never failed us, and they have helped us to have a good name in the market.

The PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security is very good.

Energy consumption is one of the things that I worry about. While looking at and comparing with other platforms, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers seem to be very good. I realized that it is not a platform that consumes a lot of energy, and that calms us down. Their direct competitor is HPE. We always evaluate its energy consumption, and the comparisons come out very well in favor of PowerEdge.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. As a matter of fact, we have a virtual environment set up on one of their machines, and it is going very well. It has not disappointed us.

The impact of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has been good on our organization’s sustainability goals. We started using them as an initiative to improve our energy system, and it is worth saying that it was exactly what we needed.

Using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. In terms of reliability, the servers do not break down, which helps us a lot as service providers. I cannot exactly say how much, but I can say that we have moved on from the previous company, HPE, to these servers, and from having maybe three or four interventions a year, we went to having none.

The OpenManage console has not at all affected our IT staff’s productivity.

The most valuable features are that they are very reliable, and Dell's technical service is also optimal.

The price is the only thing that can be improved.

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

The stability is very good. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are very stable.

The scalability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Server is very good.

Their support is very good. The only thing that I would improve is the language, which sometimes can be a problem. They can direct you to different centers depending on the product you are referring to, and the language often seems to be an issue. I remember a case of a breakdown that we had with a PowerEdge server. We had to escalate it. We talked about it with a center in India, and it was complicated and almost impossible, even with an English translator.

Neutral

We used HPE servers. HPE is a direct competitor, and we were very happy, but we have noticed an improvement using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

We decided to switch because of what we read and what other colleagues in the sector recommended to us and also because at that time, the economic offer was better.

The implementation was simple. There was no specific implementation strategy for it.

We implemented Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in a hybrid cloud model. For the public part, we used ESSENCE IT. We have our servers deployed in several locations.

We used the same company through which we purchased it, and together with their technicians, we implemented it.

One of the things we really like is being able to request a warranty extension of up to five years directly with the manufacturer. Not everyone does that, but that is an important ROI because the investment you make initially can be maintained for those five years with confidence.

They are very competitive.

We evaluated HPE. The difference was the price. There was a lot of similarity at the level of functionality and internal components. For example, in terms of INTEL or NVIDIA, at the manufacturer level, you pretty much have to integrate the same thing, but it does have its nuances, such as the issue of energy savings due to power supplies and so on.

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

Foreign Language:(Spanish)

Precio competitivo, muy confiable y útil para la continuidad y eficiencia del negocio.

¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?

He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante más de 10 años.

¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno.)

Son los servidores de producción de la empresa.

Al implementar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge, sobre todo, queríamos resolver problemas de escalabilidad y confianza.

Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su organización. Si no fue así, explique por qué.

Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado nuestra empresa en términos de eficiencia y seguridad. En términos de continuidad de negocio nunca nos han fallado y nos han ayudado a tener un buen nombre en el mercado.

El enfoque de seguridad de PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture es muy bueno.

El consumo de energía es una de las cosas que me preocupan. Al observar y comparar con otras plataformas, los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge parecen ser muy buenos. Me di cuenta que no es una plataforma que consume mucha energía y eso nos tranquiliza. Su competidor directo es HPE. Siempre evaluamos su consumo de energía y las comparaciones salen muy bien a favor de PowerEdge.

Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son buenos para manejar las necesidades cambiantes de las cargas de trabajo de alto rendimiento. De hecho, tenemos un entorno virtual configurado en una de sus máquinas y va muy bien. No nos ha decepcionado.

El impacto de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge ha sido bueno en cuanto a los objetivos de sostenibilidad de nuestra organización. Empezamos a utilizarlos como una iniciativa para mejorar nuestro sistema energético y vale la pena decir que era exactamente lo que necesitábamos.

El uso de servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge ha ayudado a reducir el tiempo de inactividad de producción no planificado. En términos de confiabilidad, los servidores no fallan, lo que nos ayuda mucho como proveedores de servicios. No puedo decir exactamente cuánto, pero puedo decir que hemos pasado de la empresa anterior, HPE, a estos servidores, y de tener quizás tres o cuatro intervenciones al año, pasamos a ninguna.

La consola OpenManage no ha afectado en absoluto la productividad de nuestro personal de TI.

¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?

Son muy fiables y el servicio técnico de Dell también es óptimo.

¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?

El precio es lo único que se podría mejorar.

¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?

