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Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series pros and cons

Vendor: Lenovo
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series meets virtualization needs and satisfies CPU and RAM requirements.
The solution is easy to troubleshoot and deploy, usually accompanied by a three-year warranty.
Using Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is cost-effective, especially for SSDs, offering a good price per gigabyte.
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is stable and highly reliable, with minimal downtime.
It features dual controllers, extensive installation documentation, and multiple host bus adapter interfaces, enhancing its value.

CONS

Support for Hyper-converged infrastructure is needed in the next release.
Parts replacement delays are an issue due to local availability in Kenya.
Features are limited and could be expanded.
Scalability could be improved to better suit future needs.
Integration with backup software like Commvault, Veritas, or Symantec could be enhanced.
 

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Pros review quotes

Sameh Moamen - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Manager at Arabian Cement Company
Jul 29, 2019
This solution is good for virtualization and meets the need for CPU and RAM requirements.
PM
System Engineer at TBM
Sep 27, 2019
The solution is very easy to troubleshoot. It's one of the most valuable features. It also doesn't take long to deploy and normally it comes with a three-year warranty.
DP
Solutions Developer at Next Dimension Inc.
Oct 6, 2020
Fewer features is not necessarily a negative as it leads to simpler operation and lower price.
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reviewer1552239 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Departmant - System Administration at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees
Jul 28, 2021
We have been working with the solution for around a year and so far it has shown itself to be stable.
reviewer815481 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Oct 18, 2021
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is simple to use
reviewer1424709 - PeerSpot reviewer
Company Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jan 17, 2022
ThinkSystem's storage performs well, and the price per gigabyte is good, especially on SSD solutions. It's also easy to use.
PF
It consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Jan 27, 2022
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is quite an elementary box, no frills. It does not have all the functionality of the DM but it is acceptable, it does its task. It integrates pretty well.
DP
IT Consultant at Atena Tecnologia em Informatica LTDA
Aug 15, 2022
The solution is very easy to set up.
reviewer1949727 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Analysis, Design & Implementation at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Aug 29, 2022
The most valuable features of the Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series are the dual controllers, available installation documentation, and the option of multiple host bus adapter interfaces.
Cengiz Çapok - PeerSpot reviewer
Company Owner at UTCBim Bilgisayar Hizmetleri
Apr 28, 2023
Its initial setup process is easy.
 

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Cons review quotes

Sameh Moamen - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Manager at Arabian Cement Company
Jul 29, 2019
In the next release, I would like to see support for Hyper-converged infrastructure.
PM
System Engineer at TBM
Sep 27, 2019
Usually, when a part fails, we have to replace it and it takes a while. It would be better if the part could be available locally here in Kenya so we don't have to wait so long to repair the solution.
DP
Solutions Developer at Next Dimension Inc.
Oct 6, 2020
The features are limited.
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reviewer1552239 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Departmant - System Administration at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees
Jul 28, 2021
The solution could be more scalable, although it suits our present needs.
reviewer815481 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Oct 18, 2021
It would be useful to have structured solutions replicated to other sites.
reviewer1424709 - PeerSpot reviewer
Company Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jan 17, 2022
ThinkSystem could be better integrated with backup software like Commvault, Veritas, or Symantec.
PF
It consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Jan 27, 2022
In the next release, I would like to see more functionality. But, again, it is an entry-level product.
DP
IT Consultant at Atena Tecnologia em Informatica LTDA
Aug 15, 2022
Improvements can be made to the product's performance.
reviewer1949727 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Analysis, Design & Implementation at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Aug 29, 2022
The difficult part comes when dealing with the host. You have to enable multi-pathing and other aspects that are needed for proper configuration. I don't know if there is room for a more hyper-conversion structure to work with, but this would be easier.
Cengiz Çapok - PeerSpot reviewer
Company Owner at UTCBim Bilgisayar Hizmetleri
Apr 28, 2023
Its performance could be faster.