Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers Reviews

Our Dell PowerEdge servers support a variety of workloads. We use them to host web servers, run internal applications, and manage virtual machines through VMware. Additionally, we utilize them for database storage.

The success of our entire business hinges on the reliability of our servers. Therefore, we require servers that meet our specific needs and minimize the risk of downtime. For this reason, we have chosen Dell PowerEdge servers.

We've automated the configuration process for our server racks. This allows us to easily and automatically apply the necessary settings during server installation. As a result, we can efficiently deploy multiple servers up to a dozen at once, and bring them up to standard quickly.

In terms of security, we primarily rely on firmware updates obtained from the Dell website. These updates are certified and considered reliable. However, we don't utilize many other security measures beyond this.

Regarding energy consumption, we haven't encountered any significant issues. The newer versions of the servers are demonstrably more energy-efficient than the older ones. We actively monitor and collect power consumption data to optimize power distribution across our server bays. The data from the PowerEdge servers helps us prevent overloaded bays and maintain balanced power distribution across the data center. Additionally, the server chassis allows us to effectively measure and distribute the load equally.

Unplanned production downtime has been significantly reduced thanks to the implementation of PowerEdge servers, particularly their robust monitoring capabilities. This allows us to receive comprehensive feedback on various aspects, including disk errors. Consequently, we can leverage the iDRAC feature to seamlessly switch to secondary servers in case of an issue, minimizing downtime. Additionally, the excellent support ensures timely replacements for any faulty disks, further minimizing disruptions. While disk failures may occur, the implemented solution effectively mitigates their impact on production.

We have only recently begun using the OpenManage console to centrally manage firmware patching and deployment across our chassis. This has significantly accelerated the update process. Previously, updates were cumbersome and often neglected. However, with the console, particularly in the data center where it is installed, patching is now much faster and allows for more frequent updates.

We particularly appreciate the iDRAC feature, especially in its latest versions, for its capabilities in remote server management and comprehensive monitoring.

Historically, servers required a large number of processors, with a maximum of four being accessible at a time. While processor capabilities have improved, some brands still offer servers with eight processors. Nowadays, with more powerful processors, the need for multiple processors has diminished. We've recently encountered more issues with graphics processing units. Access to specific card models can be limited, and sometimes we require smaller cards than those offered by Dell.

I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 15 years.

I have never had any problem with the stability of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. Our system has been running smoothly with no downtime for a very long time. Therefore, there have been no issues up to now.

Our scalability is currently good. We can easily add more servers as needed, so there are no concerns at that level.

Nowadays, we adopt a scalable approach to server deployment. This allows us to dynamically select the necessary hardware components, such as CPU and RAM, based on evolving needs. As our requirements grow, we can seamlessly add new servers to the existing infrastructure, similar to how video chains are extended. This flexibility ensures that we only allocate resources when required, optimizing costs and efficiency.

Regarding Dell's support, we haven't needed it much recently, which is a positive sign. We haven't had many issues with them in the past either. While there were some challenges in the past, they were mainly related to the support tools, which could become complex when dealing with multiple deliveries.

Specifically, the issue arose from the tool's organization. We encountered situations where eight different sites with the same delivery address were created due to an extra comma in the address. This made it difficult to configure the tools as they recognized each address with the extra comma as a separate location.

However, since we've consolidated our data centers and everything is now at a single location, these issues have been resolved. The complexity arose primarily during my initial onboarding when we had servers duplicated across four sites, making management cumbersome.

That being said, Dell's support itself was always helpful. The challenges stemmed more from the limitations of the tool, which didn't allow us to permanently remove these "ghost locations" and required workarounds like hiding them within the interface.

Overall, although there were initial hurdles due to the tool's limitations, Dell's support has been satisfactory.

Positive

We use HP servers in parallel to the Dell PowerEdge servers. We are already using several HP servers in production. However, we haven't conducted extensive testing on them. Occasionally, urgent needs may necessitate their use. For instance, we acquired our current HP servers during a period of tight supply when we needed a two-week delivery timeframe, while typical lead times were around two months. As a result, the supplier had HP stock readily available, which is why we chose them at that time. While each technology has its advantages and disadvantages, we are very satisfied with Dell's performance. Since we haven't encountered any significant issues with Dell, they remain our primary choice for the time being.

