Total Micro - hard drive - 2 TB - SATA 3Gb/s
$402.00
$196.99
Mfg # 341-9726-TM
CDW # 3308214
Quick tech specs
- Hard Drive
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Speed: 7200 RPM
- R210,R220,R230,R300,R310,- R320,R330,R410,R415,R420,- R430,R510,R520,R530,R530X- D,R630,R710,R715,R720,R72- 0XD,R730,R730XD,R900,R905- ,R920,R930
- 3Gbps Hot Plug Drive w/Tray
- Total Micro Three Year Limited Warranty
- Capacity: 2TB
- Interface: SATA
- Compatible With: Dell PowerEdge M420,M510,M520,M610x,M63- 0,M710HD,M830,M915
- T20,T100,T105,T110,T300,T- 310,T320,T330,T410,T420,T- 430,T605,T610,T620,T630,T- 710
- Meets or exceeds OEM specs
Know your gear
The Total Micro family of Hard Drives are complete upgrade kits for all major models of notebooks, desktop and servers. Each kit comes with everything necessary to replace the system's existing drive, including a new hard drive mounted in a proprietary case, tray or mounting rails. Only Total Micro includes everything necessary to allow even older systems to recognize today’s higher capacity drives.
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Total Micro 2TB 3.5" SATA Hard Drive w/Tray for Dell PowerEdge R710, T710 is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Peter Ehn from
Take up less space and are easier to handle
What is our primary use case?
I have been using PowerEdge servers primarily for file storage.
How has it helped my organization?
Using PowerEdge rack servers has allowed us to use less space. Previously, we used the regular servers, but PowerEdge rack servers take up less space and are easier to handle.
What is most valuable?
The OpenManage Console improves our IT staff productivity by simplifying platform management. We can keep track of all those servers and do more jobs. The server effectively handles the evolving needs of high-performance workloads.
What needs improvement?
The management of the security architecture could be improved. It takes some time and can be challenging.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using PowerEdge servers for over 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The overall stability is okay. We had some disk issues with an older version, but newer versions have worked fine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PowerEdge infrastructure is scalable, but we don't have much need to scale it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used HP servers before. The main differences between HP and Dell are price and management. Dell is better priced.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. We deployed PowerEdge in-house using OpenManage.
What was our ROI?
The biggest return on investment for me is the stability of the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Dell is priced better than alternative solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge eight out of 10. PowerEdge servers have improved the overall flexibility of our operations and business a little by simplifying operations and rationalizing placement.
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: 2024-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ravi Padol from
Using the solution has helped us reduce planned production downtime by approximately 15 percent
What is our primary use case?
I am an IT infrastructure guy, and I use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for a variety of workloads, including data imported from machines, file shares, and many other applications.
How has it helped my organization?
Using Dell PowerEdge Servers has helped us reduce planned production downtime by approximately 15 percent. PowerEdge has improved the overall flexibility of our business operations.
I'm still working on reducing power consumption. I'm working with one of Dell's partners to get some power consumption certificates. I need to submit some certificates of sustainability showing how we are working on that. I'm still working on it. That is something entirely new for me. I don't know how to drive that, but I'm getting help from the Dell coordinator on how to do that.
We have only begun our AI journey. We want to use AI to analyze our data, and we're also trying to coordinate. We don't have any AI workloads on our servers yet. We're only capturing data. Currently, our data is being washed, and our data scientists are enriching it to prepare it for the next level. After that, we'll bring AI in to build reports and things like that. It's a work in progress.
What is most valuable?
I find Dell PowerEdge Servers to handle diverse applications and evolving needs effectively, but we have to upgrade the hardware periodically. PowerEdge's cyber resilience architecture approach to security is good. I don't have any concerns on that part.
What needs improvement?
Dell has already started working with NPUs and AI, which is a good thing. Right now, data is everyone's primary concern. Every company wants to evaluate data to advance technology and improve its business. The server should work better on the data side. Data is a priority around the world.
There are a lot of data platforms around, but it would be helpful if we could perform some basic data operations on the server so we don't need an extra vendor. Azure is their Microsoft Cloud solution, and they collaborate with data companies like Databricks. We are also on the cloud and work with Databricks, but they could add some basic features so an enterprise doesn't need to go for extra Databricks to do their data things.
If data could be handled within the Dell server, we can achieve a milestone on all the low-level sites. Our company is global, with many sites in Sweden and small sites in other countries. We don't need a complete Databricks solution for them. We need Dell servers to handle basic data and talk to our application. We have to configure a bridge between Dell servers and use Databricks for analysis. We could save a lot of money if the fundamental data functions can be done within the server.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is excellent. Our only problems are software issues that our technical team can manage.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate PowerEdge six out of 10 for scalability. As our needs have grown, we've faced some challenges.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Dell's support five out of 10. Sometimes, the technical skills are lacking. I'm not an expert, but I have worked with Dell solutions for 10 years. Not everyone is an expert, so sometimes I have to help them with the troubleshooting part. Sometimes, someone is having a bad day, or you get the wrong person.
They improved communications by adding a point person in Sweden. That person is more of a salesperson but has helped in many ways. That was missing for a long time, but they implemented it in the last few years.
They needed someone who could connect with the customer. Dell is a massive global company, but we are a big customer, and sometimes I feel they forget about us. They should treat every customer as if they're your biggest. Biggest. I felt a few times like we weren't prioritized.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Dell has been our traditional server, and we have not evaluated other brands because we've worked with Dell for a long time. It's significantly better than other server brands on the market based on key metrics, so we haven't looked at other ones.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup has always been smooth because we take our time and have never rushed the deployment.
What about the implementation team?
We did the implementation in-house. We used autopilot integration, but nothing beyond that.
What other advice do I have?
I rate PowerEdge Rack Servers eight out of 10.
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: 2024-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stefan Ackelman from
Reduces energy consumption by achieving the same results with fewer servers and more virtualization
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge for databases, file servers, and virtualization.
How has it helped my organization?
PowerEdge reduces energy consumption by achieving the same results with fewer servers and more virtualization. We're starting our AI journey with some AI workloads running on R750 servers. I don't have much insight into the applications, but I recommend Dell servers to colleagues who want to run AI workloads. In the end, the benefit outweighs the cost.
What is most valuable?
We constantly upgrade to newer hardware, and everything stays the same but with updated architecture. This consistency is good for our technicians on the data center side. We also appreciate the integration with VMware. It keeps things simple for us.
What needs improvement?
We use PowerEdge servers in conjunction with VMware, a VCF Rack, and VxRail. That has worked out well. We are using it for firmware upgrades and other similar tasks. It's a one-stop shop, but it could be better when the servers aren't on a VCF stack. Profile handling and upgrading standalone servers could improve, but they have gotten better over the years.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Dell servers for 20 years. I've used Dell PowerEdge servers at my current company for six years, but I used them at other jobs.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We don't have issues with PowerEdge except for occasional hardware problems.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We can easily scale PowerEdge. We have a good platform on the software side, so we just scale out with more servers. We have had some issues scaling up more ports, but that's hardware. Nothing scales to infinity. We've had no problem handling high-performance workloads. We upgrade every few years to the latest and fastest hardware when necessary.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Dell support nine out of 10. They've helped us get the platform running and perform remote upgrades. They've been a good intermediary contact point for discussions with VMware and Broadcom. I talk with the support engineer, who talks with the networking team or someone else.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used HP and IBM Servers. Initially, we decided to adopt Dell because they offered a better price point. We are satisfied with the solution and will continue to use it.
How was the initial setup?
I rate PowerEdge eight out of 10 for ease of deployment.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed the servers using consultants this time, but we've used Dell professional services before. Our experience with consultants was good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
What other advice do I have?
I rate PowerEdge Rack Servers eight out of 10.
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.No ref for Gartner
Date published: 2024-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2586810 from
The biggest ROI comes from transitioning to commodity hardware and removing legacy hardware
What is our primary use case?
I run network function workloads on Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has some power-saving options and employs various green IT concepts. PowerEdge servers consume a normal amount of energy. Like any system, it requires significant energy, but the thermal design limits power consumption. Depending on the type of CPU or hardware you add, it will draw the necessary amount of energy.
They have implemented small measures to reduce planned downtime. You can schedule upgrades and do other things to limit the total downtime, but it isn't significant compared to other solutions.
What is most valuable?
The hardware itself is pleasant to work with. The management ability, particularly the out-of-band management, seems quite nice. The ecosystem tooling is also pleasant to work with.
Additionally, Dell offers good support, and the servers are reliable.
What needs improvement?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are competitive, but there is room for energy efficiency improvement considering the thermal design and power consumption. The OpenManage Console offers smart features, but its impact is not significantly better than competitors.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for approximately two and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't experienced any failures with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, so I find the stability to be good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is good as well.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Dell support 10 out of 10. Dell support is excellent. They are proactive and maintain regular contact to ensure successful deployments.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was conducted in-house and was smooth. The deployment and ongoing management of the servers are satisfactory.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was done internally, without external help.
What was our ROI?
The biggest ROI comes from transitioning to commodity hardware and removing legacy hardware. This includes adopting generic x86 hardware offered by different vendors.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before using Dell, we evaluated multiple vendors. Dell was selected because they fulfilled all the requirements during an RFP process.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers 10 out of 10. The system doesn't perform better or worse than competitors, but it performs exactly as expected. I'm getting what I purchased.
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kalle Pihelgas from
Automated management boosts IT efficiency despite CPU limitations
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case involves running virtualization workloads mostly. Additionally, we have high-performance workloads and have built a dedicated solution for them using PowerEdge Servers.
How has it helped my organization?
The PowerEdge Servers have helped reduce unplanned production downtime by approximately ten percent. The use of the app OpenManage Console has made tasks easier, allowing IT staff to focus on other responsibilities, thus positively impacting overall flexibility and business operations.
What is most valuable?
The ease of management and automation possibilities are the most valuable features offered by Dell PowerEdge Servers.
What needs improvement?
One issue is the limited CPU options on the servers compared to the vendor, Intel. Dell offers fewer CPU options than available, which is a bit limiting and could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell rack servers for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Overall, the servers are reliable, although we have experienced some issues. However, they have been mostly reliable, and we have not considered switching.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It was quite easy to scale our Dell infrastructure as our needs grew, improving our operations positively.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't had much contact with Dell customer support, but I would rate their professional support probably an eight.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we evaluated HP servers. We chose Dell PowerEdge Servers due to their ease of management.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very good. We have automated almost everything, right from installation to management.
What about the implementation team?
We did not use Dell Deployment Services for deployment and did it in-house.
What was our ROI?
The biggest return on investment comes from the ease of management and automation possibilities.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Dell PowerEdge Servers, we evaluated HP servers.
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: 2024-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2267052 from
Great console, helps meet evolving needs, and offers good firmware updates
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution as servers for a range of tasks, including printer servers, internet servers, and a range of application servers.
We have two and they are hosts. We run about 12 VMs on them that run different things on our site. We have a main site and two satellite sites that run. They run in a failover cluster using Hyper-V in an active-active configuration. If one goes down, the other will take over.
What is most valuable?
We chose to preinstall Microsoft Windows Server with the Dell PowerEdge servers based on the cost. The OEM licensing is cheaper than buying it any other way.
It is quite flexible when you use it.
The support is good.
I like how you can type in the asset tag and download all the drives.
Finding information about the server is simple.
It helps with the evolving needs of workloads. They've also been very quick with good value for the speed of the processor. They offer very good high-performance workloads.
The assigned firmware updates are very good. If you have an OS that doesn't work well or is suffering, we are able to fix the server much faster.
It has very good user management.
The energy consumption is good, although we haven't compared it to anything else.
The OpenManage console is great. You can configure and gain visibility. When you are doing firmware upgrades, you can configure items.
The user interface is very well designed.
It's helped improve our productivity. It allows for pretty quick fault finding and when it takes less time to find the fault, you waste less of the technician's time.
Our OS is 2012 and we will be leveraging the latest cybersecurity systems when we update our OS.
The solution has improved our IT infrastructure. The removal of any single points of failure, allowed us to really reduce any hardware-related downtime. We realized improvements within three to six months. We don't get that kind of hardware downtime anymore using the active-active two-carriage servers. It's been a major improvement in downtime.
The PowerEdge service has positively impacted our IT infrastructure and its ability to handle the demands of the remote distributed workforce. We can easily deploy new VMs and have open storage. It's far better than the old approach. It allows you to be flexible and to be faster at fixing items and changing to different environments.
We use ERP, which is critical to our business. It's an SQL Server-based ERP system. The integration is very good. It helps the apps work very well. It is important to have the integration of the apps and workloads for our business demands. We use a variety of different approaches. We do have to make sure that we have our network configured correctly with VLANs. We have good user management. We have EDR software installed and run computers. We also have firewalls that proactively act as a strong Umbrella.
PowerEdge has helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. For example, being able to upgrade the firmware through the IDAC when there's a problem with the server is very helpful. The redundancy built into the service is good, and the fact that there's no single point of failure between the servers and the SAN is also very good.
What needs improvement?
OEM licensing does not allow you to transfer from one server to another. You need to replace hardware and software together.
It would be nice if they could make the solution cheaper and faster.
At the moment, our SAN is very complicated to understand. I'd like there to be more simplicity around it. More integration between the SAN and the OS would be useful.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Dell for 30 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We had a set of faults when we went live with our last set of servers in the middle of the night, Dell assigned an Australian manager when our site stopped and Dell managed to get three new disks delivered at 6 AM on our side and managed to get them all working. They helped us turn a disaster around. When people came in the next morning, we had everything figured out. The majority of support interactions are very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used other servers, including HP and IBM. I tend to stick with Dell as I know it well. HP needs to be built yourself. Dell is pre-built and offers good value for money. The support is very good as well.
How was the initial setup?
We are using the version we bought seven years ago and we'll be replacing it in the next month.
I was involved in the initial deployment. It was more complicated as we went from actual service to VMs so there was a bit of complexity there. We ran the kit side by side and then migrated each server one at a time over the course of a month.
What about the implementation team?
We hired Dell consultants to assist with the implementation work.
What was our ROI?
I have no specific ROI statistics to compare.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have been quite impressed with the price.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did consider public cloud servers before choosing Dell. The cost was much more going that route. It would have been multiple times mroe than what we've spent on Dell servers. We also prefer the control of having servers on-site. We have more options that way.
We did compare latency and found that latency would be better using on-site servers.
What other advice do I have?
We use a lot of Microsoft. It's 95% of what we use. That's who our ERP provider uses and where a lot of our apps are.
I have not used much of the cyber security features of the servers.
I have not done any integrations with third parties however that is a plan for the future.
I'd recommend the solution to others. I'd advise new users to get quotes from other providers as well, such as HP and IBM. However, Dell systems are built and support is good.
Overall, I would rate the solution eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: PeerSpot contacted the reviewer to collect the review and to validate authenticity. The reviewer was referred by the vendor, but the review is not subject to editing or approval by the vendor.
Date published: 2023-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2260503 from
Is user-friendly, has valuable integration with ESXi, and has great performance
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our storage.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are always ahead of the curve when it comes to speed and performance, and therefore, they are more than adequately positioned to deal with the demands of changing infrastructure and changing demands from the business.
The cyber-resilient architecture of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers allows us to customize the information for individual users rather than being limited to a single generic account.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are continually evolving to achieve optimal energy efficiency and performance, utilizing the latest processors from both AMD and Intel.
Dell's OpenManage Console for lifecycle management is user-friendly. We have utilized a centralized console for both overall management and individualized control. The process, from initial setup to complete patching of firmware and drivers, is remarkably straightforward. Furthermore, its integration with the cloud eliminates the need for manual driver downloads or ISO installations. Since it operates entirely through the cloud, the process is exceptionally uncomplicated.
OpenManage Console helps our IT staff to be more productive.
The OpenManage Console reduces the time required for us to deploy new data centers by 25 percent because we can perform all tasks from the central console on a subscription basis.
The native OS security features have helped protect our environment from attacks.
The Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers exhibit high uptime. Once they are up and running, they remain operational, making them easy to maintain and manage in terms of driver patching. We observed these advantages immediately.
The impact of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers on our IT infrastructure and its ability to handle the demands of a remote or distributed workforce is good. This is because we can manage all of them from a central source. The presence of iDRAC means that we don't have to visit sites unnecessarily; everything can be managed efficiently.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers help in reducing unplanned production downtime by 100 TB. The maintenance we perform is very efficient. We plan for it, and the average failure rate is quite low. Therefore, we don't experience too many failures.
What is most valuable?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are user-friendly. The setup is easy and the overall experience with Dell from sales to support is absolutely wonderful.
The most valuable feature is the integration with ESXi, where they provide their custom ISOs, ensuring that all the drivers are installed.
What needs improvement?
I would appreciate the capability to carry out live updates without the need to take the system offline.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have been stable, which is why I have been using them for 20 years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are scalable across the entire product range, ranging from one U to multiple U configurations and from single sockets to multiple sockets to cater to various markets.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is excellent, and they consistently possess extensive knowledge about the products.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously utilized Cisco Servers but transitioned to Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers due to their cost-effectiveness and reliability. These systems have slight differences; while one serves as Unified Communications, the other is stand-alone and is more manageable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. I created a document explaining how to perform the task, and it was quite straightforward for individuals who are not familiar with PowerEdge systems. There weren't any complexities in the setup process; it's essentially a repetitive procedure. Once we've configured one PowerEdge server, the process is the same for all of them, as the product line doesn't substantially differ from a setup standpoint when utilizing PowerEdge servers.
Starting from the moment when ESXi is installed, the deployment takes approximately half a day to finish.
What about the implementation team?
I have implemented the solution in-house and have also utilized Insight UK as our integrator at my previous job.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am satisfied with the pricing of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers and would rate the cost as seven out of ten, with ten being the best.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We chose Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers and Microsoft due to their lower cost and user-friendly nature.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers an eight out of ten.
The integration of the app workloads with PowerEdge Rack Servers depends on the key factor of the operating system.
Using a public cloud instead of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can potentially be more costly. The latency of any on-premises device will always be greater than that of the cloud.
I highly recommend Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as long as they meet the organization's requirements for their use case. Users should first figure out their use case and ensure that their goals align with the available options.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: PeerSpot contacted the reviewer to collect the review and to validate authenticity. The reviewer was referred by the vendor, but the review is not subject to editing or approval by the vendor.
Date published: 2023-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2316993 from
Easy to manage and configure with good on-site resilience
What is our primary use case?
We are using the solution for our virtualization environments. We are using a VMware environment and some hypervisor environments, and we are using this for that purpose.
How has it helped my organization?
With virtualization, you have a lot of freedom to manage the environment. We have a lot of requests coming in, a lot of machines to build, as well as some dev servers, test servers, et cetera. There is also the protection of all the systems. Compared to the cloud, if you have your own bare metal in your own office, that's cheap. That's one of the real advantages.
What is most valuable?
We can manage and configure all the storage systems ourselves. We have a lot more liberty there. When we add more things like storage servers, we can manage the backup. We are on the safer side since we have our own infrastructure and we have a good backup mechanism. It's more easy and more convenient for a system admin to manage these environments.
Poweredge has helped our organization. The model we're using is great. We had issues with an older model, however, this new one has been good. We have some production environments in our system. We shifted those to the new systems, and so far, I'm happy with the performance.
The power is cyber resilience is good. So far, with the security upgrades, it's quite good.
We have three or four servers and so far, it's going very well.
It's helped us reduce unplanned downtime. We have PowerEdge in collaboration with VMware. That's going well so far. We can utilize various features, like, B Motion, et cetera, to manage zero downtime.
What needs improvement?
I'd need to research the product more. Maybe it needs a little bit more support. We have storage and would like to manage more backups without adding extra storage devices. Maybe it's already there. I need to look at it more. Some hypervisors don't seem to have any extra storage. However, it may already be there, and I haven't found it yet.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for almost two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's great. It's stable so far. I have not experienced any issues with stability, so I would definitely say it's good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
From a scalability point of view, we are using the servers in cluster mode. It's great so far. We can migrate workloads and do whatever we want to do, including updates, with zero downtime.
How are customer service and support?
Dell support is great, with us, at least. We have direct contact with Dell, so whenever we have a question, they are always there.
Everyone is great. They really care about their customers. They have offices in Pakistan, the Netherlands, and Germany. They really try to understand the Pakistani market.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use a different server. I've always used Dell.
What was our ROI?
We've reduced downtime. The cost is also a big factor. When you have good servers in-house with power backups, you are able to save quite a lot of money compared to the cloud.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a customer relationship with Dell. We have a good account manager that can help in terms of pricing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Three or four months ago, we ordered a new Dell PowerEdge. I do not recall evaluating other options.
What other advice do I have?
We have more control and are saving money as compared to the cloud, which helps with long-term planning. The last Dell PowerEdge is in our local office. I've given our team the servers to do with them as they want.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
I can't wait to learn more about their technology.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rev87463 from
It's very easy to get new systems in the data center and to get them ready for production
What is our primary use case?
We use multiple models of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. We're currently using the more hypervisor-focused models with AMD CPUs but from different generations.
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers mostly for hypervisors and also for single application usage.
We've had some supply and support challenges with other manufacturers, and Dell could deliver for us, and the cooperation with the Dell team works really well for us. The accounting team knows a lot. They can help us out with our challenges. They can help us fill our needs.
How has it helped my organization?
Through Dell's OpenManager software, we can track our power usage, but we can also track what components use how much power in the system. It helps us at least get the intelligence we need to get the reports out to the business and to our partners.
In regards to energy consumption for the whole company, it's only a small percentage. But if we look at just IT, then the surface does consume a sizable amount. And whether that's renewable or fossil energy, it's still impacting.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are able to handle high performance well. We're using high-performance systems and they fill our needs.
We are able to save days' worth of time depending on the number of services we are deploying.
The flexibility of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is good because they come in smaller spec sizes to larger spec sizes. If we need it for a stand-alone system, we can get a really small system. For our Hypervisor, we can get the larger spec systems to carry a higher workload.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ease of use. It's very easy to get new systems in the data center and to get them ready for production.
What needs improvement?
I'm currently not running into specific cases that I'd say we could improve. Of course, the most important features are security and sustainability. Those are subjects that Dell does a lot of work on. The whole industry works a lot on it, but everyone also sets goals of being sustainable. Working together on those subjects, I'd say could help us achieve those goals together. Sustainability and the data center is a hot topic. I work for the airport and we want to be the most sustainable airport in the world. So starting with our IT stack could benefit.
The most important for us is once someone gets access to a system that we don't want them to have access to, it probably won't be physical access. What will a system do to detect besides all the software we have in place? And right now, I'm not really aware of what the PowerEdge stack does for us in those scenarios, but that's an interesting use case. I would like more resilience because, for all companies, cybersecurity is important. Once something goes wrong, then we'll see the whole business go along. Within the IT department, we have to be ahead of that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for five years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of a real IT company, we're small. So for us, our needs can be easily filled with the current scalability that Dell can deliver to us.
How are customer service and support?
We've had some small communication errors with support agents going on holiday and not doing a good handover of a case, but that's just one thing. The rest of our experiences with technical support are great.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used exclusively Lenovo and IBM in the past. For some reason, we switched to Dell. It may have been pricing, but also support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial installation is easy. Through Dell software, we can create baselines. And with those baselines, we can automate the first steps of deployment. Stuff we would normally have to go into the data center, physically connect to a server, and do by hand, can now just be done after two simple steps.
Normally, deploying new hardware would sometimes take a couple of days, including getting it already for the business. Now especially on the tedious first steps of installation, we save time.
What was our ROI?
We have had good life cycles. While they may not directly generate a return on investment, they fulfill their intended purpose and have demonstrated long-term viability.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack 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: 2023-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380644 from
Enables exceptional stability, scalability, and ease of deployment, supported by reliable tech support and energy-efficient design
What is our primary use case?
We use it in the media industry.
How has it helped my organization?
Our customers have numerous benefits, including an array of features such as RAM quantity, CPU power, and storage capacity.
Our energy consumption was quite high five years ago when we were a service provider. Today, over the last two generations, our power consumption has decreased significantly. This reduction is highly beneficial for our operations.
The flexibility is commendable. Whenever we need to perform any task on our records or servers, the process is smooth and swift. In the twenty years of using Dell, we haven't encountered any troubles, problems, or issues, which speaks volumes about the reliability of their products.
What is most valuable?
The enduring stability and longevity offered by Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers stand out as their most invaluable feature. These qualities enable organizations to deploy and utilize the same server model for extended periods, bolstered by Dell's steadfast guarantee.
What needs improvement?
The pricing structure could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for over ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability is excellent overall. We've encountered only one issue, which pertained to a SAN rather than a server. This occurred due to a peak in energy, affecting the controller within the rack. Nonetheless, stability remains consistent for our servers.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is truly excellent, as we can start with a certain number of memory units, and when a customer requests additional memory or space, we can easily upgrade. This process is fast and straightforward, making it highly beneficial.
How are customer service and support?
We've relied on tech support for at least twenty years, and every time we've reached out, we've received swift and effective solutions. I would rate it nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The advantage of Dell over other vendors lies in the fact that over the course of twenty years, we've consistently opted for solutions that include mission-critical assistance. However, we've only needed to utilize this assistance twice in two decades. This demonstrates the exceptional quality of Dell's hardware, which has been thoroughly tested and proven reliable—an essential feature and service for us.
What about the implementation team?
Deploying was simple. We were assigned directly to the data center. As consultants, we began by working directly in the rack. We initiated the installation process, starting with the hypervisor, and everything proceeded smoothly.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Twenty years ago, we used to purchase directly from Dell. However, they later decided to sell only through partners in Italy. Consequently, when we transitioned to buying from partners, we also became partners ourselves. At present, the pricing seems a bit high for us. While we manage to procure products through competitive bidding, the list pricing remains challenging for us. This difficulty primarily arises when selling to customers, especially medium-sized ones requiring only two or three servers.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380581 from
Efficient and adaptable server solution that offers robust performance, scalability and reliability
What is our primary use case?
We continuously expand our data center infrastructure with Dell PowerEdge Servers, deploying virtualization platforms across multiple data centers. As our computing needs grow, we consistently require additional compute resources, leading to ongoing expansion efforts. Each month sees the addition of new PowerEdge Servers to accommodate our evolving requirements.
How has it helped my organization?
The most significant benefit we've experienced is the simplicity of working with a single vendor. This streamlined approach has greatly improved our service level experience. Whenever there's an issue, we can quickly reach out to them and receive prompt replacements or support. With ProSupport, the reliability and responsiveness of Dell's support services are truly impressive. We have peace of mind knowing that our technical needs will be addressed swiftly, often with next-day solutions.
Efficiency and power consumption have seen improvements in the last generation of servers. However, it's important to note that these aspects are largely comparable across vendors when utilizing the same hardware components.
The cyber-resilient architecture is a crucial feature, particularly for security purposes. Its inclusion provides reassurance for us as hosts, allowing us to confidently communicate to our customers that we employ this advanced technology in our data centers. This enhances our credibility and serves as a point of trust when engaging with our clients.
PowerEdge Servers have significantly reduced unplanned production data shutdowns, particularly compared to our previous experience with Bull, when we encountered frequent shutdowns due to hardware malfunctions, but with PowerEdge, downtime has been consistently minimal for the past five years. This improvement has greatly benefited both us and our customers, as it allows us to provide services with much better SLAs.
The adoption of the OpenManage Console has impacted our productivity positively as we are currently in the process of rolling it out for our servers.
What is most valuable?
The standout feature is the remote control accessibility, which allows our team to access and manage the servers locally or remotely. We primarily utilize these servers for virtualization, running VMware to consolidate them into a large data center. This setup perfectly aligns with our specific requirements, and our technical team thoroughly enjoys working with it. We've experienced fewer issues compared to previous hardware solutions from other providers. With PowerEdge servers, our stability has significantly improved.
What needs improvement?
There might be room for improvement in terms of efficiency, particularly with PowerEdge servers. However, it's worth noting that this issue isn't unique to Dell but rather a general concern across the industry.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using it for almost twenty years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability is paramount, and it's the feedback we consistently receive from our technicians. When we seek their advice on hardware selection for various solutions, they consistently recommend Dell without hesitation.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is a strong suit, particularly for our high-demand usage scenarios. We leverage storage virtualization with VMware installation, initially setting up nodes with lower capacity. As our needs grow, we can easily expand storage by adding more nodes or increasing capacity. This scalability extends to our infrastructure, allowing for flexible expansion and adaptation as required.
How are customer service and support?
In general, it's common to encounter issues, especially during late hours when support might not be readily available. However, we haven't faced significant problems with our PowerEdge servers. Any challenges we've encountered are more often related to client devices, such as laptops from Dell. When it comes to server support, our experience has been excellent, almost rating it a perfect ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
When comparing Dell PowerEdge servers and services to other options on the market, it's challenging for us to provide a comprehensive evaluation because the majority of our servers in the data center are Dell. Therefore, our main frame of reference is Dell versus alternative solutions. According to feedback from our technicians, Dell is typically preferred over other brands like Bull due to its perceived stability. This comparison is primarily focused on hardware solutions rather than support services.
How was the initial setup?
Deploying Dell PowerEdge servers is straightforward and efficient. It saves us a significant amount of time since it's mostly plug-and-play, with minimal setup required. Our technicians have become accustomed to the process, with approximately fifty percent of the time previously spent on setup now being saved. As we continue to set up numerous Dell servers, we find the process consistently easy and reliable, with no major changes in the setup procedure.
What about the implementation team?
Our primary deployment model for PowerEdge servers revolves around virtualization. While we do have some servers deployed on-premises, the majority are situated in the data center, serving as the backbone for our virtualization solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a strong agreement in place with our parent company, that typically ensures favorable pricing terms for us, although occasionally we may need to negotiate with Dell representatives for further discounts to provide competitive pricing to our customers.
What other advice do I have?