Usamos servidores HPE. HPE es un competidor directo y estabamos muy contentos con el, pero hemos notado una mejora al utilizar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge.

Decidimos cambiarnos por lo que leímos y lo que nos recomendaron otros compañeros del sector y también porque en ese momento la oferta económica era mejor.

Antes de elegir, ¿evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?

Evaluamos HPE. La diferencia estaba en el precio. A nivel de funcionalidad y componentes internos, había mucha similitud. Por ejemplo, en términos de INTEL o NVIDIA, a nivel de fabricante hay que integrar prácticamente lo mismo, pero tiene sus matices, como el tema del ahorro energético por fuentes de alimentación, etc.

¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?

Son muy competitivos.

¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la escalabilidad de esta solución?

La escalabilidad del servidor en rack Dell PowerEdge es muy buena.

¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la estabilidad de esta solución?

La estabilidad es muy buena. Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son muy estables.

¿Has visto el ROI (Retorno de la Inversión)? En caso afirmativo, ¿de qué manera (es decir, métricas/puntos de datos)?

Una de las cosas que nos gusta mucho es el poder solicitar una ampliación de garantía de hasta cinco años directamente con el fabricante. No todo el mundo hace eso, pero es un retorno de la inversión importante porque la inversión que realizamos inicialmente puede mantenerse durante esos cinco años con confianza.

¿La configuración inicial fue sencilla o compleja y de qué manera?

La implementación fue simple. No existía una estrategia de implementación específica para ello.

Implementamos servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge en un modelo de nube híbrida. Para la parte pública utilizamos ESSENCE IT. Tenemos nuestros servidores implementados en varias ubicaciones.

¿Lo implementó a través de un equipo de proveedores o uno interno?

Si se trata de un equipo de proveedores, ¿cómo calificaría su nivel de experiencia?

Utilizamos la misma empresa a través de la cual lo compramos y junto con sus técnicos lo implementamos.

Cuéntanos tu experiencia con el servicio y soporte al cliente.

Su soporte es muy bueno. Lo único que mejoraría es el idioma, que a veces puede ser un problema. Te dirigen a diferentes centros según el producto al que se refiera y el idioma a menudo parece ser un problema. Recuerdo un caso de avería que tuvimos con un servidor PowerEdge. Lo tuvimos que escalar . Lo hablamos con un centro en la India y fue complicado y casi imposible, incluso con la ayuda de un traductor de inglés.

¿Cómo calificaría esta solución en una escala del 1 al 10 en cuanto a servicio y soporte?

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En una escala del 1 al 10 (1=peor, 10=mejor), ¿cómo calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge? Por favor explique por qué.

Calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge con un nueve.

The primary use case involves running virtualization workloads mostly. Additionally, we have high-performance workloads and have built a dedicated solution for them using PowerEdge Servers.

The PowerEdge Servers have helped reduce unplanned production downtime by approximately ten percent. The use of the app OpenManage Console has made tasks easier, allowing IT staff to focus on other responsibilities, thus positively impacting overall flexibility and business operations.

The ease of management and automation possibilities are the most valuable features offered by Dell PowerEdge Servers.

One issue is the limited CPU options on the servers compared to the vendor, Intel. Dell offers fewer CPU options than available, which is a bit limiting and could be improved.

I have been using Dell rack servers for four years.

Overall, the servers are reliable, although we have experienced some issues. However, they have been mostly reliable, and we have not considered switching.

It was quite easy to scale our Dell infrastructure as our needs grew, improving our operations positively.

I haven't had much contact with Dell customer support, but I would rate their professional support probably an eight.

Positive

Previously, we evaluated HP servers. We chose Dell PowerEdge Servers due to their ease of management.

The initial setup was very good. We have automated almost everything, right from installation to management.

We did not use Dell Deployment Services for deployment and did it in-house.

The biggest return on investment comes from the ease of management and automation possibilities.

Before choosing Dell PowerEdge Servers, we evaluated HP servers.

Currently, it's mostly used for VMware-based virtual machines. That's the main use case. 90% of this product is used for VMware. 

The servers just work. They don't let us down. We like the reliability combined with management. The price is good too.

If you have to replace parts, Dell was one of the first companies to make a system where you could click out one thing and just plug in another one. HP and IBM did not allow for that. You always needed to use a screwdriver. And I wasn't allowed to have one. With Dell, on the servers, you always had the option to swap out boards very easily, and that was great. Now, other companies do that, too. However, Dell was one of the first to offer that option. 

