Chief Small Fixed Display Wall Mount - For Displays 10-32" - Black
$74.00
$59.20
Mfg # FSR100
CDW # 4782697
| UNSPSC 43212000
Quick tech specs
- Wall mount
- Low-profile wall mount
- Depth and security for use in public spaces
- For monitors 10-32"
- Universal solution
- Display mount
- Fixed mount
- Q-Latch Mounting System saves installation time
- 45 lbs. weight capacity
- Landscape orientation
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Mount your LCD displays with the Chief Small Flat Panel Fixed Wall Display Mount. This mount in black is designed for 10-inch to 32-inch displays. This wall mount is a perfect complement to any small flat panel digital signage or hospitality application, providing fast and flexible installation, ultra-low-profile installation depth and security for use in public spaces.
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aldo Abril from
Good integration, good support, and easy to use and scale
What is our primary use case?
We use it for microservices. It is for the main applications and growth of the business.
What is most valuable?
It has good integration. You have VMware for connecting many machines, and you can support microservices. You can also easily connect the networks.
It is also very easy to use and implement, and it comes with good support.
What needs improvement?
It should have tools for integration with the cloud. We should be able to transmit data from our on-premises server to the servers in the cloud.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It has good stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is easy to scale. We have around 300 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
They provide good support. We have a software to communicate with them and get any help that we need.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Lenovo, there was an IBM server. We started to use this server because it is easy to use for microservices, and there are many applications.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. The deployment took about three months. We had to integrate microservices, and we also had applications.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed it ourselves. In the company, we have more than three people for its deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It costs around $8,000. There is an additional cost for the support for a year.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Nutanix and HPE are also good options. Nutanix is a little expensive. HPE has only two servers, but we need three servers.
What other advice do I have?
It is a very good product. It is very easy to implement, and you can scale it easily. It is useful for us, and we plan to keep using it. When the company grows, we would add more servers.
I would rate Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2021-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Getachew Zeleke from
High availability, good technical support, and easy setup
What is most valuable?
I like everything about this solution. It is a very good server, with excellent availability. The size of the power is adequate and the low heating is beneficial.
What needs improvement?
I would like the solution to be improved by having more advanced utilities.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the solution for approximately six years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have had the chance to contact technical support and it was good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of the solution was straightforward, it was very easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is very expensive when compared to other solution like HP or Dell.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated similar products to this solution from HP and Dell.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2021-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Markus Waldmann from
Good stability, easy mounting, and good support
What is our primary use case?
It is a large VMware virtualization environment on which our students and researchers are running all the machines.
What is most valuable?
We appreciate the stability and easy mountings of all the machines. We have some direct connections with IBM, Lenovo, and other companies, and we get close support from them.
What needs improvement?
It is quite an expensive product. Its price can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable. We have 1,000 users. They are our students and researchers. We plan to keep on using this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have some direct channels there. We also have a Lenovo mainframe at our site for demonstration purposes, and we have some direct connection with the engineers.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. The deployment duration varies because sometimes the students are deploying it, and they take a little longer. Normally, it is quite fast.
What about the implementation team?
I am a part of the consulting team and a lecturer at the University. The implementation is done by some assistants to teach the students. We have four to five full-time people for its deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is too expensive. Because we are a university and we have to look for our money, many times we buy some refurbished machines or equipment at reasonable prices from IBM or Lenovo. We are a little bit limited in terms of money, and we buy as much as we can. If they were cheaper, we would buy more.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others. I would rate Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers a nine out of ten. It is just the price that lowers it to nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2020-11-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Markus Waldmann from
Stable, easy to install, and has good technical support
What is our primary use case?
It's a large virtualization environment where our students and our researchers have all the machines running and it's realized with VMware.
What is most valuable?
We appreciate the stability of all the machines.
The easy mountings are convenient.
We have some direct connections to IBM and Lenovo, as well as other companies. They offer us very good manufacturer support. Technical support has been very good and we've been satisfied with the level of service we get.
The solution is very simple to install.
What needs improvement?
There are so many features, it's difficult to even use them all. Therefore, I don't believe there are any features that are lacking.