During the initial setup, especially for the iDRAC configuration, I created custom scripts to automate configurations for iDRAC, BIOS, and Syslog. This streamlining process allows for a quick server installation. Once placed in the bay and prepared, our team can efficiently install the operating system and other necessary components.

In terms of our deployment strategy, we configure everything directly on-site. This includes setting the IP address for the iDRAC based on its final location. I then deploy the system using a pre-defined password and run a script that configures the base settings. Following this, the NG systems, including both Linux and Windows, take over to install the operating system.

The implementation was completed in-house.

Regarding the pricing, it seems fair. However, it's worth noting that compared to some brands, it can be more expensive, particularly in terms of customization options. For example, with Dell, choices like the GPU might be limited, potentially driving up the cost compared to a smaller server from another manufacturer like Supermicro.

As project managers, we should explore alternative vendors that offer greater flexibility in hardware selection and potentially smaller form factors. However, no final decision has been made on this yet.

We evaluated Supermicro servers.

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

Foreign Language:(French)

Les Serveurs sont Éco-Énergétiques, N’Ont Pas D'Arrêts De Production Imprévus Et Sont Scalables

Quel est notre cas d’utilisation principal?

Les serveurs PowerEdge répondent à plusieurs charges de travail. Nous nous en servons pour l'hébergement des serveurs web, exécuter des applications internes et gérer les machines virtuelles à travers le VMware. On s’en sert aussi pour du stockage de base de données.

Le succès de toute notre activité repose sur la fiabilité de nos serveurs. Nous avons donc besoin de serveurs qui répondent à nos besoins spécifiques et qui réduisent le risque de temps d'arrêt. C’est pour cette raison que nous avons choisi les serveurs Dell PowerEdge.

Comment cela a pu aider notre organisation?

Nous avons automatisé le processus de configuration de nos racks de serveurs. Cela nous permet d’appliquer les paramètres nécessaires durant l’installation des serveurs plus facilement et automatiquement. On peut ainsi déployer efficacement plusieurs serveurs et même jusqu'à une douzaine en même temps et les mettre rapidement aux normes.

En termes de sécurité, nous comptons principalement sur les mises à jour de firmware qu’on obtient sur le site internet de Dell. Ces mises à jour sont certifiées et considérées comme fiables. Cependant, on ne se sert pas de beaucoup d’autres mesures de sécurité au-delà de ça.

Pour ce qui concerne la consommation d'énergie, nous n’avons pas rencontré de problème significatif. Les nouvelles versions de ces serveurs sont clairement plus économes en énergie que les anciennes. Nous surveillons et recueillons activement les données de consommation d'énergie afin d'optimiser la distribution d'énergie à travers nos baies de serveurs. Les données des serveurs PowerEdge nous aident à éviter un surchargement des baies et à maintenir un équilibre de distribution d'énergie à travers le centre de données. De plus, le châssis du serveur nous permet de mesurer et distribuer les charges de manière efficace et équilibrée.

Les temps d'arrêt de production imprévus ont été grandement réduits grâces à l'implémentation des serveurs PowerEdge et en particulier, leurs solides capacités de surveillance. Cela nous permet de recevoir des informations détaillées sur différents aspects, comme les erreurs de disques. Par conséquent, nous pouvons nous servir de la fonction iDRAC pour basculer aisément sur des serveurs secondaires en cas de soucis et minimiser ainsi les temps d'arrêt. De plus, l’excellent support permet des remplacements rapides pour tout disque défectueux, ce qui facilite une minimisation supplémentaire des perturbations. Bien que des défaillances de disques puissent se produire, la solution implémentée atténue leur impact sur la production.

Nous avons seulement récemment commencé à utiliser la console OpenManage pour une gestion centralisée de correction du firmware ainsi que pour son déploiement à travers nos châssis de serveurs. Cela a considérablement accéléré le processus de mise à jour. Auparavant, les mises à jour étaient fastidieuses et souvent négligées. Cependant, avec la console, et plus particulièrement dans le centre de données où elle est installée, le raccordement est désormais plus rapide et permet des mises à jour plus fréquentes.

Qu’est-ce qui est le plus utile?

On apprécie plus particulièrement la fonction iDRAC, surtout dans ces versions les plus récentes, pour ces capacités à gérer un serveur et faire une surveillance complète à distance.