In terms of energy consumption, it depends. If there are a lot of calculations, then you use a lot of power. If you need less, then you use less power. When we deliver it to customers, the power used is based on their power consumption. I'm not selecting servers based on power consumption. I base the choice on procedures and quality. 

It's able to handle the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. We don't have any issues with it. If you make a good design and select the right sizing, you don't have any issues. 

You select the server based on the product. It could be an option to remove discs and just have a virtual option. If you remove the room you need for discs, you could make it smaller. It would take up less room that way.

I've been using the solution since 1999. It's been about 24 years. 

Dell's support is very good. They are changing some things within the organization. I have my doubts that where they are going is the way to go. However, the Dell Server side in terms of customer support, is still very good. 

Positive

We only use Dell PowerEdge. We've seen some HP servers in the field. However, we have only used Dell for 20 years. It's always working, and it's always good service. The price is good too. 

The deployment is easy. A basic installation might take 15 to 20 minutes. 

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. 

We build cloud stacks on our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

In order to achieve a greater degree of autonomy and self-sufficiency in our IT infrastructure, we opted to embark on the implementation of private cloud solutions. This strategic decision led us to adopt Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as the foundation of our private cloud environment, thereby mitigating our previous over-reliance on publicly accessible cloud services.

Our procurement of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers was conducted through Dell itself, acting in its capacity as a service provider. This decision was influenced, to a certain extent, by the inherent proclivity towards recommending Dell products within the Dell ecosystem. Ultimately, the design we adopted adhered to the standardized guidelines established by Dell, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility within our existing infrastructure.

Given our tendency towards aggregated configurations, we are fortunate to be largely immune to periods of inactivity. However, it's important to note that this high uptime is not solely attributable to the physical infrastructure. From a hardware perspective, I can confidently report an absence of recurring malfunctions across all functional domains. This testifies to the remarkable stability exhibited by the PowerEdge Rack Servers.

The OpenManage console is an inescapably necessary tool for large-scale environments. It provides all the capabilities it's intended to, like seamlessly applying firmware updates through OME and handling other tasks with ease. It consistently functions exceptionally well, and I sincerely hope it continues to do so in the future. Frankly, the thought of meandering through the data center and manually adjusting everything is enough to make anyone shudder. Thankfully, OpenManage has been a true game-changer in that regard. It's quantifiably increased the productivity of our IT staff by eliminating the need for tedious manual processes.

The core strength of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers lies in their expansive connectivity and seamless integration with other offerings within the Dell product ecosystem. This synergistic relationship is exemplified by the successful interoperability between PowerEdge servers and backup solutions like Data Domain or PowerScale, further enhanced by the native integration of S3 functionality within the German market. This well-orchestrated interplay of components fosters an exceptionally efficient and cohesive IT environment.

I would advocate for Dell to incorporate by default a greater number of network interface cards that boast enhanced network connectivity within their PowerEdge Rack Servers. In older models, for instance, Melanox adapters remain a necessity, and they have sporadically caused complications. It would be fantastic if Dell could incorporate them by default, precluding the requirement for supplementary adapters.

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

I have no complaints about the stability of our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. They perform well, are powerful, and experience few failures.

Dell PowerEdge rack servers offer easy scalability, as evidenced by our continued expansion.

I've been consistently struck by the profound depth of knowledge exhibited by both the general representatives and the specialized cohorts within Dell's technical support team. Their remarkable facility for resolving any issue I presented with impressive celerity truly showcased their exceptional level of operational effectiveness.

Of course, unforeseen predicaments occasionally arise, but the team always responds with remarkable adaptability and graciousness. While some processes may necessitate a protracted timeframe for completion, I believe this stems more from the underlying organizational structure than any individual shortcomings. The on-site personnel were consistently exceedingly capable and demonstrably swift in their actions.

Positive

In a previous engagement, I had the opportunity to collaborate with a client whose IT infrastructure was predominantly comprised of Fujitsu servers. However, our current clients have already established a longstanding partnership with Dell for their hardware requirements.

We meticulously constructed the comprehensive foundation for a cloud service, laying each digital brick-and-mortar. Although the initial deployment presented a labyrinthine challenge, we were able to navigate its intricacies with measured steps. As anyone who has embarked on such an endeavor knows, erecting a full-fledged infrastructure, be it geographically dispersed for enhanced resilience or traditionally redundant for local fault tolerance, is no simple feat. It demands constant vigilance and adept stewardship to ensure its smooth operation.