From our side, our budgets are really not there. The availability of cash is a little bit limited. We buy as much as we can, If it was less expensive, we could buy more.
For how long have I used the solution?
I deal with this solution about once a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. It's very reliable. There aren't glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution can scale quite easily. If you need to expand it, you can do so rather easily.
We have about 1,000 people on the servers that we have. They are all students and researchers.
We'll continue to use this product going forward.
How are customer service and technical support?
We've had a good experience with technical support. We have some direct channels there. With Lenovo, we also have a mainframe on our site for demonstration purposes. We are lucky to have a direct connection to the engineers.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex. It's very straightforward.
Deployment times vary. If students are doing it, it might take a little bit longer, however, if we handle it ourselves, we can do it relatively quickly.
It's difficult to count how many people we have on deployment and maintenance duties as they're all part-time. We have about four to five full-time equivalents.
What about the implementation team?
I am part of the consulting team. The work is done by some assistants or to teach a student as I'm a lecturer at the University.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost is a bit pricey. We'd buy more from them if we could, however, we are on a limited budget.
What other advice do I have?
We're just customers. We don't have a business relationship with Lenovo.
Normally, we are not using the latest version of the solution due to the fact that they are too expensive. We are a university and we have to look for how much money we use. Therefore, often we end up buying some refurbished machines or some equipment from IBM, from Lenovo, etc., which we get at reasonable prices.
Everything is on-premises and we have our own private cloud with these machines.
I'd recommend the solution to other organizations.
Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I'd rate it at a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2020-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1719069 from
Easy to set up and has pretty good pricing but requires better local support
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for a network server and file server.
What is most valuable?
The pricing is the most valuable aspect of the solution.
The initial setup is easy.
It's possible to scale the product.
What needs improvement?
The RAID Management and the RAID Configuration tools need to be improved. The RAID infrastructure needs some work. The RAID, MegaRAID, and Software RAID don't always hold the configurations. I have had multiple instances where I had to rebuild the server due to the RAID Configuration not holding. The RAID, the MegaRAID infrastructure need to improve.
Local technical support could be better.
The product should have out-of-plan management and be more reliable with controllers while offering better management features for the configuration and drivers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for more than three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is not stable. The servers tend to not be resilient.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. You can scale the racks. It's not a problem.
We have about 200 users using the rack server at this time.
We do not plan to increase usage at this time.
How are customer service and support?
Not much technical support is available locally. They need to offer better assistance in our area.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Dell and HP.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It's not a complex process.
The setup and deployment took maybe an hour or so.
You need two people for deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay to license on a yearly basis. I have an enterprise license. I just use that license from a non-government perspective.
On top of that, there's the cost of renting any servers. I have to continuously be buying hard drives for it. In terms of the maintenance cost of the servers is high.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also evaluated HP and Dell.
What other advice do I have?
We are a customer and an end-user. We don't have a special business relationship with Lenovo.
I'd advise new users that, if they are looking for a more resilient and reliable server to run any critical applications on, I would choose either HP or Dell. They also offer better support and better response time. While HP and Dell servers may cost a little more, you get more value for your money.
In general, I would rate the solution at a five out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kiran Syam from
Performs well, high availability, and scalable
What is our primary use case?
We are using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for our VM processes.
What needs improvement?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers availability could improve. We have been waiting two months for one server.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for approximately seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not experienced any issues with the Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers' performance. It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers are scalable.
We have approximately 500 users directly connected to the data center. We have plans to increase usage of the solution next year.
How are customer service and support?
From my understanding, Lenovo does not provide any direct support. They are providing support through vendors only. I have not used the support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used another solution prior to using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers. However, it was seven years ago.
What about the implementation team?
The vendors did the implementation of the Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers.
The maintenance of the solution is mainly done by the vendors, and we have one person that is handling all the data center operations. However, they not only support Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers, but they also support the other solutions on site too, such as Cisco.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Other than the standard licensing fees there are no other additional costs. The price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers could be better.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others, we have not had any issues.
I rate Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aleksandar Popovic from
Power-efficient solution that we use for our document management system
What is our primary use case?
We're using this product for a document management system. We are using the latest version of this solution.
It's deployed on-prem. Almost all our employees are using servers DMS. It's about 80 people.