Qu’est-ce qui peut être amélioré?

Historiquement, les serveurs nécessitent un grand nombre de processeurs, avec un maximum de quatre accessibles à tout moment. Bien que les capacités d’un processeur aient été améliorées, certaines marques proposent encore des serveurs avec huit processors. De nos jours, avec des processeurs plus puissants, on a moins besoin de plusieurs processors. On a récemment eu plus de soucis avec les unités de traitement de graphiques. L'accès à des modèles de cartes spécifiques peut être limité et parfois, nous avons besoin de cartes plus petites que celles proposées par Dell.

Depuis combien de temps j’utilise cette solution?

J’utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack depuis 15 ans.

Quelles sont mes impressions sur la stabilité de cette solution?

Je n’ai jamais eu de problème de stabilité avec les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack. Notre système fonctionne bien et sans temps d'arrêt depuis très longtemps. Par conséquent, il n’y a pas eu de soucis jusqu'à présent.

Quelles sont mes impressions sur la scalabilité de cette solution?

Pour le moment, notre scalabilité est bonne. Nous pouvons facilement ajouter plus de serveurs si besoin et il n’y a donc aucun souci à ce sujet.

Nous adoptons aujourd’hui, une approche scalable pour le déploiement de nos serveurs. Cela nous permet de sélectionner les composants de matériel nécessaires de façon dynamique tels que les CPU et les RAM, en fonction de l'évolution des besoins. Alors que nos exigences augmentent, nous pouvons parfaitement bien ajouter des nouveaux serveurs à l'infrastructure actuelle de façon semblable à l'extension de chaînes vidéos. Cette flexibilité nous permet d’affecter des ressources lorsque nécessaire, ce qui optimise les coûts et l'efficience.

Comment évaluez-vous le service client et le support?

En ce qui concerne le support de Dell, nous n’en avons pas eu beaucoup besoin récemment, ce qui est est quelque chose de positif. Nous n’avons pas eu non plus beaucoup de soucis avec eux dans le passé. Bien qu’il y ait eu des soucis dans le passé, ils étaient principalement liés aux outils du support et cela peut devenir complexe lorsqu’on a affaire à plusieurs livraisons.

Plus spécifiquement, le problème est venu de l’organisation de l’outil. Il nous est arrivé qu’il y ait huit sites différents avec la même adresse de livraison à cause d’une erreur de virgule dans l’adresse. Cela rend la configuration des outils difficile car ils reconnaissent chaque adresse avec une virgule différente comme un site différent.

Par contre, depuis que nous avons renforcé nos centres de données et que tout se trouve désormais sur un seul site, ces problèmes ont été résolus. Les choses sont devenues complexes lors de l'intégration initiale avec des serveurs qui étaient dédoublés sur quatre sites différents, ce qui a rendu la gestion fastidieuse.

Cela dit, le support Dell en lui-même était toujours efficace. Les problèmes venaient plutôt des contraintes de l’outil qui ne nous permettaient pas d’enlever les ‘adresses fantômes’ et qui nécessitent des astuces comme les cacher dans l’interface.

Dans l’ensemble, malgré quelques difficultés initiales dues aux contraintes de l’outil, le support Dell a été satisfaisant.

Comment évalueriez-vous le service client et le support?

Positivement.

Quelle solution ai-je utilisé auparavant et pourquoi ai-je changé?

Nous utilisons des serveurs HP en parallèle aux serveurs Dell PowerEdge. Nous utilisons déjà plusieurs serveurs HP en production. Nous n’avons par contre pas fait de tests approfondis sur eux. Nous nous en servons occasionnellement, en cas de besoin urgent. Nous avons par exemple, acquis nos serveurs HP actuels lors d’une période de tension sur les offres alors que nous avions besoin d’un délai de livraison de deux semaines et que la moyenne des délais était d’environ deux mois. De ce fait, le fournisseur avait un stock de HP disponible immédiatement et c’est pourquoi nous les avons choisis à cette époque. Bien que chaque technologie ait ses avantages et inconvénients, nous sommes très satisfaits de la performance de Dell. Etant donné que nous n’avons pas rencontré de problème particulier avec Dell, ils restent notre premier choix pour le moment.

Comment s’est déroulée la configuration initiale?

