Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers Reviews

We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel for Windows Servers and VMware Servers.

With Intel’s Xeon scalable processors in our PowerEdge Rack Servers, we have been able to reduce the number of servers we need when we change our workloads to the new generation, once every five years or so. I can feel a big improvement in terms of workload.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel

• are easy to use 
• are easy to manage with Dell's OpenManage Console
• have extended support for five years.

When it comes to handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads, they're good. They deliver like they're supposed to.

And while I haven't had to use the BIOS recovery, it's a nice feature in case there is a problem.

I've been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 15 years.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel are reliable, so I can say that they have reduced unplanned production downtime.

We use PowerEdge in a VM environment, so it is scalable.

We haven't used Dell's tech support.

We are also using HPE and Lenovo servers right now.

Deploying PowerEdge is straightforward. To get it up and running takes about an hour.

We always implement with in-house team.

We've been using the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for a long time and have found them to be very reliable. With the extended support, we can use them for five years, so it's a good investment.

The pricing could always be better.

When I compare PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel to the other vendors like HPE or Lenovo, I can say that it's a bit better than them. It delivers good value. Dell provides longer support for operating systems when compared to HPE. We also considered all the public cloud servers, but they were not a cost-effective solution for our college. When we buy the on-prem service, we can use it for five years, and with a physical solution, we see a return on investment after about two years. If we were to use public cloud, we would lose after two years. This solution saves us about 1 million shekels (about $289,000 at the time of the review).

Dell's PowerEdge Rack Server is the best solution that I've seen, compared to other vendors.

I integrate PowerEdge for customers who buy the servers and storage, doing the integration between them. I have helped integrate 20 to 30 customers.

Dell PowerEdge powered by Intel helps improve organizations that we work with a lot.

I like the integration between iDRAC and the system. It is very easy to update the framework and install the operating systems. 

Intel's Xeon CPU makes the system work very well and fast. I like this type of CPU. It has helped to improve the performance of targeted workloads by 70%.

Some customers took the machine to the extreme, which makes it a bit slower and delays the system. Since the customer can put a lot of VMs with a lot of data, it can use up the CPU memory to 20% to 25%, which slows down the system. However, if we reduce the CPU memory or split it to another, then it works very well.

I would like to change the physical rails to be more like how HPE rails are formatted and organized.

I have been using PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel for almost three years.

PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. The organization will not have downtime at all if you can migrate VMs between servers, but you need at least two. With two or three clusters, you can convert the machines.

The stability is very good, if you have at least two servers. Then, you have full redundancy of all the VMs and the system. If one server has downtime, then all the data in the VMs on the server convert automatically to the other. Therefore, you need at least two or three servers to have full redundancy.

Our customers can run the systems in their organization 24/7 without any downtime.

PowerEdge offers a lot of types, which is very good for customer scalability, from small businesses to large businesses. 

I have not used their technical support.

It is very quick to deploy. It takes something like 30 minutes to an hour for us to deploy.

I recommend reading the documentation before you deploy the product.

It makes the integration with a lot of storage systems cheaper. 

The pricing is very good because there are a lot of types of PowerEdge Rack Servers. You have the R540, R640, and R740. The prices are very scalable through the specific server, e.g., small businesses can take the R640 while large businesses can take the R740 or R840. Thus, Dell technologies touch on every organization.

I like Dell Technologies' products, such as PowerEdge and PowerStore, more than their competitors. It is very easy to work with Dell because of all their documentation for deployments. It is much easier than their competitors.

There are no issues with security in my experience.

I am hoping that some customers will use Dell’s OpenManage console in the future.

I would rate the product as nine out of 10.

We have a 1U and a 2U PowerEdge Server. We're using them to scale storage devices. They provide a platform for our software that involves managing multiple, high-speed disks. We're using them to connect Mellanox and Intel NICs, which are very fast network interfaces.

For us, the most valuable feature is the iDRAC. It helps us to solve problems when a server is stuck or hung or we don't have any network access. 

It's also easy to deploy new firmware or a new update to the servers remotely. 

We're also able to manage multiple servers in one place. 

Also, the way the hardware is architected, you can replace parts in no time. It's very quick and easy to replace a fan, disk, CPU, or insert a new card into the server.

I would like to see more information about server health and the server's state, on the front. HP has a little screen that shows server utilization, how many disks there are inside, and the power consumption. HP also shows an alert if there is a malfunction of any device inside. Those kinds of features would be useful for Dell customers.