What is most valuable?
It's very power-efficient and allows you to access the rack server directly without accessing the operating system on that server. They use XClarity Controller to access the server and monitor the status of the server.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this product since 2018.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's stable. I have a few notification alerts about PCI cards but it's rare.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's very scalable. If we need to, we can easily scale up this type of server.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good. We call them, discuss the problem, and in that short period of time, we find the solution.
How was the initial setup?
It's very easy to set up and energy-efficient. It's very compact and has enough connections on the front and back of the rack. I'm very satisfied with this product.
We have one rack with five rack servers and some data storage, so physical deployment takes one day.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Other solutions are a little bit more expensive than Lenovo. Lenovo has a good price for that purpose. I don't know the exact amount of money, but when I compared it to Dell or HPE, Lenovo was the best when it comes to price and equipment.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution 9 out of 10. There's always the possibility of making something better.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Georges FONGANG from
A product designed to make adding RAM and disk space easier
What is our primary use case?
My company uses the product for testing purposes on our server. Regarding the server's compatibility in our environment, updating RAM or adding disk space is easy.
What is most valuable?
The product is designed to make adding RAM and disk space easier for users.
What needs improvement?
I have not seen any weaknesses while using the solution, and my company has been using the solution for more than five years now. My company doesn't face any real issues with the solution, and only sometimes there is a minor issue making the solution overall stable for us.
The price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is higher compared to its competitors. I would like to see a lower price for the product in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for five years. My company uses the solution. I use Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers x3850 and Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 Rack Server. I am a user of the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers were designed to make the big systems functional in our organization. Those using the solution have huge infrastructures. Those who can access Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers in my company are around 50 employees. Considering the hugeness of the solution we hold, we can have more than 3000 people accessing the solution.
How are customer service and support?
My organization doesn't receive any technical support from Lenovo. There is a need to make certain payments to receive Lenovo's technical support, and we haven't opted for any support in my company. If you can manage your equipment by yourself, it is best not to take support from Lenovo.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with HPE Rack Servers. I also have experience with HPE DL Servers.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers was straightforward.
The deployment process of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers did not take more than 30 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
For the price my company pays for Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers, we can have more from other vendors offering the same functionalities that are present in Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers at a lower price. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers can be categorized as a product falling under an affordable price range but more expensive than its competitors.
What other advice do I have?
I don't have any suggestions for others to use it since the product was already present when I joined my current organization. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it.
The documentation provided by Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is good.
There is no need to pay for the maintenance of the solution. Three people are enough for the maintenance of the solution.
The product is easy to use.
I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Arnulfo Caraig from
Scalable solution with an excellent technical support service
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has proved more profitable than other products I have used before.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is its technical support service.
What needs improvement?
They should improve the solution's pricing. It is expensive compared to vendors offering the exact specifications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since 2018.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution's stability as a nine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution's scalability is excellent; I rate it as a ten. We are a government agency with around 3000 users of the solution, including IT users, frontline services, financial services, etc. We never encountered any problems while integrating this solution with multiple systems. The scalability works fine even for servers with lower versions.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's support service is excellent.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used IBM earlier. We switched to Lenovo, as it is the most recommended solution for rack servers, presently.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup was complicated as we needed to gain technical knowledge. Also, we had to invest in additional self-learning experiences. The deployment process took us about three to six months to complete.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is expensive compared to HP and Dell.
What other advice do I have?
The solution requires three maintenance executives, including two administrators and a manager. I highly recommend the solution to others and rate it as a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Adalberto Giaretta from
Reliable with an easy setup and good support
What is our primary use case?
These are rack servers. We use them for applications. It stores everything including VM servers, application servers, Windows, et cetera.
What is most valuable?
The reliability is great.
The solution is like any other commodity like Dell or HPE. These are all very similar.
Setting up the solution is easy.
It is stable.
Technical support has been very good overall.
The product scales well.
What needs improvement?
I do not have any notes for improvements.
The solution does not need any additional features.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution since 1990.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I'd rate the stability eight out of ten. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'd rate the scalability eight out of ten.