In our business, we prioritize scalability over a plethora of features. Having identical servers across our infrastructure simplifies support and enhances technician familiarity. This uniformity streamlines processes, making it easier for our team to understand and manage the systems efficiently. Additionally, in our design and digital systems development, we lean towards utilizing Dell for its robust support and scalability, ensuring our solutions can easily scale as needed. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steffen Seifer from
Good performance and easy to work with
What is our primary use case?
We use VMware hypervisor on Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. We use the PowerEdge storage with iSCSI.
How has it helped my organization?
We use these servers for the hypervisor, and we have many Windows servers on them. They work very well, and they have a very good performance.
What is most valuable?
The performance of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is very good.
They are easy to configure. It is simple to work with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They are very stable.
How are customer service and support?
We use Dell support for notebooks, servers, and storage. Overall, I would rate their support an eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We only use Dell servers. We build the hypervisor servers for the company, and these are the only servers we use.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a ten out of ten. They are very good. I am happy with them.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2024-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2328177 from
The Resilient Architecture approach to security, including silicon-based firmware, signed firmware updates, user access, and supply chain security is good
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is for Hyper-V server virtualization.
The reason we adopted Dell PowerEdge is because we wanted to simplify and streamline our IT infrastructure as much as possible. That is the challenge we were facing.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have made my organization much more organized. Before, we didn't have DRA cards or a centralized overview of servers, so managing them required local access. Now, I can centrally monitor and control server issues across all locations.
PowerEdge Server's Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security, including silicon-based firmware, signed firmware updates, user access, and supply chain security and integrity is good. It's especially good with regular updates that instill confidence.
I can't provide details on the processor architecture, as I'm not deeply familiar with it.
PowerEdge Rack Servers' handling of evolving high-performance workload requirements when equipped with the appropriate server is sufficient and very good. Although it's crucial for a customer to plan for future resource needs.
The servers have had an excellent impact on our organization's sustainability goals. The longer lifespan of Dell servers aligns well with the typical server lifespan calculation of five to seven years.
The OpenManage Console has affected the productivity of our IT personnel. It has become much more manageable. It's easier to administer servers, even for colleagues who are less technically inclined.
What is most valuable?
The DRA cards for server management is the most valuable feature. They provide a clear overview of server settings and issues. We also like that the notifications are well-organized.
What needs improvement?
The price could possibly use improvement. Dell servers are not the most affordable, and pricing is always a consideration. Otherwise, I don't see any specific areas for improvement.
In a future release, having a ten-gigabit LAN onboard from the start would be a significant advantage. It would eliminate the need for aftermarket upgrades.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The servers have good stability. Servers need to run smoothly, and Dell servers do that reliably.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability depends on how you plan and allocate resources. With proper planning, it's scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate their support a nine out of ten. It would be even better if ProSupport for servers were integrated and didn't require additional fees or licenses.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were previously using HPE ProLiant and Microtech servers. They were not as user-friendly or easy to manage.
How was the initial setup?
We did the setup. We installed a Windows server and configured the hard drives.
The complexity of the setup is as complex as setting up any server. It's not as simple as a laptop but not excessively complex if you've done it a few times.
Our strategy was to set up the servers and then we migrated VMs from the old servers once the new ones were ready.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft licensing for Hyper-V servers is a challenge, but Dell's hardware may be slightly more expensive. Overall, it's manageable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We looked at HP again but decided on Dell due to our positive experience with Dell laptops.
Also, Dell's Pro Support is something I find valuable, and I believe it's not available to the same extent as other providers.
What other advice do I have?
PowerEdge Rack Servers' energy consumption depends on how the server is utilized. I can't provide specific details, but every server requires power.
The use of PowerEdge Rack Servers hasn't had a significant impact on the overall flexibility of our operation. If anything, it has ensured everything runs smoothly.
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. There's not much that needs improvement. Your success with it largely depends on how well you plan.
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Gute Sicherheitsarchitektur, einschließlich siliziumbasierter Firmware, signierter Firmware-Updates, Benutzerzugang und Sicherheit der Lieferkette
Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?
Unser Hauptanwendungsfall ist die Hyper-V-Servervirtualisierung.
Wir haben uns für Dell PowerEdge entschieden, weil wir unsere IT-Infrastruktur so weit wie möglich vereinfachen und rationalisieren wollten. Das ist die Herausforderung, vor der wir standen.
Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?
Mit den Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern ist meine Organisation jetzt viel besser organisiert. Vorher hatten wir keine DRA-Karten oder eine zentrale Übersicht über die Server, so dass für die Verwaltung der Server ein lokaler Zugriff erforderlich war. Jetzt kann ich Serverprobleme an allen Standorten zentral überwachen und steuern.
Der Sicherheitsansatz der Cyber Resilient Architecture von PowerEdge Server, einschließlich der siliziumbasierten Firmware, der signierten Firmware-Updates, des Benutzerzugriffs und der Sicherheit und Integrität der Lieferkette, ist gut. Besonders gut ist er bei regelmäßigen Updates, die Vertrauen erwecken.
Ich kann keine Details zur Prozessorarchitektur nennen, da ich mich damit nicht auskenne.
Die PowerEdge Rack Server können mit dem entsprechenden Server die sich entwickelnden Anforderungen an Hochleistungs-Workloads ausreichend und sehr gut erfüllen. Allerdings ist es für einen Kunden entscheidend, den zukünftigen Ressourcenbedarf zu planen.
Die Server haben sich hervorragend auf die Nachhaltigkeitsziele unserer Organisation ausgewirkt. Die längere Betriebsdauer von Dell-Servern deckt sich gut mit der typischen Berechnung der Betriebsdauer von Servern von fünf bis sieben Jahren.
Die OpenManage-Konsole hat sich auf die Produktivität unseres IT-Personals ausgewirkt. Es ist viel einfacher zu verwalten. Es ist einfacher, Server zu verwalten, auch für Kollegen, die technisch weniger versiert sind.
Was ist am wertvollsten?
Die DRA-Karten für die Serververwaltung sind die wertvollste Eigenschaft. Sie bieten einen klaren Überblick über Servereinstellungen und Probleme. Uns gefällt auch, dass die Benachrichtigungen gut organisiert sind.
Was muss verbessert werden?
Der Preis könnte eventuell verbessert werden. Dell-Server sind nicht die günstigsten, und der Preis ist immer eine Überlegung wert. Ansonsten kann ich keine besonderen Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten nennen.
In einer zukünftigen Version wäre es ein großer Vorteil, von Anfang an ein Zehn-Gigabit-LAN an Bord zu haben. Das würde die Notwendigkeit von Nachrüstungen auf dem Markt überflüssig machen.
Wie lange nutze ich die Lösung schon?
Ich verwende Dell PowerEdge Rack Server seit zwei Jahren.
Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?
Die Server haben gute Stabilität. Server müssen reibungslos laufen, und Dell-Server tun das zuverlässig.
Was denke ich über die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?
Die Skalierbarkeit hängt davon ab, wie man die Ressourcen plant und zuweist. Mit der richtigen Planung ist sie skalierbar.
Wie sind Kundenservice und Support?
Ich würde den Support mit neun von zehn Punkten bewerten. Es wäre noch besser, wenn ProSupport für Server integriert wäre und keine zusätzlichen Gebühren oder Lizenzen erfordern würde.
Wie bewerten Sie den Kundenservice und -support?
Positiv
Welche Lösung habe ich vorher verwendet und warum habe ich gewechselt?
Wir haben zuvor HPE ProLiant- und Microtech-Server verwendet. Sie waren nicht so benutzerfreundlich und einfach zu verwalten.
Wie war die Ersteinrichtung?
Wir haben die Einrichtung durchgeführt. Wir haben einen Windows-Server installiert und die Festplatten konfiguriert.
Die Einrichtung ist so komplex wie die Einrichtung eines jeden Servers. Es ist nicht so einfach wie bei einem Laptop, aber auch nicht übermäßig komplex, wenn man es schon ein paar Mal gemacht hat.
Unsere Strategie bestand darin, die Server einzurichten und dann die VMs von den alten Servern zu migrieren, sobald die neuen Server bereit waren.
Welche Erfahrungen habe ich mit den Preisen, den Implementierungskosten und der Lizenzierung gemacht?
Die Microsoft-Lizenzierung für Hyper-V-Server ist eine Herausforderung, aber die Hardware von Dell ist möglicherweise etwas teurer. Insgesamt ist es zu bewältigen.
Welche anderen Lösungen habe ich bewertet?
Wir haben HP noch einmal in Betracht gezogen, aber aufgrund unserer positiven Erfahrungen mit Dell-Laptops haben wir uns für Dell entschieden.
Außerdem finde ich den Pro-Support von Dell sehr wertvoll, und ich glaube, dass er bei anderen Anbietern nicht in gleichem Maße verfügbar ist.
Welche anderen Ratschläge kann ich geben?
Der Energieverbrauch von PowerEdge Rack-Servern hängt davon ab, wie der Server genutzt wird. Ich kann keine genauen Angaben machen, aber jeder Server benötigt Strom.
Der Einsatz von PowerEdge Rack Servern hat sich nicht wesentlich auf die Gesamtflexibilität unseres Betriebs ausgewirkt. Wenn überhaupt, dann hat er dafür gesorgt, dass alles reibungslos läuft.
Ich würde Dell PowerEdge Rack Server mit neun von zehn Punkten bewerten. Es gibt nicht viel, was verbe...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-03-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kees Van Vliet from
The new hardware, including Dell PowerEdge, has contributed to reducing unplanned production downtime
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge for virtualization purposes, particularly with VMware.
How has it helped my organization?
The new hardware, including Dell PowerEdge, has contributed to reducing unplanned production downtime.
What is most valuable?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are incredibly valuable because they are both user-friendly and powerful for managing hardware.
What needs improvement?
I am generally very satisfied with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. However, there is room for improvement in technical support.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not had any issues with the stability of the servers.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The servers are scalable, especially in terms of adding extra disks. It is a straightforward process; if you need more storage space, you can easily scale up by adding additional disks to meet your requirements.
How are customer service and support?
Tech support is generally good, but there can be challenges, especially when dealing with support from India. Language differences can sometimes make communication difficult, but having a proficient English speaker or a good interpreter usually helps resolve issues effectively.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
My company used a mix of Dell and HP hardware before, but now we exclusively use Dell. I find Dell's servers more powerful and user-friendly for remote management.
How was the initial setup?
Deployment was relatively straightforward for us. The most labor-intensive part was the physical setup in the data center, handled by the data center team. After that, the installation of AHI was a breeze, making the overall process quite manageable.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1554156 from
The processor and management-related features are very easy to manage but it does not have the in-process memory encryption technology
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for running SQL and Oracle DB.
What is most valuable?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is a user-friendly solution that provides performance stability. The solution's processor and management-related things are very easy to manage. The other valuable feature of the solution is the disk mirroring and RAID 5.
It's flexible to include additional memories in the solution. It's a hot-pluggable thing where we can remove and add something without switching up the whole system.
What needs improvement?
Currently, the solution does not have the in-process memory encryption technology. All Intel and AMD processors are now integrating with their CPUs. Dell can add that to the processor so that whenever it does any processing, it will just encrypt those into the memory. That is a new technology most cloud providers are following through with right now.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for six to seven years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is a scalable solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used some of the IBM Power Series to host Linux-based operating systems. We also use NetApp storage.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is easy.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a monetary return on investment with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
What other advice do I have?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are better suited for database applications, and they support a lot of applications.
The solution's Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security has good features like file integration and monitoring. Since a lot of ransomware and cybersecurity attacks happen nowadays, the data should be encrypted end to end. That will give more security to the customer or whoever is using it.
The solution is more suited for database applications. It gives more efficiency in processing CPUs and gives constant improvements in performance.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has reduced our unplanned production downtime by 5% to 10%. We have annual maintenance, where we easily do a lot of software and firmware upgrades.
Overall, I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a seven out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2318376 from
Helps with computing, storage, and server capacity for our back-end and front-end workloads
What is our primary use case?
We are using R640 and R740 models. We use the solution as the back end and front end of our environment.
How has it helped my organization?
We use it for computing, storage, and server capacity for our back-end and front-end workloads.
What is most valuable?
The product provides good quality for its price. PowerEdge is one of the best in the market. We have been using it for 12 to 15 years, and the server has broken only once. The product is reliable. It is really important for us. The tool delivers everything we need. It does what we want it to do.
What needs improvement?
The product must improve its integration with VMware. It is really important to us. They should make the management more out of the box so we have less maintenance.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for 12 to 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability depends a little bit on the software we use.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty easy. It is an out-of-the-box experience. It's plug-and-play. We click it in, attach the cables, and start.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
As an enterprise customer, the pricing is fine for us. There are also possibilities to interact over the price and discuss. We have no complaints.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have evaluated HPE and Cisco. The main difference we noticed is interoperability. We use a lot of VMware software. The integration with Dell is always perfect. It is a big advantage for us. HPE lacks interoperability.
What other advice do I have?
The Cyber Resilient Architecture approach is a good step. Hackers always try to get into infrastructures or use ransomware to encrypt files. Dell has taken it very seriously. We can see there's a lot of development in PowerEdge. New services are coming out. It's more powerful. It also has less energy consumption. They're going in the right direction.
We use the OpenManage console to patch our servers. It made some really good developments in the last few years. We can just press a button, and the upgrade continues. We're very happy with it. It has made our staff's work easier and reduced the time spent on tasks. A task that took us 40 hours before now takes us 20 hours to complete.
The product has provided us with reliability in a positive way.
HPE and Lenovo are the product's competitors.
Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1045272 from
The servers offer excellent stability, reliability, and performance
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge servers for various purposes, including running databases on Windows platforms, blades, and chassis for high-performance computing. Our VMware environment relies on PowerEdge servers, particularly in the HPC setup, which involves complex networking and interconnects.
While the infrastructure can be intricate, the consistent performance of Dell servers makes maintenance easier. Coming from a Unix environment, I find the reliability of these servers comparable, if not better, and they require less time for repairs.
What is most valuable?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have been stable and reliable over the last decade.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in certain aspects of the deployment process as it is a bit complex.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Evaluating the stability of Dell PowerEdge servers, we focus on security patching and follow-ups on vulnerabilities. While our team emphasizes security core aspects, our primary concern is a balance between green IT and cost efficiency. Power and heat consumption are challenges across all brands, mainly influenced by Intel chips.
The server's reliability in storage is dependent on how storage is divided over multiple storage arrays. Although downtime is required for server replacement, the overall architecture provides a good overview and easy management of multiple servers.
The stability of Dell PowerEdge servers is excellent, with minimal hardware defects in the last three years. The impact of server maintenance is reduced due to virtualization, allowing easy movement of VMs within the cluster. I would rate the stability as a nine out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Comparing Dell to Lenovo in our hybrid brand solution for HPC, Lenovo is sometimes a bit more expensive but can be easier to install with less driver complexity.
Dell, on the other hand, can be cheaper. Dell's recent shift has resulted in a larger data center footprint, but the cost-driven nature of IT decisions often favors the most economical solution. While our return on investment with Dell is generally good, IT views these solutions as costs rather than revenue generators. Overall, the reliability is strong, but our focus remains on minimizing costs.
How was the initial setup?
Deploying Dell servers feels like rocket science, but as a seasoned professional, it is generally straightforward and intuitive for me. I rarely use manuals and rely on my experience. Occasionally, finding the right person with multi-disciplinary knowledge can be a challenge, leading to minor delays. Overall, the experience is good, but there is room for improvement in certain aspects.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge 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: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2318313 from
The lifecycle management with iDRAC works really well and helps with maintenance and keeping track of what we have in our company
What is our primary use case?
I use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in my company, mostly for virtualization and also for some applications running directly on physical machines.
What is most valuable?
The solution's lifecycle management with iDRAC works really well, and it is a valuable feature because it helps with maintenance and keeping track of what we have in our company.
The product offers a bit of a larger landscape to manage the entire environment. There is a feature that allows you to see the power distribution the rack servers in your environment use.
The product has some other features that were really beneficial for my company and made it easier for us to work with the systems, as it became easier to expand and fix them online.
What needs improvement?
We wanted to have two storage cards during the onboarding process of the solution, which were available only on the more expensive version of the boxes that we usually use for work in our company. It would have been easier for my company to deal with the product if the two storage cards provided during the solution's onboarding process of the expensive versions of the solution were available for the slightly simpler versions of the tool.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In our company, we have had some really good results with the product's hardware, but we also had a couple of sets of hardware be bought that had a lot of memory errors, so we needed to have a lot of DIMM hardware replaced. In my company, we had really stable sets of hardware and not-so-stable ones as well.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The range of systems under Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is large enough to have both small enough systems and large enough systems, so the product's scalability is fine.
How are customer service and support?
It is not me but mostly my colleagues who have contacted the solution's technical support. From what I know, I can say that the solution's technical support works really well, so it's okay. In our company, we can schedule a replacement part very quickly with the help of the solution's technical support.
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 my company, we had experienced too many hardware failures with our previous solution supplier, HPE.
How was the initial setup?
My company's tools for deployment had to be modified to take care of the product's deployment phase. The product's deployment phase was not super complicated, but it did take my company a couple of weeks to build it up and to make it work, which was not too bad. The aforementioned process would have been the same for every other company as well, so it was okay, in my opinion, since it was not worse than the processes of some other tools.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't know about the product's licensing part. Price-wise, it is an okay product. I believe that the cheaper the better, but I think that the product's price is okay.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
As a part of my company's evaluation process, we considered Supermicro against Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. Compared to Supermicro, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are a bit cheaper, but the product's con stems from the fact that we had to do too many things in our company to make it work. The amount of effort to maintain all of it and to build or maintain it all was too much. Though the product was a little bit more expensive than Supermicro, its management features were way more extensive, which made a difference for us in our company.
What other advice do I have?
In my company, we were trying to resolve some particular issues through the implementation of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, as we had experienced too many hardware failures with our previous solution supplier, HPE.
PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture's approach to security, including the silicon-based root of trust, signed firmware updates, and user access security, works well, but my company doesn't have many sales-related areas to report.
The assessment of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for energy consumption in my company is not much of a big deal for us. In our company, we saw that the energy consumption of the product depends on which role of the machines it is concerned with, especially when it came to the more mission-critical servers which we used to use in high-performance mode, causing them to use more power because it helped make our company quicker which in turn helped with the generation of higher revenue for us. Power consumption was not much of an issue like a couple of years ago, meaning it has changed a bit. Our company has B Corp certification, causing us to look towards areas like the product's energy consumption since it is much more important now than it used to be in the past.
In terms of the concept of power or energy consumption of the product, I can say that it fits and helps meet my company's requirements because of the different power profiles we can deploy.
In my company, we don't use OpenManage Enterprise.
The overall flexibility of our organization's operations with the use of PowerEdge Rack Servers has been okay, as we usually use virtualization software on top of the product, giving us big-sized machines.
There are a lot of options that one can opt for when using the solution. I like how my company talks with people inside Dell to help us with what we need or figure out how to do something. If you look at the product from a broader perspective, it works really well as a large package.
I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2318385 from
Makes it easier to maintain the environment with standardization
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers mainly for virtualization and as hypervisors.
How has it helped my organization?
We are currently converting from VMware to Hyper-V and trying to use Dell's Azure Stack HCI solution to converge the storage instead of using separate storage devices. We have one environment for network storage and computing, which gives us more flexibility and standardization in the solutions.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are reliable with no serious issues. Now, standardization makes things easier in exchanging components and knowledge.
What is most valuable?
We have a lot of branches. The most valuable feature is standardization because we have a small group of IT resources that need to do the operational tasks. As long as we have standardization everywhere, it's easier to maintain the environment.
What needs improvement?
The way we can manage the environment through the solution's GUI could be improved. You need different management tools at the moment for doing different things, and it would be helpful if there were one global tool you could use to monitor and manage updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for a couple of months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We never faced any stability issues with the solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is a scalable solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used HPE Compaq and IBM. We were taken over by another company that was already using Dell, and IBM was quitting with those devices because Lenovo took it over. That's why we switched to the new standard Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's deployment is pretty good, and we used ProDeploy from Dell. We gained a lot of information during the deployment, and it's also been a learning curve for us. It's very helpful that knowledgeable people are doing the ProDeploy so you can also learn about the implementation.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in two weeks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution’s pricing is competitive with other products.
What other advice do I have?
The solution's security by itself is pretty good. The hardening of the server itself is good enough at the moment. We have automation for updates and upgrades that ensure things are tested before they are published instead of running into issues while you do the upgrades.
Our old computers use power supplies of 800 Watts. The new ones were offered twice, 24,00 Watts, which was quite the difference. I'm not saying they are using it, but the fact that they were delivered with 24,00 Watts was shocking because then you think you require more capacity in the data centers, and that isn't the case. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers should improve their power consumption.
We don't currently have very high computing power, so it's standard business applications. When I implement it with Azure Stack HCI, we can hopefully improve the IOPS, using the cluster storage instead of a SAN or a NAS solution.
We discussed technology within Dell during the design phase, which was pretty good. They help us a lot with the sizing of the systems.
Overall, I rate Dell PowerEdge 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: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Onno Batavier from
Designed to fit our specific requirements, allowing us to build and configure them according to our needs
What is our primary use case?
We rely on Dell PowerEdge servers for our data centers, transitioning from VMware to Hyper-V Azure Stack. These servers support various functions, including backup, database management, and handling highly virtualized workloads.
How has it helped my organization?
A significant benefit we have experienced with Dell PowerEdge is the flexibility it offers in customizing our services. The servers are designed to fit our specific requirements, allowing us to build and configure them according to our needs.
This flexibility has been valuable, as we have been able to achieve everything we have asked from the PowerEdge line to support our organization's IT infrastructure.
For our organization, energy efficiency is crucial, and Dell PowerEdge servers align well with our commitment to green IT. Dell works with customers to prioritize power-efficient hardware, and we have noticed savings when renewing parts of our infrastructure.
The virtualization layer, coupled with Dell's efforts, has contributed significantly to improved energy efficiency, allowing us to achieve more performance for the same energy consumption. Additionally, PowerEdge servers significantly contribute to our sustainability goals by delivering high performance and efficiency.
What is most valuable?
I find the stability of PowerEdge to be its most valuable feature. Managing it is straightforward, and the scalability aligns well with the needs of our organization.
What needs improvement?
One area where PowerEdge could improve, and it might not be unique to Dell, is the challenge of keeping technology consistent over the years. Due to the natural growth of IT, there are differences in processors, memory, and technology advancements each year. When expanding our environment, it becomes a challenge to match the technology of the same line. A more seamless bridge between old and new hardware could simplify administration and enhance the overall user experience.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for almost over ten years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PowerEdge handles the evolving needs of high-performance workloads quite well. Its flexibility allows us to attain the required performance and integrate new technologies seamlessly. The scalability within our current environment ensures that we don't hit the limits of the platform easily, eliminating the need to transition to another platform for now.
How are customer service and support?
Dell's tech support has been good overall. While we rarely need assistance, finding the right entry point into their support system can be a bit challenging. However, when required, our account manager and available resources help navigate the process effectively.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a substantial return on investment with Dell PowerEdge. The servers' stability, ease of management, and standardized operations have reduced staffing needs and operational costs. Considering factors like energy efficiency and pricing, it has been a valuable investment for our organization.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I find the pricing for Dell PowerEdge reasonable for our company. However, licensing, in general, can be challenging to manage effectively. It would be beneficial for companies like Dell to reconsider their approach to licensing certain aspects of their equipment.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2318322 from
Offers seamless integration, rock-solid stability, and efficient customer support
How has it helped my organization?
I chose Dell PowerEdge servers to tackle key issues in our setup. It adds extra security, aligning with our data protection goals. Gold Service support ensures reliable assistance, minimizing downtime. The smooth integration between services makes switching to Dell a confident move for our server needs. PowerEdge Rack Servers boosted our organization's flexibility without any issues. They just worked perfectly, with no negative impact. It has also boosted our IT staff's productivity. I now have more time for other tasks, and while it's hard to quantify, it saves me a few hours each week.
What is most valuable?
The product is well-rounded and has been effective in meeting our needs. The customer feedback has been positive as well.
What needs improvement?
For the next release, I would like for PowerEdge Rack Servers to be a bit more compact.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 12 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The overall stability is excellent. There is almost no downtime, and the system runs smoothly. PowerEdge servers have significantly minimized production downtime for me. They run smoothly without causing any hassles, allowing me to focus on administration. Updates are infrequent, and the system operates seamlessly in the background, requiring minimal attention.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the support as a ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What was our ROI?
Quick customer support, especially with gold support, has been key for maximizing return on investment. In a hard disk issue, they fixed it within three hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In terms of pricing and licensing, it is a trade-off. If you find it expensive, you can limit access, but if the budget allows, you can expand.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as a ten out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Emile Maas from
The performance now is exceptional and has surpassed our previous setup
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers across our organization for diverse needs. Some handle essential services like DHCP and DNS, while others support websites and applications. Additionally, we use them for storage and computational power, adapting to the unique requirements of each site efficiently.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have significantly improved our organization, especially for simulation work.
The switch to SSDs has made a tremendous difference, reducing simulation times from a day to just an hour. This boost in performance has translated into cost savings, allowing us to accomplish more in less time.
The impact of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers on our organization's sustainability goals has been significant. Although we are a large company and often maximize hardware life, investing in newer, more energy-efficient systems has proven worthwhile.
With energy pricing in leased buildings and considering the collective impact of servers, desktops, and screens, the upgrade has made a substantial positive difference both economically and environmentally.
Additionally, switching to Dell VSAN SSD storage has significantly boosted our server performance, especially for high-performance workloads. The transition from external storage with a different supplier to Dell storage took some time to adapt, but the results have been impressive. The performance now is exceptional and has surpassed our previous setup.
What is most valuable?
What I find valuable about Dell is that the newer servers are more energy-efficient compared to older ones, aligning with the need to consider power consumption.
What needs improvement?
We are generally very satisfied with Dell, but there is a suggestion to potentially revisit pricing, although this is a common consideration with most products.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers since 2012.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have been incredibly reliable, minimizing unplanned production downtime. Over the past 11 years, I have experienced very few issues, such as only one failed hard drive. The servers have been stable, even during moves and power cycles, consistently performing well.
How are customer service and support?
Tech support for Dell PowerEdge has been excellent. I have had the same account manager for about two and a half to three years, and she has been awesome. Whenever there is a project or need for assistance, they provide valuable support, creating a collaborative and effective environment for problem-solving.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I find Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers valuable for our company's needs. While we have used HP systems before, we switched back to Dell due to their better service and more familiar hardware. The way Dell products work aligns well with our preferences, making them a more pleasant choice for our business.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment time for Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers depends on the project. For longer planning phases, it can take up to three years, while in more straightforward cases, it is a matter of weeks. The actual installation is easy and tool-free, involving simply clicking on the hardware, connecting it to the network, and using remote access for configuration.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have fair prices for our basic needs, and when we need more power, the cost matches the value we get. It feels like we get a good deal for what we pay.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ronald Stoffels from
Can be used for SQL servers, domain controllers, virtual center servers, and backup environments
What is our primary use case?
We are local governments, and we use the solution for computing power and view. We use the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our ESX cluster, SQL servers, domain controllers, virtual center servers, and backup environment.
What is most valuable?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are easy to manage and install, and it gives us a lot of time to do other things. We hang it in a rack, install software on it, and it is automatically deployed for the environment.
What needs improvement?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers could improve the bezels in front of it. Because they always change the bezels, it's strange when you come with the customer into your cell room and see ten different bezels hanging.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 25 to 30 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is a pretty stable solution. When there's something wrong with the hardware or hard drives, it can be changed in a running system.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is good. I call the technical support team when I have a question or problem, and it's always fixed within 30 to 60 minutes. The technical support team resolves our issues on the phone, or the next day, an engineer would come with spare parts to fix the issue.
I rate the solution’s technical support eight and a half out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used HPE Compaq Server.
After surveying what was better for us, we came to Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers and stayed with it because it was good. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers' price is better than HPE Compaq Server, and it's easy to rack mount. You don't need equipment to hang it on a rack. With other equipment, you need a screwdriver and a bolt. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are easy to hang and get out of the systems.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is a bit complex because we have a fiber environment and a network environment, which we always have to configure. The fiber environment takes a lot of time. The network environment takes some time, wherein you install the OS and deploy your configuration file on it. The implementation is pretty fast and takes five to ten minutes. Then, you do all the configuring around it because you want to connect it to your power store.
What about the implementation team?
In our environment, it takes between 30 and 60 minutes to get the solution out of the box into a running system.
What other advice do I have?
The solution's power consumption has improved a lot. We always have two power supplies on it. When there's a power outage, and one doesn't work, we have the other spare one. The power consumption is always balanced over two. So, power consumption has gone from high to medium and is even lower now. We are not using the spinning disk anymore.
The solution's ability to handle the evolving needs of high-performance workloads is good. We have a couple of power racks exclusively used for SQL storage. Since the SQL databases are running on them, they need performance, and they perform perfectly.
The solution has helped reduce our unplanned production downtime, but that is because we are also using VMware. So, you can do downtime during the daytime and plan it. Our hardware doesn't power off once a year.
We check every month for OpenManage updates. We check the OpenManage appliance, get a catalog, look at it to see if there is new hardware or firmware, and always deploy them every month. So we are always on top of the new updates.
Overall, I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2318367 from
Has the ability to maintain and replace all physical aspects of the server ourselves instead of calling an engineer
What is our primary use case?
We use the entire Dell PowerEdge model from the R200 to the R700 series. In my current company, we use them for generic computing. In my previous company, it was used as a gaming server.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution provides simplicity and ease of maintenance. The Dell servers are standardized across the board, so it's easy to teach people to do maintenance and hands-on work on the servers. It was important for me. The solution is easy to use. It is easy to transfer knowledge. It's a simple physical system to work with.