Pendant la configuration initiale et surtout la configuration de l’iDRAC, j’ai créé des scripts pour automatiser les configurations pour les iDRAC, BIOS et Syslog. Ce processus de rationalisation permet une installation rapide du serveur. Une fois qu’il est placé dans la baie et préparé, notre équipe peut installer le système de fonctionnement et les autres composants nécessaires de manière efficace.

En termes de stratégie de déploiement, nous configurons tout directement sur le terrain. Cela inclut le paramétrage de l’adresse IP address pour l’iDRAC basée sur son emplacement final. Je déploie ensuite le système en utilisant un mot de passe prédéterminé et je déroule un script qui configure les paramètres de base. Ensuite, ce sont les systèmes NG avec Linux et Windows d’inclus, qui prennent la relève pour installer le système d'opération.

Quelles sont vos impressions sur l'équipe d'implémentation?

Nous avons fait l'implémentation nous-mêmes.

Quelle est mon expérience avec les coûts et les licences?

Les couts semblent raisonnables. Cependant, il est bon de noter que comparé à d’autres marques, ils peuvent paraître plus chers, particulièrement en termes des options de personnalisation. Par exemple, avec Dell, les choix de GPU peuvent être limités, potentiellement faisant monter le coût comparé à un serveur plus petit d'un autre fabricant tel que Supermicro.

En tant que chefs de projets, nous devons explorer des alternatives de vendeurs qui offrent une plus grande flexibilité dans la sélection de hardware et potentiellement des facteurs de dimensions plus petites. Aucune décision n’a pourtant encore été prise à ce sujet.

Quelles autres solutions ai-je évaluées?

Nous avons évalué les serveurs Supermicro.

Quel autre conseil puis-je avoir?

Je donnerais une note de neuf sur dix aux serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack.

Quel modèle de déploiement utilisez-vous pour cette solution?

Local.

We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers across our organization for diverse needs. Some handle essential services like DHCP and DNS, while others support websites and applications. Additionally, we use them for storage and computational power, adapting to the unique requirements of each site efficiently.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have significantly improved our organization, especially for simulation work. 

The switch to SSDs has made a tremendous difference, reducing simulation times from a day to just an hour. This boost in performance has translated into cost savings, allowing us to accomplish more in less time. 

The impact of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers on our organization's sustainability goals has been significant. Although we are a large company and often maximize hardware life, investing in newer, more energy-efficient systems has proven worthwhile. 

With energy pricing in leased buildings and considering the collective impact of servers, desktops, and screens, the upgrade has made a substantial positive difference both economically and environmentally.

Additionally, switching to Dell VSAN SSD storage has significantly boosted our server performance, especially for high-performance workloads. The transition from external storage with a different supplier to Dell storage took some time to adapt, but the results have been impressive. The performance now is exceptional and has surpassed our previous setup.

What I find valuable about Dell is that the newer servers are more energy-efficient compared to older ones, aligning with the need to consider power consumption.

We are generally very satisfied with Dell, but there is a suggestion to potentially revisit pricing, although this is a common consideration with most products.

I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers since 2012.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have been incredibly reliable, minimizing unplanned production downtime. Over the past 11 years, I have experienced very few issues, such as only one failed hard drive. The servers have been stable, even during moves and power cycles, consistently performing well.

Tech support for Dell PowerEdge has been excellent. I have had the same account manager for about two and a half to three years, and she has been awesome. Whenever there is a project or need for assistance, they provide valuable support, creating a collaborative and effective environment for problem-solving.

I find Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers valuable for our company's needs. While we have used HP systems before, we switched back to Dell due to their better service and more familiar hardware. The way Dell products work aligns well with our preferences, making them a more pleasant choice for our business.

The deployment time for Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers depends on the project. For longer planning phases, it can take up to three years, while in more straightforward cases, it is a matter of weeks. The actual installation is easy and tool-free, involving simply clicking on the hardware, connecting it to the network, and using remote access for configuration.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have fair prices for our basic needs, and when we need more power, the cost matches the value we get. It feels like we get a good deal for what we pay.

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

We have our own applications. We are dealing with traffic technology solutions, so we have in-house applications. 

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are pretty good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. They are scalable.

We have not experienced any security incidents or vulnerabilities with our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. They are reliable. However, there has been no reduction in the downtime. 

It is reliable. We have not faced any issues.