We have five people using the solution in our company. We do have plans to increase usage in the future.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been very good overall.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm also familiar with Dell and HPE.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. This is not an overly complex product to implement.
What was our ROI?
We have witnessed an ROI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is average. They have good pricing. It's not overly expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I'm not sure which exact version of the server we're using. It might be 630 and 650. They are the latest offerings.
These are good solutions that come at an average price. The product is reliable.
I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AUGUSTINE GRACIOUS from
A solution that offers user-friendly deployment and configuration processes but requires improvements in technical support
What is our primary use case?
Across my company's verticals, we cater to businesses in the BFSI and media industries. We deployed IBM servers under xSeries to serve these industries. We deployed over a thousand servers for rendering purposes at one customer's place. Our servers were sold to banking sites, payment gateway sites, small SME sectors, and large enterprise-sized customers. These servers were utilized for processing, OLTP, and OLAP.
What is most valuable?
The Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers have incorporated much of the technology from IBM, including several patent innovations. One is Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA), a feature that highly benefits customers, allowing them to determine failing parts and components. Additionally, Lenovo has introduced Lenovo XClarity and XClarity Orchestrator, tools that enable the management of multiple servers on a single console. The solution can be easily deployed and configured, and it can take care of the health of your servers. A feature known as Call Home alerts the service center in case of failing components. One of the main advantages of this tool is its ease of use, as it is a GUI-based tool needing a simple and easy configuration. These features are among the most important advantages of this solution.
What needs improvement?
To be frank, the technical support from Lenovo's team needs improvement. There seems to be a lack of support, and it is important for Lenovo to address this issue.
I believe that it is important to provide more details about the issue. Sometimes, we have noticed that our workloads are not performing well due to server issues. It would be helpful to have a dashboard to identify these issues and explain why the server is not performing well. This is because the cause of the issue may vary depending on the application and process being used. For instance, customers have complained that after implementing a new server, the workloads are not performing as they did before. A dashboard that can identify these issues and provide relevant information can help address these concerns. In real-time, we should get an application to monitor the CPU, RAM, and hard disk. Though Lenovo offers XClarity software to its users, it just predicts the failures and does analyze the hardware. I believe a dashboard similar to the one in a car is necessary for real-time monitoring, including performance monitoring metrics. It would be helpful if the dashboard could indicate any potential issues in advance, just like how the lights in a car glow to indicate a fault area.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for two decades. Also, my company has a partnership with Lenovo.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. As the authorized service providers for Lenovo and IBM, we are responsible for addressing all calls related to breakdowns. However, these days we no longer receive any such calls from customers.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
The time that Lenovo's technical support team takes to provide a resolution to the issues we face needs improvement. In today's world, automated answers have made it possible to receive timely responses even when sending an email. With Lenovo, our major concern is the response time and the time it takes to provide a resolution. Also, there were instances when the technical support team failed to resolve our issues.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup process was straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In India, the solution is cheap compared to its competitors.
What other advice do I have?
For those planning to use the solution, I advise them first to check their actual requirements. Then, they should learn from their team which product they are most comfortable with since adaptability is key. Adaptability may vary from person to person and from organization to organization. For example, if your existing team is accustomed to Dell and I introduce Lenovo to them, it may feel like an intrusion. In short, people's adaptability differs. Most system failures are due to humans, as we don't always follow proper procedures and steps to operate the solution. Based on my experience, the system never fails, and humans fail to operate the tool properly. With that being said, I recommend the solution to others.
Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Date published: 2023-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tasos Demetriou from
Offers competitive pricing, options for easy upgrades, and saves valuable space
What is our primary use case?
I use Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers to run our university's ERP system and specialized software for long-distance learning. These servers also support seamless file sharing.
What is most valuable?
What I like the most about Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is that they save space by consolidating everything into one cabinet, making management more straightforward. Additionally, easy integration with UPS systems provides added convenience and efficiency for our operations.
What needs improvement?