We need to do less work on the physical maintenance of the product. Such servers have a lot of components that need to be swapped out. Dell is very clearly marked. It is easy to remove without tools. It saves us a lot of time.
What is most valuable?
The ability to maintain and replace all the physical aspects of the server ourselves instead of calling a dedicated engineer from Dell is valuable to me. It is easy to change the parts of the tool.
What needs improvement?
We've had some issues with the tool. It was unclear which type of networking cards were used in the solution. We also had driver issues with networking cards.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool's stability is good. If it works, it performs.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability depends on the software that's being deployed. The hardware is standardized. I can scale out easily as a data center engineer. The rest is up to the developers.
How are customer service and support?
The support is okay sometimes. Unfortunately, our experience with support has been very, very bad. I rate the support a three or four out of ten. The support team must do less outsourcing and keep the knowledge within the countries.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used HPE and SuperMicro. Dell has a clear ecosystem and more knowledge in the market. It is easy to use. The engineers prefer to work on Dell hardware compared to SuperMicro hardware.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment is very easy. Everything is very clearly marked. All the racking and stacking hardware work well. We don't need any tools to install it. It's very, very easy to work with physically. I've done deployments all over the globe. There has never been an issue with Dell servers.
What other advice do I have?
Most of the solution's features are good. The remote access and iDRAC technology are ancient. It needs a really big update. The portfolio is very clear. Depending on the workload we need, selecting a product is very easy. There's not a lot of grey area while purchasing and using servers. It's a very clear ecosystem.
Reducing the downtime is not the server's job. It's more of a software architecture function. We do not rely on PowerEdge for it. The OpenManage console reduces maintenance time. We can do proactive maintenance. Proactive maintenance costs us sometimes, but it also saves time in the long run.
The product does not impact our flexibility of operations. We use it because it's easy to deploy. It is readily available. I have ten years of IT experience.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight to nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1437618 from
A simple and scalable solution that is easy to use and enables users to pull out elements and change them easily
What is our primary use case?
My organization uses the product as a simple server.
How has it helped my organization?
We implemented the product for its simplicity and scalability. We wanted a simple system that we could scale up if needed. Currently, we only have a few servers. It's easy to change them. The components can be changed around.
What is most valuable?
The simplicity of the bars is valuable. We can pull out elements and change them ourselves. It saves us time. We do not open the machine much. It leads to less maintenance efforts. We can also use components of other brands. It is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The product must provide more options to add GPUs to the machines. It's always a challenge. If we don't think about it when buying the machine, we cannot do it afterward.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for 20 years. We use R730 and R630.
How are customer service and support?
The support is good. The support was better ten years ago. Now, we have to do more things ourselves. Ten years ago, the team focused on solving the issues first instead of finding who was to blame.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used HPE some time ago. The machines are the same, but the support provided by Dell is better.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product's pricing is not good. It's always a winning factor for other solutions. It is not the most affordable tool.
What other advice do I have?
I hope PowerEdge's Cyber Resilient Architecture approach is sufficient. Once, we had a problem because the rack was not updated. It's annoying that I didn't get informed by Dell that we had to update it. Communication should be better for security reasons.
I never thought about energy consumption, but we all must decrease our power consumption. It was never an issue for us, though. The tool is efficient for what we use it for. It is scalable till the end. The product lasts for seven years. We can use the machine for a long time.
The solution has helped reduce unplanned production downtime. We have a cluster. If one fails, the other one takes over. The OpenManage console has affected our IT staff’s productivity. We use it a lot. It's a good tool to access our service. The tool saves 25% of our time.
Overall, I rate the 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: 2023-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brian Mijnals from
An affordable and easy-to-deploy product that is simple to use and provides a lot of features
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for servers and backup.
How has it helped my organization?
The product has improved our business. There are fewer complications than what we had before with other brands.
What is most valuable?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is simpler to use when compared with HPE. The product provides more features than what we expected six years ago.
What needs improvement?
The solution must increase the space provided. It is still an issue. The terabytes are never enough.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for six years.
How are customer service and support?
The support is getting better. Before, we had to call and explain what was going on. Now, the support has a website. I rate the support a seven or eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using HPE before. Many schools were already doing business with Dell. So, we tried it. We also have Dell's laptops and desktops.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment is not difficult at all.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's pricing is very good.
What other advice do I have?
The server does consume energy. The energy consumption is less than what it was three years ago. We still have the same capacity. We don't have many high-performance workloads. We have AutoCAD and SolidWorks. These are two programs that need a lot of CPU. The rest is file surfing and document printing. We are planning to use the OpenManage console.
Overall, I rate the 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: 2023-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2403441 from
Enables us to go down in power consumption while at the same time provide more computing power to users
What is our primary use case?
We started full-scale deployment in 2013 exclusively with Dell PowerEdge. We have the fourth generation of servers. We went from 720, 730, 740, and now 760. I have all the models.
We use PowerEdge to connect directly to electronics and readout systems so it is all deployed on-prem, on a private network with no connection to the outside.
I work in a research environment. We use these 400 huge clusters to connect to the electronics of readout detectors to read the data out of the homemade front-end electronics and then assemble the data files to be analyzed. It's moving data between electronics and the IT world of storage grid analysis, etcetera. I'm the service manager only for the readout part and that is already enough of a job.
How has it helped my organization?
Our servers are on the private network completely disconnected from the outside world. It's less of an issue than it would be for a front-end server to the Wild West. The whole firmware handling what Dell is doing through OAK Management Enterprise or other tools from the iDRAC is also important so that we get signed from the packages we can trust that were tested and don't render our server into a brick. When I get a maintenance window, it's once every four, or five months for four hours. I don't have time to do something, figure out if it doesn't work, and undo it. It has to work with the first job. Resilience in total globally is also important. I can install firmware and updates and have trust that it will work.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are good for power consumption compared to other brands. When we buy our Servers, we always take platinum, it's the best quality power supply. Maybe the others consume more power but I can certainly compare them to other platforms or vendors, and they are absolutely on the low side. Now with the 16th generation that came out, there's another huge step in the positive direction compared to the previous generations. In general, every time there's a new generation, I see that we get the same computing power for less electrical power. It moves in a good direction. We cut our energy consumption by half. This has saved us costs because we are running 300 days a year 24/7 on a full load. Thanks to PowerEdge we can lower our energy consumption lower than the competitors.
In our case, we figured out how much computing power we needed and bought more from the start. However, I'm spending my days buying memory and plugging additional memory. The change increases network bandwidth by changing onboarding functions. The memory capacity you can plug in is absolutely impressive for the bigger form factor. We can go through terabytes of memory without a problem. This is something impressive for me as we can open the chassis, and see how it's engineered inside so that we can easily access all the components, and change components without hours and hours of dismantling it. It is a bottom-up engineered product.
PowerEdge Rack Servers' impact on our sustainability goals is important but hidden. Based in Switzerland, we have to abide by the Swiss sustainability laws, which now forbid heat waste. If we build a data center now, we have to recuperate the heating and do something with it. We're no longer allowed to blow out the energy.
For example, we are building new data centers now that are collecting it, and there's a residential area around it, and we heat the houses through hot water heating. We are legally obliged to do that. The times when we put a chiller outside and blow energy out are gone. That's the core context. If, when we started with the PowerEdge already at the time, we were 100 kilowatts for one room, we moved the junk out and put the first PowerEdge Servers in, and the power consumption went down to 80. So we recovered 20 percent for more computing. That was already more than ten years ago. by now, we have gone down to less than 50 with the latest generation of PowerEdge. So we are going down in power consumption while at the same time providing more computing power to the users. This is very important because the infrastructure to recuperate the heat costs money as well. The less I consume, the less I have to pay to recuperate it afterward.
What is most valuable?
There are two valuable features for me. Number one, we are always at the edge of technology, Dell is a great partner, so going to Austin to the HBC Lab, so we can test machines and platforms before they go commercial so we can adapt our developments because we plug homemade cards into the Servers. We have to make sure they're compatible. That's the development side.
On the operations side, the value of service is always underestimated in terms of debugging, availability of spare parts, and the fact that they don't explode weekly. The quality of the products, the monitoring, the managed enterprise, pro support, TechDirect, self-dispatch of spare parts, etcetera, all of this allows us to run in the order of 500 servers if you take other clusters together. It is a tenth of a human host of a full-time equivalent. This means that if you would scale up linearly, one person could take care of 3000 Servers. That's quite impactful. Google published three people for 1000. We are doing one person for 3000. That allows us to free human resources for other tasks. The last time somebody had to go to the data center for support was five months ago. We could do many functions remotely, so there was no hardware fault. We could do daily maintenance remotely through iDRAC. Its remote management capabilities are one in a lifetime. I don't know any other platforms that offer the same level of manageability.
What needs improvement?
The world market for CPUs is excited. We have new ideas popping up left and right like new accelerator cards because there are GPUs. Dell is already working with Kalray, for example, that builds accelerator cards. There are new FPGA cards available on the market that are not in the portfolio. The last time I looked was when buying the new 760 Servers because it changes every couple of months, and not all Intel CPUs were certified. The adoption speed of new CPU and GPU technologies has room for improvement.
However, I know coming from the technical side this is a lot of work, and it's difficult. I know they are working on it and it's not something you do in five minutes. We have to stay fair. It would be nice but I know that now Intel and AMD come up with new CPUs twice a year. In the past, there was a new CPU generation every two years and now it's every six months. So the developers of servers and all the devices and programs are running to keep up with the speed itself.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 11 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The support is efficient. We have access to the spare parts catalog, We can diagnose a file and send it to them, and within two hours we have somebody on the phone. They are reactive and the problems were solved in the first attempt. This allows us to pay a little bit more for the initial investment but over the lifetime of the equipment, we have zero manpower costs to keep them running. The total cost over the lifetime of the equipment, we are largely positive compared to other brands where we have to pay a team of ten people to manage the equipment.
How was the initial setup?
During the deployment, the amount of rails turned out to be a disaster. We asked for two fewer rails and I had the whole team come over and install the rails for PowerEdge. I had a colleague, who did the Rack all by himself, he was so fascinated with it. From the mechanical aspect, it's extremely easy and solid.
There is also the engineering of the chassis down to the rail and how to put it in was well thought out. It was not some rails that were purchased out of a catalog from Taiwan.
I use OAK Management Enterprise to control the whole cluster. Once we plug in the cable, the service tag is realized, and the server is deployed by itself. From plugging in a new machine to installation ready if there are not too many firmware updates, it's ten minutes. It's easy, requires little manpower, and is fast.
When we had to install five hundred servers in the rack, there was a discussion about whether we should call on the professional deployment services from Dell to do that, and then we decided not to. Because we are two people, we could install 25 servers in two hours. It was done in two weeks.
What about the implementation team?
We do the implementation in-house.
What was our ROI?
We have the equipment itself, but Dell also provides the full software framework infrastructure around it. That is crucial in monitoring in terms of what's going on and also that one allows for example one person to have a view over thousands of machines. I have CloudIQ on my phone so I can see what my servers are doing. I can predict its failure so we can react before something explodes. We can react before things fail. That, of course, reduces downtime, and increases happiness, on the customer side.
As scientists, we want as much data as possible. In the experiment equipment running, there are no official numbers, but we are in millions per hour. Therefore, half an hour of downtime is costly. Not everything will be down, but if the data is unusable because there's one piece missin...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Az On from
Good stability, easy to use, and easy to deploy
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to host on a private cloud. We use a lot of the 600 and 700 series.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell has grown a lot since the fourth generation. When I buy Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, I don't have to worry about servers, stability, and ease of deployment.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and very stable, and we are happy with it.
What needs improvement?
Some of Dell's competitors have already been feeding a lot of the performance and availability data to an online platform. We haven't seen that with PowerEdge, or at least we never used it. It would be nice if it were all included as a part of PowerEdge so you can check your server's performance and availability online.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for a long time. I have been using it before it was called PowerEdge.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution's scalability is very good. Nowadays, you can jam so much infrastructure into very small 1U or 2U servers, which is very impressive.
How are customer service and support?
The solution’s technical support team is pretty responsive.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use a lot of Supermicro servers, which are very good in terms of customizability. Supermicro servers can also be a lot aggressive in pricing. We use Supermicro for really lower-end and high-end servers. We use Dell for a lot of the middle-end servers.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to deploy Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment with the solution in terms of stability and ease of use.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I wouldn't say the solution's pricing is the best, but it's very competitive.
What other advice do I have?
Right now, we're using a lot of 13, 14, and 15-gen PowerEdge servers.
Many of our customers who do encryption at rest use Dell's TPM chip capability, which works.
PowerEdge Servers are very good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. We were able to use the solution to scale many of our compute nodes, which are used by many of our customers who need a lot of high computing. So, we're pretty happy with it.
Nowadays, PowerEdge is very reliable and has helped reduce unplanned production downtime twice as much as five years ago.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380608 from
Our strong relationship with Dell helps in providing an effective and timely service
What is our primary use case?
My focus is liquid cooling. We are taking the air-cooled PowerEdge systems and converting them to liquid cooling. That usually involves replacing and doing material compatibility, adjusting the thermal interface materials inside the systems, and adjusting the heat sinks. We turn off the fans and adjust the BIOS systems in some of the subsystems, such as PSUs.
This allows the server that has been designed for air cooling to be submerged in dielectric fluid so that it can now be cooled with dielectric fluid running through the systems. Because of the fact that it is submerged, all the subsystems are being cooled, but instead of air, it is done by fluid. It is far more effective at pulling heat out of the systems, taking that heat out of the unit, and then being able to use that heat for other purposes.
For the larger PowerEdge systems that have GPU integrations in them, we have seen a lot of trends in building those for AI systems. We have seen a generated interest in the PowerEdge system across the board for a majority of industries.
How has it helped my organization?
I am quite new to the company, but I see that customers keep asking for these servers. From our side, because of our relationship with Dell, we can take a server and convert it to liquid far quicker than with other partners. That has been a big advantage. The PowerEdge system is good in many aspects. Many times customers just want to deploy these systems, especially given the acceleration that we have seen in the AI industry. People just want to be able to get their systems up and running as quickly as possible, so sometimes, there is an advantage to the lead time of getting these things converted. We have been able to do that quicker through Dell than with other IT vendors. We have relationships with HPE as well as with Lenovo. We are dynamic. We are not tied to any particular vendor, and we can work with all customers to deploy different systems inside their environment for liquid cooling.
From our side, there is always a little bit of a challenge with the footprint. I am in an area where we are submerging these devices in tanks. We are in a situation where some of the server designs are a little bit deep. For example, PowerEdge R760xa has a slightly extended depth. It is not as long as PowerEdge XE9680, but PowerEdge R760xa is a beast in itself. It is influencing the infrastructure designers to change their footprint so that they can incorporate something like this in their AI systems. That is very impressive. This is the thing that so many people are talking about at the moment. We see a lot of potential in a device like this because of the fact that you can load H100 or H200 GPUs with NVLink. It is a complete system for AI training models.
We have our own challenges with firmware, but that is only because we sometimes have to adjust the firmware of things like PSUs. With the firmware that they have by default, there is a fan running inside that. When we run fluid through, we want to adjust the firmware so that the fan is turned off. We usually have to adjust the firmware to a very high version because we do not want someone updating the firmware to the new standard. That is because the moment they do that, the fans will start running again, and all the alarms are going to go off because a bunch of fluids are running through the systems. So, we have our own firmware challenges to work with, but Dell is strong in being able to help us with that information and get the firmware so that we can adjust it. It is not just one vendor who provides the PSUs, and firmware adjustments are far more successful than having to emulate the PSUs, which is something some people have done in the past, but they led to some failures inside the PSUs when they try to convert to liquid cooling.
In terms of energy consumption, because I am on the liquid cooling side of things, we turn the fans off. If we can get a PowerEdge system and convert it to liquid cooling, we can reduce the power consumption of that server by up to 40%. In data center environments, energy consumption is becoming an important ratio to measure when people are building up these large data centers around the world. Currently, in an air-cool system, power usage effectiveness (PUE) is 2.0 or 1.5. When you start to liquidate all these, that dramatically drops to 1.2 or 1 PUE. You can even get less than 1 PUE if you effectively reuse the heat. So, you get more environment-friendly servers. If you are reducing carbon emissions and your power consumption by 20% or 30%, that is incredibly attractive when you are trying to build out new systems. Not only that, with air-cool, to maintain strong air conditioning to keep these things cool, especially something like PowerEdge XE9680, air conditioning has to use up a lot of water, whereas, with immersion, you do not have to use up that water. You are using incredibly small amounts of water to cool. It is even zero in many cases. So, liquid cooling has a huge amount of environmentally friendly advantages, and the fact that we are able to do quite a lot of liquid cooling PowerEdge systems in turn makes PowerEdge a more environmentally friendly option.
Because we are able to change the standard with cooling, it gets purchased in positions where we can run the GPUs at their maximum performance. In fluid systems that we have tested using things like PowerEdge XE9680, we are able to achieve maximum frequency and maximum performance.
What is most valuable?
The Dell name holds a lot of weight on our position as a partner of Dell's when it comes to liquid cooling the systems. We have a great relationship with Dell, so we are able to exchange information very easily to be able to build these systems for our customers. When it comes to converting one of these to liquid cooling, we need to know a lot of information about the sub-components, the vendors, and the firmware inside PSUs. Without a strong relationship with our IT partner Dell, we would not be able to do that effectively and quickly to meet the lead times of our customers.
Dell PowerEdge systems are very strong or well-rounded systems. A lot of people like the 4th and 5th generation Xeon that has been implemented into PowerEdge. Xeon has a good advantage when it comes to the inputting element of AI systems, and, of course, Intel also has a good name. However, from our position, as a partner and as a systems integrator, the real strength is the relationship that we have with Dell and being able to exchange that information.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been a part of my current organization for a few months. I started at the end of last year. I have been acclimatizing to the PowerEdge systems.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In the metrics that I have worked with, they have been very stable and reliable so far. We have not had cases where we have to go in and do maintenance work on our side of things. Usually, any issues that they have had from a liquid cooling side of things have mostly been down to people not doing the proper practice when it comes to installation.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
A lot of the time, we deal with customers who already have a pre-existing architecture. They perhaps have Cisco systems or HPE systems in their infrastructure. The challenge is to convert them to a new unit. The data center's presentation is such a big element of design. It is good if they stick with the same vendor and have the same relationship, but it is sometimes challenging to have someone change their traditional air-cooled infrastructure systems with the ones from Dell.
How was the initial setup?
I have not heard anything negative about its deployment.
What other advice do I have?
To those who are thinking about liquid cooling, I would strongly recommend it, especially in the EU. It is an environmentally friendly option. It is important to make sure that you have an integrator who understands liquid cooling to a strong degree. It is not something that you can just convert by yourself in the data center. It is something that needs to be done in a lab environment, and it needs to be supported going forward by someone who understands liquid cooling. You need a liquid cooling specialist who is able to assist with that, as well as being able to assist on the services and support side from Dell. We work fluently with Dell in those situations. We found that once the liquid cooling starts running in these systems, if there is going to be a problem, it would have happened in the first few weeks. It is usually down to installation practices, not the systems themselves.
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. It is a very strong solution.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2024-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Skirmantas Juraska from
Powerful And Reliable With Good Warranties
What is our primary use case?
We buy the servers without an OS and use Linux and open-source options with it. As we are a web hosting company, these servers primarily serve our customers by hosting their Websites, VPS, Emails, Domains, and other services. We also use them for our own infrastructure and our products.
What is most valuable?
We're a global web hosting company with data centers throughout the world, so we need lots of powerful, reliable, and efficient servers. That’s what Dell PowerEdge servers are. We've been using them for many years and trust the product.
It has good quality control, and some of my colleagues were able to see this first-hand during a visit to the Dell factory.
We received good demo equipment that helped us pick the best solutions for our business. Plus, we can choose optimal setups and configurations that best fit the needs of our web, cloud, and virtual private server hosting clients.
The servers always arrive with the latest firmware and are very good at handling high-performance workloads. They meet our ever-growing needs, including those associated with AI.
The pricing is very flexible, and the commitment to delivery and working with partners is excellent.
Dell offers us good warranties and is very good at delivering on them when necessary.
In terms of energy consumption, PowerEdge servers are okay. We do find Dell servers to be more efficient than others; however, it depends on the CPU usage and workload. Our newest processors are more power-efficient, and NVMe SSD disc drives help save even more energy. User-friendly OpenManage console helps us efficiently manage the lifecycle of PowerEdge servers. However, we are not using it at full scale.
The servers are easy to set up, and we use a variety of server security features in our current environment. An important advantage is that we can make OS patches and hotfixes without a reboot.
What needs improvement?
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 resolved fast.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution for around three and four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is very good. I'd rate stability nine out of ten.
Dell PowerEdge servers improved our IT infrastructure. We have fewer failures and good warranties, and by keeping everything up to date and patched, we reduced unplanned downtime by 20% to 30%. We've also noticed that these servers are 20% more powerful than similar configurations.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As the fastest-growing web hosting company with over 2.5 million clients worldwide, scalability is crucial for us. Dell server scalability is good. If we need more capacity, we just buy more servers. The most recent example is our purchase of 800 Dell servers.
How are customer service and support?
Dell offers helpful technical support, including help and guidance when we have new server configurations.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We've been on the market for 20 years and tested a lot of the competition. We've used at least three different vendors before Dell.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
First, we need to ship our servers to a remote location. However, for racking and installing operating systems, et cetera, it takes about one hour.
What was our ROI?
The ROI is good. I can’t give the exact numbers, but in terms of outcomes, it is profitable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
While pricing is very important, it's not all about the cost. With Dell, we have fewer issues, and updating processes are faster—which makes it worth the cost.
Overall, the solution is fairly priced and cost-effective. The overall pricing is moderate.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have considered a public cloud server before choosing Dell.
What other advice do I have?
We are Dell partners and customers.
I'd advise potential users to try Dell. I would recommend the solution.
I'd rate the solution ten out of ten. I'm quite satisfied with how everything is going. We do not have any complaints.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Date published: 2024-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380770 from
Reliable servers with easy management and good service
What is our primary use case?
We have virtualization running on Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. We have VMware. We have some physical workloads. We also have Oracle databases.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are reliable and do not require a lot of maintenance. We put them in the rack and forget them.
In terms of the overall flexibility of our operations, we have a lot of servers, and because of virtualization, it is very flexible, but it has nothing to do with the hardware.
What is most valuable?
Reliability is important for us. They are reliable, and the service is very good. iDRAC is a good feature that we use very often. We are rarely in the data center.
What needs improvement?
The server itself is good, but sometimes, the salesperson forgets to sell us the right controller. It is related to sales. It is not related to the technical part. There is nothing that can be improved in these servers technically.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in this organization for nine years, and they were already using Dell servers when I joined.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
These servers are very stable.
How are customer service and support?
Most times, we take care of things on our own. Usually, when there is something that needs to be fixed or replaced, we take Dell's help. I would rate their support an eight out of ten. It is very good, but it can always be better.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We only use Dell servers.
How was the initial setup?
They are easy to deploy. There are no problems with that.
What was our ROI?
We have seen an ROI. We rarely have any problems with these servers. Overall, it is a good deal.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have not compared them with others. The price is okay, but they can always be a little bit cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge 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: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Louie Clarke from
Easy management, global support, and competitive pricing
What is our primary use case?
My experience and background is in the OEM space. I help customers take their IP to market on a reliable server, and Dell is normally the go-to option for that.
How has it helped my organization?
Reliability is the main benefit. From a services standpoint, on the OEM side, customers always like the ability to deploy in other countries with their own IP. They can use the Dell tier-one global service. Normally, the service appeals to the customers more than the platform.
They are seen as a very power-efficient option, but I do not have any metrics to back it up.
What is most valuable?
Within that space, one of the most valuable features is the management. We are able to do remote monitoring and installation of hardware and software, and that tends to be very popular with customers. When customers are deploying their IP out into the field, being able to handle the management and servicing of platforms remotely to diagnose issues is always useful.
What needs improvement?
I do not have any input as such. There can be a bit more expansive AI portfolio, but I have not worked on any AI projects with Dell, so I might not be up to date in knowledge.
There is probably room to expand the lower-end range.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Dell PowerEdge servers throughout my career. It has been seven or eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We do not have too many reports of the platform being unstable, but it is not something I would directly get involved with.
How are customer service and support?
I do not work directly with the hardware, so I cannot speak from a quality perspective and compare it to others, but Dell has some of the best services when looking at comparable server vendors. Their after-sales and pre-sales support is probably the best in the business.
My experience has always been positive. I would rate their customer service and support a nine out of ten. No one gets a ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
In the environments I work in, they are almost entirely on-prem, but I am not involved in the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing is very competitive. I have not been too involved in the licensing, but from a hardware perspective, I always find them to be competitive.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge 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:Distribor
Date published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380632 from
Offers robust performance and scalability but may require upgrades for improved energy efficiency and may experience stability issues with older hardware
What is our primary use case?
We primarily utilize Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as hosts for virtual machines.
How has it helped my organization?
We opted for the OCP primarily due to its exceptional modularity. With compute nodes and storage nodes sharing the same form factor and rack, it simplifies maintenance tasks. Any necessary adjustments can be made seamlessly without the need to unplug cables, as everything is contained within the rack itself. This user-friendly design streamlines operations, particularly for individuals with limited training in server management.
Our older PowerEdge servers consume significant amounts of power due to their age.
In terms of high performance, there hasn't been any improvement or decline. We have sufficient redundancy to tolerate the loss of multiple nodes without any impact.
In terms of productivity, we have the capability to interface directly with the servers when necessary, eliminating the need for remote access.
What needs improvement?
There is potential for enhancement in terms of its overall upgradeability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of stability, overall it has been satisfactory, although we encountered some issues due to outdated hardware. At one point, we experienced failures likely stemming from aging components, such as a faulty CPU that led to the shutdown of certain virtual machines.
What other advice do I have?
It fulfills its intended functions, but we haven't identified any advantages to the additional features. Overall, I would rate it seven 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: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380641 from
Customizable, highly reliable, and energy-efficient
What is our primary use case?
We are a web hosting company, so we host websites. They are predominantly high-value websites. They tend to be very intensive applications, so we use CPUs with lots of cores and memory. We try to get as much performance as possible out of these machines.
At the moment, we are using Dell R640 and 740XD, and we have some 540s for backups.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are very good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. Even though we do not use the very latest generation servers, they are in line with our customers' needs. Our customers do not know or care what the specs of the servers are. They just want the results, which speed from websites or whatever applications they are running. We have a very strong reputation in the industry for producing those fast results, and at the moment, Dell servers support that very well. Our knowledge perhaps is not as good as it could be on some of the latest technologies. We do not even use NVMe storage yet, but I am quite interested in seeing some of the new technology for NVMe support.
Due to our environmental compliance, we are very aware of our consumption, and it is pleasing to see regular improvements in that area. We are regularly looking at and reviewing our power consumption. We replaced some of our older Dell models with newer ones, which are way more efficient. They are very good in terms of energy consumption. There is a useful calculator available on their website to work out how much we are going to be using, so we can tell in advance. Before we populate a new data center cabinet, we can see how much we should expect it to be using. That makes it a lot easier. We then do not underfill or overfill a cabinet. We can maximize the use of the space by knowing with some degree of accuracy how much power is going to be used.
What is most valuable?
I like the reliability and ease of swapping out failed equipment. It is very easy to replace power supplies and drives.
What needs improvement?
We use older-generation servers. We are two generations behind. There can be remote access management and iDRAC improvements, but I do not have many complaints about that.
From the licensing model perspective, it might be useful for enterprises to get an overall enterprise license, rather than licensing each server. That is one option because we tend to buy the service with the licenses, but some of our older equipment does not have them.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for about ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They are very reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We tend to buy quite high-spec servers, so we do not need to upgrade, but storage-wise, typically, we always have an empty base in the servers we deploy. So, we have plenty of scope for scaling.
How are customer service and support?
We do not use their support. We use a third party. We rarely need to get support because the equipment is so reliable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used to use HP many years ago. We moved to Dell because their servers were more customizable. We were able to use our own disks, for example, whereas HP would not allow us to do that. They had to ship the disks, and that was the main reason we moved.
Dell is just a little bit more logical. Even when you open up the box and carry out the replacement tasks with the components, it seems a little bit more logical. In every generation, there is a change, but when you open up a new box, it does not take long. Without reading the manual, you can figure out what needs to be done. We have never been disappointed with the new products that do come out, so we are quite involved now and attached to the Dell ecosystem.
How was the initial setup?
They are very good in terms of deployment. Our automated system is there, and there is no problem with using our deployment tool with it. I cannot think of a case where we have hit a problem. It has been fast. There is nothing to do with the hardware. There are no obstacles.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We looked at Supermicro, but we never found them very reliable. The chassis and the build felt a little bit more flimsy compared to Dell. Dell servers felt a lot more like enterprise hardware.
What other advice do I have?
In terms of the impact of PowerEdge Servers on our organization’s sustainability goals, we have not recycled much old equipment. I am not sure what to do with it. I do not know whether they have any incentives for returning old hardware. One thing we need to factor in is how to dispose of older hardware.
For the simple needs that we have, I would rate Dell PowerEdge 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: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380809 from
Rock solid, easy to use, and highly scalable
What is our primary use case?
We typically use them for hosting in a private cloud. We use the 600 and 700 series.
How has it helped my organization?
I started using Dell servers when the 4th Gen came out. Currently, we are using 13th, 14th, and 15th Gen servers. Dell servers have grown a lot since the 4th Gen. When I buy Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, I do not have to worry about them and their stability. There is also ease of deployment. Everything is very easy. Their ship time is also pretty fast.
They have a TPM chip. A lot of our customers who use encryption use that capability, and it just works. There are no issues with it.