I do not any have input as such, but there can be some AI capabilities.

We have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 15 years.

We have not faced any stability issues. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are reliable.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are scalable. 

We did not use any third party or Dell Professional Services for deployment.

It is reliable. We do not face any new issues, which is a big deal.

We evaluated HPE but chose Dell because of our corporate strategy.

We use the OpenManage console, but it has not affected our IT staff’s productivity.

We have not yet implemented AI. We have not run any AI workloads on Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, but it is in the pipeline.

Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in our environment a nine out of ten.

Our primary use case for PowerEdge involves VDI and standard servers. We are not using AI workloads yet because we don't have the hardware, but we're waiting on our first infrastructure order. 

Using PowerEdge Servers has helped us reduce compliance production downtime. They are more stable than other vendors. 

PowerEdge's OpenManage Console has made managing the entire infrastructure easier. It has improved employee productivity by simplifying administration but doesn't necessarily free up staff for other tasks.

VxRail has a smart and easy way to perform updates. The hypervisor on the other servers performs well according to the hypervisor level. The support is magnificent, and it's easier to administer the servers.

The VxRail updates need to be faster.

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

Dell PowerEdge rack servers are very reliable overall. They have never failed us, and we see less production downtime than we do with other vendors.

We used our Dell contacts to calculate the future need to get the right type of hardware and models. It's much easier to administer, and they are flexible. We don't have high-performance workloads, but PowerEdge servers perform well enough to meet our current needs. 

The support for Dell PowerEdge servers is magnificent.

Positive

We evaluated different server racks before choosing Dell PowerEdge, but the key factor for choosing Dell was security.

The initial setup of Dell PowerEdge Servers was very easy.

We deployed the solution by ourselves. We do it in-house.

The biggest return on investment when using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is reducing the total cost of ownership and easy lifecycle management.

I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of 10. They're very reliable.

I run network function workloads on Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has some power-saving options and employs various green IT concepts. PowerEdge servers consume a normal amount of energy. Like any system, it requires significant energy, but the thermal design limits power consumption. Depending on the type of CPU or hardware you add, it will draw the necessary amount of energy. 

They have implemented small measures to reduce planned downtime. You can schedule upgrades and do other things to limit the total downtime, but it isn't significant compared to other solutions. 

The hardware itself is pleasant to work with. The management ability, particularly the out-of-band management, seems quite nice. The ecosystem tooling is also pleasant to work with. 

Additionally, Dell offers good support, and the servers are reliable.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are competitive, but there is room for energy efficiency improvement considering the thermal design and power consumption. The OpenManage Console offers smart features, but its impact is not significantly better than competitors.

I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for approximately two and a half years.

I haven't experienced any failures with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, so I find the stability to be good.

The scalability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is good as well.

I rate Dell support 10 out of 10. Dell support is excellent. They are proactive and maintain regular contact to ensure successful deployments.

Positive

The initial setup was conducted in-house and was smooth. The deployment and ongoing management of the servers are satisfactory.

The implementation was done internally, without external help.

The biggest ROI comes from transitioning to commodity hardware and removing legacy hardware. This includes adopting generic x86 hardware offered by different vendors.

Before using Dell, we evaluated multiple vendors. Dell was selected because they fulfilled all the requirements during an RFP process.

I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers 10 out of 10. The system doesn't perform better or worse than competitors, but it performs exactly as expected. I'm getting what I purchased.

I have been using PowerEdge servers primarily for file storage.

Using PowerEdge rack servers has allowed us to use less space. Previously, we used the regular servers, but PowerEdge rack servers take up less space and are easier to handle.

The OpenManage Console improves our IT staff productivity by simplifying platform management. We can keep track of all those servers and do more jobs. The server effectively handles the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. 

The management of the security architecture could be improved. It takes some time and can be challenging. 

I have been using PowerEdge servers for over 20 years.

The overall stability is okay. We had some disk issues with an older version, but newer versions have worked fine.

PowerEdge infrastructure is scalable, but we don't have much need to scale it.

We used HP servers before. The main differences between HP and Dell are price and management. Dell is better priced. 

The initial setup was straightforward. We deployed PowerEdge in-house using OpenManage. 

The biggest return on investment for me is the stability of the product.

Dell is priced better than alternative solutions.