Improvements could be made in the network cards, particularly by offering options for higher-speed cards beyond the current 10 GB. Upgrading to faster network cards would enhance performance and meet the demand for increased network speeds.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for almost four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not had any major stability issues with Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers are scalable enough for our needs and serve a variety of enterprise clients.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate Lenovo's technical support as an eight out of ten. It is quite good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Deployment required a small team and it was handled by one internal person and supported by a couple of engineers from our supplier. It is quite easy to maintain the servers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is quite competitive with yearly licenses.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to new users is not to focus too much on benchmark indicators for servers. The key is finding servers that align with your specific application needs and optimizing them for performance, regardless of the brand. It is more about how well the servers suit your applications than just the brand's performance claims. Overall, I would rate Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers as an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Maher Sal from
A reliable and scalable product that performs well and is very user-friendly
What is most valuable?
I am super happy with the product. The product is very user-friendly. It performs well.
What needs improvement?
Upgrading firmware is easier in Dell than in Lenovo.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for eight months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable. Predictive Failure Analysis detects issues beforehand. It’s very interesting.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We might increase the usage of the product in the future. Around 100 people access the infrastructure. Our system administrators manage multiple solutions.
How are customer service and support?
We contact our system integrators if we have any issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using blade servers along with Lenovo. The blade servers were old, so we chose to work only on Lenovo Rack Servers.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Lenovo is more reliable than Dell.
What other advice do I have?
People from Dell came to us and told us about some features that are a little bit easier in Dell. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-11-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Muhammad_Salman from
A cost-effective solution for enterprise-level computing with support
What is our primary use case?
Lenovo provides a very good solution for enterprise-level computing. They offer many channels, including ThinkAgile, a replacement for the late ThinkAgile virtualization platform at Mountaineer. In virtualization, we can use dial systems and other technologies. Lenovo also provides excellent storage, including high-density flash drives, SSD drives, and HDD drives. They recently launched the SR650 V3 and V4 servers, which feature the latest generation of processors. Lenovo also offers AMD series processors. Compared with other brands, they are giving up very good and latest technology. There is no complaint from the customer side. They are very much satisfied with this product. It offers various features, including software support and premium support.
What is most valuable?
Lenovo could improve its solution for blade servers. Many customers are still using blade servers. They are providing solutions for blade servers, but they have now moved on to completing the virtualization-based system. They have incorporated ESXi and have a joint venture with ESXi Solutions, and we are dealing with them.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for eight to ten years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers are scalable in hardware and software from every department and area. They are a complete package from the Lenovo Infrastructure Solution Group.
How are customer service and support?
Lenovo's technical support is excellent. You can have a different warranty period or 24/7 technical support with premium services. Suppose you purchase 24/7 technical support and experience a system issue or failure. In that case, you can email the Lenovo team, and they will get back to you within two hours and respond within the specified resolution time.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have a partnership with Fujitsu and are authorized to sell Fujitsu products. Lenovo has had more features in its rack servers since around 2015, making it a leading provider of client and server solutions. Fujitsu only works with enterprise customers, while Lenovo works with a broader range of customers and offers a complete solution, including desktops, laptops, servers, and storage. We chose Lenovo to provide customers with a one-stop shop for all their IT needs.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup takes approximately one week, depending on the customer’s requirements.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing depends on the server's configuration. A higher-classification machine will be more expensive, while a standard machine will be reasonably priced. A basic machine will be the cheapest.
What other advice do I have?
We have a few main clients in Pakistan, and we are reducing our presence in Pakistan. We have deployed this solution with many pharmaceutical companies, tech side areas, and media systems.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:partner
Date published: 2023-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike Bellemans from
One of the products in the market that is the easiest to set up and maintain
What is our primary use case?
In my company, the solution is used as a host of our data center and provides CPU power.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is the easiest product to set up and maintain.
What needs improvement?
Performance and scalability-wise, there are certain areas where the product lacks and needs improvement as it does not provide a lot of fancy features presently. In general, it is a normal product that is good enough for our company.
For the time being, my company does not need any extra features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a very stable solution since I haven't seen any power outages yet.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. You can buy the tool with CPU power and memory, making it a scalable product. A user needs to buy the host and run a lot of VMs on the host, and if there is not enough power range, then there is a need to buy an extra host, so it works on a per-host basis.
How are customer service and support?
For technical support, my company is in touch with one of Lenovo's licensed partners with whom we work, as they fix every product-related issue for us.