I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel for about seven years.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel are very stable.

The scalability is a bit of a downside because of our technology. In our environment, the scalability comes from the network and not from adding another server. We are adding a lot of NVMe devices and when we reach capacity we need to add another server. This is what determines the scalability.

Dell provides very good support. It's very fast and they answer in a professional manner. That's what I need.

I would rate their support at nine out of 10. It's not a 10 because they have to improve by answering even faster. They also need to give local distributors more permission or to provide hardware parts faster. If you have a malfunction with the device, you usually have to send it abroad, and they investigate it and then bring it back. That takes a long time.

Positive

We are currently using Lenovo, AIC, Tyan, and Quanta servers in addition to the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel, because we need some OEM equipment to reduce the cost. PowerEdge has a high price tag. The price is a critical factor in our company. We don't have a lot of budget for acquiring servers and that is why we look at other vendors.

But the flexibility of the PowerEdge servers and the approach to resolving problems really quickly make it more convenient to work with. I like working with PowerEdge. Solving a problem on a PowerEdge will take, say, a few minutes, while with the other vendors it will take 10 to 20 minutes to investigate and debug the problem.

We are using both Intel and AMD technology with our Dell servers. We are comparing the performance of both. While there are some issues and challenges on the Intel side in some areas, the overall impression of the Intel technology is that it is working well. I expect we are going to use it for the next few years.

The Dell platform works very well. We are very happy with it. If price isn't a concern, I would recommend Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

Our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers cater to a multitude of purposes. They host a sprawling network of virtual machines, serving as the bedrock for our vibrant development department. These virtual machines, provisioned through Hewlett Packard Build Power, have proven to be dependable companions on the development journey. We prioritize reliability by meticulously maintaining updates, scheduling machine restarts, and thoughtfully automating numerous key processes in-house. This approach has yielded highly satisfactory results, fostering a robust and reliable development environment.

To gain complete autonomy and internal control over our IT infrastructure, we opted for the deployment of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. This strategic decision empowers us to manage our entire computing ecosystem effectively, minimizing reliance on external service providers.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have improved our organizational infrastructure, fostering a paradigm shift towards centralized operation. This strategic decision has yielded a multitude of benefits, primarily the consolidation of hardware and the seamless integration of diverse applications and solutions onto a unified platform. Furthermore, the inherent security enhancements provided by these servers have demonstrably bolstered our digital defenses, while their exceptional reliability empowers us to dynamically scale resources and seamlessly navigate peak loads, a critical advantage in today's dynamic business landscape.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have truly played a pivotal role in propelling our organization's sustainability initiatives forward. Before their implementation, our IT infrastructure resembled a sprawling archipelago of individual machines, each dedicated to a specific application silo. In my previous stints at other companies, I've witnessed firsthand the unwieldy sprawl of server landscapes, sometimes ballooning to a staggering 80 machines! Thankfully, the PowerEdge series was meticulously crafted with server consolidation in mind, enabling us to streamline our entire IT ecosystem into a sleek and efficient operation.

In the bygone era of IT, each application resided in solitary confinement, tethered to its own dedicated machine. This antiquated approach not only squandered space but also devoured energy like a famished dragon. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, however, have ushered in a paradigm shift, centralizing the once-sprawling landscape of applications onto a single, unified hardware platform. This agile infrastructure transcends the limitations of its predecessors, allowing virtual machines to migrate seamlessly between servers in response to fluctuating workloads. This results in unparalleled flexibility, liberated from the constraints of the past.

I've been consistently impressed by the exceptional build quality of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. Having tried solutions from HP and other manufacturers, Dell's service stands out as demonstrably superior. Both internally and with external clients, it consistently exceeds expectations and optimizes our operations. This unwavering reliability is the cornerstone of our continued partnership with Dell. Moreover, the exceptional craftsmanship extends beyond service. These servers have proven to be remarkably dependable, experiencing minimal malfunctions. While routine hard drive replacements are to be expected based on internal components, the overall hardware integrity has been truly outstanding.

Dell can optimize the size of its rack servers, offering a minimized physical footprint without compromising performance or security. This focus on space-efficient design will enable us to achieve greater efficiency and agility in our IT infrastructure.

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

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are renowned for their unwavering stability and steadfast reliability. Their robust construction and cutting-edge technology ensure exceptional uptime and unwavering performance, even under demanding workloads. These servers stand as an unyielding foundation for your critical applications, delivering peace of mind and unwavering confidence in our IT infrastructure.