I rate Dell PowerEdge eight out of 10. PowerEdge servers have improved the overall flexibility of our operations and business a little by simplifying operations and rationalizing placement. 

My experience and background is in the OEM space. I help customers take their IP to market on a reliable server, and Dell is normally the go-to option for that.

Reliability is the main benefit. From a services standpoint, on the OEM side, customers always like the ability to deploy in other countries with their own IP. They can use the Dell tier-one global service. Normally, the service appeals to the customers more than the platform.

They are seen as a very power-efficient option, but I do not have any metrics to back it up.

Within that space, one of the most valuable features is the management. We are able to do remote monitoring and installation of hardware and software, and that tends to be very popular with customers. When customers are deploying their IP out into the field, being able to handle the management and servicing of platforms remotely to diagnose issues is always useful.

I do not have any input as such. There can be a bit more expansive AI portfolio, but I have not worked on any AI projects with Dell, so I might not be up to date in knowledge.

There is probably room to expand the lower-end range.

I have been working with Dell PowerEdge servers throughout my career. It has been seven or eight years.

We do not have too many reports of the platform being unstable, but it is not something I would directly get involved with.

I do not work directly with the hardware, so I cannot speak from a quality perspective and compare it to others, but Dell has some of the best services when looking at comparable server vendors. Their after-sales and pre-sales support is probably the best in the business. 

My experience has always been positive. I would rate their customer service and support a nine out of ten. No one gets a ten.

Positive

In the environments I work in, they are almost entirely on-prem, but I am not involved in the deployment.

Pricing is very competitive. I have not been too involved in the licensing, but from a hardware perspective, I always find them to be competitive.

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

We have a lot of use cases. We have many virtual machines on them that we use for development. We have a development department with us. They work on the machines that we have installed via HPE.

By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we wanted everything to be in-house so that we could manage it ourselves. We essentially wanted to have it all in our hands. We did not want to outsource it.

So far, these servers have been satisfactory and very reliable. Of course, we maintain updates; that is a part of it, and we plan accordingly to restart the entire machine, etc. A lot of it is automated in-house.

They have definitely improved our organization. We have centralized everything, which is the advantage. With Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we essentially operate hardware and have various applications and solutions on one platform. They have had a significant impact on security, and there is also reliability. When you have peak loads, you can adjust accordingly. That is a definite advantage with such a machine.

In terms of energy consumption, I do not know what the consumption is, but the trend is towards machines consuming less. Dell probably needs to keep up with other manufacturers and reduce consumption. It is also likely a reason why many companies are trying to move away from traditional servers, or in our case, towards Azure Cloud, because they also want to save energy.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have definitely helped a lot in terms of the sustainability goals. I am new to the company, but from what I have gathered, we used to have a separate machine for each application area. In other companies where I have been, we had, in some cases, up to 80 machines. With Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we could streamline the entire server landscape we had. They are designed for that purpose.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations. In the past, we had a separate machine for each application, but now, everything is centralized. One hardware has everything on it. We have reliability, and the VMs can be moved back and forth depending on the load.

We like their quality. I have also dealt with HPE and other manufacturers. In terms of service, Dell is optimal. I have been very satisfied with it, at this company or elsewhere. That was the reason why we stuck with Dell. Good service is one of the reasons.

There are other aspects of quality. These servers are very reliable. We hardly had any failures. A hard drive replacement is routine, depending on what is built in, but otherwise, the quality has been excellent.

In general, our long-term goal is to have everything in Azure. We also work with Office 365, and we want to have everything essentially in one place. Above all, the hardware we have on-site does not need to be maintained anymore because it takes time and money. We want to simply move away from this aspect. I am not a decision-maker, but if it were up to me, I would probably prefer to have these servers rather than somewhere in the cloud.

They can consider making them smaller in physical size but retain the same quality and the same security. That can be an option. They do not necessarily need such a large cabinet. 

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

These servers are stable. Their reliability is just right.

I would rate them a ten out of ten in terms of scalability.

I am super satisfied with their support. I am impressed. It is great. Assistance is quick, and technicians are there right away. It, of course, depends on the contract you have. We get immediate support. It is top-notch. They should keep it up.

Positive

In my current company, I have not used any other servers. I am new here, but we have always used Dell. In my previous company, we used HPE extensively, but we moved away from it due to issues with quality and service. Unfortunately, HPE was not as good in terms of service. So, we switched to Dell. The service was a factor for the change.