We run them in our own data center, and they are fine in terms of energy consumption.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are very good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. We were able to use PowerEdge to scale a lot of our compute nodes. A lot of our customers need a lot of high compute, so we are pretty happy with it.
Dell PowerEdge Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. They are very reliable. We never have any big problems with them. Our production downtime is now two times better than five years ago.
What is most valuable?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are easy to use. They are very stable. They are rock solid. I am happy with them.
What needs improvement?
I do not have any qualms or problems with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. However, when it comes to the software, some of their competitors are already feeding a lot of performance and availability data to an online platform. We have not seen that with PowerEdge. If it is there, we have not used it, but it would be nice if all this information is included as a part of PowerEdge. We can then see server performance and availability online.
For how long have I used the solution?
It has been a long time. I have used these servers before they were called PowerEdge.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They are rock solid.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Their scalability is very good. Nowadays, you can put so much infrastructure into 1U or 2U servers, which is very impressive.
How are customer service and support?
They are pretty responsive. I would rate them 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?
We also use a lot of Supermicro servers. Supermicro is very good in terms of customizability. They can also be a lot aggressive in pricing, so we use Supermicro for the low-end servers and high-end servers. We use Dell servers for middle-end servers.
How was the initial setup?
They are pretty easy to deploy.
What was our ROI?
We have seen an ROI. There is stability, ease of use, and not a lot of problems.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It has generally been very competitive. It is not the best, but it is very competitive.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. They are very stable. They are very good.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380614 from
Ensures unparalleled reliability, energy efficiency and ease of deployment
What is our primary use case?
We've never had any issues with using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for everything we need. Essentially, they're our go-to brand for servers.
How has it helped my organization?
From what I've gathered, it seems that they're heading in the right direction by implementing silicon-based hardware updates, enhancing user access security, and optimizing the supply chain. These developments are sensible, especially for environments like data centers and research facilities, as they prioritize both security and efficiency.
I'm highly impressed by the energy efficiency of Dell PowerEdge Servers. Having worked with servers for a long time, I remember their high power consumption. However, the new Dell products have drastically reduced energy usage, which is not only remarkable but also makes them much quieter.
What is most valuable?
Primarily, what we value most is the stability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. We appreciate the confidence of deploying them in production, knowing they'll perform reliably without any issues.
What needs improvement?
There might be room for improvement, especially in the software aspect, such as firmware updates. While it's relatively straightforward now, it would be beneficial to have a solution that allows updating the server firmware without taking it offline.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for approximately fifteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It provides excellent stability capabilities.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability isn't particularly relevant to our use case.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before switching to Dell, we used to rely on HP servers. Unfortunately, we experienced increasing instability with their hardware over time, particularly noticeable in critical components like storage controllers, which are crucial in my line of work.
We also encountered numerous issues with the mainboards. As a result, we had to explore alternatives from different vendors. Although we also tried Supermicro servers, which showcased some innovative features at the time, we found Dell to offer better stability overall. While Supermicro was aiming for rapid innovation, they struggled with stability issues in their servers.
What about the implementation team?
We managed the deployment in-house, and it was remarkably straightforward. Setting up the racks and mounting the hardware, including the components inside the servers, was hassle-free. Overall, it was a seamless process.
What was our ROI?
I believe the return on investment with Dell servers is positive. While I may not have a precise answer, a strong indication for me is the ongoing satisfaction in receiving the necessary components and support from Dell.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it 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: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380758 from
Work 24/7 for years without any problems and are more resilient to temperature than others
What is our primary use case?
We do web hosting. Our web hosting servers, database servers, corporate cluster, and backup cluster are on Dell servers.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are pretty good in terms of energy consumption. Ours are pretty power-hungry, but we load them up with hard drives and CPUs, and they drink power. It is not Dell's fault. The power efficiency or the power supply is excellent. They are on par or better than the rest we used.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are excellent for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. We have put in platinums and many CPUs in it, and being able to get those in one form or two form factors is incredibly useful. It allows us to deliver as much power as we want without having to get the massive four and six RUs.
Having four-hour support is very handy. Having someone out there within four hours if something dies has been very handy.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business because we run very similar servers throughout our entire config so that we can be flexible. We do not have to go buy specific hardware. We can use one hardware to do all the jobs.
What is most valuable?
Consistency and reliability are valuable. They provide good support for part replacement, and when they cannot because the part is unavailable, they are pretty good at informing us and letting us know, but generally, these servers just sit in the data center and have been working 24/7 for years without any problems.
They are less temperamental with temperature. We have had some other providers whose servers would overheat even though they are in the same data center with the same specs as Dell, which did not overheat.
What needs improvement?
My biggest grievance is related to getting a caddy. We have decommissioned our old servers that we used for development or testing. You cannot buy hard drives for old servers from Dell. It is very annoying.
We tried the OpenManage console. We ran it up on a server with about 50 tracks going to it, and it kept crashing.
Another room for improvement is better OpenBMC implementation. I know Dell is getting into it now, but we do run multiple vendors for various reasons. Being able to have everyone in one would be great. Dell was the one who was missing from the party, and I do believe they have signed to implement it now.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They are very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
They are not scalable, but they are not meant to be. They are perfect for their role. If you want scalability, you should be using blade servers.
We are mostly using Dell R730, R740, and R750 because we have some old ones.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate them a seven out of ten. I find that when I put in a ticket, they come back and ask me questions that I have already answered, or because I am dealing with level 1, they make suggestions that are absolutely irrelevant, and they waste my time dealing with it.
I understand that they do have people who have no idea what they are doing call up, and they need to test these basic things, but it is very frustrating. There is no way to prove I am competent to skip level 1.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We are using HPE. We had Supermicro, but we were having issues, so we got rid of those. We looked at Gigabyte and SUSE, but they were a lot more expensive than Dell. We did not feel there was a lot of benefit. So, most of our fleet is HPE and Dell.
Dell servers are much better at temperature management than HPE. I do not have any problems with Dell servers, but the experience that I have been getting with sales at the moment has been very lackluster with Dell.
In terms of the physical hardware, both Dell and HPE are excellent. We run the same drives, CPUs, and memory. They both perform excellently. Dell servers are a bit more reliable and much more resilient to temperature.
How was the initial setup?
The rails are difficult. The way they clip in seems good on paper, but when you are doing it yourself at a data center with a 30, 40, or 50 KG server, it is very difficult to try and line them up, whereas, with some of the competitors, you just kind of push in. They are much easier to put in.
What was our ROI?
We have absolutely seen an ROI. These servers are absolutely worth the money. We have no regrets. We still would not be using them otherwise.
They cost a lot of money, but they are worth every cent of it because they just work. You just put them in. We run our data center in Sydney, Australia, but my office is based in Melbourne. If anything breaks in the data center, we have to fly to Sydney to fix it. We do not take many flights because we use enterprise hardware.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Dell is pretty good. good. I had a conversation with Dell a while ago due to a vendor. We got much better pricing from a competitor. When I looked at another company, Dell called me and asked why am I looking at someone else when they have a distributor. I told them that their pricing was not good, so Dell went back to the distributor, and we got much better pricing. It is displeasing that I had to do that, but at the same time, I understand that the company is trying to make as much money as they can. I do not mean that in a bad way. That is the way all companies are. They were just trying to get what they could. Other than that, it has been pretty good.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten only because there is always room for improvement, but I would not put anyone above them. I cannot think of a vendor that is on par. After ten years, I am still buying them.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2380791 from
Reliable servers with efficient deployment, robust performance, and comprehensive management tools
What is our primary use case?
We employ Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers within our vSphere cluster to support our business applications.
How has it helped my organization?
Virtual storage, bandwidth optimization with caching, SSD integration, and similar features contribute significantly to the overall performance and efficiency of the servers. These advancements provide a notable improvement in operations.
The PowerEdge servers have poor energy consumption performance.
For the sustainability of our company, we plan to purchase new PowerEdge servers. Our current servers have been in use for five years and are nearing the end of their life cycle. Therefore, we intend to replace them with new PowerEdge servers to ensure continued efficiency and satisfaction.
It contributed to reducing production downtime by approximately 20%.
What is most valuable?
One of the key reasons we integrate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, particularly the ID Rack model, is for its remote monitoring and administration capabilities. This feature is essential for managing the servers efficiently, allowing remote access and administration without the need for physical monitors or on-site presence.
What needs improvement?
Using SD cards for installing the hypervisor is not particularly reliable. Its customer support should be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the servers for fifteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It offers excellent stability.
How are customer service and support?
Tech support can be slow to respond at times, and there are occasions when they seem hesitant to trust our assessments. This can lead to prolonged troubleshooting processes, often requiring us to provide extensive logs for investigation. I would rate it seven out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We utilize various types of servers, with a predominant focus on HPE models.
In my view, there isn't a significant distinction between them; they essentially perform the same tasks but in slightly different ways. There are variations in management tools, however. Customers seem to prefer Dell, possibly due to their positive experiences with the products and alignment with specific guidelines or regulations.
What about the implementation team?
Deployment was straightforward, and to be honest, not much different from other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Date published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2318391 from
Capable of handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads
What is our primary use case?
I use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in general IT infrastructure for all purposes, including virtualization and as cluster nodes with AMD's chipset drivers since there is a broad amount of cost involved for cluster nodes instead of just smart costs.
How has it helped my organization?
With Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, my company has entered a new generation of hardware and possibilities and is happy to use them.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the solution are its integration with OpenManage Enterprise, a unified management system, a management interface, and its function as a working connectivity management platform that helps with areas like deployment.
What needs improvement?
Considering from a hardware perspective, some areas of concern were network cards on the models we had in our organization, which were fairly inaccessible, so we had to remove the whole motherboard and, basically, the whole system to get rid of or swap a network card. The aforementioned aspect can be considered for improvement. Everything else in the solution seems to be completely fine.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for three or four years. My company is a customer of the product.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution's stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution's scalability is good.
How are customer service and support?
The enterprise support provided by Dell is good, especially the support for servers, which is an area where our organization has no complaints yet. If something is broken in the solution and has to be repaired, my organization has seen that the very next day, Dell's support team has always worked on it. There are some small issues related to the support offered by Dell, but it is okay to have such small issues that need to be refined, considering there are many generations of the product released during the product development phase.
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 our company, the introduction of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers helps replace cluster notes primarily in the first batch and later on certain areas of our general infrastructure, like virtualization.
What was our ROI?
With the product's OpenManage Enterprise part, my company has obviously saved money and time in computing, workflows, and jobs. I am pretty sure my company has saved a lot of money and time with the use of the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's prices are good, especially considering what you get to use. I have no complaints with the pricing model of the solution. The licensing aspect of the solution is also fine. My organization is happy with the product's prices since the whole package deal offered by the product is more than fine in terms of pricing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
My company did not evaluate any other solutions available in the market against Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers since we were just involved in the phase of testing the systems out, and we were happy with the results, especially when considering the product as a benchmark against other tools. No real tests were conducted in my organization with any other product, so we decided to proceed with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
What other advice do I have?
My company was not looking to address any challenges when implementing rack servers in our environment. My company needed new hardware to replace old ones, and we looked at what was available on the market and decided to have a proof of concept with the hardware provided by Dell. After my company got to test Dell's hardware, and once we were happy with it, we decided to order Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
Using the product's OpenManage console has certainly affected our company's IT staff's productivity, especially when working with the system management interface.
With the product, our company could save a lot of time since there's a need for only one or a single configuration to be rolled out on all of the devices.
As per my assessment, Dell PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security in terms of silicon-based root of trust, signed firmware updates, user access security, and supply chain integrity is something we need in the IT industry. It's no secret that more and more cyber-attacks have been taking place, and taking precautions at a hardware level is as important as any other precautions taken.
I cannot comment on the area related to energy consumption in Dell PowerEdge Servers.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can handle the evolving needs of high-performance workloads in our company since we could use the product in the cluster, especially with high performance, which has worked out fairly well. I think the product offers better scalability than what we had before, but we need to consider that it is a newer product in the market.
I don't know how the use of the product has impacted the overall flexibility of our organization's operations and business.
I think there is a lot of stuff to improve in the product. The product itself is solid, and it is genuinely good. It is a good hardware to begin with in general.
I rate the overall tool an eight to nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-12-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2289357 from
Fairly priced, stable, and easy to set up
What is our primary use case?
We use them to host a car parking system.
How has it helped my organization?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers with pre-installed Microsoft Windows Server. It is just easier when they come already loaded. There is less for us to do.
We host our application on them. They are great for running our applications. We recently had to upgrade the specs of some of the servers due to the demands on the system. For example, where it used to be Dell R350 with hard drives, we are now expected to go with SSDs, but it deals with our applications very well.
We do not necessarily use a lot of its security and other features. We take it out of the box, put our application on it, and then just run it or install it on a device if needed.
With Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we now have more resilience. Previously, we used a PowerPC as a server. By using a dedicated PowerEdge Rack Server, there is resilience when using, for example, a RAID array.
Our in-house application runs directly on it. That is a big critical element, but the impact of these servers on our IT infrastructure is no different from another server.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime by about 20%.
What is most valuable?
The ease of setting them up is valuable. It is easy to set them up.
What needs improvement?
Training needs to be improved. I feel we are not getting the best benefit out of the PowerEdge servers at the moment because we do not have in-depth knowledge on how to fully configure them. The PowerEdge servers are fine. It is our training that needs to be improved.
Their support can be better. Getting to the right person for support is a challenge.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for eight or nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have never seen any major issues with stability. They are stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Once we have deployed a server, we do not increase any specs on it, so we do not have too much experience with scalability. If we do need an improved or enhanced server, we will get that straight from Dell. We would not enhance RAM, SSD, or anything else on our own.
There are about eight people who may configure them. Once these servers go to the site, there are more people using them, but I do not know how many.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is usually very good, but getting to the right person is a challenge. They are good once we get to the right person or once somebody is dedicated to helping us, but getting to that point in the first place is a bit annoying.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
My predecessor was already using them, so I carried on ordering them. We do not have any experience with anything similar. We just stick with what we know. The only alternative that we use is a tower PC as a server. It is just a standard PC.
We did not consider public cloud servers before choosing PowerEdge servers. Our platform at the moment is not native to the cloud. It has a heavy data demand and bandwidth requirement, so the cloud was not necessarily within the scope of our product at the time. However, we are developing a cloud-native solution. That might be something we can consider moving forward.
We went for PowerEdge servers because of the price and specs. It is something that has been used by our team before I even joined it, so we continue to use it. The support from Dell is usually very good as well. So, it is a combination of price, specs, and support that makes us keep using Dell.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to set them up. We could realize their benefits within a few months of deployment.
I am involved in their deployment as an assistant and not as the main person. Most times, it is straightforward, but it also depends on the spec that we get with different solid-state drives or hard drives. Sometimes, the RAID sets can be a bit more complex.
With regards to getting the server into a state where we can deploy our application, it takes a few hours. In a few hours, we can deploy the Windows operating system, do the RAID setup, and then it is ready for our in-house solution.
What about the implementation team?
It is usually a one-man job. I might provide some assistance, but typically, it is a one-man job.
What was our ROI?
We have potentially seen an ROI, but I would not be able to give a figure. We deploy our solutions onto those servers, and effectively, that is no longer our equipment, so we do not necessarily see what is going on with them.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They are fairly priced.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. I would advise having a good relationship with Dell, and they will support you above and beyond.
Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: PeerSpot contacted the reviewer to collect the review and to validate authenticity. The reviewer was referred by the vendor, but the review is not subject to editing or approval by the vendor.
Date published: 2023-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mickael Marimbert from
The servers are user-friendly, efficient, and accommodate for centralized management
What is our primary use case?
We preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server on Dell PowerEdge servers due to its ease of installation and deployment within our data center.
We utilize Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our file server, Windows server, and WTS server for services.
We use models, T350, T440, and T560.
How has it helped my organization?
The PowerEdge cyber-resilient architecture approach to security is excellent. We can close all the ports as we want and change the ports of the ID rack. We can also separate the networks for the ID rack. I love this functionality.
I am impressed with the efficiency of the PowerEdge Rack Servers. I compared their power consumption with that of APC/UPS units and found them to be highly efficient for utilization.
PowerEdge has enabled us to centralize the management of all servers and installations. We now have a single, easy-to-follow document for managing our entire infrastructure.
PowerEdge servers have helped reduce unplanned production downtime by 60 percent.
What is most valuable?
I find the support site where we collect drivers valuable.
The OpenMange console is effective.
The Life Cycle Manager is a valuable feature.
Overall Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
The scalability has room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for almost three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are stable. I have never had an issue.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are not highly scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good and also effective. There was one time that I resolved an issue myself.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used HPE, but its capabilities and capacities were not as good as those of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment was straightforward and took me a few hours to complete.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The high cost of Dell PowerEdge Rack Server licenses is attributed to the pre-installed Windows Server operating system from Microsoft.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of ten.
Our critical workloads include the printer server, file server, HR server, and all other applications stored in our data center.
To protect from malware and firmware attacks, we have an EDR that we use to secure our active directory and a centralized password manager in the cloud.
We utilize public cloud servers concurrently with PowerEdge rack servers.
We have eight admins that work directly with our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
I highly recommend Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: PeerSpot contacted the reviewer to collect the review and to validate authenticity. The reviewer was referred by the vendor, but the review is not subject to editing or approval by the vendor.
Date published: 2023-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sascha Ernst from
Is versatile, energy efficient, and simplifies our IT process
What is our primary use case?
Our primary server solution is the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, which we leverage for a variety of purposes. Its robust capabilities enable us to deploy it as a hypervisor platform, most notably utilizing VMware or for secure data backup operations. Additionally, it excels in handling large-scale storage needs and can accommodate bare-metal installations of the Windows operating system.
Recognizing the need for a more streamlined and uniform server ecosystem, we made the decisive move to incorporate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, effectively resolving the longstanding challenges associated with disparate server configurations.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have demonstrably simplified a multitude of IT processes, transforming what could be intricate configurations into exercises of remarkable expediency. This newfound ease is further amplified by the seamless integration between PowerEdge and VMware, fostering a user experience characterized by intuitive clarity and straightforward execution.
The Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Server's robust Cyber Resilient Architecture framework has demonstrably bolstered our organization's cybersecurity posture, proving itself an effective solution for mitigating and recovering from cyber threats.
The Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers shine in terms of energy efficiency, dynamically adapting their power draw to match workload demands. However, my current data pool for comparative analysis is somewhat limited.
Managing the ever-shifting demands of high-performance workloads isn't an insurmountable challenge with Dell PowerEdge servers. The true differentiator lies in the scale of operation: from compact, nimble servers to robust, expansive workhorses, the PowerEdge portfolio offers adaptability across the entire spectrum. This comprehensive array ensures that, regardless of our needs, we'll find the ideal configuration for our specific processing tasks. Moreover, Dell operates as an invaluable partner, readily equipped to identify and deliver the perfect PowerEdge solution to seamlessly tackle our evolving computational requirements.
By leveraging the advanced capabilities of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, I am empowered to meticulously track and analyze their energy consumption. This oversight allows me to generate detailed reports and actionable insights, readily available to be disseminated to the sustainability department, or any other stakeholder requesting such data.
Thanks to our robust high availability architecture, meticulously crafted with VMware's leading virtualization capabilities and the unparalleled reliability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we've experienced an immaculate track record of zero production downtime. This means our critical operations consistently run like clockwork, uninterrupted by unexpected outages, ensuring seamless service delivery for our valued customers and fostering an environment of uninterrupted productivity.
The implementation of the Open Management Console has demonstrably enhanced the operational efficiency of our IT team by streamlining and reducing the volume of administrative tasks they previously undertook. This has resulted in a significant optimization of their workflow, freeing up valuable resources for them to focus on more strategic initiatives.
What is most valuable?
The defining characteristic of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers lies in their ability to function as the pivotal nexus of the server infrastructure. This central platform orchestrates the flow of data and facilitates seamless operation across all interconnected components.
What needs improvement?
Enriching the operational efficiency of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers could be achieved through the strategic implementation of a central management console hosted in the cloud. Such a cloud-resident platform would empower administrators with enhanced visibility and granular control over the entire server fleet, fostering agility and optimizing performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for about 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of rock-solid stability, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are a near-perfect ten out of ten. However, even the most robust machinery is susceptible to the occasional gremlin, and we've encountered instances where an SSD might unexpectedly conk out, a RAID controller hiccups, or a battery throws a tantrum. It's the nature of the beast; these are, after all, intricate marvels of engineering comprised of numerous, hardworking mechanical components. It's like that saying... even the sturdiest oak can shed a leaf or two now and then.
But here's the beauty of Dell's proactive approach: when one of these hiccups does occur, their automated error reporting system ensures we're promptly notified. It's happened before – we'd stroll into the office on a Monday morning, greeted by a chipper receptionist with, "Guess what? A taxi dropped off a replacement hard drive at 3 AM on Saturday!" "Which hard drive?" we'd gasp, scrambling to review the security footage. And there it was, undeniable evidence of a fallen comrade. Turns out, Dell had pre-emptively dispatched the cavalry, delivering the fresh drive two days prior - all without us even missing a beat.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
At its core, the capacity to scale Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers gracefully is unquestionably advantageous. However, the notion of swapping out central processing units, the brains of the operation, is rarely entertained. Instead, augmenting the system's memory or storage capacity reigns supreme. This approach proves particularly fruitful when we have the foresight to anticipate the system's potential demands three or even five years down the line. For instance, neglecting to incorporate hard drives during the initial configuration renders their subsequent addition impossible, creating a technical hurdle and, undoubtedly, impacting the financial equation.
How are customer service and support?
Awarding Dell's technical support a perfect ten would be bordering on the realm of unreality, where glitches and hiccups cease to exist, a near-impeccable nine feels eminently fitting. This singular point of contact, often an initial call center interaction, serves as a well-oiled gateway to a seamless resolution. Problems are promptly absorbed, swiftly escalating to the realms of L2 and L3 technicians, where collaboration blossoms. Imagine: we launch a ticket about storage woes, and the designated expert confidently identifies the issue as server-related. Instead of bouncing us back and forth, they seamlessly hand us off to a competent server specialist, keeping us firmly anchored in the loop. The beauty lies in their proactive approach, tirelessly seeking solutions with minimal disruption to our workflow. Of course, access needs might necessitate contacting us, but Dell's arsenal of innovative techniques, both current and yet-to-come, are poised to further streamline and standardize the entire process, promising an even smoother sailing experience in the future.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to our current configuration, Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers were entrusted with managing our critical operations. However, after thorough evaluation, we embarked on a strategic shift towards Dell's PowerEdge Rack Servers. This decisive action has demonstrably enriched our organization by fostering a more stable and robust technological environment.
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment unfolded with unexpected simplicity. The seamless integration and pre-configuration of the server components, coupled with the foresight of ordering my VMware directly from the factory, streamlined the process to a handful of minor configurations. As a result, the system sprang to life effortlessly. It truly was a plug-and-play experience – unpack, install, power on, and everything runs.
Our deployment strategy generally revolved around the substitution of aged server units. The process essentially amounted to a seamless sequence of insertion, installation, network attachment, activation, and rudimentary baseline configuration. This enabled the initial decommissioning of the legacy servers, facilitated by the meticulous pre-configuration undertaken in collaboration with Dell. Essentially, they delivered the system precisely as per our specifications.
What about the implementation team?
Due to limitations in both personnel resources and physical proximity, collaborating with a partner emerged as the optimal solution for facilitating the implementation process. The on-site presence of certain team members proved impracticable, necessitating the valuable expertise and capabilities offered by our external counterpart.
What was our ROI?
I understand the frustration of wanting to quantify the value of our work in concrete terms like monetary return on investment, but sometimes the intangible benefits are just as, if not more, important. It's fantastic that managing these servers now demands significantly less attention from us, freeing up precious bandwidth for other endeavors that were previously shackled by the complexities of the...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2318388 from
Provides exceptional flexibility, reliability, and productivity, ensuring uninterrupted operations and scalability while minimizing downtime
What is our primary use case?
Previously, each branch or specific function had its own dedicated servers for tasks such as backups, file storage, print services, and directory management. However, the current approach has shifted towards utilizing VMware for site-related functions.
This means that instead of individual servers for each task, virtualization technology like VMware is employed to streamline and optimize server management for various purposes across the organization.
How has it helped my organization?
Implementing the solution with Dell servers addressed several challenges we encountered. The physical installation, especially in rack configurations, became significantly easier with a streamlined process - a simple click for various tasks.
In our energy research, we've been using Dell PowerEdge servers for an extended period. Recently, we introduced servers from IBM and HPE into our infrastructure. However, we haven't conducted a comprehensive comparison, particularly regarding power consumption.
The PowerEdge servers have proven to be highly effective in meeting our evolving needs. During server configuration, we strategically plan for around fifty to sixty percent usage, opting for a slightly higher configuration than is strictly necessary. This approach has ensured that we haven't encountered any issues thus far.
Dell PowerEdge servers have positively impacted our organization's sustainability requirements. We are extremely satisfied with their performance so far, experiencing minimal hardware issues. With their support in place, any problems, whether related to hardware or software, are promptly addressed and repaired.
The utilization of Dell PowerEdge rack servers has significantly enhanced the overall flexibility of our operations. The remarkable flexibility of these servers has contributed to increased productivity, eliminating downtime.
What is most valuable?
The integration of servers with VMware has been a smooth and positive process.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in making it more cost-effective. Another area for improvement could be the delivery process. Occasionally, there might be extended wait times between placing an order and receiving the delivery.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using it for more than twenty years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We are highly satisfied with the level of stability provided.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the servers has been excellent. As we transition to VMware, scalability remains a strong point. Our approach of configuring slightly higher than immediate needs allows for easy scaling without significant challenges.
How are customer service and support?
Our overall experience with their product and support has been consistently excellent. We would rate their support as highly effective, as we have not encountered any significant issues. I would rate it eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation strategy involves careful planning, determining the required components for the server, and configuring all aspects before proceeding with the actual implementation. Once everything is set up according to the plan, the implementation, whether for physical or virtual servers, typically proceeds smoothly without significant complications.
What was our ROI?
In terms of ROI, we have experienced zero downtime with Dell PowerEdge servers. Proactively, if there is any indication of potential issues or planned maintenance, we always prepare alternative solutions. This approach has proven to be highly cost-effective, ensuring uninterrupted operations in our environment. Over my thirteen years with the company, I cannot recall a single instance where colleagues had to wait due to server issues or encountered any significant problems. Overall, the reliability of Dell PowerEdge servers has contributed significantly to a seamless and dependable work environment.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are continuously exploring offerings from various companies, always seeking the best solutions. Currently, we have servers from both HP and IBM, and specifically, we've integrated IBM storage and Solar devices for evaluation. This approach allows us to compare and assess their performance before making informed decisions based on our specific needs.
What other advice do I have?
Adopting the PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture for security involves ensuring that all firmware updates released by Dell are diligently applied. Regular updates are consistently implemented to meet standard security protocols. However, there is also a proactive stance in preparing for unforeseen circumstances, acknowledging the importance of expecting the unexpected.
Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sebastien LeClere from
Durable, centralized management, and good value for money
What is our primary use case?
We are using them for application servers, data servers, and servers that allow the use of virtualization. Very recently, we have applied the VxRail technology to Dell servers. So, we use them for different purposes.
How has it helped my organization?
We are permanently looking to purchase the best-priced products while also getting a quality product that is strong and reliable enough. I must admit that with the range of products from Dell, we have an excellent balance of value for money and durability. We also take advantage of the extra support, such as Support Plus, which allows us to have replacement parts in very short delays. It allows us to safeguard our production.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers enable us to be more competitive because we are fast with our daily production operations. They allow the company to meet its performance objectives. We have a very good productivity because of Dell products.
I have come across solutions at the trade fair that seem to cover the whole spectrum. What is being offered by Dell today is very adequate for security and resilience.
For handling the evolving needs for high-performance workloads, we have VxRail. It is much easier to add a server to gain in terms of computing, power, storage, etc. When I buy a server, I do not think about it evolving. It will function as it is as per its lifespan, and it is very rare for us to modify anything.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can help to reduce unplanned production downtime. When we adopt the cluster approach, one of the cluster’s links can become faulty, but as long as the cluster is well-designed and we receive warnings ahead of the problem that a component is malfunctioning, we have plenty of time and facilities to replace that before having any difficulties with the production. We have never had the misfortune to encounter multiple malfunctions at once. With this particular technology, we are guaranteed to get a steady continuity in terms of services and production. It saves us a lot of stress.
The OpenManage console has impacted our business in a positive way. It enables us to combine in one single location all of what we need to know so that the equipment works well. It also allows us to interact with them if necessary. It allows us to save a huge amount of time and enables a team of a certain size to be able to manage more equipment.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations. The implementation that we have been able to do with this range of servers allows us to move a few virtual machines from one group to another. As a result, we can provide a certain quality of service in case of a malfunction on one site, for example. We benefit from this flexibility.
What is most valuable?
The centralized management console is something that is very valuable to us because we use a fairly high number of servers. It allows us to not have to be connected to every single one of them in order to be able to manage and pilot them. The central management console also allows us to remotely deploy some firmware, and that is something that is very valuable to us.
What needs improvement?
In terms of energy consumption, these servers are not bad. However, ecological responsibility is a world issue. All servers can be better in terms of energy consumption and heat dissipation. They can optimize energy consumption as well as heat dissipation to avoid the need to cool off the data centers so much. At this level, some actions need to be taken. Nowadays, we do not have many challenges regarding the need for power, but there are issues concerning sustainability with a better eco-friendly rationale. It is our responsibility, and of everyone involved in IT, to focus on savings regarding resource consumption, and this could either be energy or temperature, and temperature dissipation. It is, therefore, our role and responsibility to ensure that we are using equipment that is as energy-efficient as possible.