When it comes to scalability, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers leave no room for doubt. Their ability to seamlessly accommodate expanding workloads and data demands is truly unparalleled. I wouldn't hesitate to rate them a perfect ten out of ten in this crucial aspect.

My experience with PowerEdge technical support has been nothing short of exceptional. I'm thoroughly impressed by the level of service they provide. The rapidity of response is remarkable, with knowledgeable technicians readily available to assist depending on our specific service agreement. The expertise they possess is unparalleled, consistently exceeding my expectations. I am extremely satisfied with their service.

Positive

While I'm fresh to this organization, Dell seems like a well-established partner here. In my previous role, my company utilized HP for years, but unfortunately, issues with quality and service ultimately necessitated a shift. HP's support infrastructure simply didn't measure up to our exacting needs, prompting the transition to Dell, which played a significant role in the decision.

It's abundantly clear that the specific licensing requirements will be dictated by the intricacies of the machinery we deploy. It's an integral component of the operational process, and while I'm unable to delve into the intricacies of pricing due to my unfamiliarity with the specific costs, I can confidently assert that from a corporate vantage point, the paramount concern is to secure the most cost-effective solution, especially when managing a sprawling infrastructure.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have consistently earned my highest praise, achieving a perfect ten out of ten in my book. Across all the companies I've had the pleasure of working for, where Dell was the hardware of choice, my experience has been one of unwavering satisfaction. This positive track record is precisely why the strategic decision was made to migrate away from other manufacturers and establish Dell as our trusted partner. While I may not hold the reins of decision-making, if the choice were mine, I would wholeheartedly advocate for maintaining our commitment to the physical realm. From my perspective, there's something inherently reassuring about having the equipment physically present, allowing me to take direct ownership of its care and maintenance, and experience the tangible presence of our technological backbone. Even in the face of the allure of the cloud, Dell would remain my unwavering choice.

The general direction seems to be towards increased machine efficiency. To remain competitive, Dell likely has followed suit and implemented resource-saving measures. This is a significant influence, and likely a driving force behind many companies migrating away from traditional servers, or in the case of PowerEdge, embracing the Azure Cloud platform. Ultimately, energy conservation appears to be a key motivator in this shift.

Foreign Language:(German)

Hochwertiges Produkt, das die Infrastruktur von Unternehmen verbessert und besonders zuverlässig ist

Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?

Unsere Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern sind für verschiedene Zwecke geeignet. Sie hosten ein ausgedehntes Netzwerk virtueller Maschinen, das als Grundlage für unsere dynamische Entwicklungsabteilung dient. Diese virtuellen Maschinen, die über Hewlett Packard Build Power bereitgestellt werden, haben sich als verlässliche Begleiter auf dem Weg der Entwicklung erwiesen. Wir legen großen Wert auf Zuverlässigkeit, indem wir Updates sorgfältig pflegen, Neustarts der Maschinen planen und zahlreiche wichtige Prozesse intern automatisieren. Dieser Ansatz hat zu äußerst zufriedenstellenden Ergebnissen geführt und eine stabile und zuverlässige Entwicklungsumgebung geschaffen.

Um vollständige Autonomie und interne Kontrolle über unsere IT-Infrastruktur zu erlangen, haben wir uns für den Einsatz von Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern entschieden. Diese strategische Entscheidung ermöglicht es uns, unser gesamtes Computing-Ökosystem effektiv zu verwalten und die Abhängigkeit von externen Dienstleistern zu minimieren.

Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern haben unsere organisatorische Infrastruktur verbessert und einen Paradigmenwechsel hin zu einem zentralisierten Betrieb gefördert. Diese strategische Entscheidung hat eine Vielzahl von Vorteilen mit sich gebracht, vor allem die Konsolidierung der Hardware und die nahtlose Integration verschiedener Anwendungen und Lösungen auf einer einheitlichen Plattform. Darüber hinaus haben die inhärenten Sicherheitsverbesserungen dieser Server unsere digitale Verteidigung nachweislich gestärkt, während ihre außergewöhnliche Zuverlässigkeit uns in die Lage versetzt, Ressourcen dynamisch zu skalieren und Lastspitzen nahtlos zu bewältigen - ein entscheidender Vorteil in der dynamischen Unternehmenslandschaft von heute.