Licensing is according to the machines you have. It is a part of the process. I am not familiar with the prices, but from a company's perspective, the more cost-effective, the better, especially when managing a large infrastructure.

We did not evaluate other options.

I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a ten out of ten. In all the companies where we used Dell, I was always satisfied. That is why the decision was made back then to move away from other manufacturers and switch to Dell. I am not a decision-maker, but if I could decide, I would still stick with the physical aspect because I prefer having the device physically with me, being able to take care of it, and seeing it, rather than it being somewhere in the cloud. I am not a decision-maker, but I would choose Dell.

Foreign Language:(German)

Höchst zuverlässige und skalierbare Server mit exzellentem Kundenservice

Wie lange nutzen Sie schon Dell PowerEdge Rack Server?

Ich nutze Dell PowerEdge Rack Server seit fünf bis sechs Jahren.

Was ist Ihr Hauptanwendungsfall für diese Lösung? (Bitte geben Sie Details zu Ihrer Umgebung an.)

Wir haben viele Anwendungsfälle. Wir haben viele virtuelle Maschinen, die wir für die Entwicklung nutzen. Wir haben eine Entwicklungsabteilung bei uns. Sie arbeiten auf den Maschinen, die wir über HPE installiert haben.

Bitte teilen Sie uns mit, wie Dell PowerEdge Rack Server Ihr Unternehmen verbessert haben. Wenn nicht, erklären Sie bitte, warum nicht.

Mit der Implementierung von Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern wollten wir alles im Haus haben, damit wir es selbst verwalten können. Wir wollten im Grunde alles in unseren Händen halten. Wir wollten es nicht auslagern.

Bislang waren diese Server zufriedenstellend und sehr zuverlässig. Natürlich kümmern wir uns um Updates, das gehört dazu, und wir planen entsprechend, die gesamte Maschine neu zu starten usw. Vieles davon wird intern automatisiert.

Sie haben unsere Organisation definitiv verbessert. Wir haben alles zentralisiert, das ist der Vorteil. Mit den Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern betreiben wir also im Wesentlichen Hardware und haben verschiedene Anwendungen und Lösungen auf einer Plattform. Sie haben sich erheblich auf die Sicherheit ausgewirkt, und auch die Zuverlässigkeit hat sich verbessert. Wenn Sie Spitzenlasten haben, können Sie sich entsprechend anpassen. Das ist ein klarer Vorteil bei einer solchen Maschine.

Was den Energieverbrauch angeht, so weiß ich nicht, wie hoch der Verbrauch ist, aber es geht in Richtung weniger verbrauchender Maschinen. Dell muss wahrscheinlich mit den anderen Herstellern mithalten und den Verbrauch senken. Das ist wahrscheinlich auch ein Grund, warum viele Unternehmen versuchen, von traditionellen Servern wegzukommen, oder in unserem Fall zur Azure Cloud, weil sie auch Energie sparen wollen.

Die PowerEdge Rack Server von Dell haben uns bei der Erreichung der Nachhaltigkeitsziele definitiv sehr geholfen. Ich bin neu in dem Unternehmen, aber soweit ich weiß, hatten wir früher für jeden Anwendungsbereich eine eigene Maschine. In anderen Unternehmen, in denen ich tätig war, hatten wir in einigen Fällen bis zu 80 Maschinen. Mit den PowerEdge-Rack-Servern von Dell konnten wir die gesamte Serverlandschaft rationalisieren, die wir hatten. Sie sind genau für diesen Zweck konzipiert.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Server haben sich auf die Gesamtflexibilität unseres Betriebs ausgewirkt. Früher hatten wir für jede Anwendung einen eigenen Rechner, aber jetzt ist alles zentralisiert. Alles ist auf einer Hardware untergebracht. Wir haben Zuverlässigkeit, und die VMs können je nach Auslastung hin- und hergeschoben werden.

Welche Funktionen waren für Sie am wertvollsten, und warum?

Wir schätzen die Qualität dieser Produkte. Ich habe auch mit HPE und anderen Herstellern zu tun gehabt. Was den Service angeht, ist Dell sehr optimal. Ich bin damit sehr zufrieden, ob bei diesem Unternehmen oder anderswo. Das war der Grund, warum wir bei Dell geblieben sind. Der gute Service ist ein Grund dafür.