The support teams speaking French would mean more comfort for us. We cannot demand it, but it is always appreciated when we can get it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have known them throughout most of my career. I have 20 years of experience in the management of IT teams. If I remember well, I have been using Dell from the very start of my career, and in my experience over the last ten years or so, I have been consistently using Dell servers and Dell products.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They are very stable. They last a very long time.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is perfect. We are adding servers in order to increase the capacity and performance. It is perfect.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate their support very highly. I would rate them a nine out of ten. There can be a bit more reactiveness or 100% support in French. The reactiveness depends a lot on the time zones and at what time we make a call. We do not always end up with someone technical who can speak French, but the operational teams nowadays are quite proficient in English, so it would just be a bonus.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Throughout my career, I have come across other manufacturers and other products. I tend to favor Dell because I have had a very good experience with the products from Dell and that range of servers.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is my team’s responsibility. The initial setup is very simple. It is quite easy.
In terms of the implementation strategy, we have had a strategy of testing before rolling out. When there are several sites, we would roll it out only at one site as a single deal to test the technology that is fairly recent. If it is quite new for us and we have not tested it yet, it is an opportunity to get to know it and understand how to go about it. It is also an opportunity to validate our choice as a good one. Once that choice has been validated by the first site, we can place a more global order, and as a result, we can carry on with the other sites and equip them by using the same technology and experience that we had from the first one.
What about the implementation team?
We had the help and support from an integrator. I have the experience of two integrations with two different integrators. We did an SAP integration with AntemetA, and we did the integration for VxRail with Kops. It went very well in both cases.
What was our ROI?
I have never attempted to calculate ROI because it is very difficult to do, and there is very little need for it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
As far as the price is concerned, I have a mixed opinion because it is not really the price that needs to be taken into consideration. It is more about the marketing and the marketing model. The price depends a lot on the project, the annual business volume achieved, the time of the year when deals are being concluded, etc. It may be a little problematic for any good management to know the right moment to make a deal with Dell. It can be a bit of a challenge.
When Dell is at the end of its quarter or close to the end of its financial year, it tends to offer more discounts in comparison to other times of the year. As far as the pricing is concerned, it would be interesting to have prices that are more leveled up throughout the year. That would help to avoid those periods of windfalls throughout the year because that can be quite challenging.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other solutions. This is something relevant to each company. In certain companies, some choices had already been made before my arrival, or at some point in my career, I was subcontracting for other clients. Those clients had their own IT equipment, and they had equipment from other manufacturers. This led me to gain some experience when using those equipment as well as a better understanding of their quality and reliability. I am now quite faithful to Dell because I became aware that the Dell products are of better quality and offer better durability.
We do know that Dell is in a very good position in terms of price. The experience I have had with those products allows me also to validate the durability aspect together with the continuity in the service, thanks to its technology. The tools made available to the maintenance people allow them to save time and be proactive on a daily basis. The experience is indeed extremely positive, and it is a reference for other manufacturers. Even if other manufacturers are ‘catching up’ and making management tools available, when you are happy with a manufacturer, I see no reason to go and seek another manufacturer. For me, that would mean taking a risk while I am already happy with the quality and performance of the Dell products.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. In an ideal world, we want a product that is not so expensive, never breaks down, is energy-efficient, does not dissipate too much heat, and has high...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gateri Hafid Bonfoh from
A strong and reliable solution that is easy to use and provides excellent technical support
What is our primary use case?
The product is used for virtualization. I work for a gas company. We have a lot of locations in France. We use some applications to pilot the process of making gases. In each location, we use Dell PowerEdge to implement and supervise the process of gas production and processing.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very strong and reliable. The capacity is very good. Whenever I want to add an application server in a production location, I choose Dell PowerEdge. The solution is simple to manage. The maintenance and support are really good. It is easy to use. We did not face any big problems that we couldn’t resolve.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s sales policies must be changed. Sometimes, we need the tool for a small use case. The vendor must provide cheaper versions of the tool for smaller use cases.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since 2015.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable compared to other products.
How are customer service and support?
The support is really good. The support team is reliable. Compared to HPE, Dell's support is better. The support contracts of Dell are very clear. The communication we have with the salespeople is also very clear. The support team is quick. When we have a problem, we can find a solution quickly. We do not have to wait or send multiple emails to explain our problems.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using other servers before. However, there were long delays in deliveries. We use Microsoft’s operating system. I choose Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers because its compatibility with Microsoft is really good. We can use it with other operating systems, too. We also use HPE's servers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is expensive. We buy it for three years but use it for five years by extending the guarantee. We have been using it for ten years. It makes it past the depreciation value for a long time. We have to buy new servers every five years. If we need two servers, we buy one, use it for five years, and replace it with a new one. We are using it economically.
What other advice do I have?
We provide products to beverage companies. We also provide medical gases to hospitals. In my company, we are not managing energy. We have a special team with many people who manage energy. We are buying energy. We need to do all the things that are needed to keep the production safe. Energy is not our focus. I have never thought about energy conservation in three years.
We use MPLS and SD-WAN. We have a private network for all our locations. The PowerEdge connects our VLAN and the users’ VLAN. When we want control of our servers, we can take the control directly. If we want to see whether the equipment is working well, we can take control of the switch that communicates to the server.
We have a special VLAN. It’s an administrative VLAN. Only IT persons like me have access to the VLAN. The access is quick and easy because of Dell PowerEdge. The implementation is simple. We use it every time and do not have a problem with it.
We don't use many other servers. We do not have problems with switching Dell PowerEdge on and off. It is really simple for our technicians. The tool has helped us reduce unplanned production downtime. In all our racks, we have an inverter. We have a program to notify the server to back up and shut down cleanly.
When there is a downtime, we only check whether the processing is fine. We have not had any problem with it for many years. It works well. We can do everything we want to do with the tool. When we chose other servers, we faced problems within a year. Dell PowerEdge is a good solution. We have been using it for a long time. The vendor must provide servers for smaller use cases.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Foreign Language:(French)
Une Solution Robuste Et Fiable Qui Est Facile À Utiliser Et Qui Offre Un Excellent Support Technique
Quel est notre cas d’utilisation principal?
Nous nous servons de ces produits pour de la virtualisation. Je travaille pour une compagnie de gaz. Nous avons beaucoup de sites en France. Nous utilisons certaines des applications pour tester le processus de fabrication de gaz. Sur chaque site, nous utilisons des Dell PowerEdge pour implémenter et surveiller le processus de production et de transformation des gaz.
Qu’est-ce qui est le plus utile?
Cette solution est très robuste et fiable. La capacité est très bonne. Chaque fois que je veux ajouter un serveur d’application sur un site de production, je choisis Dell PowerEdge. Cette solution est simple à gérer. La maintenance et le support sont vraiment très bons. C’est facile à utiliser. Nous n’avons pas rencontré de gros problèmes que nous ne pouvons pas résoudre.
Qu’est-ce qui peut être amélioré?
La politique de vente de cette solution devrait être changée. Nous avons parfois besoin de cet outil pour un cas d’utilisation à petite échelle. Le fournisseur devrait pouvoir proposer des versions de cet outil moins chères pour des cas d’utilisation à petite échelle.
Depuis combien de temps j’utilise cette solution?
J’utilise cette solution depuis 2015.
Quelles sont mes impressions sur la stabilité de cette solution?
Cet outil est stable par rapport à d'autres produits.
Comment sont le service clients et le support?
Le support est vraiment très bon. L'équipe de support est fiable. Par rapport à HPE, le support de Dell est meilleur. Les contrats de support de Dell sont très clairs. La communication qu’on a avec les commerciaux est également très claire. L'équipe support est rapide. Quand nous avons un problème, nous pouvons trouver une solution rapidement. Nous ne devons pas attendre, ni envoyer plusieurs courriels, pour expliquer nos problèmes.
Comment évalueriez-vous le service client et le support?
Positivement.
Quelle solution ai-je utilisé auparavant et pourquoi ai-je changé?
On utilisait d’autres serveurs avant. Par contre, on avait de gros délais de livraison. On utilise le logiciel d’exploitation de Microsoft. Je choisis les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack parce que leur compatibilité avec Microsoft est vraiment bonne. On peut s’en servir avec d’autres systèmes d’exploitation. On utilise également des serveurs HPE.
Quelle est mon expérience avec les tarifs, les coûts d’installation et du licensing?
Cette solution est chère. Nous l'achetons pour trois ans mais nous l'utilisons pendant cinq ans en allongeant la garantie. Nous l'utilisons depuis dix ans. Cela dépasse sa valeur d’amortissement de beaucoup de temps. Nous devons acheter des serveurs tous les cinq ans. Si nous avons besoin de deux serveurs, nous en achetons un et on s’en sert pendant cinq ans et puis, nous le remplissons avec un nouveau. Nous nous en servons de manière économique.
Quels autres conseils avez-vous?
Nous fournissons des produits à des compagnies de boissons. Nous fournissons également des gaz à usage médical aux hôpitaux. Dans ma société, nous ne gérons pas l'énergie. Nous avons une équipe spécialisée composée de plusieurs personnes et qui gère l'énergie. Nous achetons de l'énergie. Nous devons faire toutes les choses nécessaires à la sécurité de la production. L'énergie n’est pas notre priorité. Je n’ai accordé aucune pensée à l'économie d'énergie en trois ans.
Nous utilisons des MPLS et des SD-WAN. Nous avons un réseau privé pour tous nos sites. Les PowerEdge sont connectés sur notre VLAN et le VLAN des utilisateurs. Lorsque nous avons besoin de contrôler nos serveurs, nous pouvons directement prendre le contrôle. Si nous voulons vérifier que l'équipement fonctionne bien, nous pouvons prendre le contrôle de la commande qui communique avec le serveur.
Nous avons un VLAN spécial. C’est un VLAN administratif. Seul le personnel informatique, comme moi, ont accès à ce VLAN. L'accès est rapide et facile grâce au Dell PowerEdge. L'implémentation est simple. On l’utilise à chaque fois et nous n’avons aucun souci avec.
Nous n'utilisons pas beaucoup d’autres serveurs. Nous n’avons aucun problème à allumer ou éteindre les Dell PowerEdge. C’est vraiment simple pour nos techniciens. Cet outil nous a aidés à réduire les temps d'arrêts de production imprévus. Nous avons un inverseur dans tous nos racks. Nous avons un programme qui alerte le serveur pour tout sauvegarder et s'éteindre proprement.
Lorsqu’il y a un temps d'arrêt, nous vérifions seulement si le traitement fonctionne bien. Nous n’avons pas eu de problème avec ça depuis plusieurs années. Cela fonctionne bien. On peut faire tout ce que l’on veut avec cet outil. Lorsque nous choisissons d’autres serveurs, nous avons des problèmes la même année. Dell PowerEdge est une bonne solution. Nous nous en servons depuis très longtemps. Le fournisseur devrait fournir des serveurs pour des cas d’utilisation à petite échelle.
Globalement, je donne une note de huit sur dix pour cette solution.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ahmad Asghari from
Highly reliable and scalable servers with excellent customer service
What is our primary use case?
We have a lot of use cases. We have many virtual machines on them that we use for development. We have a development department with us. They work on the machines that we have installed via HPB.
How has it helped my organization?
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we wanted everything to be in-house so that we could manage it ourselves. We essentially wanted to have it all in our hands. We did not want to outsource it.
So far, these servers have been satisfactory and very reliable. Of course, we maintain updates; that is a part of it, and we plan accordingly to restart the entire machine, etc. A lot of it is automated in-house.
They have definitely improved our organization. We have centralized everything, which is the advantage. With Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we essentially operate hardware and have various applications and solutions on one platform. They have had a significant impact on security, and there is also reliability. When you have peak loads, you can adjust accordingly. That is a definite advantage with such a machine.
In terms of energy consumption, I do not know what the consumption is, but the trend is towards machines consuming less. Dell probably needs to keep up with other manufacturers and reduce consumption. It is also likely a reason why many companies are trying to move away from traditional servers, or in our case, towards Azure Cloud, because they also want to save energy.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have definitely helped a lot in terms of the sustainability goals. I am new to the company, but from what I have gathered, we used to have a separate machine for each application area. In other companies where I have been, we had, in some cases, up to 80 machines. With Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we could streamline the entire server landscape we had. They are designed for that purpose.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations. In the past, we had a separate machine for each application, but now, everything is centralized. One hardware has everything on it. We have reliability, and the VMs can be moved back and forth depending on the load.
What is most valuable?
We like their quality. I have also dealt with HPE and other manufacturers. In terms of service, Dell is optimal. I have been very satisfied with it, at this company or elsewhere. That was the reason why we stuck with Dell. Good service is one of the reasons.
There are other aspects of quality. These servers are very reliable. We hardly had any failures. A hard drive replacement is routine, depending on what is built in, but otherwise, the quality has been excellent.
What needs improvement?
In general, our long-term goal is to have everything in Azure. We also work with Office 365, and we want to have everything essentially in one place. Above all, the hardware we have on-site does not need to be maintained anymore because it takes time and money. We want to simply move away from this aspect. I am not a decision-maker, but if it were up to me, I would probably prefer to have these servers rather than somewhere in the cloud.
They can consider making them smaller in physical size but retain the same quality and the same security. That can be an option. They do not necessarily need such a large cabinet.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for five to six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
These servers are stable. Their reliability is just right.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate them a ten out of ten in terms of scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I am super satisfied with their support. I am impressed. It is great. Assistance is quick, and technicians are there right away. It, of course, depends on the contract you have. We get immediate support. It is top-notch. They should keep it up.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In my current company, I have not used any other servers. I am new here, but we have always used Dell. In my previous company, we used HPE extensively, but we moved away from it due to issues with quality and service. Unfortunately, HPE was not as good in terms of service. So, we switched to Dell. The service was a factor for the change.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing is according to the machines you have. It is a part of the process. I am not familiar with the prices, but from a company's perspective, the more cost-effective, the better, especially when managing a large infrastructure.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a ten out of ten. In all the companies where we used Dell, I was always satisfied. That is why the decision was made back then to move away from other manufacturers and switch to Dell. I am not a decision-maker, but if I could decide, I would still stick with the physical aspect because I prefer having the device physically with me, being able to take care of it, and seeing it, rather than it being somewhere in the cloud. I am not a decision-maker, but I would choose Dell.
Foreign Language:(German)
Höchst zuverlässige und skalierbare Server mit exzellentem Kundenservice
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Ich nutze Dell PowerEdge Rack Server seit fünf bis sechs Jahren.
Was ist Ihr Hauptanwendungsfall für diese Lösung? (Bitte geben Sie Details zu Ihrer Umgebung an.)
Wir haben viele Anwendungsfälle. Wir haben viele virtuelle Maschinen, die wir für die Entwicklung nutzen. Wir haben eine Entwicklungsabteilung bei uns. Sie arbeiten auf den Maschinen, die wir über HPB installiert haben.
Bitte teilen Sie uns mit, wie Dell PowerEdge Rack Server Ihr Unternehmen verbessert haben. Wenn nicht, erklären Sie bitte, warum nicht.
Mit der Implementierung von Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern wollten wir alles im Haus haben, damit wir es selbst verwalten können. Wir wollten im Grunde alles in unseren Händen halten. Wir wollten es nicht auslagern.
Bislang waren diese Server zufriedenstellend und sehr zuverlässig. Natürlich kümmern wir uns um Updates, das gehört dazu, und wir planen entsprechend, die gesamte Maschine neu zu starten usw. Vieles davon wird intern automatisiert.
Sie haben unsere Organisation definitiv verbessert. Wir haben alles zentralisiert, das ist der Vorteil. Mit den Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern betreiben wir also im Wesentlichen Hardware und haben verschiedene Anwendungen und Lösungen auf einer Plattform. Sie haben sich erheblich auf die Sicherheit ausgewirkt, und auch die Zuverlässigkeit hat sich verbessert. Wenn Sie Spitzenlasten haben, können Sie sich entsprechend anpassen. Das ist ein klarer Vorteil bei einer solchen Maschine.
Was den Energieverbrauch angeht, so weiß ich nicht, wie hoch der Verbrauch ist, aber es geht in Richtung weniger verbrauchender Maschinen. Dell muss wahrscheinlich mit den anderen Herstellern mithalten und den Verbrauch senken. Das ist wahrscheinlich auch ein Grund, warum viele Unternehmen versuchen, von traditionellen Servern wegzukommen, oder in unserem Fall zur Azure Cloud, weil sie auch Energie sparen wollen.
Die PowerEdge Rack Server von Dell haben uns bei der Erreichung der Nachhaltigkeitsziele definitiv sehr geholfen. Ich bin neu in dem Unternehmen, aber soweit ich weiß, hatten wir früher für jeden Anwendungsbereich eine eigene Maschine. In anderen Unternehmen, in denen ich tätig war, hatten wir in einigen Fällen bis zu 80 Maschinen. Mit den PowerEdge-Rack-Servern von Dell konnten wir die gesamte Serverlandschaft rationalisieren, die wir hatten. Sie sind genau für diesen Zweck konzipiert.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Server haben sich auf die Gesamtflexibilität unseres Betriebs ausgewirkt. Früher hatten wir für jede Anwendung einen eigenen Rechner, aber jetzt ist alles zentralisiert. Alles ist auf einer Hardware untergebracht. Wir haben Zuverlässigkeit, und die VMs können je nach Auslastung hin- und hergeschoben werden.
Welche Funktionen waren für Sie am wertvollsten, und warum?
Wir schätzen die Qualität dieser Produkte. Ich habe auch mit HPE und anderen Herstellern zu tun gehabt. Was den Service angeht, ist Dell sehr optimal. Ich bin damit sehr zufrieden, ob bei diesem Unternehmen oder anderswo. Das war der Grund, warum wir bei Dell geblieben sind. Der gute Service ist ein Grund dafür.
Es gibt noch andere Aspekte der Qualität. Diese Server sind sehr zuverlässig. Wir hatten kaum Ausfälle. Ein Festplattenwechsel ist Routine, je nachdem, was eingebaut ist, aber ansonsten war die Qualität hervorragend.
In welchen Bereichen könnten die Dell PowerEdge Rack Server verbessert werden?
Im Allgemeinen ist es unser langfristiges Ziel, alles in Azure zu haben. Wir arbeiten auch mit Office 365, und wir wollen im Prinzip alles an einem Ort haben. Vor allem muss die Hardware, die wir vor Ort haben, nicht mehr gewartet werden, weil das Zeit und Geld kostet. Wir wollen uns von diesem Aspekt einfach verabschieden. Ich bin kein Entscheidungsträger, aber wenn es nach mir ginge, würde ich diese Server wahrscheinlich lieber haben als irgendwo in der Cloud.
Sie können in Betracht ziehen, sie in ihrer physischen Größe zu verkleinern, aber die gleiche Qualität und die gleiche Siche...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Philippe Bonnemayre from
Offers remote management and makes administration easy with workload and consumption indicators
What is our primary use case?
We use them for everything—from infrastructure services to virtualization, as well as storage.
By implementing these servers, we wanted to meet our needs regarding office automation. I work for a national library, so it was essentially about being able to distribute digital books and being able to create applications and a digital library.
How has it helped my organization?
At the time, they were the only ones to offer a remote management system, and that is a very important feature for us, especially bearing in mind that we have only two people for hundreds of servers. It is indeed very important.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have the PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security, but I do not believe in that. We put the security in place well in advance and early on the servers as well as the networks in order to filter everything, so we have minimal exposure to the servers. Once it is on the servers, it is too late. They must be stopped well in advance.
In terms of energy consumption, it depends on what you are doing with the machine. If it is to manage AIs or other similar things, they consume far too much energy. If it is for the purpose of heritage conservation, then it is consuming what it needs to. It depends on what you are using it for. If you leave the light on in a room and everyone has their eyes closed and nobody is doing anything, then it is excess energy consumption. Even if it is barely a fraction of any watt being used, it is already too much. However, if it is for reading and learning about things, it can be justified. The justification does not take place at the server level but at the level of how we use that server. Certain servers are very energy-consuming because there are certain projects that have no purpose at all, and there are projects, such as the digital library, that are very useful, and I do not find them very energy-consuming.
They have very good indicators on them that allow us to follow the workloads as well as consumptions. That is very good. One good thing about those servers is that we are remotely warned. There is a follow-up, and the administration is much easier for us.
In terms of their impact on our sustainability goals, we do not have much money in the public sector, so we make them last for a very long time. I have some servers that are more than ten years old, so the maintenance or support no longer exists for those models. This equipment is well-manufactured and reliable, and it works very well.
For the last 20 years, there have been far fewer breakdowns. The servers function much better and the OS too. For sure, we are getting a much better quality product than we used to about 20 or 25 years ago. That is for sure. The machines no longer stop. We now only stop them for some safety updates or something similar, but that is it.
The OpenManage console does allow us to combine everything, but we had that system well before it was a VM. At the time, it was still an application.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations. The fact that they are easily manageable is an essential aspect.
What is most valuable?
These web servers were easily manageable from as early as 2003. We have a very large building, and it was possible to manage them remotely in a simple way from as early as 2003.
What needs improvement?
All of the marketing terminologies from Dell are very complicated as they have names that sometimes involve the same technology. It is something very complex for me as well as for many people who are not that familiar with Dell’s catalog. Apart from that, from a technical aspect, Dell is following the technical progression of the motherboards and processors from other manufacturers, and as a result, they are always up to date.
Their price could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
The first one was in 2003, so we have been using them for about 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They are very stable. They last a very long time.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We never make any changes. We buy the equipment. Sometimes, we even buy a lot of identical equipment, and according to the lifespan, we add server disks from an obsolete server to make another server more powerful. That is the only thing that we do. We do not make any changes to processors or anything else. We buy the servers based on necessity.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is always very good. It is always a ten out of ten. They have very competent people. There is no need to negotiate something or explain it ten times when a server strip is faulty and needs to be returned. There is no problem regarding this, and it is very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have some Lenovo servers, and we have some HPE servers. Dell does not always offer the best prices, and the competitors are also offering products at a good price. That is what the competitive game is about, and sometimes, it is the competitor who wins.
How was the initial setup?
I was involved in the initial setup. It is extremely simple.
In terms of the implementation strategy, we had two delivered. We watched how they were cabled up, how they were built up, and we put the others. We had ordered together with a guide, and there were no problems.
What about the implementation team?
We did the implementation with a guide. We always do this, but while telling him what to do. We made our own terms and conditions. We were the ones in charge.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Dell’s licensing is perfect. In comparison to the competitors, it is perfect. It is simple and well done. It is working for us.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a ten out of ten. Out of all the brands that I know, they are the best together with HPE, but there is something that I do not like about HPE, and that is the licensing. I find their licensing absolutely unbearable.
Foreign Language:(French)
Offre une gestion à distance, une administration facile et des indicateurs de charges de travail et de consommation
Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?
Le premier était en 2003, cela fait donc environ 20 ans.
Quel est votre cas d’utilisation principal de cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement).
On s’en sert pour tout — autant pour les services d’infrastructure que pour la virtualisation et le stockage.
En implémentant ces serveurs, on voulait répondre à nos besoins en bureautique. Je travaille pour la bibliothèque nationale. C’est donc essentiellement pour distribuer des ouvrages numérisés et d'être capable de concevoir des applications et une bibliothèque numérique.
Veuillez décrire comment les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation. Si ce ne fut pas le cas, veuillez expliquer pourquoi.
C'était les seuls à l'époque qui proposaient un système de gestion à distance et ça, c’est un aspect très important pour nous, sachant que nous sommes que deux pour plusieurs centaines de serveurs. C’est vraiment très important.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont l’approche de l’architecture PowerEdge Cyber-Résiliente mais je n’y crois pas trop. On met la sécurité bien avant et bien en amont des serveurs, ainsi que sur les réseaux afin de tout filtrer et donc, on expose un minimum les serveurs. Une fois qu’ils sont sur les serveurs, c’est trop tard. Il faut les arrêter bien avant.
En termes de consommation d'énergie, ça dépend de ce qu’on fait avec la machine. Si c’est pour gérer des IAs ou autre chose de semblable, ça consomme beaucoup trop d'énergie. Si c’est pour la conservation patrimoniale, alors ça consomme ce que cela doit consommer. Ça dépend de ce qu’on fait dessus. Si on laisse une lumière allumée dans une pièce et que tout le monde ferme les yeux et que personne ne fait rien, c’est une consommation d'énergie en trop. Même si ce n’est qu’une fraction de watt qui est utilisée, c’est déjà trop. Par contre, si c’est pour lire et apprendre des choses, ça se justifie. La justification ne se passe pas au niveau du serveur mais au niveau de l’utilisation qu’on en fait. Certains serveurs sont très énergivores parce qu’il y a des projets qui ne servent à rien et il y a des projets comme la bibliothèque numérique qui sont très utiles et je ne les trouve pas très énergivores.
Ils ont de très bons indicateurs dessus qui nous permettent de suivre les charges ainsi que les consommations. Ça, c’est très bien. Une bonne chose au sujet de ces serveurs, c’est qu’on est averti à distance. Il y a un suivi et l’administration est beaucoup plus facile pour nous.
En termes de leur impact sur nos objectifs de durabilité, on n’a pas beaucoup d’argent dans la fonction publique et on les fait donc durer très longtemps. J’ai des serveurs qui ont plus de dix ans donc, la maintenance et le support n’existent plus sur ces modèles. C’est du matériel bien conçu, fiable et qui marche très bien.
Il y a beaucoup moins de pannes depuis 20 ans. Les serveurs fonctionnent beaucoup mieux et les OS aussi. C’est sûr qu’on arrive à une meilleure qualité de produit qu'il y a environ 20 ou 25 ans. Ça, c’est sû...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Reviewer343234 from
Robust servers for productivity, continuity, and quality of service
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for virtualization with VMware products to host ESXi. We also use products such as vCenter and vSphere, and we are now in the process of moving towards the VCF solutions to do our SVDC infrastructure.
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we are looking to replace some of the old machines with more recent machines. We want to reduce energy consumption and also gain some space in our data rooms and our data centers. We are going to replace several machines with just one machine that is a more recent machine.
How has it helped my organization?
We have always had them. We have always worked with Dell PowerEdge servers. So, I have only known those servers. They have improved our organization in terms of productivity, continuity, and the quality of the service. They are quite robust. We are very happy with the malware incident-product resilience ratio.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have improved a great deal in comparison to the older generations of servers when it comes to energy consumption. I do not have the figures because I am not part of the teams that measure our data centers, but we have easily had 20% or 30% energy savings.
To manage the evolving needs of high-performance workloads, the racks or the machines that we buy have a lot of storage space to add memory or disks if needed. In terms of storage, we are using the PowerEdge servers to make some VMware vSAN. With vSAN, there is a storage layer with disks, flash, etcetera for the cache. We have the option to stretch it by buying more disks for more storage, but we also have the possibility to easily stretch and add memory to our machines, which is good. In terms of evolution, this is very important for us because in the beginning or at the kickoff point of a new project, it can be a bit vague for us and we do not know how our needs will evolve. We might need more over time.
The machines that we have today are the oldest that I know of from the Dell PowerEdge series. For example, they might be 11G. We still have some of them, and they still work. They are robust, resilient, and durable. However, they no longer get any support. If we want any maintenance from them for this hardware, we have to pay for support extensions. This way we get help when we have a supply or hardware breakdown with these models. We must pay for the support because this kind of equipment came out a long time ago, and it has reached its end of life, so the support exists but at an extra cost. That could be an area for improvement, but from a commercial point of view, it is hard to maintain the support and storage for parts and keep a stock of parts for aging machines while knowing that they have been replaced by new-generation machines that are more efficient and less energy-consuming. It is debatable, but commercially, it is understandable. We just live with it.
For all of our Dell products, including PowerEdge servers, we have a ProSupport contract for the data center. We are very pleased with them because any breakdowns are very quickly resolved. We get a technician in less than 24 hours. We can also resolve certain breakdowns quickly because we can simply get connected to the machine. Even when we no longer have access or a connection to the machine, we always have an administration link that allows us to connect to iDRAC and reboot the machine. As a result, this feature is helpful.
We use the OpenManage console. It helps the team and saves a huge amount of time with the lifecycle management and updating BIOS and firmware. It is good for that. Without it, we cannot manage to keep our servers up to date, so it is a very significant gain. It is very important for us.
Using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has affected the overall flexibility of our operations. We have gained productivity. To start with, we have gained in terms of performance at the writing level with IOs. In the past, our users used to complain a lot about the waiting time and the slowness. There was some congestion with IOs. Since we have been using the new generation servers, people are happier. We no longer get problems with the slow speed of the IOs writing, etc.
What is most valuable?
Nowadays, iDRAC is very important. It is one of the features that we use the most because we do not always have physical access to our machines. iDRAC is a tool that we use daily. If we did not have it, it would be very complicated to manage the machines. This is a great feature.
What needs improvement?
The pricing can be better. These are expensive machines. Especially since COVID-19, many organizations are trying to reduce costs in various directions, and they often end up challenging the IT services and IT teams to reduce the costs. As a result, the choice made today for IT machines is very much based on the price, especially for the hardware. We are currently working with Dell because when we do an RFP, we put several resellers in competition, and at the moment, Dell is able to produce competitive and interesting prices for our needs. So, the final decision is often based on the price. It is essentially the price that will influence the choice of the hardware.
We order vSAN Ready Nodes, but it can happen that between the moment we order our machines and the moment they get delivered, there are some updates or new versions that may have come out. As a result, when we receive our machines and switch them on, even though they are vSAN Ready Nodes, we still have to patch them and build them with a version to be able to integrate them in a cluster so that they are uniform and with the same version as the others servers. So, there is room for improvement with regard to getting the target version.
There can be a long time gap between the order, the manufacturing, and the delivery or receipt of the machines. After receiving them, we have a process of hardwiring. We still have tasks left, such as racking the machine and hardwiring, before using the machines. It can sometimes take several weeks before we are able to use them, and that is when we notice a difference between the production machines and the new machines. Although the new machines are vSAN Ready Nodes, they are not actually ready.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for seven years, but it has been longer for our organization.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
They are scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We are very happy with their support because we benefit from ProSupport. It includes the intervention on the data center, the parts, and the technician in less than 24 hours. So, it is working well.