Die Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern haben wirklich eine entscheidende Rolle dabei gespielt, die Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen unseres Unternehmens voranzutreiben. Vor ihrer Implementierung bestand unsere IT-Infrastruktur aus einem weitläufigen Archipel von Einzelmaschinen, die jeweils einem bestimmten Anwendungsbereich zugeordnet waren. Bei meinen früheren Tätigkeiten in anderen Unternehmen habe ich aus erster Hand erfahren, wie unübersichtlich Serverlandschaften sind, die manchmal auf bis zu 80 Maschinen anwachsen! Glücklicherweise wurde die PowerEdge-Serie mit Blick auf die Serverkonsolidierung entwickelt, so dass wir unser gesamtes IT-Ökosystem in einen schlanken und effizienten Betrieb umwandeln konnten.

In der vergangenen IT-Ära befand sich jede Anwendung in Einzelhaft und war an eine eigene Maschine gebunden. Dieser antiquierte Ansatz verschwendete nicht nur Platz, sondern verschlang auch Energie wie ein ausgehungerter Drache. Die Dell PowerEdge-Rackservern haben jedoch einen Paradigmenwechsel eingeleitet, indem sie die einst weit verzweigte Anwendungslandschaft auf einer einzigen, einheitlichen Hardwareplattform zentralisieren. Diese agile Infrastruktur überwindet die Einschränkungen ihrer Vorgänger und ermöglicht die nahtlose Migration virtueller Maschinen zwischen Servern als Reaktion auf schwankende Arbeitslasten. Das Ergebnis ist eine beispiellose Flexibilität, die sich von den Beschränkungen der Vergangenheit befreit.

Was ist am wertvollsten?

Die außergewöhnliche Verarbeitungsqualität der Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern hat mich immer wieder beeindruckt. Nachdem ich Lösungen von HP und anderen Herstellern ausprobiert habe, sticht der Service von Dell als nachweislich überlegen hervor. Sowohl intern als auch bei externen Kunden übertrifft er stets die Erwartungen und optimiert unsere Abläufe. Diese unerschütterliche Zuverlässigkeit ist der Grundstein für unsere weitere Partnerschaft mit Dell. Außerdem geht die außergewöhnliche Handwerkskunst über den Service hinaus. Diese Server haben sich als bemerkenswert zuverlässig erwiesen und weisen nur minimale Fehlfunktionen auf. Während der routinemäßige Austausch von Festplatten aufgrund der internen Komponenten zu erwarten ist, ist die Gesamtintegrität der Hardware wirklich hervorragend.

Was muss verbessert werden?

Dell ist in der Lage, die Größe seiner Rack-Server zu optimieren und den physischen Platzbedarf zu minimieren, ohne die Leistung oder Sicherheit zu beeinträchtigen. Dieser Fokus auf platzsparendes Design ermöglicht uns eine größere Effizienz und Flexibilität in unserer IT-Infrastruktur.

Wie lange nutze ich die Lösung schon?

Seit über fünf Jahren arbeite ich mit Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern.

Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?

Dell PowerEdge Rack Server sind für ihre Stabilität und unerschütterliche Zuverlässigkeit bekannt. Ihre robuste Konstruktion und modernste Technologie sorgen für eine außergewöhnliche Betriebszeit und gleichbleibende Leistung, selbst bei anspruchsvollen Arbeitslasten. Diese Server bilden eine unnachgiebige Grundlage für Ihre kritischen Anwendungen und sorgen für ein beruhigendes Gefühl und unerschütterliches Vertrauen in unsere IT-Infrastruktur.

Was denke ich über die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?

Wenn es um Skalierbarkeit geht, lassen Dell PowerEdge Rack Server keinen Raum für Zweifel. Ihre Fähigkeit, sich nahtlos an wachsende Arbeitslasten und Datenanforderungen anzupassen, ist wirklich unvergleichlich. Ich würde nicht zögern, sie in diesem entscheidenden Punkt mit einer perfekten Zehn von Zehn zu bewerten.

Wie sind Kundenservice und Support?

Meine Erfahrungen mit dem technischen Support von PowerEdge waren außergewöhnlich gut. Ich bin sehr beeindruckt von dem Niveau des Service, den sie bieten. Die Schnelligkeit der Reaktion ist bemerkenswert, und je nach unserer spezifischen Servicevereinbarung stehen kompetente Techniker bereit, um zu helfen. Das Fachwissen, das sie besitzen, ist beispiellos und übertrifft ständig meine Erwartungen. Ich bin mit ihrem Service sehr zufrieden.

