Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers Reviews and Pricing

it_user652965

Manager Technology Services - Data Center at PTCL.Official

Jul 17, 2017

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Ease of use, efficient management and resource visibility are the most valuable features.

What is most valuable?

The management/load performance is the most valuable feature.

The hardware can be evaluated by its efficient management, resource visibility and easy to use features.

Secondly, performance is the main goal of the machines. I have very good experience with the IBM Server and Storage.

How has it helped my organization?

The peak performance has made the organization's key application up and running; it has never failed.

What needs improvement?

IBM hardware takes time for building/assembling. Also, the firmware update process takes too much time as compared to the other vendors like Dell.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used this solution for nine years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

During firmware updates/NIC teaming , some errors were experienced.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There were no scalability issues.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate the technical support a 9/10.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, we were using IBM; it provides the most efficient and reliable computing hardware.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Setup is a little complex, i.e., in terms of the firmware and system updates.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We looked at Dell Chassis M1000e and HPE c7000.

What other advice do I have?

The installation and configuration are a bit difficult but the product's performance is unbeatable.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

it_user204816

Senior Cloud Consultant in CSIRO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Mar 20, 2017

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It has helped us with its steady performance and stability.

What is most valuable?

I really appreciate the robust performance.

How has it helped my organization?

It has really helped us with its steady, smooth performance, and stability.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see an automatic call home feature for IMM2.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used it for just over one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have never encountered any stability issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have never encountered any scalability issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support was very good. IBM support is very helpful.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not use a previous solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated Dell and Hitachi blade servers.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We're a strategic partner.

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NirmalNandakumar

Technical support at SECURADO

Jan 9, 2023

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Straightforward setup, priced well, and high availability

Pros and Cons

"The initial setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is straightforward. The process of implementation took me approximately two to three days. We only had to install the hardware for the installation."

"The performance of the solution could be better."

How has it helped my organization?

We use Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers as storage servers.

What needs improvement?

The performance of the solution could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for approximately three months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the stability of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the scalability of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers a nine out of ten.

We have two clients using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

I did not use the support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is straightforward. The process of implementation took me approximately two to three days. We only had to install the hardware for the installation.

I rate the initial setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers a nine out of ten.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is highly competitive. Many customers prefer this solution because of the price. However, the price could be reduced.

There is a license needed to use the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.