Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Reviews

The solution is very easy to troubleshoot. It's one of the most valuable features. The solution also doesn't take long to deploy and normally it comes with a three-year warranty.

The solution has the most features if you compare it to other models.

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.

If you compare this solution to IBM, there's a feature in IBM that is able to send alerts so that you can be able to place a part order immediately. Lenovo should offer this. It would shorten the process of part replacement.

The solution is very stable. Most of the time the systems are up and running unless there's a big failure, but normally the repairs are done and we can get it up again once that happens.

The scalability of the solution is good. It's very easy to add onto it.

Technical support has been great. We're very satisfied with them.

Compared to other products, the pricing is okay.

We are a seller, and we install and implement the solution.

We use the on-premises deployment model.

I would rate the solution nine out of ten. I'd recommend it to others.

We use this solution to house our VMware Virtual Machines. We have three data centers, and I am responsible for troubleshooting the environment. 

We are currently using the on-premise deployment model, although we are starting our migration to AWS. I expect that it will take no more than six or seven months.

This solution is good for virtualization and meets the need for CPU and RAM requirements. It is suitable for mid-range and big business.

I would like to have a better performance from this solution.

In the next release, I would like to see support for Hyper-converged infrastructure.

The stability of this solution is good.

Scalability on rack-mount servers is not as good as with Blade servers.

Technical support for this solution is good but they are not interactive. 

We used a solution from HP before this one.

The initial setup of this solution depends on the design of the environment and the scale of the project. It can be simple, or complicated.

The pricing for this solution is good compared to HP or Dell EMC.

The demand in the market is for hyper-converged, all-in-one virtualization. It is not only for the operating system or hypervisors but also for networking and security. It is about optimum solutions.

This is a solution that I recommend for those who need the basics that can be achieved with a rack mount server.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

The solution provides the best storage features for applications.

The solution's performance could be faster.

We have been using the solution for ten years.

It is a scalable solution. We have five customers using it.

The solution's technical support is good.

The solution's initial setup process is easy and takes two hours to complete. It requires one manager for deployment and maintenance.

The solution is expensive. Our customers purchase a yearly license for it.

I recommend the solution to others and rate it as a ten.

ThinkSystem is mostly for application systems and database systems like Oracle SQL Server. We also sometimes use it for SAP environments.

ThinkSystem's storage performs well, and the price per gigabyte is good, especially on SSD solutions. It's also easy to use.

ThinkSystem could be better integrated with backup software like Commvault, Veritas, or Symantec.

We have been partnered with Lenovo for eight or nine years. We started selling the DE Series when Lenovo released it, so it's been about three years.

ThinkSystem is highly stable. 

ThinkSystem has considerable scalability. 

Technical support is responsive. IBM provides support for Lenovo storage in Poland, and it's very good.

Deploying ThinkSystem is simple. Our engineers take care of it. Deployment can take five to 10 days and requires three engineers. 

The cost of the license is per terabyte.

I rate ThinkSystem DE Series nine out of 10. 

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is highly reliable, especially for block-level storage. It is stable, with minimal downtime and no issues beyond user errors.

The product could support advanced software integrations.

The platform scales well in capacity but does not support performance scaling beyond block-level storage.

I have not encountered any issues with Lenovo support. Their service has been satisfactory, and I have not needed to report any problems.

The solution has the easiest deployment process. It takes approximately one hour for initial setup and configuration.

The product has led to significant time savings, particularly for future upgrades. It can save several hours on configurations due to its automated setup, depending on the size and complexity of the storage.

While it is comparable to other storage solutions in terms of cost, it offers efficiency in configuration and management.

For an all-flash setup, the cost is around $20,000 for a decent configuration.

DE Series is an entry-level product offering affordable performance without advanced features. Competitors may offer more sophisticated options like data compression and cloud integration.

The platform's unique data disk pool feature simplifies storage management.
I recommend it to others and rate it a ten out of ten.