We constructed the comprehensive network infrastructure, weaving the intricate cabling throughout the designated pathways. With resolute focus, we configured and installed the potent server hardware, ensuring its seamless integration. And most notably, we adeptly orchestrated the deployment of the robust cloud stack, paving the way for unparalleled scalability and agility. 

The cost structure associated with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers aligns closely with the prevailing norms established within the information technology hardware sector. In other words, the prices for these servers are neither exceptionally expensive nor significantly cheaper than comparable offerings from other major manufacturers.

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

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers demonstrably excel in fulfilling their designated function, even when configured in various arrangements. While it is certainly prudent to maintain vigilance regarding forthcoming advancements in the technological landscape, it is undeniable that these servers are already eminently well-matched to their intended applications.

The flexibility that customers experience comes primarily from the cloud stack we deploy on the servers.

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Bietet gute Leistung, umfassende Konnektivität und nahtlose Integration

Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?

Um ein höheres Maß an Autonomie und Unabhängigkeit in unserer IT-Infrastruktur zu erreichen, haben wir uns für die Implementierung von Private-Cloud-Lösungen entschieden. Diese strategische Entscheidung führte dazu, dass wir Dell PowerEdge Rack Server als Grundlage unserer privaten Cloud-Umgebung einsetzten und damit unsere frühere übermäßige Abhängigkeit von öffentlich zugänglichen Cloud-Diensten reduzierten.

Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?

Wir haben Dell PowerEdge Rack Server über Dell selbst in seiner Eigenschaft als Dienstleistungsanbieter bezogen. Diese Entscheidung wurde bis zu einem gewissen Punkt durch die inhärente Neigung zur Empfehlung von Dell-Produkten innerhalb des Dell-Ökosystems beeinflusst. Letztendlich haben wir uns für ein Design entschieden, das den standardisierten Richtlinien von Dell entspricht und eine nahtlose Integration und Kompatibilität mit unserer bestehenden Infrastruktur gewährleistet.

Dank unserer Tendenz zu aggregierten Konfigurationen sind wir glücklicherweise weitgehend gegen Phasen der Inaktivität geschützt. Es ist jedoch wichtig zu erwähnen, dass diese hohe Betriebszeit nicht nur auf die physische Infrastruktur zurückzuführen ist. Aus der Sicht der Hardware kann ich mit Gewissheit sagen, dass es in allen Funktionsbereichen keine wiederkehrenden Ausfälle gibt. Dies zeugt von der bemerkenswerten Stabilität der PowerEdge Rack Server.

Die OpenManage-Konsole ist ein unverzichtbares Tool für groß angelegte Umgebungen. Sie bietet alle Funktionen, für die sie gedacht ist, wie z. B. die nahtlose Anwendung von Firmware-Updates über OME und die einfache Durchführung anderer Aufgaben. Es funktioniert durchweg außergewöhnlich gut, und ich hoffe wirklich, dass dies auch in Zukunft der Fall sein wird. Ehrlich gesagt, der Gedanke, sich durch das Rechenzentrum zu schlängeln und alles manuell einzustellen, lässt jeden erschaudern. Zum Glück ist OpenManage in dieser Hinsicht ein echter Fortschritt. Es hat die Produktivität unserer IT-Mitarbeiter quantitativ erhöht, indem es mühsame manuelle Prozesse überflüssig gemacht hat.

Was ist am wertvollsten?

Die Hauptstärke der Dell PowerEdge Rack Server liegt in ihrer umfassenden Anschlussfähigkeit und nahtlosen Integration mit anderen Angeboten innerhalb des Dell Produkt-Ökosystems. Ein Beispiel für diese synergetische Beziehung ist die erfolgreiche Interoperabilität zwischen PowerEdge-Servern und Backup-Lösungen wie Data Domain oder PowerScale, die durch die native Integration der S3-Funktionalität auf dem deutschen Markt noch verstärkt wird. Dieses gut koordinierte Zusammenspiel der Komponenten fördert eine außergewöhnlich effiziente und kohärente IT-Umgebung.

Was muss verbessert werden?

Ich möchte mich dafür einsetzen, dass Dell in seine PowerEdge-Rack-Server standardmäßig eine größere Anzahl von Netzwerkschnittstellenkarten mit verbesserter Netzwerkkonnektivität einbaut. Bei älteren Modellen beispielsweise sind Melanox-Adapter nach wie vor erforderlich, und sie haben gelegentlich zu Komplikationen geführt. Es wäre fantastisch, wenn Dell diese standardmäßig einbauen könnte, so dass keine zusätzlichen Adapter mehr erforderlich wären.