I would rate their support a nine out of ten because sometimes, there are issues. Sometimes, a part might not be available. When a part is not available, it can have an impact. They have several strategic points in France where the parts are stored, and the parts come from those points. When those parts are not in those areas, they widen the search for the parts, and that can be worldwide. As the parts can come from anywhere, they can take longer to get to us. Some service requests might also have gone over the SLAs, but we understand that it cannot be perfect.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In this organization, I have always worked with Dell servers, but in the past, I have worked with HPE. They are fairly similar. HPE has the iLO card, and Dell has the iDRAC card. I do not have enough insights into HPE servers because I have worked very little with them. I do not have that many elements for comparison. The only elements for comparison that I have are more or less the same.
How was the initial setup?
I was involved with the new infrastructure. It was very simple because the new PowerEdge servers that we ordered were vSAN Ready Nodes. We get our own machines. We do the hardwiring. We switch them on, and we immediately have our ESXi installed. Only the configuration is left to do. We only need to integrate new nodes and new servers in the bay centers and ESXi in our clusters at the bay centers. We then do the configuration. That is the administration part, and then, we link VMware. So, the integration has been hugely simplified by the fact that we have some vSAN Ready Nodes.
What about the implementation team?
We do the implementation ourselves.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Personally, I find them extremely expensive, but my colleague is a part of the buying team, so he would know better than me.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers an eight out of ten. I am not entirely satisfied to rate them a ten.
Foreign Language:(French)
Des serveurs robustes pour la productivité, la continuité et la qualité de service
Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?
J’utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack depuis sept ans mais cela fait plus longtemps pour notre société.
Quel est votre cas principal d...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Matthias Reuter from
A high-quality product that helps improve organizational infrastructure and is highly reliable
What is our primary use case?
Our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers cater to a multitude of purposes. They host a sprawling network of virtual machines, serving as the bedrock for our vibrant development department. These virtual machines, provisioned through Hewlett Packard Build Power, have proven to be dependable companions on the development journey. We prioritize reliability by meticulously maintaining updates, scheduling machine restarts, and thoughtfully automating numerous key processes in-house. This approach has yielded highly satisfactory results, fostering a robust and reliable development environment.
To gain complete autonomy and internal control over our IT infrastructure, we opted for the deployment of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. This strategic decision empowers us to manage our entire computing ecosystem effectively, minimizing reliance on external service providers.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have improved our organizational infrastructure, fostering a paradigm shift towards centralized operation. This strategic decision has yielded a multitude of benefits, primarily the consolidation of hardware and the seamless integration of diverse applications and solutions onto a unified platform. Furthermore, the inherent security enhancements provided by these servers have demonstrably bolstered our digital defenses, while their exceptional reliability empowers us to dynamically scale resources and seamlessly navigate peak loads, a critical advantage in today's dynamic business landscape.
Dell PowerEdge rack servers have truly played a pivotal role in propelling our organization's sustainability initiatives forward. Before their implementation, our IT infrastructure resembled a sprawling archipelago of individual machines, each dedicated to a specific application silo. In my previous stints at other companies, I've witnessed firsthand the unwieldy sprawl of server landscapes, sometimes ballooning to a staggering 80 machines! Thankfully, the PowerEdge series was meticulously crafted with server consolidation in mind, enabling us to streamline our entire IT ecosystem into a sleek and efficient operation.
In the bygone era of IT, each application resided in solitary confinement, tethered to its own dedicated machine. This antiquated approach not only squandered space but also devoured energy like a famished dragon. Dell PowerEdge rack servers, however, have ushered in a paradigm shift, centralizing the once-sprawling landscape of applications onto a single, unified hardware platform. This agile infrastructure transcends the limitations of its predecessors, allowing virtual machines to migrate seamlessly between servers in response to fluctuating workloads. This results in unparalleled flexibility, liberated from the constraints of the past.
What is most valuable?
I've been consistently impressed by the exceptional build quality of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. Having tried solutions from HP and other manufacturers, Dell's service stands out as demonstrably superior. Both internally and with external clients, it consistently exceeds expectations and optimizes our operations. This unwavering reliability is the cornerstone of our continued partnership with Dell. Moreover, the exceptional craftsmanship extends beyond service. These servers have proven to be remarkably dependable, experiencing minimal malfunctions. While routine hard drive replacements are to be expected based on internal components, the overall hardware integrity has been truly outstanding.
What needs improvement?
Dell can optimize the size of its rack servers, offering a minimized physical footprint without compromising performance or security. This focus on space-efficient design will enable us to achieve greater efficiency and agility in our IT infrastructure.
Foreign Language:(German)
Hochwertiges Produkt, das die Infrastruktur von Unternehmen verbessert und besonders zuverlässig ist
Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?
Unsere Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern sind für verschiedene Zwecke geeignet. Sie hosten ein ausgedehntes Netzwerk virtueller Maschinen, das als Grundlage für unsere dynamische Entwicklungsabteilung dient. Diese virtuellen Maschinen, die über Hewlett Packard Build Power bereitgestellt werden, haben sich als verlässliche Begleiter auf dem Weg der Entwicklung erwiesen. Wir legen großen Wert auf Zuverlässigkeit, indem wir Updates sorgfältig pflegen, Neustarts der Maschinen planen und zahlreiche wichtige Prozesse intern automatisieren. Dieser Ansatz hat zu äußerst zufriedenstellenden Ergebnissen geführt und eine stabile und zuverlässige Entwicklungsumgebung geschaffen.
Um vollständige Autonomie und interne Kontrolle über unsere IT-Infrastruktur zu erlangen, haben wir uns für den Einsatz von Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern entschieden. Diese strategische Entscheidung ermöglicht es uns, unser gesamtes Computing-Ökosystem effektiv zu verwalten und die Abhängigkeit von externen Dienstleistern zu minimieren.
Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern haben unsere organisatorische Infrastruktur verbessert und einen Paradigmenwechsel hin zu einem zentralisierten Betrieb gefördert. Diese strategische Entscheidung hat eine Vielzahl von Vorteilen mit sich gebracht, vor allem die Konsolidierung der Hardware und die nahtlose Integration verschiedener Anwendungen und Lösungen auf einer einheitlichen Plattform. Darüber hinaus haben die inhärenten Sicherheitsverbesserungen dieser Server unsere digitale Verteidigung nachweislich gestärkt, während ihre außergewöhnliche Zuverlässigkeit uns in die Lage versetzt, Ressourcen dynamisch zu skalieren und Lastspitzen nahtlos zu bewältigen - ein entscheidender Vorteil in der dynamischen Unternehmenslandschaft von heute.
Die Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern haben wirklich eine entscheidende Rolle dabei gespielt, die Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen unseres Unternehmens voranzutreiben. Vor ihrer Implementierung bestand unsere IT-Infrastruktur aus einem weitläufigen Archipel von Einzelmaschinen, die jeweils einem bestimmten Anwendungsbereich zugeordnet waren. Bei meinen früheren Tätigkeiten in anderen Unternehmen habe ich aus erster Hand erfahren, wie unübersichtlich Serverlandschaften sind, die manchmal auf bis zu 80 Maschinen anwachsen! Glücklicherweise wurde die PowerEdge-Serie mit Blick auf die Serverkonsolidierung entwickelt, so dass wir unser gesamtes IT-Ökosystem in einen schlanken und effizienten Betrieb umwandeln konnten.
In der vergangenen IT-Ära befand sich jede Anwendung in Einzelhaft und war an eine eigene Maschine gebunden. Dieser antiquierte Ansatz verschwendete nicht nur Platz, sondern verschlang auch Energie wie ein ausgehungerter Drache. Die Dell PowerEdge-Rackservern haben jedoch einen Paradigmenwechsel eingeleitet, indem sie die einst weit verzweigte Anwendungslandschaft auf einer einzigen, einheitlichen Hardwareplattform zentralisieren. Diese agile Infrastruktur überwindet die Einschränkungen ihrer Vorgänger und ermöglicht die nahtlose Migration virtueller Maschinen zwischen Servern als Reaktion auf schwankende Arbeitslasten. Das Ergebnis ist eine beispiellose Flexibilität, die sich von den Beschränkungen der Vergangenheit befreit.
Was ist am wertvollsten?
Die außergewöhnliche Verarbeitungsqualität der Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern hat mich immer wieder beeindruckt. Nachdem ich Lösungen von HP und anderen Herstellern ausprobiert habe, sticht der Service von Dell als nachweislich überlegen hervor. Sowohl intern als auch bei externen Kunden übertrifft er stets die Erwartungen und optimiert unsere Abläufe. Diese unerschütterliche Zuverlässigkeit ist der Grundstein für unsere weitere Partnerschaft mit Dell. Außerdem geht die außergewöhnliche Handwerkskunst über den Service hinaus. Diese Server haben sich als bemerkenswert zuverlässig erwiesen und weisen nur minimale Fehlfunktionen auf. Während der routinemäßige Austausch von Festplatten aufgrund der internen Komponenten zu erwarten ist, ist die Gesamtintegrität der Hardware wirklich hervorragend.
Was muss verbessert werden?
Dell ist in der Lage, die Größe seiner Rack-Server zu optimieren und den physischen Platzbedarf zu minimieren, ohne die Leistung oder Sicherheit zu beeinträchtigen. Dieser Fokus auf platzsparendes Design ermöglicht uns eine größere Effizienz und Flexibilität in unserer IT-Infrastruktur.
Wie lange nutze ich die Lösung schon?
Seit über fünf Jahren arbeite ich mit Dell PowerEdge Rack-Servern.
Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Server sind für ihre Stabilität und unerschütterliche Zuverlässigkeit bekannt. Ihre robuste Konstruktion und modernste Technologie sorgen für eine außergewöhnliche Betriebszeit und gleichbleibende Leistung, selbst bei anspruchsvollen Arbeitslasten. Diese Server bilden eine unnachgiebige Grundlage für Ihre kritischen Anwendungen und sorgen für ein beruhigendes Gefühl und unerschütterliches Vertrauen in unsere IT-Infrastruktur.
Was denke ich über die Skalierbarkeit der Lösung?
Wenn es um Skalierbarkeit geht, lassen Dell PowerEdge Rack Server keinen Raum für Zweifel. Ihre Fähigkeit, sich nahtlos an wachsende Arbeitslasten und Datenanforderungen anzupassen, ist wirklich unvergleichlich. Ich würde nicht zögern, sie in diesem entscheidenden Punkt mit einer perfekten Zehn von Zehn zu bewerten.
Wie sind Kundenservice und Support?
Meine Erfahrungen mit dem technischen Support von PowerEdge waren außergewöhnlich gut. Ich bin sehr beeindruckt von dem Niveau des Service, den sie bieten. Die Schnelligkeit der Reaktion ist bemerkenswert, und je nach unserer spezifischen Servicevereinbarung stehen kompetente Techniker bereit, um zu helfen. Das Fachwissen, das sie besitzen, ist beispiellos und übertrifft ständ...
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Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Olivier Le Leuch from
Resilient, cost-effective, and does what we need
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in a hyperconverged environment for object storage and some VMs, just like a classic server.
How has it helped my organization?
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we were looking for good performance and cost-effectiveness. We wanted the best cost-performance ratio in relation to our use cases. For example, if we want to increase our object clusters, we would look for servers with a high disk density and not necessarily with a huge amount of CPUs and RAM. In other cases, we would be looking for a better CPU and RAM performance but with a lesser number of disks. It depends on the use cases.
We have been working with Dell servers for many years. Like everyone, there is more and more RAM, and there are better-performing CPUs. Storage is more and more condensed and powerful, so the applications are becoming faster, and we can respond better. The only downside is that we are not coding as well as before because the hardware compensates for the customization of the code.
I have spoken to the data center regarding the energy consumption, and we are average in terms of energy consumption. If I compare it with other companies, we have the same average. For example, I made a study of an installation of a power supply at 1100 watts and between 750 and 1100 watts, and it is the same as what we can find elsewhere. Having said that, if tomorrow we could achieve the same performance with only 400 watts, then there would be a gap. It depends on the usage or the disks that we would have, but it is not disproportionate to what we need it for.
We require these servers to complete a job, and they complete the job. When we reach a limit, we increase it, and we scale it again and again. There could always be a better product that could meet the requirements even better, but as usual, each to their own specialty. If tomorrow, we could put 75 tera disks on the servers, we would be even happier. That would mean smaller and less energy-consuming servers.
They are overall within the global average in comparison to others. We recently had an RSE implementation and we are looking to reduce energy consumption. When we talk about energy consumption, we also talk about cooling because it is generally linked together. Anything that heats up more will consume more, so we would need more. There is also the issue of space in the data center. If a 2U server can potentially do the same work as a 4U server, it will be an area for improvement for implementation.
For years now, we have had these servers with a supply and components that are resilient. and that functions well. So, instead of just the servers, it is the applications, the development, and the storage that help us to reduce any unplanned production downtime.
The overall development of technology has affected our operations. Along with many other components, the servers have contributed to making everything more flexible for our operations.
What is most valuable?
The server itself is valuable. It does what we ask it to do.
What needs improvement?
It is hard to make a comparison without any technical factsheets for the other servers to compare with but like everyone else, it is about the pricing. They already upgrade regularly, so I do not have any improvement areas. We rely on the required standalone configuration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers with my client for a very long time.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
They are easy to build, and we have no particular restrictions.
How are customer service and support?
I have not interacted with their support for the PowerEdge servers. It is the administrator who deals with the support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use Dell PowerEdge servers, and we also use HPE servers. We have a wide range. We also have servers from other brands.
The main difference is the pricing. At some point, we receive a call for tenders, and we increase the number of our servers. Generally, it is more or less the same in terms of the range, but in the end, the one that offers the best deal wins. It is always the same thing.
We have a wide range of servers and a wide range of disks, and there are times when our needs evolve. So, it is according to those moments, and there are times when Dell offers some great promotions that are potentially better than those from other manufacturers, and sometimes, it is the other way around. It depends on how we want to implement them, and it also depends on the price.
How was the initial setup?
There are no problems to report related to their implementation.
What about the implementation team?
We do it all in-house. Because we order quite a substantial amount, we have playbooks and many other things to do it. We have reached a certain level of maturity to implement rapidly. When there are new models, we make modifications with the playbooks, and that is it. We can do it. The base is essentially the same. There are no revolutionary changes between the new models.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
With regards to the licenses, I do not have a definite idea about all the licenses available out there, but I do know that there are more and more manufacturers who offer licenses.
We take a package. We do not take a license for the software and then everything that comes on top and one for the base. The thing that is becoming more and more important for us, which is better with Dell than with other manufacturers, is the administration. We are now being asked to separate the administration networks as much as possible, whereas, for a while, there was a trend for virtualizing the administration and production ports. That is becoming a stumbling block now. The new regulations require us to separate the administration from the production.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. There are not any issues that we are seeing, but the price can always be improved. It is always the same thing.
Foreign Language:(French)
Résilient, coût-performance et fait ce dont on a besoin
Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?
J’utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack chez mon client depuis très longtemps.
Quel est votre cas principal d’utilisation de cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement).
On utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack dans un environnement hyper convergé, du stockage d’objets et des VMs, tout comme un serveur classique.
Veuillez nous décrire comment les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation. Si ce ne fut pas le cas, veuillez expliquer pourquoi.
En implémentant les serveurs Dell PowerEdge, on cherche en principe une bonne performance et le coût-performance. On voulait le meilleur ratio coût-performance par rapport à nos cas d’utilisation. Par exemple, si nous voulons augmenter nos clusters d’objet, nous allons chercher des serveurs avec une haute densité de disques et pas forcément avec une grosse quantité de CPUs et de RAM. Et dans d’autres cas, nous allons avoir besoin de plus de performance en CPU et RAM mais moins de disques. Ça dépend de chaque cas d’utilisation.
On travaille avec les serveurs Dell depuis de nombreuses années. Comme tout le monde. Il y a de plus en plus de RAM et les CPUs sont de plus en plus performants. Le stockage est de plus en plus condensé et puissant, ça rend les applications de plus en plus rapides et on répond mieux. Le seul défaut, c’est qu’on code de moins en moins bien parce que le hardware compense la customisation des codes.
J’ai discuté avec le data center sur les consommations d'énergie et on est dans une moyenne. Si je compare avec d'autres sociétés, on a la même moyenne. Par exemple, j’ai fait une étude sur une installation de 1100 watts ainsi qu’entre 750 et 1100 watts et c’est ce que l’on va trouver ailleurs aussi. Maintenant, si demain on arrive à obtenir la même performance avec seulement 400 watts, là il y aura un fossé. Ça dépend de l’utilisation ou des disques qu’on va avoir mais dans l'ensemble, ce n’est pas démesuré par rapport à ce dont on a besoin.
On demande aux serveurs de faire leur travail et ils le font. Dès qu’on arrive à une limite, on fait grandir, on scale encore et encore. On pourrait toujours trouver un produit qui nous convient encore plus mais chacun sa spécialité. Si demain on pouvait mettre des disques de 75 tera dans les serveurs, on serait encore plus contents. Ça fera des serveurs encore plus petits et qui consomment moins.
Ils sont dans une moyenne globale par rapport à d'autres. On a récemment eu une implémentation RSE et on cherche à diminuer la consommation énergétique. Qui dit consommation énergétique, dit aussi refroidissement parce que c’est généralement lié ensemble. Tout ce qui consomme plus, chauffe plus généralement et donc, il en faut plus. Il y a également le problème de place dans le data center. Si un serveur 2U fait potentiellement le même travail qu’un serveur 4U, ce sera un axe d'amélioration pour l'implémentation.
Cela fait des années que nous avons des serveurs avec des alimentations et des composants qui sont résilients et qui fonctionnent bien. Ce sont donc plus les applications, les évolutions et le stockage qui vont nous permettre de réduire les tem...
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Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stefan Hermes from
Offers good performance, expansive connectivity, and seamless integration
What is our primary use case?
We build cloud stacks on our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
In order to achieve a greater degree of autonomy and self-sufficiency in our IT infrastructure, we opted to embark on the implementation of private cloud solutions. This strategic decision led us to adopt Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as the foundation of our private cloud environment, thereby mitigating our previous over-reliance on publicly accessible cloud services.
How has it helped my organization?
Our procurement of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers was conducted through Dell itself, acting in its capacity as a service provider. This decision was influenced, to a certain extent, by the inherent proclivity towards recommending Dell products within the Dell ecosystem. Ultimately, the design we adopted adhered to the standardized guidelines established by Dell, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility within our existing infrastructure.
Given our tendency towards aggregated configurations, we are fortunate to be largely immune to periods of inactivity. However, it's important to note that this high uptime is not solely attributable to the physical infrastructure. From a hardware perspective, I can confidently report an absence of recurring malfunctions across all functional domains. This testifies to the remarkable stability exhibited by the PowerEdge Rack Servers.
The OpenManage console is an inescapably necessary tool for large-scale environments. It provides all the capabilities it's intended to, like seamlessly applying firmware updates through OME and handling other tasks with ease. It consistently functions exceptionally well, and I sincerely hope it continues to do so in the future. Frankly, the thought of meandering through the data center and manually adjusting everything is enough to make anyone shudder. Thankfully, OpenManage has been a true game-changer in that regard. It's quantifiably increased the productivity of our IT staff by eliminating the need for tedious manual processes.
What is most valuable?
The core strength of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers lies in their expansive connectivity and seamless integration with other offerings within the Dell product ecosystem. This synergistic relationship is exemplified by the successful interoperability between PowerEdge servers and backup solutions like Data Domain or PowerScale, further enhanced by the native integration of S3 functionality within the German market. This well-orchestrated interplay of components fosters an exceptionally efficient and cohesive IT environment.
What needs improvement?
I would advocate for Dell to incorporate by default a greater number of network interface cards that boast enhanced network connectivity within their PowerEdge Rack Servers. In older models, for instance, Melanox adapters remain a necessity, and they have sporadically caused complications. It would be fantastic if Dell could incorporate them by default, precluding the requirement for supplementary adapters.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have no complaints about the stability of our Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. They perform well, are powerful, and experience few failures.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge rack servers offer easy scalability, as evidenced by our continued expansion.
How are customer service and support?
I've been consistently struck by the profound depth of knowledge exhibited by both the general representatives and the specialized cohorts within Dell's technical support team. Their remarkable facility for resolving any issue I presented with impressive celerity truly showcased their exceptional level of operational effectiveness.
Of course, unforeseen predicaments occasionally arise, but the team always responds with remarkable adaptability and graciousness. While some processes may necessitate a protracted timeframe for completion, I believe this stems more from the underlying organizational structure than any individual shortcomings. The on-site personnel were consistently exceedingly capable and demonstrably swift in their actions.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In a previous engagement, I had the opportunity to collaborate with a client whose IT infrastructure was predominantly comprised of Fujitsu servers. However, our current clients have already established a longstanding partnership with Dell for their hardware requirements.
How was the initial setup?
We meticulously constructed the comprehensive foundation for a cloud service, laying each digital brick-and-mortar. Although the initial deployment presented a labyrinthine challenge, we were able to navigate its intricacies with measured steps. As anyone who has embarked on such an endeavor knows, erecting a full-fledged infrastructure, be it geographically dispersed for enhanced resilience or traditionally redundant for local fault tolerance, is no simple feat. It demands constant vigilance and adept stewardship to ensure its smooth operation.
We constructed the comprehensive network infrastructure, weaving the intricate cabling throughout the designated pathways. With resolute focus, we configured and installed the potent server hardware, ensuring its seamless integration. And most notably, we adeptly orchestrated the deployment of the robust cloud stack, paving the way for unparalleled scalability and agility.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost structure associated with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers aligns closely with the prevailing norms established within the information technology hardware sector. In other words, the prices for these servers are neither exceptionally expensive nor significantly cheaper than comparable offerings from other major manufacturers.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers demonstrably excel in fulfilling their designated function, even when configured in various arrangements. While it is certainly prudent to maintain vigilance regarding forthcoming advancements in the technological landscape, it is undeniable that these servers are already eminently well-matched to their intended applications.
The flexibility that customers experience comes primarily from the cloud stack we deploy on the servers.
Foreign Language:(German)
Bietet gute Leistung, umfassende Konnektivität und nahtlose Integration
Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?
Um ein höheres Maß an Autonomie und Unabhängigkeit in unserer IT-Infrastruktur zu erreichen, haben wir uns für die Implementierung von Private-Cloud-Lösungen entschieden. Diese strategische Entscheidung führte dazu, dass wir Dell PowerEdge Rack Server als Grundlage unserer privaten Cloud-Umgebung einsetzten und damit unsere frühere übermäßige Abhängigkeit von öffentlich zugänglichen Cloud-Diensten reduzierten.
Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?
Wir haben Dell PowerEdge Rack Server über Dell selbst in seiner Eigenschaft als Dienstleistungsanbieter bezogen. Diese Entscheidung wurde bis zu einem gewissen Punkt durch die inhärente Neigung zur Empfehlung von Dell-Produkten innerhalb des Dell-Ökosystems beeinflusst. Letztendlich haben wir uns für ein Design entschieden, das den standardisierten Richtlinien von Dell entspricht und eine nahtlose Integration und Kompatibilität mit unserer bestehenden Infrastruktur gewährleistet.
Dank unserer Tendenz zu aggregierten Konfigurationen sind wir glücklicherweise weitgehend gegen Phasen der Inaktivität geschützt. Es ist jedoch wichtig zu erwähnen, dass diese hohe Betriebszeit nicht nur auf die physische Infrastruktur zurückzuführen ist. Aus der Sicht der Hardware kann ich mit Gewissheit sagen, dass es in allen Funktionsbereichen keine wiederkehrenden Ausfälle gibt. Dies zeugt von der bemerkenswerten Stabilität der PowerEdge Rack Server.
Die OpenManage-Konsole ist ein unverzichtbares Tool für groß angelegte Umgebungen. Sie bietet alle Funktionen, für die sie gedacht ist, wie z. B. die nahtlose Anwendung von Firmware-Updates über OME und die einfache Durchführung anderer Aufgaben. Es funktioniert durchweg außergewöhnlich gut, und ich hoffe wirklich, dass dies auch in Zukunft der Fall sein wird. Ehrlich gesagt, der Gedanke, sich durch das Rechenzentrum zu schlängeln und alles manuell einzustellen, lässt jeden erschaudern. Zum Glück ist OpenManage in dieser Hinsicht ein echter Fortschritt. Es hat die Produktivität unserer IT-Mitarbeiter quantitativ erhöht, indem es mühsame manuelle Prozesse überflüssig gemacht hat.
Was ist am wertvollsten?
Die Hauptstärke der Dell PowerEdge Rack Server liegt in ihrer umfassenden Anschlussfähigkeit und nahtlosen Integration mit anderen Angeboten innerhalb des Dell Produkt-Ökosystems. Ein Beispiel für diese synergetische Beziehung ist die erfolgreiche Interoperabilität zwischen PowerEdge-Servern und Backup-Lösungen wie Data Domain oder PowerScale, die durch die native Integration der S3-Funktionalität auf dem deutschen Markt noch verstärkt wird. Dieses gut koordini...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fabrice Valerio from
Fast delivery, reliable, and helpful for reducing data center footprint
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for application servers, database servers, and virtualization. We also use them for hyperconvergence.
How has it helped my organization?
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we wanted to reduce the footprint in the data center and the costs. We also wanted to have better performance and, above all, durability because we keep them for a minimum of seven years.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are well placed in comparison to their competitors in terms of energy consumption. They are even better now with the AMD processors.
At the moment, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers perfectly meet our needs. We have never reached the limit, or there has always been a solution offered by Dell to manage the evolving needs of the high-performance workloads. It is always evolving, and there are no issues.
With regards to the durability of the servers, the advantage is that we keep the servers for seven years before changing them. That is important for us. It allows us to avoid using them for nothing. The support is also there afterward. There is performance too because we are putting fewer of them.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. We have very rare breakdowns with it. That is why we keep them for seven years.
Using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business. It has had an impact on the growth because we can deliver fast. We can grow very quickly because we have a growth of 40% per year, and we have a supplier who can react and install very quickly, which allows us to grow.
What is most valuable?
The speed of delivery is something super valuable. Reliability and performance are also valuable.
What needs improvement?
Their support can be better. The speed of their support is not always great because the access to the data centers is sometimes complicated, so there is back and forth. This is where there is room for improvement.
We have a lot of issues with OpenManage. We are currently in talks with Dell to be able to roll it out within the company, but we are struggling because we are a bank, and there are many things that are out of bounds. It seems that the people working on it are not familiar with this type of business, and it is struggling to function properly. We would definitely like to have something better integrated. There is definitely some improvement needed in this software.
One area for improvement could be the capacity to evaluate all of our servers with one console. They might already have it, and I might not be aware of it, but it would be great to have one console that could tell us what, for example, the overall consumption from our servers is. I should be able to know about every rack too. That would help me with my choice related to the new generation and the model I should go for. Because of the rack configuration, I must be careful with each rack’s consumption. I must be careful that it is not too stretched.
Currently, I use one of their suppliers for PCs to get this kind of information. If I could obtain the information directly from the server itself, it would be more interesting.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are stable. I would rate them a ten out of ten in terms of stability because I have no problem.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is very good. I would rate them a ten out of ten in terms of scalability because I do not reach the limit as far as my needs are concerned.
How are customer service and support?
Their support needs improvement. Delivery times are quite substantial, and customer service is very important to us.
I would rate their support a seven out of ten. They can improve the response time because it is always the same system. Bearing in mind that our teams are already pretty highly skilled, their support does not need to ask the same questions, such as:
* Have you updated it?
* Have you done the tests?
Generally, when we identify a problem, it ends up being that one, but we lose quite a bit of time doing the tests because we have to follow a certain procedure. They do not want to change the part until that procedure has been followed and completed. That is how we end up losing time with the support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have had some from HPE and other brands. I switched because I have been working with Dell for several years now, and above all, because of the server’s modality and direct delivery. The delivery is very fast which is not the case with the others.
How was the initial setup?
What was our ROI?
The calculation for any return on investments is always a complicated matter. It is always complicated, but as far as durability is concerned, we always see some because we can absorb the costs over a longer period of time. So, that lowers our investment’s cost. In comparison to the competitors, they are in a fairly good position, and it is still the case today, but the ROI is difficult to calculate as we are still growing.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We do not know why they have increased the price by 25%. This is a very steep increase. In my opinion, it is not justified, but it is the same case with everyone. Margins should certainly not be increased.
With regards to the licenses, I do not use any licenses from Dell.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten because there are a few areas for improvement. Overall, it is a good product.
Foreign Language:(French)
livraison rapide, fiable et utile pour réduire l’empreinte de centres de données
Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?
J’utilise des serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack depuis plus de dix ans.
Quel est votre cas principal d’utilisation pour cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement).
On utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack comme serveurs applicatifs, serveurs de bases de données et de virtualisation. On s’en sert aussi pour de l'hyper convergence.
Veuillez décrire comment les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation. Si ce ne fut pas le cas, veuillez expliquer pourquoi.
En implémentant les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack, on voulait réduire l’empreinte en data center pour réduire les coûts. On recherchait aussi une meilleure performance et surtout, de la durabilité parce qu’on les garde minimum sept ans.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont plutôt bien placés par rapport à la concurrence en termes de consommation d'énergie. Ils sont encore meilleurs maintenant avec leurs processeurs AMD.
Pour l’instant, les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack répondent parfaitement à nos besoins. On n’a jamais atteint la limite, on a toujours eu une solution proposée par Dell pour gérer les besoins évolutifs de nos charges de travail à haute performance. C’est toujours évolutif et il n’y a aucun souci.