Es gibt noch andere Aspekte der Qualität. Diese Server sind sehr zuverlässig. Wir hatten kaum Ausfälle. Ein Festplattenwechsel ist Routine, je nachdem, was eingebaut ist, aber ansonsten war die Qualität hervorragend.

In welchen Bereichen könnten die Dell PowerEdge Rack Server verbessert werden?

Im Allgemeinen ist es unser langfristiges Ziel, alles in Azure zu haben. Wir arbeiten auch mit Office 365, und wir wollen im Prinzip alles an einem Ort haben. Vor allem muss die Hardware, die wir vor Ort haben, nicht mehr gewartet werden, weil das Zeit und Geld kostet. Wir wollen uns von diesem Aspekt einfach verabschieden. Ich bin kein Entscheidungsträger, aber wenn es nach mir ginge, würde ich diese Server wahrscheinlich lieber haben als irgendwo in der Cloud.

Sie können in Betracht ziehen, sie in ihrer physischen Größe zu verkleinern, aber die gleiche Qualität und die gleiche Sicherheit beizubehalten. Das kann eine Option sein. Sie brauchen nicht unbedingt einen so großen Schrank. Das wäre eine interessante Option.

Haben Sie zuvor eine andere Lösung genutzt und wenn ja, warum haben Sie gewechselt?

In meinem derzeitigen Unternehmen habe ich keine anderen Server verwendet. Ich bin neu hier, aber wir haben immer Dell verwendet. In meinem vorherigen Unternehmen haben wir viel mit HPE gearbeitet, aber aufgrund von Problemen mit der Qualität und dem Service haben wir diese Firma verlassen. Leider war HPE in Bezug auf den Service nicht so gut. Also sind wir zu Dell gewechselt. Der Service war ein wichtiger Grund für diesen Wechsel.

Haben Sie vor Ihrer Entscheidung andere Lösungen bewertet? Wenn ja, welche?

Wir haben keine anderen Lösungen bewertet.

Was würden Sie hinsichtlich der Einrichtungskosten, der Preise und/oder der Lizenzierung empfehlen?

Die Lizenzierung richtet sich nach den Maschinen, die Sie haben. Sie ist ein Teil des Prozesses. Ich bin mit den Preisen nicht vertraut, aber aus der Sicht eines Unternehmens ist es besser, je kosteneffizienter es ist, insbesondere bei der Verwaltung einer großen Infrastruktur.

Was halten Sie von der Skalierbarkeit dieser Lösung?

Was die Skalierbarkeit angeht, würde ich sie mit zehn von zehn Punkten bewerten.

Was halten Sie von der Stabilität dieser Lösung?

Diese Server sind stabil. Ihre Zuverlässigkeit ist genau richtig.

Wie war die Ersteinrichtung, einfach oder komplex und in welcher Hinsicht?

Ich war an der Ersteinrichtung nicht beteiligt.

Wie sind Ihre Erfahrungen mit dem Kundendienst und dem Support?

Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Support. Ich bin beeindruckt. Er ist großartig. Die Hilfe ist schnell, und die Techniker sind sofort erreichbar. Das hängt natürlich von dem Vertrag ab, den Sie haben. Wir erhalten sofortige Unterstützung. Das ist erstklassig. Das soll so bleiben.

Wie würden Sie diese Lösung auf einer Skala von 1-10 für Service und Support bewerten?

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Wie bewerten Sie die Dell PowerEdge Rack Server auf einer Skala von 1-10 (1=schlechteste, 10=beste)? Bitte geben Sie Details an.

Ich würde Dell PowerEdge Rack Server mit zehn von zehn Punkten bewerten. In allen Unternehmen, in denen wir Dell im Einsatz hatten, war ich immer zufrieden. Deshalb wurde damals die Entscheidung getroffen, die anderen Hersteller zu verlassen und zu Dell zu wechseln. Ich bin kein Entscheidungsträger, aber wenn ich mich entscheiden könnte, würde ich immer noch bei dem physischen Aspekt bleiben, weil ich es vorziehe, das Gerät physisch bei mir zu haben, mich darum kümmern zu können und es zu sehen, anstatt es irgendwo in der Cloud zu haben. Ich bin kein Entscheidungsträger, aber ich würde mich für Dell entscheiden.