Wie lange nutze ich die Lösung schon?

Ich arbeite seit fünf Jahren mit Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern.

Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?

Ich habe keine Beschwerden über die Stabilität unserer Dell PowerEdge Rack Server. Sie sind leistungsstark und haben nur wenige Ausfälle.

Was denke ich über die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?

Dell PowerEdge-Rackserver bieten eine einfache Skalierbarkeit, was unsere kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung beweist.

Wie sind Kundenservice und Support?

Ich war immer wieder beeindruckt von den umfangreichen Kenntnissen, die sowohl die allgemeinen Vertreter als auch die spezialisierten Mitarbeiter des technischen Support-Teams von Dell an den Tag legten. Ihre bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit, jedes von mir vorgetragene Problem mit beeindruckender Schnelligkeit zu lösen, zeigt wirklich ihr außergewöhnliches Niveau an operativer Effizienz.

Natürlich kommt es gelegentlich zu unvorhergesehenen Schwierigkeiten, aber das Team reagiert stets mit bemerkenswerter Anpassungsfähigkeit und Freundlichkeit. Auch wenn einige Prozesse einen längeren Zeitrahmen für die Fertigstellung erfordern, glaube ich, dass dies eher auf die zugrundeliegende Organisationsstruktur als auf individuelle Unzulänglichkeiten zurückzuführen ist. Die Mitarbeiter vor Ort waren durchweg äußerst kompetent und handelten nachweislich schnell.

Wie bewerten Sie den Kundenservice und -support?

Positiv

Welche anderen Lösungen habe ich bewertet?

Bei einem früheren Auftrag hatte ich die Gelegenheit, mit einem Kunden zusammenzuarbeiten, dessen IT-Infrastruktur überwiegend aus Fujitsu-Servern bestand. Unsere derzeitigen Kunden haben jedoch bereits eine langjährige Partnerschaft mit Dell für ihre Hardwareanforderungen aufgebaut.

Wie war die Ersteinrichtung?

Wir haben das umfassende Fundament für einen Cloud-Service sorgfältig aufgebaut und dabei jeden digitalen Baustein gesetzt. Obwohl die anfängliche Einrichtung eine komplexe Herausforderung darstellte, konnten wir die Schwierigkeiten mit angemessenen Schritten bewältigen. Jeder, der schon einmal ein solches Projekt in Angriff genommen hat, weiß, dass der Aufbau einer vollwertigen Infrastruktur, sei sie nun geografisch verteilt, um die Ausfallsicherheit zu erhöhen, oder traditionell mehrfach vorhanden, um lokale Fehlertoleranz zu gewährleisten, keine einfache Aufgabe ist. Sie erfordert ständige Aufmerksamkeit und eine sorgfältige Verwaltung, um ihren reibungslosen Betrieb zu gewährleisten.

Wir bauten die umfassende Netzwerkinfrastruktur auf und verlegten die komplizierte Verkabelung in den vorgesehenen Pfaden. Wir konfigurierten und installierten die leistungsstarke Server-Hardware und sorgten für ihre nahtlose Integration. Und vor allem haben wir die Bereitstellung des robusten Cloud-Stacks erfolgreich koordiniert und so den Weg für eine beispiellose Skalierbarkeit und Agilität eröffnet.

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

Die Preisstruktur von Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern entspricht weitgehend den in der IT-Hardwarebranche vorherrschenden Normen. Mit anderen Worten: Die Preise für diese Server sind weder außergewöhnlich teuer noch wesentlich günstiger als vergleichbare Angebote anderer großer Hersteller.

Welche anderen Ratschläge kann ich geben?

Ich würde die Dell PowerEdge Rack Server mit neun von zehn Punkten bewerten.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Server erfüllen nachweislich die ihnen zugedachte Funktion, auch wenn sie in verschiedenen Kombinationen konfiguriert werden. Auch wenn es sicherlich ratsam ist, künftige Fortschritte in der technologischen Landschaft im Auge zu behalten, ist es unbestreitbar, dass diese Server bereits hervorragend auf die vorgesehenen Anwendungen abgestimmt sind.

Die Flexibilität, die die Kunden erfahren, ergibt sich in erster Linie aus dem Cloud-Stack, den wir auf den Servern einsetzen.

Welches Modell nutzen Sie für die Entwicklung dieser Lösung?

Im Hause.