En ce qui concerne la durabilité des serveurs, l’avantage c’est qu’on garde les serveurs sept ans avant de les changer. Ça, c’est important pour nous. Ça nous évite de consommer pour rien. Il y a également le support derrière. Il y a la performance aussi, comme ça on en met moins.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont aidé à réduire les temps d'arrêt de production imprévus. On a très peu de pannes dessus. C’est pour cela qu’on les garde sept ans.
L’utilisation des serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack a affecté la flexibilité globale de nos opérations et de notre entreprise. Elle a eu un impact sur la croissance parce qu’on livre vite. Nous pouvons croître très vite car nous avons une croissance de 40% par an et j’ai un fournisseur qui est capable de réagir et d’installer très vite, ce qui nous permet de croître.
Quelles fonctionnalités avez-vous trouvé les plus utiles et pourquoi?
La rapidité de livraison est quelque chose de super important. La fiabilité et la performance sont également importantes.
Dans quels domaines les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pourraient-ils être améliorés?
Leur support pourrait être meilleur. La rapidité de leur support n’est pas toujours bonne parce que l'accès aux data centers est parfois compliqué, il y a des allers-retours. C’est là qu'il y a un point d'amélioration.
On a beaucoup de difficultés avec OpenManage. En ce moment, on discute avec Dell pour pouvoir la déployer dans notre société mais on a du mal parce qu’on est une banque et il y a beaucoup de choses qui sont fermées. Il semble que les personnes qui travaillent dessus n’ont pas l’habitude de ce type de secteur et cela a du mal à fonctionner correctement. On aimerait vraiment avoir quelque chose de mieux intégré. Il y a clairement un effort à faire sur ce logiciel.
Pour ce qui est d’un point d'amélioration, ce serait bien d'avoir la capacité d'évaluer tous nos serveurs avec une seule console. Ils l’ont peut-être déjà mais moi, je n’en ai pas conscience mais ce serait utile d’avoir une seule console qui pourrait nous dire quelle est la consommation globale de nos serveurs, par exemple. Je serai capable de...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Matthieu Enders from
Provides speed, energy savings, and 99.9% uptime
What is our primary use case?
We do media transcoding. We mainly use servers with quite a lot of CPUs to be able to do transcoding. We need servers that provide us with a lot of power.
How has it helped my organization?
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we wanted to transcode media in a fairly quick way. We can have media for only about a quarter of an hour. From the moment the media gets to us to the moment it is gone, we only have about a quarter of an hour, so we need a lot of power to be able to achieve something in a minimum amount of time.
Overall, we are very happy with the fact that we managed to get servers with last-generation CPUs. Besides that, like everyone else, we are trying a bit to reduce our energy bills. There is a big effort to be made on that front.
In terms of resiliency, our servers tend to be fairly far in our infrastructure. We have a couple of layers of firewall upfront. We also have proxy and reverse proxy, so the range of attack is fairly weak, and behind that, we have Linux. We shield with firewalls and other safety measures.
Overall, we are quite happy with it in terms of energy consumption. We have a fairly low consumption.
We hardly upgrade our servers to handle the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. As a matter of fact, when we build a platform, it is for a very specific need, and it is made to last three to five years. After that, the platform disappears, and the servers also leave with that. We buy new servers according to the new platform. We have less upgrading on the servers because they are already adapted to our needs.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. The servers that we have rarely break down, so, overall, we can change quite a lot of components on the run. We can manage to have a production that is running almost 99.99% of the time.
The OpenManage console has affected our IT staff’s productivity quite a bit. When new equipment arrives, we only have to put it in racks at the data center and all of the installation and management is done remotely, so we no longer need to spend a certain amount of time in the data center.
Using PowerEdge Rack Servers has affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business. We do have the ability to intervene on them, which is important. It is obviously easier than having a server where when we have a problem, we must go to the data center, or we must call someone to come and help. We might even have to stop the server, and that is quite annoying.
What is most valuable?
The calculation potential with modern CPUs is valuable. We have the capacity to increase the number of CPUs per machine, and there are also energy savings.
What needs improvement?
We have not had or come across any major problems. With regards to prices and support, they have always been very responsive, but we know that when we need more storage, we can easily find something much cheaper elsewhere. The equipment is very good, but the price is a bit too high. In addition, their support for parts can be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
In our organization, it must have been a good 20 years. They have been using Dell pretty much from the start of the company. I have been with the company for six years, but we still unearth some old servers from time to time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They are stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We don't scale a lot, we buy as and when needed.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is very good. I would rate them an eight out of ten. They can be more reactive when sending parts. The support service is very reactive when answering us, but they need a bit of time to send us the parts. We tend to only ask for the parts. We replace them ourselves. We do not request a technician as well. We have also had a case where a part arrived at the wrong address.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Like many people, we do not only use Dell products. We also use a bit of HPE. I have a preference for Dell, but we still have some old servers from other manufacturers lying around. We have some old equipment, but everything that is recent is either Dell or HPE. We changed the old servers simply because they were at the end of their life.
How was the initial setup?
I am involved in the implementation of these servers. The implementation is simple.
We know that we need half a day in the data center to do everything regarding the racks. Once that is done, we can also split the tasks because, although the servers are in the same bay, we do not want to be on top of each other when working. So, we can work in parallel during the installation of a certain number of servers without any difficulty. If you do not have a console, it is quite limiting because, with a screen at the back of a server, you are limited to working on only one server at a time.
What about the implementation team?
We generally do everything related to PowerEdge ourselves.
What was our ROI?
Overall, we have seen an ROI. The ROI is in terms of productivity at the infrastructure service level. We do not have to regularly change parts, and by being able to do all of the administration remotely, we gain quite a substantial amount of time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
As far as licenses are concerned, we have very few servers. We no longer need the licenses. It depends directly on the manufacturers or the people who develop the software. Instead of taking them with the servers, because we are not always sure of the specific use for a specific server, we get the licenses afterward.
With regards to the rates, there are times when Dell is not able to match the prices of other manufacturers who offer us something cheaper. For storage, it can vary, and the cost can be twice as much.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We mainly work with Dell and HPE. To evaluate the options, we take into account how easy it is to operate the server. In my opinion, Dell is unrivaled on that front. We are not a very big company, so we are very careful with the costs of our servers.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Foreign Language:(French)
Offre vitesse, économies d'énergie et 99.9% de durée de fonctionnement
Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?
Dans notre société, cela doit faire plus de 20 ans. Ils utilisent du Dell depuis quasiment la création de la société. Je suis dans la société depuis six ans mais on déterre des vieux serveurs de temps en temps.
Quel est votre principal cas d’utilisation de cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement).
Nous faisons du transcodage de média. On utilise principalement des serveurs avec beaucoup de CPUs pour pouvoir faire le transcodage. On a besoin de serveurs qui nous apportent beaucoup de puissance.
Décrivez comment les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation. Si ce ne fut pas le cas, veuillez expliquer pourquoi.
En implémentant les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack, on voulait pouvoir transcoder de façon assez rapide. On peut avoir des médias pendant seulement un quart d’heure. Entre le moment où le média rentre chez nous et le moment où il doit sortir de chez nous, nous avons seulement un quart d’heure et donc, on a besoin de grosse puissance pour pouvoir le sortir en un temps minimum.
Globalement, nous sommes très contents du fait que nous arrivions à avoir des serveurs avec des CPUs de dernière génération. En plus, on essaye, comme tout le monde, de réduire notre facture énergétique. Il y a un gros effort de fait là-dessus.
En termes de résilience, nos serveurs ont plutôt tendance à être relativement loin dans notre infrastructure. On a deux couches de firewall devant. On a aussi du proxy et du reverse proxy donc, la couverture d’attaque est relativement faible et derrière, on va être sur du Linux. On blinde au maximum avec des firewalls et d’autres mesures de sécurité.
Globalement, on est plutôt contents en ce qui concerne la consommation d'énergie. On a une consommation qui est relativement faible.
Pour gérer les besoins évolutifs des charges de travail à haute performance, on ne fait quasiment pas évoluer nos serveurs. En fait, quand on monte une plateforme, c’est pour un besoin spécifique et c’est fait pour durer de 3 à 5 ans. Après ce temps-là, la plateforme disparaît et les serveurs partent avec. On achète de nouveaux serveurs en fonction des nouvelles plateformes. On n’a plus d'évolutivité sur les serveurs parce qu’ils sont déjà adaptés à notre besoin.
L’utilisation des serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack nous a aidés à réduire les temps d'arrêt de production imprévus. Les serveurs sont très rarement en panne donc, globalement, on peut changer pas mal de composants à chaud. On arrive à maintenir une production qui est en fonctionnement à 99.99% du temps ou presque.
La console OpenManage a pas mal affecté la productivité de notre personnel informatique. Quand on a du matériel qui arrive, on se contente de le mettre en racks dans le centre de données ...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Thierry Bourel from
Efficient, easy to use, and helpful for speed and resilience
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack servers for virtualization. We have these servers for the computing side, and then we have Dell Storage for the storage side.
How has it helped my organization?
By implementing this solution, we wanted speed and resilience. Everything is working well.
Resilience is not only linked to the servers. It is also linked to the software applications that we put on them, so we need to look at the services on PowerEdge. We have virtualization, and we install different products, such as firewalls, and implement access control. We use software for that, and it is working well with Dell PowerEdge.
In terms of energy consumption, we use them without energy limitations. We always use them at full capacity. They are always working at full capacity, so we use the machines at their maximum. The consumption is quite substantial, but we are not in the saving mode in our data centers. If the servers use less energy, that would be great, but they must provide a lot of power.
For handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads, we have Full Flash, and as far as the processors are concerned, they work fine.
These servers are efficient. We do have some old ones. We just got rid of the old range, but we still have some from the 10th, 11th, and 12th Generation.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have not helped to reduce unplanned production downtime because that is not really linked to the servers. We do have quite a lot of them, so they are redundant. We have some load balancing, and we are using software solutions. For us, the PowerEdge servers or any other type of servers either help with computing or are used for storage. The rest is managed through software.
The OpenManage console has affected our IT staff’s productivity. We do use it, but mainly for setting up alerts.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have impacted the overall flexibility of our operations or business. Scalability is easy.
What is most valuable?
We use remote access a lot. They are fairly simple to use.
What needs improvement?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in the data center. We put the racks in bays. They can improve the compactness so that we can put more of them.
We do not have much of a problem with the noise, but they are still as noisy as before, even after they have improved them.
The customer service on certain parts can be better, but nowadays, we do not get many issues. As far as we are concerned, it is a clean environment. It is a data center environment, so it has air conditioning. The servers do not face many restrictions. They do not have any dust.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for approximately 20 years. I work in the data center, so it has been a long time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is fine. They are stable if they have been updated with the updates. As far as we are concerned, there is no downtime on the platform. Of course, we have to restart some servers, but because they are load-balanced, it does not at all impact our production. We just put them in maintenance mode, and we use the VMware solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
With our method, it is simple for us. We can increase the computing and we can increase the storage because there are two different platforms. The hard disks are not in the computing servers. They are separated. If I want to add some computing, I buy more servers. If I want to add to the storage, I add to the storage bays with ESXi (in our case).
How are customer service and support?
We have known them for a long time. It is just a matter of knowing what to do for things to happen quickly, such as providing the serial numbers and rack data. We are used to it. It is going well. It is just about knowing the method, that is it.
I would rate their support an eight out of ten. There can be some kind of notice for when there is a change in disk capacity. It might not mean much to change a disk, but for us, it can sometimes be an issue because of our environment. We would prefer to have the exact same product on the same servers. That is it.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use the HPE range and the Dell range. We use both types of servers.
We used Supermicro a little bit in the beginning, but that was a long time ago. Nowadays, we use only two manufacturers: Dell and HPE.
How was the initial setup?
We were well prepared, and we have the same type of servers in the bays. The wiring is marked, and we know that environment very well.
What about the implementation team?
We buy from a reseller, and then we roll them out internally ourselves.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other solutions. There is not a lot of choice.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten because they are very good. The last generations are very good.
Foreign Language:(French)
Compétents, faciles à utiliser et pratiques pour la vitesse et la résilience
Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?
J’utilise les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack depuis environ 20 ans. Je travaille dans le centre de données et cela fait donc longtemps.
Quel est votre cas d’utilisation primaire pour cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement en détail).
Nous utilisons les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pour la virtualisation. Nous avons ces serveurs pour la partie informatique et les serveurs Dell Storage pour la partie stockage..
Comment les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont-ils amelioré votre organisation? Si ce n’est pas le cas, veuillez expliquer pourquoi.
En implémentant cette solution, on voulait la rapidité, la résilience et que tout fonctionne bien.
La résilience n’est pas liée qu’aux serveurs. Elle est également liée aux applications logicielles que l’on met dessus et il faut donc regarder les services sur les PowerEdge. Nous faisons de la virtualisation et nous installons donc des produits différents, comme les firewalls et nous implémentons un contrôle d'accès. Nous utilisons des logiciels pour cela et tout s’exécute bien avec le Dell PowerEdge.
En ce qui concerne la consommation d'énergie, nous on les utilise sans la limitation d'énergie. On les utilise toujours à plein régime. Ils fonctionnent toujours à pleine puissance et nous consommons donc, le maximum de la machine. La consommation est assez importante mais nous ne sommes pas en mode économie d'énergie dans notre centre de données. Si les serveurs consomment mieux, tant mieux, mais ils doivent fournir beaucoup de puissance.
Pour gérer les besoins évolutifs des charges de travail à haute performance, nous avons Full Flash et en ce qui concerne les processeurs, ils fonctionnent bien.
Les serveurs sont performants. On a des vieux modèles. On vient juste de se débarrasser de l’ancienne gamme mais on a encore des Générations 10, 11 et 12.
Les Serveurs Rack Dell PowerEdge n’ont pas aidé à réduire les temps d’arrêt de production imprévus car ce n’est pas vraiment lié aux serveurs. On en a beaucoup et donc, ils sont redondants. On a une répartition des charges et on utilise des solutions de logiciels. Pour nous, les serveurs PowerEdge ou n’importe quel type de serveurs nous aident soit à faire les calculs, soit à faire du stockage. Tout le reste est géré par des logiciels.
La console OpenManage a affecté la productivité du personnel informatique. On l’utilise mais surtout pour remonter les alertes.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont impacté la flexibilité globale de nos opérations et de notre business. La scalabilité est facile.
Quelles fonctionnalités avez-vous trouvé les plus utiles et pourquoi?
On utilise beaucoup l'accès à distance. C’est plutôt facile à utiliser.
Dans quels domaines les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pourraient-ils être améliorés?
On utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack dans nos centres de données. Nous installons les racks dans les baies. Leur compacticité pourrait être améliorée afin que nous puissions en mettre plus.
Nous n’avons pas vraiment de problèmes avec le bruit bien qu’ils soient aussi bruyants qu’auparavant et malgré le fait qu’ils aient été améliorés.
Le service client pourrait être amélioré sur certains points mais nous n’avons plus beaucoup de problèmes à présent. En ce qui nous concerne, c’est un environnement propre. C’est un environnement de centre de données et donc, c’est climatisé. Les serveurs n’ont pas beaucoup de contraintes. Ils n’ont pas de poussière.
Avez-vous utilisé une solution différente auparavant et si oui, pourquoi avez-vous changé?
On utilise la gamme HPE et la gamme Dell. On utilise deux types de serveurs.
On avait utilisé un peu de Supermicro au début mais il y a très longtemps de cela. Maintenant, on utilise seulement deux constructeurs: Dell et HPE.
Avant de choisir, avez-vous évalué d’autres options? Dans ce cas, lesquelles?
Nous n’avons pas évalué d’autres solutions. Il n’y a pas beaucoup de choix.
Quelles sont vos impressions sur la scalabilité de cette solution?
Avec notre méthode, c’est simple pour nous. On peut augmenter le computing comme on peut augmenter le stockage parce que ce sont deux plateformes différentes. Les disques durs ne sont pas dans les serveurs de calcul. Ils sont separés. Si je veux r...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pascal Blonde from
Efficient support, easy maintenance, and good value for money
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for data storage, data processing, and computations.
We must manage the data, and we have safety restrictions. It is imposed on us to not use the cloud. We do everything locally.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are convenient. When we have a problem, we have a hotline that is efficient. They are also reliable.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers fit our resiliency needs. If we want to make them very resilient, we have presales engineers who are also technical. They are competent and able to help us.
The servers are fine in terms of energy consumption, but until now, we have not been very concerned about that.
They are aligned with our sustainability goals. This is very important for us when we buy a server. Previously, we used to get a five-year guarantee, and now, it is a seven-year guarantee, but we still have some servers working fine after ten years. We do replace them from time to time, but we do not have any problem with reliability. As far as the environment is concerned, we know that when we buy a machine, it will last a long time.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. They are very reliable, and we usually function by doubling up. We use a couple of servers, and we move our VM from one server to another between two buildings. Because the servers never, or very rarely, break down, we have a very resilient architecture.
The OpenManage console has not really affected our IT staff’s productivity.
What is most valuable?
The maintenance and remote monitoring are valuable.
What needs improvement?
The problem that we have had is not a technical one but an economic one. In other words, we are working with national markets, and HP Enterprise is cheaper. Dell could have made an effort there.
For example, two or three years ago, we spoke to a salesperson or a presales engineer about replacing our infrastructure with file servers, but the price that we were offered was very high.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for about 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They are stable. There is no downtime or breakdowns.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We are a small research laboratory, but we have a few teams working together. We might gather all of the IT equipment together and buy extensions and all that.
As far as scalability is concerned, it is not a problem. It is very scalable but very expensive. For our needs, it is very overpriced. I am on campus, and there are several units, but we have to merge by 2025 and put everything back together and work with people whom I only ever met at the canteen. We shall see then if all of that is actually very scalable and if we can put it all together.
How are customer service and support?
It is different for PowerEdge. It is a bit different for the PCs. For the servers, support is very good indeed. I would rate them an eight out of ten. We do not know why, but there was a time when the support did not respond quickly enough or go from one level to another. We do need the expertise if we happen to have something that does not work correctly, but it is sporadic. This kind of problem can appear all of a sudden and be gone six months later. All is working well. There are no problems with customer service.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were working with both Dell and HPE. We preferred Dell. I prefer not to do any counter-advertising, but HPE was not working out very well with regard to customer services, getting a quote, or even anything technical. We prefer Dell products, but we would prefer the prices of the servers to be a bit lower.
We did not have many issues with HPE at a technical level, but we have had some issues when communicating with them, even at the presales level. We could not even connect to their server to get a quote. It was so complicated. There were references that we did not understand. If we have to install a particular disk, we must buy some specific accessory or another, whereas, with Dell, if we want something, we just tell them, and we get the configuration.
In addition, for Dell’s website, we can use any browser, whereas with HPE, it is Chrome one day and something else another day. We use Firefox, and it does not work. We use something else, and it does not work either. Dell is very open.
Other than these two brands, I do not have knowledge of any other brand. We have had integrators for homemade servers, but that was a long time ago. It is usually Dell or HPE. Dell has about ¾th of the market.
How was the initial setup?
I am involved in the deployment of these servers. I work in a research laboratory. We are about 100 people, but we are a part of the Paris Observatory. It is like a university with about 800 people. We all work daily together with the IT teams.
I am responsible for handling presales with the technical and salespeople from Dell or HPE. We are not in charge of the orders. We handle the equipment and install the machines, and we organize the rollout of the infrastructure, VMs, and all that. Afterwards, we also handle interfacing with users.
The initial setup is rather simple. We do not have any real problems, and even when we have had a problem, it was fairly quickly resolved.
In terms of implementation strategy, when you are a small company, there is no big strategy like big companies. We get there, we install it, and it works. There is no strategy.
What about the implementation team?
We implement them ourselves. We have integrators but more for some third-party solutions. We have taken a license for safeguarding software on the campus. For that, we work with other companies, but for all of the equipment and for Dell infrastructure, we do not need help. It works very well, and there are no problems. We know that it is simple.
What was our ROI?
We are not salespeople, so it is difficult to comment on the return on investment, but when we buy a Dell server, we get value for money. We know that we will not have any problem, and it will work fine. We will install VMs and everything required. When I request a credit, my manager knows that the server will work for many years. We will not be having any issues, and I will not be asking for more money. We sometimes change some old machines, but that is only because the new ones are less energy-consuming, and we will be able to put more VMs on just one server, so, ecologically, we will use less energy. Sometimes, that is the only reason why we would change an old server. It still works, but it uses more energy than the new ones.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They are expensive. As far as the licenses are concerned, we are fine. It is more about the price of the equipment.
Some colleagues in other universities have done a comparison, and for a similar configuration, there was at least a 10% to 20% discount with HPE in comparison to the prices from Dell.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Foreign Language:(French)
Un support efficace, une maintenance facile et un bon rapport qualité-prix
Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?
J’utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack depuis environ 15 ans.
Quel est votre cas d’utilisation principal pour cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement).
On utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pour du stockage de données, des traitements de données et des calculs.
On doit gérer les données et on a des contraintes de sécurité. On nous impose de ne pas utiliser tout ce qui est Cloud. On fait tout en local.
Comment est-ce que les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation? Si ce n’est pas le cas, expliquez pourquoi.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont pratiques. Lorsque nous avons un problème, nous avons aussi une assistance téléphonique qui est performante. Ils sont également fiables.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack correspondent à nos besoins de résilience. Si on veut les rendre vraiment très résilient, on a des ingénieurs qui sont également des technico-commerciaux avant-vente. Ils sont très compétents et peuvent nous aider.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont bien en termes de consommation d'énergie mais pour l’instant, on ne s’en est pas trop préoccupés.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont alignés sur nos objectifs de durabilité. C’est très important pour nous lorsque nous achetons un serveur. Avant, on recevait une garantie de cinq ans et maintenant, la garantie est de sept ans mais nous avons encore des serveurs qui tournent toujours après dix ans. On les remplace de temps en temps mais on n’a vraiment pas de problème de fiabilité. Au niveau écologique, on sait que lorsqu’on achète une machine, elle va durer longtemps.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont permis de réduire les temps d’arrêt de production imprévus. Ils sont très fiables et généralement, on marche en doublant. On prend un couple de serveurs et on déplace nos VM d’un serveur sur l’autre et sur deux bâtiments. Les serveurs ne tombant jamais en pann...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gerard Gerritsen from
Good pricing, reliable, and makes it easy to replace parts
What is our primary use case?
Currently, it's mostly used for VMware-based virtual machines. That's the main use case. 90% of this product is used for VMware.
What is most valuable?
The servers just work. They don't let us down. We like the reliability combined with management. The price is good too.
If you have to replace parts, Dell was one of the first companies to make a system where you could click out one thing and just plug in another one. HP and IBM did not allow for that. You always needed to use a screwdriver. And I wasn't allowed to have one. With Dell, on the servers, you always had the option to swap out boards very easily, and that was great. Now, other companies do that, too. However, Dell was one of the first to offer that option.
In terms of energy consumption, it depends. If there are a lot of calculations, then you use a lot of power. If you need less, then you use less power. When we deliver it to customers, the power used is based on their power consumption. I'm not selecting servers based on power consumption. I base the choice on procedures and quality.
It's able to handle the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. We don't have any issues with it. If you make a good design and select the right sizing, you don't have any issues.
What needs improvement?
You select the server based on the product. It could be an option to remove discs and just have a virtual option. If you remove the room you need for discs, you could make it smaller. It would take up less room that way.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution since 1999. It's been about 24 years.
How are customer service and support?
Dell's support is very good. They are changing some things within the organization. I have my doubts that where they are going is the way to go. However, the Dell Server side in terms of customer support, is still very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We only use Dell PowerEdge. We've seen some HP servers in the field. However, we have only used Dell for 20 years. It's always working, and it's always good service. The price is good too.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment is easy. A basic installation might take 15 to 20 minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mehdi Gharbi from
Extraordinary accessibility, cost-effective, and perfect support
What is our primary use case?
We are using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for the data storage of applications.
Before implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we had many servers. Thanks to the implementation of these servers, we now have all the servers concentrated in one solution.
How has it helped my organization?
We had multiple solutions that did the same job, and thanks to this solution, I now only have to use one solution. It not only improves our space; it is also much less expensive for our company.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have the PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security. It is the most important thing for our company. It is not an option for us to continue working without this execution modality.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are very sustainable in terms of energy consumption. If I have many applications and solutions, the consumption will be high, but if I work with only one, the consumption level will be better.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. All the data I work with is very heavy. We use PowerEdge servers because they can handle the data without any problem. This is very reassuring.
For us, the issue of electricity pollution is very important. This system is perfect for us in terms of sustainability.
Using PowerEdge Rack Servers has not much affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business. For us, it has always been very important to have a fast response time to keep our customers satisfied, even before we implemented the servers. That is why it has not impacted our flexibility much.
What is most valuable?
The user interface is very simple, and the support team is always happy to answer any questions we have. They are very easy to contact.
Whenever I have worked with Dell, I have felt a lot of simplification.
What needs improvement?
The price is very high.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
At the moment, I do not know. Next year, we are planning to invest more in these servers, and I guess this is a good sign about its scalability.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is perfect. There are never problems communicating with them. If you have any questions, you can contact them very quickly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using another solution previously.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved in its implementation. It was my team that was involved. What I know is that it was very easy to implement.
In terms of implementation strategy, we spoke with Dell and our specialists, and everything was very easy.
We have a hybrid cloud. We use Microsoft as the cloud provider. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are currently being used only in our department.
What was our ROI?
The biggest ROI is time in terms of the time it takes you to access each application and upload data. It would be difficult if there were different solutions.
Its accessibility is extraordinary.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They are a little expensive, but in the end, with everything they provide you, the solution is perfect.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers an eight out of ten.
Foreign Language:(Spanish)
Accesibilidad extraordinaria, rentabilidad y soporte perfecto
¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante dos años.
¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno).
Estamos utilizando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge para el almacenamiento de datos de aplicaciones.
Antes de implementar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge, teníamos muchos servidores. Gracias a la implementación de estos servidores ahora tenemos todos los servidores concentrados en una sola solución.
Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su infraestructura de TI. Si no fue así, explique por qué.
Teníamos varias soluciones que hacían el mismo trabajo y gracias a esta solución, ahora solo tengo que usar una solución. No sólo mejora nuestro espacio; también es mucho menos costoso para nuestra empresa.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge tienen el enfoque de seguridad PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture. Es lo más importante para nuestra empresa. No es una opción para nosotros seguir trabajando sin esta modalidad de ejecución.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son muy sostenibles en términos de consumo de energía. Si tengo muchas aplicaciones y soluciones el consumo será alto, pero si trabajo con una sola el nivel de consumo será mejor.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son buenos para manejar las necesidades cambiantes de las cargas de trabajo de alto rendimiento. Todos los datos con los que trabajo son muy pesados. Usamos servidores PowerEdge porque pueden manejar los datos sin ningún problema. Esto es muy tranquilizador.
Para nosotros la cuestión de la contaminación eléctrica es muy importante. Este sistema es perfecto para nosotros en términos de sostenibilidad.
El uso de servidores en rack PowerEdge no ha afectado mucho la flexibilidad general de nuestras operaciones o negocios. Para nosotros siempre ha sido muy importante tener un tiempo de respuesta rápido para mantener satisfechos a nuestros clientes, incluso antes de implementar los servidores y por esta razón no ha afectado mucho a nuestra flexibilidad.
¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?
La interfaz de usuario es muy sencilla y el equipo de soporte siempre está dispuesto a responder cualquier pregunta que tengamos. Son muy fáciles de contactar.
Siempre que he trabajado con Dell, he sentido mucha simplificación.
¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
El precio es muy alto.
¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?
Estábamos usando otra solución anteriormente.
Antes de elegir, ¿evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?
No evaluamos otras soluciones.
¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?
Son un poco caros, pero al final con todo lo que te aportan la solución es perfecta.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la escalabilidad de esta solución?
Por el momento no lo sé. El año que viene, planeamos invertir más en estos servidores y creo que esto es una buena señal sobre su escalabilidad.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la estabilidad de esta solución?
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son muy estables.
¿Has visto el ROI (Retorno de la Inversión)? En caso afirmativo, ¿de qué manera (es decir, métricas/puntos de datos)?
El mayor retorno de la inversión es el tiempo en términos del tiempo que lleva acceder a cada aplicación y cargar datos. Sería difícil si no fuera una sola solución sino diferentes soluciones.
Su accesibilidad es extraordinaria.
¿La configuración inicial fue sencilla o compleja y de qué manera?
No participé en su implementación. Fue mi equipo el que estuvo involucrado. Lo que sé es que fue muy fácil de implementar.
En cuanto a la estrategia de implementación, hablamos con Dell y nuestros especialistas y todo fue muy fácil.
Tenemos una nube híbrida. Utilizamos Microsoft como proveedor de la nube. Actualmente, los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge se utilizan únicamente en nuestro departamento.
Cuéntanos tu experiencia con el servicio y soporte al cliente.
Su soporte es perfecto. Nunca hay problemas para comunicarse con ellos. Si tienes alguna pregunta, puedes contactarlos rápidamente.
¿Cómo calificaría esta solución en una escala del 1 al 10 en cuanto a servicio y soporte?
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En una escala del 1 al 10 (1=peor, 10=mejor), ¿cómo calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge? Por favor explique por qué.
Calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge con un ocho de diez.
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:
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2339154 from
Highly reliable, good support, and significant reduction in downtime
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for virtualization and for Windows-based file servers and domain controllers.
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we mainly wanted to achieve good support from the manufacturer.
How has it helped my organization?
The department that maintains the data center has considerably fewer worries than before.
I cannot assess Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in terms of energy consumption because we have them hosted in a data center, and the consumption does not depend on us. Similarly, I cannot assess Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads because we do not have high-performance environments. Our environment is pretty basic.