Wie bewerten Sie den Kundenservice und -support?

Positiv

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

Ich bin zwar neu in dieser Organisation, aber Dell scheint hier ein gut etablierter Partner zu sein. In meiner vorherigen Position nutzte mein Unternehmen jahrelang HP, aber leider machten Probleme mit der Qualität und dem Service letztendlich einen Wechsel erforderlich. Die Support-Infrastruktur von HP entsprach einfach nicht unseren hohen Ansprüchen, so dass wir zu Dell wechselten, was eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entscheidung spielte.

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

Es ist völlig klar, dass die spezifischen Lizenzierungsanforderungen von den Feinheiten der von uns eingesetzten Maschinen diktiert werden. Es handelt sich um einen integralen Bestandteil des Betriebsprozesses, und obwohl ich nicht in der Lage bin, auf die Feinheiten der Preisgestaltung einzugehen, da ich mit den spezifischen Kosten nicht vertraut bin, kann ich mit Zuversicht behaupten, dass es vom Standpunkt eines Unternehmens aus gesehen das vorrangige Anliegen ist, die kosteneffizienteste Lösung zu finden, insbesondere bei der Verwaltung einer weitläufigen Infrastruktur.

Welche anderen Ratschläge kann ich geben?

Dell PowerEdge Rack Server haben durchweg mein höchstes Vertrauen verdient und erhalten von mir eine perfekte Bewertung von zehn Punkten. In allen Unternehmen, in denen ich das Vergnügen hatte, zu arbeiten und in denen Dell die Hardware der Wahl war, war meine Erfahrung durchweg zufriedenstellend. Diese positive Erfolgsgeschichte ist genau der Grund, warum die strategische Entscheidung getroffen wurde, von anderen Herstellern wegzugehen und Dell als unseren zuverlässigen Partner zu etablieren. Auch wenn ich nicht die Entscheidungsgewalt innehabe, würde ich, wenn ich die Wahl hätte, von ganzem Herzen für die Beibehaltung unseres Engagements im physischen Bereich kämpfen. Aus meiner Sicht hat es etwas Beruhigendes, wenn die Geräte physisch vorhanden sind, so dass ich mich direkt um ihre Pflege und Wartung kümmern kann und die greifbare Präsenz unseres technologischen Rückgrats erlebe. Selbst angesichts der Verlockungen der Cloud würde ich mich immer wieder für Dell entscheiden.

Die allgemeine Tendenz scheint in Richtung einer höheren Maschineneffizienz zu gehen. Um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben, hat Dell wahrscheinlich nachgezogen und ressourcenschonende Maßnahmen eingeführt. Dies ist ein bedeutender Einfluss und wahrscheinlich eine treibende Kraft hinter der Abkehr vieler Unternehmen von herkömmlichen Servern oder - im Fall des PowerEdge - der Umstellung auf die Azure Cloud-Plattform. Letztendlich scheint die Energieeinsparung ein wichtiger Faktor bei dieser Umwandlung zu sein.

Welches Modell nutzen Sie für die Entwicklung dieser Lösung?

Im Hause.

We use Dell PowerEdge for virtualization purposes, particularly with VMware.

The new hardware, including Dell PowerEdge, has contributed to reducing unplanned production downtime.

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are incredibly valuable because they are both user-friendly and powerful for managing hardware.

I am generally very satisfied with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. However, there is room for improvement in technical support.

I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for five years.

We have not had any issues with the stability of the servers.

The servers are scalable, especially in terms of adding extra disks. It is a straightforward process; if you need more storage space, you can easily scale up by adding additional disks to meet your requirements.

Tech support is generally good, but there can be challenges, especially when dealing with support from India. Language differences can sometimes make communication difficult, but having a proficient English speaker or a good interpreter usually helps resolve issues effectively.

My company used a mix of Dell and HP hardware before, but now we exclusively use Dell. I find Dell's servers more powerful and user-friendly for remote management.

Deployment was relatively straightforward for us. The most labor-intensive part was the physical setup in the data center, handled by the data center team. After that, the installation of AHI was a breeze, making the overall process quite manageable.

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

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.

I work at a university in a research environment. We use PowerEdge powered by Intel servers to run geophysics simulations that stay in the system for a long time. The servers are used to image and process massive data sets. We develop code that requires a moderate amount of power, so that's why we use the racks. 