I rate the technical support a nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In the past, my company used HPE and Dell. Our company's partner installed IBM FlashSystem and has removed it as a standard product in the portfolio of products they maintain. My company wanted our partner to install a complete solution, so we followed their lead, and they installed Lenovo products with which they had a good experience.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase was easy.
The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.
The solution's complete deployment phase takes two to three days. There is a lot of work to complete the migration part.
What was our ROI?
It is a pretty good tool if you want a product that offers value for money. With Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers, I have not seen any ROI from the use of the servers. Storage-wise, the tool does ensure that users experience an ROI from its use, especially considering how it solved all the performance issues my company faced in the past.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers are cheaper than HPE, so my company saw it as a product that is available at a bang for one's buck.
What other advice do I have?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is like buying a Volkswagen, which is a good car, but there are always better cars for which you have to pay more. It is a good product that offers value for money. It is not the best and most stable tool in the market, but it is good enough for my company.
I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Michael Alward from
Strong band reputation, highly stable, and straightforward installation
What is our primary use case?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers can be deployed on-premise and in the cloud.
The use case varies from client to client.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable aspect of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is the brand name and the service relationship we have with Lenovo.
What needs improvement?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers could improve the availability of their solution. The supply chain is severely broken, we've had to wait many months for component parts to a system time after time. The availability of discs and raid controllers has been difficult lately.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for approximately 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers' stability is excellent.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We sell Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers to small and medium-sized businesses, whatever configurations we need to put together for the client's needs we are able to deliver.
How are customer service and support?
I have not directly dealt with the support from Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is straightforward.
I rate the initial setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers a four out of five.
What about the implementation team?
Our technicians handle the implementation of the Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers. we typically use one technician for the implementation and we have a team of technicians that are available to provide support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of the solution depends entirely on the client. There are not any additional costs other than the standard licensing fee.
I rate the price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers a four out of five.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have previously evaluated HP solutions. HP is a comparable solution to Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers.
What other advice do I have?
Lead times to purchase this solution can be much longer than then expected at this time due to logistics delays.
I rate Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:reseller
Date published: 2022-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ravi Ramananda from
Stable, and a market leader, but needs to be more competitively priced
What is most valuable?
They have taken over from IBM, which was the market leader. They have taken a lot of technology from IBM, and IBM always delivered very powerful hardware to the IT industry compared to Dell EMC or anyone else. They basically have a bit of an upper hand on the technology compared to any others in the market.
The solution is stable.
Setting up the product initially is simple.
What needs improvement?
The power consumption needs to be optimized in Lenovo. We also used Dell and find that is the case there as well. Though it has been optimized, we find it is still lacking for our conventions.
The solution could lower its costs a bit to make it more competitive with, for example, Dell.
Lenovo needs to modernize its components.
They should be using proprietary products rather than getting third-party products for remote sensing or security deployed on their rack servers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for five or six years at this point. It's been a while. We've used it as long as we've used Dell.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We've used the solution for a few years not, and haven't had any issues with the stability. Overall, it is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
If STI technology is employed, you can scale the solution. Otherwise, it doesn't really scale.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm also using Dell EMC PowerEdge rack servers. We use both in our organization.
The power of the hardware is very good on Dell, compared to Lenovo. The features of the hardware, the security features, in particular, are very good in Dell.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. We didn't have any issues with the process.
What about the implementation team?
We had no need for outside engineers. We could handle the setup ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is a bit costly. We find Dell much more reasonably priced.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just a customer and an end-user.
I definitely suggest potential users skip Lenovo and go for Dell EMC, which has good hardware, and great internal security components.
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2021-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1767870 from
Highly reliable, helpful support, and hardware performs well
What is our primary use case?
We use the Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for file, print, and storage servers. Additionally, for office collaboration.
What is most valuable?
The hardware performance is very valuable.
What needs improvement?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers does a very good job. However, what could be improved can be their Configurator because it's very bulky and it sometimes gives logical errors.
The dashboard and customization can improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers for a long time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The reliability is extremely good. It is very stable, it can run forever.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is scalable. however, in our case, we are a one-site office, we don't scale the solution that much. We look at the specifications and we use it until it is out of warranty and maybe we replace it or upgrade.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is very good from Lenovo.
