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We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers and Intel Server System based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The use of OpenManage Console reduces the time it takes to manage PowerEdge Rack Servers in terms of updates and maintenance.""I like the iDRAC feature. I have also seen long life from each part and haven't had to call support, as far as I remember. I use competitors like HPE and we need spare parts every year.""The product is well-rounded and has been effective in meeting our needs.""The enduring stability and longevity offered by Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers stand out as their most invaluable features.""The solution's analytics helped to decrease production downtime by more than 60%. PowerEdge also helped to reduce data processing and has reduced the timing for any workload.""When it comes to handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads, the PowerEdge Rack Servers are fit for purpose. They do what they need to do.""PowerEdge is one of the top solutions when it comes to the security features that it provides including firmware, drift protection, and systems management.""Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have been stable and reliable over the last decade."

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"It is stable and easy to manage.""The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware.""It uses well known architecture and it's easy to develop for."

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Cons
"In terms of the iDRAC software, when selecting systems, especially multiple systems to upgrade, there's really no way to confirm that specific systems are selected.""Dell needs to focus more on SMBs, helping us get the most out of our products. For example, at events, there should be very specific SMB sessions where there are Dell technicians, engineers, and Dell executives meeting with us and finding out what we need. Dell is big on promoting the fact that they're part of our team and that they want to be our partners, and I would like to see them actually partner with us. Do it less with the big Fortune 500 companies and do a little bit more with us SMBs.""I would like to change the physical rails to be more like how HPE rails are formatted and organized.""This solution helped us reduce our rack footprint. It reduced our power consumption including size and weight.""It would be easier if the remote connection to the server could be done through the USB port. From the server, we should be able to connect to a laptop or a management workstation through a USB port.""We are leaning away from this particular product because Dell's VxRail solution makes us buy four nodes at a time which is not scalable. Other solutions such as Cisco offer more innovation on this front.""The shipment times could be improved. Sometimes we have to wait four or five days before we get the actual servers. It could even be longer. Sometimes it is many days.""The cost can be improved. For other use cases, we use Hitachi servers, which are a little cheaper but have similar functionality."

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"We have to scale it ourselves but it scales. It depends on the software because it's mostly the hardware platform that Intel is managing.""When you have an Intel Server System, the prices may be much higher since it is a different processor, making the solution's pricing part one of its shortcomings where improvements are required.""The shipment time can be improved. When we order Intel products, we have to wait for a long time. They can increase the local services and engineers in China. Local engineers will be able to know and understand customer problems much better."

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  • "Dell's solution was cheaper than HP's solution."
  • "It's not a very expensive solution."
  • "It is expensive. The price needs to be more competitive. Additional licenses are required to enable some of the features for scalability."
  • "The price of this solution is reasonable. It's very comparable to similar solutions."
  • "The server is a one-time purchase, but the support is on a subscription basis."
  • "It's a one-time licensing fee for the device and we pay a quota per year for the support."
  • "The licensing comes with a warranty."
  • "Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers are very expensive."
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  • "The price is competitive."
  • "It is not expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing a ten on a scale from one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is very expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem rack servers were the better fit for us. We ultimately decided to go with Dell EMC Poweredge… more »
    Top Answer:It has helped us reduce unplanned downtime by 20% to 30%.
    Top Answer:We are quite satisfied with our latest configurations. We don't have big complaints at the moment. The response time could be better. Everyone is very busy nowadays. It's important to get issues… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware.
    Top Answer:I rate the pricing a ten on a scale from one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is very expensive.
    Top Answer:When you have an Intel Server System, the prices may be much higher since it is a different processor, making the solution's pricing part one of its shortcomings where improvements are required.
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    Comparisons
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    Average Words per Review
    788
    Rating
    8.9
    9th
    out of 22 in Rack Servers
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    3,456
    Comparisons
    3,257
    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    329
    Rating
    8.0
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    Overview

    Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are designed to optimize performance and efficiency in a data center environment, supporting various applications. Based on user reviews, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers supporting tasks from basic web hosting to more demanding applications like data analytics and virtualization. They are engineered to offer high performance, reliability, and scalability. With a focus on automation and integrated security, these servers simplify operations and protect against threats, making them a smart choice for businesses of all sizes.

    Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are a robust, secure, and scalable solution that can meet the diverse needs of businesses, backed by comprehensive support. Benefits to look for in reviews include performance, reliability, scalability, and customer support.

    Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers key features include:

    • Scalability: These servers can easily scale to meet growing business needs, supporting more workloads and processing power.
    • Integrated Security: From hardware to firmware to the operating system, Dell PowerEdge servers are designed with security in mind, offering layers of protection.
    • Energy Efficiency: Advanced thermal design and energy-smart technology help reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
    • Automation: With Dell EMC OpenManage, the management of servers is streamlined, allowing for automated deployment, monitoring, and updates.

    In terms of implementation, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are used across various industries, from small businesses to large enterprises. They serve as the foundation for IT infrastructure, powering critical applications in healthcare, finance, education, and more. The adaptability of these servers means they can be tailored to specific industry needs, from handling large datasets in research institutions to supporting high-transaction databases in financial services.

    Storage is simple with the Intel Storage System JBOD2000 family, a 2U form factor system with support for twelve 3.5" LFF or twenty-four 2.5" SFF drives with a single or multi-cable connectivity. The JBOD2000 family includes redundant, hot-swap fans and the option for redundant, hot-swap power supplies. The JBOD2000S2 products support 6Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity via industry-standard SFF-8088 connectors with the latest JBOD2000S3 version supports up to 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity via industry standard SFF-8644 connectors. All these JBOD offerings are designed to provide highly available and easily expandable storage for Intel servers at an affordable price point.

    Sample Customers
    NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
    Emerson, Baosight, Pentamaster
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company20%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise66%
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    Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is ranked 1st in Rack Servers with 138 reviews while Intel Server System is ranked 9th in Rack Servers with 3 reviews. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is rated 8.8, while Intel Server System is rated 6.6. The top reviewer of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers writes "We get centralization, remote management, and good customer service with these servers". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Intel Server System writes "A stable product that constantly enhances its functionalities like multithreading and caching". Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is most compared with Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers, HPE ProLiant DL Servers, Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers, IBM Power Systems and Lenovo Edge Servers, whereas Intel Server System is most compared with IBM Power Systems, Oracle SPARC Servers and HPE ProLiant DL Servers.

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