We currently have between five to ten units, but some of them are down. It's mostly graduate students and a few faculty using them, and we primarily run Linux. The built-in security features aren't really an issue because everything is behind the university's firewalls. We don't have to worry about it because they have a dedicated IT security department. We can dial in from the outside, and we have all kinds of VPN solutions.

The university provides us with batteries and power supplies. They often run for more than a year without any failures, so power isn't a problem. 

We are working with Intel's Xeon scalable processor, but I'm not sure which models we are using. We typically buy the most advanced processor available when we purchase the racks. 

At this time, we have no plans to switch to cloud servers because it's not as comfortable as having an on-premises rack. Also, there are some security restrictions associated with some of our applications, so we can't transfer the data to the cloud. We work with a lot of data, so we prefer local resources because of the security and the speed. 

It does the job for us. We know it's not a high-end product, but it's good enough. We are looking at getting another box. The next series should be 940. The step is not as big as we expected after having the 930 for several years now. We're thinking about getting another one from Dell, but I'm waiting to see what will be available. We are looking for a 4U rack, fully loaded with CPUs and disks. And we have a disk farm outside that we connect to the server, so we can store a lot of data locally. 

We've had no problems with high-performance workloads on our Dell racks. We use the standard software like Intel compilers plus our in-house code, OpenMP, Pilot Processing, and MPI. Intel's Xeon processors improve the performance of our targeted workloads, which is crucial for us. 

We buy the strongest CPUs and run the Intel compiler. We usually run heavy code, so we're working on traditional software languages like Fortran and C. These are heavy applications that run on this cluster.

We started working on Dell servers more than a decade ago. I think it was the 910 version, and its main advantage was the ability to load a lot of in-core memory into the box. It's irrelevant today because everybody can provide as much as they want, but we had memory issues in the beginning. 

We were running out of memory, and that was the first time we heard of a solution that supports a terabyte of core memory. That was the primary reason we got the first box. We've stayed with it since then because we have so many Dell workstations.

Dell servers are easy to use. We've never had a problem. We do more hardware work with workstations, including adding and replacing cards. It's easy compared to what we used to do with screwdrivers years ago. 

Capacity and performance can always be improved. 

I have been using Dell servers for nearly 15 years. 

PowerEdge servers powered by Intel are highly stable. Some of them have stayed on for two years without ever rebooting. Usually, they only reboot for maintenance or something happening in the building, but it is not due to a failure of the machine. Stability is essential because we have jobs that sit on the system for a couple of days.

I haven't used Dell's technical support much. Usually, when I have a problem, we search online for a solution. Sometimes we use the Dell knowledge base or community groups, but we rarely need to contact someone.

Deploying the PowerEdge Rack Servers wasn't a problem. We just plug it into the rack with help from the university computer center. They let us know where to put it and connect it to the required network.

We take care of all the software, like the operating system, permissions, local security, data access, etc. This is all Linux-based, and we have experience, so it's straightforward. For maintenance, we use Dell's OpenManage console a little to tweak the configuration for performance, but we generally set up the system and let it go. We only update the operating system once a year and upgrade the environment.

The price is reasonable. You have to pay if you want quality. When we purchase something, we have to do some market analysis, and I haven't seen a significant difference compared to other solutions.

I'm used to Dell equipment, and the local network is mainly based on Dell workstations connected to the servers. The other servers are usually IBM and HP. I haven't seen any major difference that would justify switching to other vendors.

I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of ten. 

We use PowerEdge Rack Servers for quantitative analytics, data simulations, and machine learning.

The hardware makes it a good solution.

PowerEdge Rack Servers are very good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads.

Its tuning and performance are good.

The specs for the benchmarks are very good, but the firmware and software are lacking. There are some issues with the Linux kernel and the long-term support (LTS) for some of the firmware's dependencies. It is causing the kernel to dump. The support for the Linux brands isn't optimal. We would like them to optimize the kernel drivers for benchmarks.

There are some issues that need to be solved with our model in regards to UEFI and firmware. 

I have been using it for about 10 years.

There haven't been any issues with downtime.

Dell's open source support is very good. There are a lot of issues that they need to handle though, like the firmware and UEFI.

We previously used IBM and Lenovo.

It is a cluster, so you just plug and play.

Lenovo is very good with updates.

We use AMD Opteron instead of Intel Xeon.

We chose Dell because of its open source. Our community likes Dell because of its open source delivery.

We use GCP Spot and AWS Graviton as our failover solutions.

I would rate this solution as eight out of 10.