How was the initial setup?
The setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers was simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is competitive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options because we are an IBM business partner. Lenovo is our go-to brand.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:partner
Date published: 2022-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Oleksandr Meleshchuk from
Provides the power and versatility needed to tackle demanding workloads
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for virtualization purposes. We are running a huge amount of different VM's on them.
How has it helped my organization?
The usage of the server itself, the hardware specs of the specific models is more than enough for the project or projects' needs. The controllers which were used, or the hardware (HDDs or solid drives from Lenovo, which are used in this hardware) are more than enough for our project needs. Overall, the general configuration of the server, the system, truly covers the project needs.
Most of our projects come with a pretty heavy workload. The server itself covers all of the bases — my clients are really happy with it.
For example, one of the projects is from a medical laboratory company that provides services for medical institutions. There are a lot of workload calculations and Rack Servers covers the mix.
What is most valuable?
HP and Dell servers have multi-house technology that is really easy to use. We don't experience any problems with logging or gathering hardware information. The rest of the technical and software stuff is absolutely the same no matter the manufacturer. So, from a technical perspective, it is the same.
The general purpose of this hardware is the same, the functionality is the same, it just goes by a different name. As I mentioned, the stability of the server itself is a benefit for me; it's more reliable now.
What needs improvement?
From my perspective, from my case usage, I wouldn't say that I have seen a lot of space for a general upgrade of the system. The technology is constantly developing. It's just a matter of the client or customer getting the most high-end service for a long period of time — for example, one or two years. In three years, this technology will be old and there will be new technology available. Presently, I wouldn't say that there is space for much improvement on the current servers.
Technology is developing continuously. We are getting new high-end drives and so on. Technology development does not simply stop in its tracks, waiting until you adopt that server right now — in three to five years, it will be obsolete. You will be still able to buy some hardware in order to upgrade it because the platform itself is universal, but it's up to you whether you buy something old or something new and upgrade it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for more than six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would say the stability of the system itself would be the biggest advantage. I have worked with other manufacturers — Firmware for example — and they are not so stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Your budget determines the scalability. It's absolutely scalable and you can upgrade the platform with the hardware you are planning to use.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have used their support from time to time, in some cases when I was unable to find immediate information. I don't remember if I contacted them directly or just used their website to gather information. There are a lot of cases where you can just find everything you need on their website.
I would give their technical support a rating of nine.
How was the initial setup?
From an administrative perspective, the initial setup is absolutely straightforward. From a user's perspective, it not so straightforward if you want to add some features. The old servers don't have the stability needed to manage the storage from the remote management tool; it's not really comfortable, but still usable. It's absolutely fine when setting up the server.
The basic setup takes less than one hour. It depends on where the servers are deployed from and how ready the server is. I mostly work remotely, so I am not hands-on with the server. Deployment is just a matter of the network and how it was prepared previously. At minimum, deployment takes one hour.
What about the implementation team?
Whether we use a deployment plan depends on the customer and their needs.
The person who will be deploying the server should get the basic information on the needs of the project first, and compare it to the hardware specifications that this specific hardware or any specific hardware will provide. If there is a level for any upgrade, it's absolutely fine. The person should be looking for a solution that will cover the needs of the project with more than a difference of 100% for the future. The projects will increase the size of it, so the server should cover the current needs of the projects, plus 100%.
What was our ROI?
Our customers absolutely see a return on their investment with Lenovo Rack Servers.
The price in comparison, for example, to deploying a cloud solution on a cloud platform, is fully coverable in terms of deploying the same solution on personal hardware. So yes, it's coverable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't really remember the prices for the servers but in comparison with the bigger players on the market, their prices are fine with me. They are not ideal because clients will always want a lower price. Regarding the licensing, I don't have any information on that because I wasn't facing any cases where we needed additional licensing on the servers.
What other advice do I have?
The general usage of the hardware itself is a level of education that you get during the process of the initial setup and further maintenance of the servers. That alone is very valuable.
Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of nine. I cannot give it a higher rating because the perfect solution does not exist.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2020-10-30T00:00:00-04:00