In terms of the impact of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers on our organization’s sustainability goals, I am not aware of the company's sustainability goals, but I believe that Dell has a sustainable development policy. At a booth at this convention, they show how they handle the entire issue of recycled packaging and equipment.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have clearly reduced unplanned production downtime, but I cannot exactly say how much.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have not affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business but virtualization did.
What is most valuable?
The reliability of its hardware and the support they provide are valuable.
What needs improvement?
At the moment, I do not have an area for improvement. We have a cloud-first strategy, and hardware is starting to become more and more secondary, so we are not betting on it.
My expectations for it are that it will work while we migrate to the cloud, and it will remain as reliable as it is now so that in the future, we continue using it for the uploads that we need to have locally.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is extraordinary.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It depends on what you buy, but in principle, if you work with rack servers, the scaling is horizontal, so you just have to keep adding to it.
We do not have any difficulty in scaling. In the end, virtualization systems allow you to scale very easily. Above all, the software is the one that provides scalability here.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used HPE ProLiant and Cisco UCS. We do not only work with Dell. We also work with other manufacturers. The main difference between the server solutions would be the price.
How was the initial setup?
I am a part of the decision-making core team and the approval core team, so I am ultimately the one who opts for one technology or another, one manufacturer or another, as long as the purchasing department finds the price fair.
The installation was very simple in the end. The strategy was to virtualize. Once you are already involved in virtualization, things are very easy.
We have a hybrid cloud. We work mainly with ANALEC, but the entire management part of the cloud migration is carried out from the headquarters in Mexico. We only participate. We do not make any decisions for the cloud strategy. We, of course, need to have visibility over the strategy from Mexico, and we use that when making decisions about the software solutions that run on top of the hardware. In this case, we will bet on VMware instead of IPV.
These servers are located in our main data center. We have some PowerEdge servers left. We opted for FX chassis a few years ago too, and we have some PowerEdge servers left.
What about the implementation team?
In this case, we counted on ANALEC TECHNOLOGY for help, who also has a booth here at the convention.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment is mainly in terms of availability. Downtime has significantly reduced, which often is a hidden cost or not taken into account. That is a great ROI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing policies of the manufacturers vary based on the company, but generally, they are quite correct. What happens is that the purchasing departments of companies like ours do a lot for the price, and sometimes, you find yourself forced to work with another manufacturer. We have two main vendors that we work with to have aligned prices, and Dell is one of them.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Foreign Language:(Spanish)
Altamente confiable, buen soporte y reducción significativa del tiempo de inactividad
¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante más de diez años.
¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno).
Utilizamos principalmente servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge para virtualización y para servidores de archivos y controladores de dominio basados en Windows.
Al implementar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge, principalmente queríamos lograr un buen soporte por parte del fabricante.
Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su infraestructura de TI? Si no fue así, explique por qué.
El departamento que mantiene el centro de datos tiene muchas menos preocupaciones que antes.
No puedo valorar los Servidores Dell PowerEdge Rack en términos de consumo energético porque los tenemos alojados en un centro de datos y el consumo no depende de nosotros. De manera similar, no puedo evaluar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge para manejar las necesidades cambiantes de las cargas de trabajo de alto rendimiento porque no tenemos entornos de alto rendimiento. Nuestro entorno es bastante básico.
En términos del impacto de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge en los objetivos de sostenibilidad de nuestra organización, no conozco los objetivos de sostenibilidad de la empresa, pero creo que Dell tiene una política de desarrollo sostenible. En un stand de esta convención muestran cómo manejan todo el tema de los embalajes y equipos reciclados.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han reducido claramente el tiempo de inactividad de producción no planificado, pero no puedo decir exactamente cuánto.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge no han afectado la flexibilidad general de nuestras operaciones o negocios, pero la virtualización sí.
¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?
La confiabilidad de su hardware y el soporte que brindan son valiosos.
¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
Por el momento no tenemos ningún área de mejora. Tenemos una estrategia que da prioridad a la nube y el hardware empieza a ser cada vez más secundario, por lo que no apostamos por ello.
Mis expectativas son que funcione mientras migramos a la nube y que siga siendo tan confiable como lo es ahora para que en el futuro sigamos usándolo para las cargas que necesitamos tener localmente.
¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?
Hemos utilizado HPE ProLiant y Cisco UCS. No solo trabajamos con Dell. También trabajamos con otros fabricantes. La principal diferencia entre las soluciones de servidor sería el precio.
Antes de elegir, ¿evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?
No evaluamos otras soluciones.
¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?
Las políticas de precios de los fabricantes varían según la empresa, pero en general son bastante correctas. Lo que pasa es que los departamentos de compras de empresas como la nuestra hacen mucho por el precio y en ocasiones, te ves obligado a trabajar con otro fabricante. Tenemos dos proveedores principales con los que trabajamos para tener precios alineados, y Dell es uno de ellos.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la escalabilidad de esta solución?
Depende de lo que compres, pero en principio, si trabajas con servidores en rack, el escalado es horizontal, por lo que sólo tienes que seguir añadiendo.
No tenemos ninguna dificultad para escalar. Al final, los sistemas de virtualización te permiten escalar muy fácilmente. Sobre todo, el software es el que proporciona escalabilidad aquí.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la estabilidad de esta solución?
La estabilidad de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge es extraordinaria.
¿Has visto el ROI (Retorno de la Inversión)? En caso afirmativo, ¿de qué manera (es decir, métricas/puntos de datos)?
El retorno de la inversión se produce principalmente en términos de disponibilidad. El tiempo de inactividad se ha reducido significativamente, lo que a menudo supone un coste oculto o que no se tiene en cuenta. Ese es un gran retorno de la inversión.
¿La configuración inicial fue sencilla o compleja y de qué manera?
Formo parte del equipo central de toma de decisiones y del equipo central de aprobación, por lo que en última instancia soy yo quien decide el uso...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Carlos Renedo from
Reliable servers for secure and scalable infrastructure
What is our primary use case?
The use cases are related to Medical Oncology, everything that has to do with radiotherapy.
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, I wanted a platform with good reliability, good work, and good service.
How has it helped my organization?
It gives us reliability for our applications. It offers us a secure and scalable infrastructure, which has become essential to virtualize our workloads.
The PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security is very good. I see much more interest from Dell in providing security that reflects our requirements. Because of better monitoring capabilities, it eliminates dependence on third-party certification authorities.
In terms of energy consumption, I would rate it an eight out of ten. They continually add more and more features to improve power consumption. In all the years as a Dell PowerEdge user, I have seen an improvement in their power delivery and consumption.
The impact of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has been very high on our organization’s sustainability goals. In our company, we need a platform with high scalability and the capability to handle high workload. With the reliability of the platform, we feel free to be able to deal with other issues.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have clearly reduced unplanned production downtime, but I cannot exactly say how much.
The OpenManage console has affected the level of productivity of the IT team. In terms of system repair, they receive fewer demands, which makes them meet more goals than before.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business. The better performance the servers have, the better the applications will work, which consequently leads to better performance for Dell as well as for the company that uses its services.
What is most valuable?
The reliability and the execution of the necessary assignments are valuable.
What needs improvement?
I would like them to be more flexible when implementing more capabilities.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used HP 15 years ago. We switched because of the decision at the company management level.
How was the initial setup?
The implementation was very simple.
They are currently deployed on-premises, with the possibility of a private cloud. We use Microsoft Azure. They are implemented at several locations. In the Galicia community, we have an implementation of PowerEdge with VxRail as well.
What about the implementation team?
We had project managers from our company and from Dell.
What was our ROI?
The biggest ROI is reliability. These servers never fail, and the performance of these servers is great. They are stable 99% of the time and do not show any signs of failure.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They are good and reflect the prices on the market. We always wish they were lower, but they are good.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
At that time, we evaluated IBM and FUJITSU. In general, Rack Servers offer us much more reliability.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers an eight out of ten.
Foreign Language:(Spanish)
Servidores confiables para una infraestructura segura y escalable
¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante 15 años.
¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno.
Los casos de uso están relacionados con Oncología Médica, todo lo que tiene que ver con radioterapia.
Al implementar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge, quería una plataforma con buena confiabilidad, buen trabajo y buen servicio.
Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su infraestructura de TI. Si no fue así, explique por qué.
Hay confiabilidad para nuestras aplicaciones. Nos ofrece una infraestructura segura y escalable, que se ha vuelto esencial para virtualizar nuestras cargas de trabajo.
El enfoque de seguridad de PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture es muy bueno. Estoy viendo mucho más interés por parte de Dell en cuanto a la proporción de seguridad que refleja nuestros requisitos. Gracias a sus mejores capacidades de seguimiento, elimina la dependencia de autoridades de certificación de terceros.
En cuanto al consumo energético, le daría un ocho de diez. Continuamente añaden más y más funciones para mejorar el consumo de energía. En todos los años como usuario de Dell PowerEdge, he visto una mejora en su suministro y consumo de energía.
El impacto de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge ha sido muy alto en los objetivos de sostenibilidad de nuestra organización. En nuestra empresa, necesitamos una plataforma con alta escalabilidad y capacidad para manejar una gran carga de trabajo. Con la confiabilidad de la plataforma, nos sentimos libres de poder abordar otros problemas.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han reducido claramente el tiempo de inactividad de producción no planificado, pero no sabría decir exactamente cuánto.
La consola OpenManage ha afectado el nivel de productividad del equipo de TI. En cuanto a la reparación del sistema, nuestro equipo recibe menos demandas, lo que les hace cumplir más objetivos que antes.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han afectado la flexibilidad general de nuestras operaciones o negocios. Cuanto mejor rendimiento tengan los servidores, mejor funcionarán las aplicaciones, lo que en consecuencia redunda en un mejor rendimiento tanto para Dell como para la empresa que utiliza sus servicios.
¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?
La confiabilidad y la ejecución de las tareas necesarias son valiosas.
¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
Me gustaría que fueran más flexibles a la hora de implementar más capacidades.
¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?
Usamos HP hace 15 años. Cambiamos por una decisión de la dirección de la empresa.
¿Antes de elegir, evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?
En ese momento evaluamos a IBM y FUJITSU. En general los Servidores en Rack nos ofrecen mucha más confiabilidad.
¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?
Son buenos y reflejan los precios del mercado. Siempre deseamos que fueran más bajos, pero son buenos.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la escalabilidad de esta solución?
La escalabilidad de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge es muy buena.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la estabilidad de esta solución?
La estabilidad de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge es muy buena.
¿Has visto el ROI (Retorno de la Inversión)? En caso afirmativo, ¿de qué manera (es decir, métricas/puntos de datos)?
El mayor retorno de la inversión es la confiabilidad. Estos servidores nunca fallan y el rendimiento de estos servidores es excelente. Son estables el 99% del tiempo y no muestran signos de fallo.
¿La configuración inicial fue sencilla o compleja y de qué manera?
La implementación fue muy sencilla.
Actualmente se encuentran desplegados on-premise, con posibilidad de nube privada. Usamos Microsoft Azure. Se implementan en varios lugares. En la comunidad de Galicia también contamos con una implementación de PowerEdge con VxRail.
¿Lo implementó a través de un equipo de proveedores o uno interno? Si se trata de un equipo de proveedores, ¿cómo calificaría su nivel de experiencia?
Tuvimos gerentes de proyecto de nuestra empresa y de Dell.
¿Cómo calificaría esta solución en una escala del 1 al 10 en cuanto a servicio y soporte?
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En una escala del 1 al 10 (1=peor, 10=mejor), ¿cómo calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge? Por favor explique por qué.
Calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge con un ocho de diez.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LuisDiaz from
Competitive price, very reliable, and helpful for business continuity and efficiency
What is our primary use case?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are the production servers for the company.
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, above all, we wanted to resolve issues of scalability and trust.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have improved our company in terms of efficiency and security. In terms of business continuity, they have never failed us, and they have helped us to have a good name in the market.
The PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security is very good.
Energy consumption is one of the things that I worry about. While looking at and comparing with other platforms, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers seem to be very good. I realized that it is not a platform that consumes a lot of energy, and that calms us down. Their direct competitor is HPE. We always evaluate its energy consumption, and the comparisons come out very well in favor of PowerEdge.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. As a matter of fact, we have a virtual environment set up on one of their machines, and it is going very well. It has not disappointed us.
The impact of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has been good on our organization’s sustainability goals. We started using them as an initiative to improve our energy system, and it is worth saying that it was exactly what we needed.
Using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers has helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. In terms of reliability, the servers do not break down, which helps us a lot as service providers. I cannot exactly say how much, but I can say that we have moved on from the previous company, HPE, to these servers, and from having maybe three or four interventions a year, we went to having none.
The OpenManage console has not at all affected our IT staff’s productivity.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are that they are very reliable, and Dell's technical service is also optimal.
What needs improvement?
The price is the only thing that can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for more than 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is very good. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Server is very good.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is very good. The only thing that I would improve is the language, which sometimes can be a problem. They can direct you to different centers depending on the product you are referring to, and the language often seems to be an issue. I remember a case of a breakdown that we had with a PowerEdge server. We had to escalate it. We talked about it with a center in India, and it was complicated and almost impossible, even with an English translator.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used HPE servers. HPE is a direct competitor, and we were very happy, but we have noticed an improvement using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
We decided to switch because of what we read and what other colleagues in the sector recommended to us and also because at that time, the economic offer was better.
How was the initial setup?
The implementation was simple. There was no specific implementation strategy for it.
We implemented Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in a hybrid cloud model. For the public part, we used ESSENCE IT. We have our servers deployed in several locations.
What about the implementation team?
We used the same company through which we purchased it, and together with their technicians, we implemented it.
What was our ROI?
One of the things we really like is being able to request a warranty extension of up to five years directly with the manufacturer. Not everyone does that, but that is an important ROI because the investment you make initially can be maintained for those five years with confidence.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They are very competitive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated HPE. The difference was the price. There was a lot of similarity at the level of functionality and internal components. For example, in terms of INTEL or NVIDIA, at the manufacturer level, you pretty much have to integrate the same thing, but it does have its nuances, such as the issue of energy savings due to power supplies and so on.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Foreign Language:(Spanish)
Precio competitivo, muy confiable y útil para la continuidad y eficiencia del negocio.
¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante más de 10 años.
¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno.)
Son los servidores de producción de la empresa.
Al implementar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge, sobre todo, queríamos resolver problemas de escalabilidad y confianza.
Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su organización. Si no fue así, explique por qué.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado nuestra empresa en términos de eficiencia y seguridad. En términos de continuidad de negocio nunca nos han fallado y nos han ayudado a tener un buen nombre en el mercado.
El enfoque de seguridad de PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture es muy bueno.
El consumo de energía es una de las cosas que me preocupan. Al observar y comparar con otras plataformas, los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge parecen ser muy buenos. Me di cuenta que no es una plataforma que consume mucha energía y eso nos tranquiliza. Su competidor directo es HPE. Siempre evaluamos su consumo de energía y las comparaciones salen muy bien a favor de PowerEdge.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son buenos para manejar las necesidades cambiantes de las cargas de trabajo de alto rendimiento. De hecho, tenemos un entorno virtual configurado en una de sus máquinas y va muy bien. No nos ha decepcionado.
El impacto de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge ha sido bueno en cuanto a los objetivos de sostenibilidad de nuestra organización. Empezamos a utilizarlos como una iniciativa para mejorar nuestro sistema energético y vale la pena decir que era exactamente lo que necesitábamos.
El uso de servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge ha ayudado a reducir el tiempo de inactividad de producción no planificado. En términos de confiabilidad, los servidores no fallan, lo que nos ayuda mucho como proveedores de servicios. No puedo decir exactamente cuánto, pero puedo decir que hemos pasado de la empresa anterior, HPE, a estos servidores, y de tener quizás tres o cuatro intervenciones al año, pasamos a ninguna.
La consola OpenManage no ha afectado en absoluto la productividad de nuestro personal de TI.
¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?
Son muy fiables y el servicio técnico de Dell también es óptimo.
¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
El precio es lo único que se podría mejorar.
¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?
Usamos servidores HPE. HPE es un competidor directo y estabamos muy contentos con el, pero hemos notado una mejora al utilizar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge.
Decidimos cambiarnos por lo que leímos y lo que nos recomendaron otros compañeros del sector y también porque en ese momento la oferta económica era mejor.
Antes de elegir, ¿evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?
Evaluamos HPE. La diferencia estaba en el precio. A nivel de funcionalidad y componentes internos, había mucha similitud. Por ejemplo, en términos de INTEL o NVIDIA, a nivel de fabricante hay que integrar prácticamente lo mismo, pero tiene sus matices, como el tema del ahorro energético por fuentes de alimentación, etc.
¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?
Son muy competitivos.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la escalabilidad de esta solución?
La escalabilidad del servidor en rack Dell PowerEdge es muy buena.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la estabilidad de esta solución?
La estabilidad es muy buena. Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son muy estables.
¿Has visto el ROI (Retorno de la Inversión)? En caso afirmativo, ¿de qué manera (es decir, métricas/puntos de datos)?
Una de las cosas que nos gusta mucho es el poder solicitar una ampliación de garantía de hasta cinco años directamente con el fabricante. No todo el mundo hace eso, pero es un retorno de la inversión importante porque la inversión que realizamos inicialmente puede mantenerse durante esos cinco años con confianza.
¿La configuración inicial fue sencilla o compleja y de qué manera?
La implementación fue simple. No existía una estrategia de implementación específica para ello.
Implementamos servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge en un modelo de nube híbrida. Para la parte pública utilizamos ESSENCE IT. Tenemos nuestros servidores implementados en varias ubicaciones.
¿Lo implementó a trav...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2339181 from
Works perfectly and provides the cyber resilience and security that we need
What is our primary use case?
Mainly, we started using them when we implemented a cyber recovery solution with Data Domain, in which several Dell PowerEdge Rack servers are also involved.
By implementing this solution, we wanted cyber resilience. We wanted a 1/3 copy cyber recovery solution that would prevent us from losing all the data in the event of a cyber attack.
In terms of deployment, we use them on-prem, directly with Dell as our provider.
How has it helped my organization?
They provide the cyber resilience that we were looking for. They are working perfectly so far, and we are happy with them.
The PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security is very good. Overall, Dell's approach to security is pretty good. I like using Dell products because they always have security configuration guides.
In terms of energy consumption, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can possibly be improved, but this is what I would say regarding any other type of server.
I do not know specifically about Dell's sustainability goals or how PowerEdge can help, but at the level of on-prem servers, it can always be improved by moving towards new virtualization to reduce the impact and perhaps reduce the number of servers.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime. In our case, we have planned a maximum downtime of one week in the event of a cyber attack. These are the ratios we use.
The OpenManage console has affected our IT staff’s productivity. It has helped in a positive way because it is a console that centralizes many things that our staff manages every day. In that sense, it is in a centralized console. It helps a lot.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have not impacted the overall flexibility of our operations or business. In our case, it is an isolated additional system, so it is not like adding an additional layer to improve the flexibility per se.
What is most valuable?
There is no specific feature that is more valuable than other servers for us. Because it is part of an overall solution that Dell has offered us, we opted for Dell's PowerEdge servers. Overall, it is a good solution. It works perfectly, especially in terms of availability and reliability, without any type of issue, which is why we are very happy with it.
What needs improvement?
The cost can be improved. For other use cases, we use Hitachi servers, which are a little cheaper but have similar functionality.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
So far, we have had no stability problems. They are very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is very good. We use them in several locations. The main department in which they are used is ours, which is for data protection backup. They are mainly used for a cyber recovery solution.
How are customer service and support?
I would assess their support very positively. I have been working with them for several years, and I am very happy with their support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Hitachi. We have not switched. We maintain two brands.
What was our ROI?
It has simply covered our use case.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They can improve the costs.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Veritas. We evaluated Netapp solutions. There were five or six different vendors. We did not see a critical difference. In general, they were similar, but Dell was more present throughout the process.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Foreign Language:(Spanish)
Funciona perfectamente y proporciona la ciberresiliencia y seguridad que necesitamos
¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante aproximadamente dos años.
¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno.
Principalmente, comenzamos a utilizarlos cuando implementamos una solución de recuperación cibernética con Data Domain, en la que también están involucrados varios servidores Dell PowerEdge Rack.
Al implementar esta solución, queríamos ciberresiliencia. Queríamos una solución de recuperación cibernética de 1/3 de copia que nos evitara perder todos los datos en caso de un ciberataque.
En términos de implementación, los utilizamos de forma local, directamente con Dell como nuestro proveedor.
Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su infraestructura de TI. Si no fue así, explique por qué.
Proporcionan la ciberresiliencia que estábamos buscando. Están funcionando perfectamente hasta ahora y estamos contentos con ellos.
El enfoque de seguridad de PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture es muy bueno. En general, el enfoque de seguridad de Dell es bastante bueno. Me gusta usar los productos Dell porque siempre tienen guías de configuración de seguridad.
En términos de consumo de energía, los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son posiblemente mejorables, pero esto es lo que diría de cualquier otro tipo de servidor.
No sé específicamente cuáles son los objetivos de sostenibilidad de Dell ni cómo puede ayudar PowerEdge, pero a nivel de servidores locales, siempre se puede mejorar avanzando hacia una nueva virtualización para reducir el impacto y quizás reducir la cantidad de servidores.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han ayudado a reducir el tiempo de inactividad de producción no planificado. En nuestro caso, hemos previsto un tiempo de inactividad máximo de una semana en caso de ciberataque. Estas son las proporciones que utilizamos.
La consola OpenManage ha afectado la productividad de nuestro personal de TI. Ha ayudado de manera positiva porque es una consola que centraliza muchas cosas que nuestro personal maneja día a día. En ese sentido, está en una consola centralizada. Esto ayuda mucho.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge no han afectado la flexibilidad general de nuestras operaciones o negocios. En nuestro caso se trata de un sistema adicional aislado, por lo que no es como añadir una capa adicional para mejorar la flexibilidad de por sí.
¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?
No existe ninguna característica específica que sea más valiosa que otros servidores para nosotros. Debido a que es parte de una solución global que nos ha ofrecido Dell, optamos por los servidores PowerEdge de Dell. En general, es una buena solución. Funciona perfectamente, sobre todo en términos de disponibilidad y fiabilidad, sin ningún tipo de problema, por lo que estamos muy contentos con ella.
¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
El costo se puede mejorar. Para otros casos de uso, utilizamos servidores Hitachi, que son un poco más baratos pero tienen una funcionalidad similar.
¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?
También utilizamos Hitachi. No hemos cambiado. Mantenemos las dos marcas.
Antes de elegir, ¿evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?
Evaluamos Veritas. Evaluamos las soluciones de Netapp. Había cinco o seis proveedores diferentes. No vimos una diferencia crítica. En general fueron similares, pero Dell estuvo más presente en todo el proceso.
¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?
Se pueden mejorar en cuanto a su precio.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la escalabilidad de esta solución?
La escalabilidad es muy buena. Los utilizamos en varios lugares. El departamento principal en el que se utilizan es el nuestro, que es para la copia de seguridad de la protección de datos. Se utilizan principalmente para una solución de recuperación cibernética.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la estabilidad de esta solución?
Hasta ahora no hemos tenido problemas. Son muy estables.
¿Has visto el ROI (Retorno de la Inversión)? En caso afirmativo, ¿de qué manera (es decir, métricas/puntos de datos)?
Simplemente ha cubierto nuestros casos de uso.
Cuéntanos tu experiencia con el servicio y soporte al cliente.
Valoro su soporte de forma positiva. Llevo varios años trabajando con ellos y estoy muy contento con su apoyo.
¿Cómo calificaría esta solución en una escala del 1 al 10 en cuanto a servicio y soporte?
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En una escala del 1 al 10 (1=peor, 10=mejor), ¿cómo calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge? Por favor explique por qué.
Calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge con un nueve de diez.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wilfried Hotot from
Fast support, easy to use, and no heating or breakdown issues
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for data systems and databases for the Ministry of Home Affairs.
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we essentially wanted speed. We wanted fairly fast response times.
How has it helped my organization?
We already had some rack servers, and we changed to Dell because of the market. With regard to the ministries in France, we are forced to follow the markets that are offered to us, but in this case, we did have a choice. We carried on and bought a dozen rack servers that we would be receiving soon. We have also ordered about 50 more on top of that.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have the PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security, but we have our own system for protection from cyberattacks. We do not handle that kind of thing. The Ministry of Home Affairs does that, and they have their own defense system for that.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers do not heat up too much. We have had some big heatwaves this summer, and they came out perfect considering the heat. We have not had any problems. As far as their energy consumption is concerned, they are not very noisy, which means that they are ventilating well enough. We hardly hear them. They are very quiet. In this regard, there are no issues at all.
We are planning to keep them for an average of five or six years, but we know that we can keep them much longer because the new equipment is very tough. There are no breakdowns.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers never break down. As a result, we double save on everything such as the hard drives, power supplies, etc. Our services never stop because they work 24 hours a day. We never have any downtime. The servers are constantly running.
The OpenManage console has not affected our IT staff’s productivity.
What is most valuable?
We can set up the systems where we have disks as RAID, and then on other systems, we set up SSD M.2, which is only set up for the OS. This is great. It separates two systems very well, which is a very good thing.
We used to have HPE. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are much easier to use and manage.
What needs improvement?
There can be more visibility on the equipment remotely. It will help us to provide a better response in case of a breakdown because we are not always monitoring them. It will enable us to be more reactive when there is a breakdown at the level of the ventilation disk or the temperature. We are currently using another software that connects us to the server. It is called Grafana. It allows us to be connected to the servers and gather information, but it is not always that straightforward to get these two connected.
It would be great to have one general console to manage all of the servers. I do not know if Dell has one, but there should be one general console to obtain the temperature or detect if a disk is malfunctioning. We should be able to get information about disks, extractor fans, and other things related to the equipment because we do not enter the bays all the time. A centralized system would mean greater visibility into the equipment and maybe the capability to manage several servers, just like a console.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for approximately one year.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate their support a ten out of ten. We used to be with Dell before, and the maintenance response for any breakdown was very fast. It was within 24 hours. We often used to receive the part the next day. If we had a breakdown one day, we had a new part to replace it the next day.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using HPE. We moved to Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers because of the speed. Apart from the operating speed, we get safeguarding on disks or magnetic tapes. Thanks to the Dell servers, we have gained 24 hours of backups.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
As compared to two years ago, the prices have increased at least by 2,500 euros per server.
We do not take any other licenses offered by Dell. We take what comes in the pack, but for the same configuration servers, we were at 5,500 euros before, and nowadays, it is about 9,000 euros or almost 10,000 euros per item. I know that everything has gotten more expensive, but it still is a very high price increase.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a ten out of ten. They are very good as far as I am concerned. Personally, I have no negative feedback. They function really well, and they get the job done. We just need one console to be able to manage all of the different aspects of the equipment in case there is a breakdown. Apart from that, we have no issues. We started dealing with Dell again two years ago, and we have had no problems so far.
Foreign Language:(French)
Un support rapide, une utilisation facile et aucun problème de chauffage ou de panne.
Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?
J’utilise les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack depuis un an environ.
Quel est votre principal cas d’utilisation pour cette solution? (Décrivez également votre environnement).
Nous utilisons des Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pour des systèmes de données et des bases de données pour le Ministère de l'Intérieur.
Avec l'implémentation des Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack, on recherchait essentiellement de la vitesse. Nous voulions des délais de réponses assez rapides..
Comment est-ce que les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre infrastructure informatique? Si ce n’est pas le cas, expliquez pourquoi.
Nous avions déjà des serveurs en rack et nous avons changé pour du Dell à cause du marché. En ce qui concerne les ministères en France, nous sommes obligés de suivre les marchés qui nous sont proposés mais là, nous avons eu le choix. Nous avons continué et acheté une douzaine de serveurs en rack que nous allons bientôt recevoir. Nous avons également fait la commande de 50 autres en plus.
Les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack offrent leur propre approche pour la cybersécurité grâce à leur Architecture Résiliente mais nous avons notre propre système de protection contre les cyberattaques. On ne gère pas ce genre de choses. C’est le Ministère de l'Intérieur qui gère cela et ils ont leur propre système de défense à ce niveau-là.
Les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ne chauffent pas trop. On a eu de grosses chaleurs cet été et ils étaient parfaits malgré la chaleur. On n’a pas eu de problèmes. Au niveau énergivore, ils ne sont pas très bruyants et cela veut dire qu’ils ventilent correctement. On ne les entend pratiquement pas. Ils sont très silencieux. Il n’y a aucun problème à ce sujet.
On prévoit de les garder 5 ou 6 ans en moyenne mais on sait qu’on peut les garder beaucoup plus longtemps car le nouveau matériel est très costaud. Il n’y a pas de pannes.
Les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ne tombent jamais en panne. Du coup, on sauvegarde tout en double, les disques durs, les alimentations, etc. Nos services ne s'arrêtent jamais car ils fonctionnent 24h/24h. On n’a jamais d'arrêts. Les serveurs tournent continuellement.
La console OpenManage n’a pas affecté la productivité du personnel informatique.
Quelles fonctionnalités avez-vous trouvé les plus utiles et pourquoi?
On peut installer les systèmes où on peut monter des disques en RAID et puis d’autres systèmes avec les SSD M.2, qui sont mis justes pour l’OS. Je trouve cela très bien. Ça sépare bien les deux systèmes et c’est une très bonne chose.
Avant, on avait HPE. Les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont beaucoup plus facile à utiliser et à gérer.
Dans quels domaines les Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pourraient être améliorés?
Il pourrait y avoir une visibilité encore plus grande sur le matériel à distance. Cela nous permettrait d’avoir une plus grande réactivité au niveau d’une panne parce qu’on n’est pas toujours dessus. Cela nous permettrait d’avoir une réponse plus rapide au niveau d’une panne concernant des disques de la ventilation ou de la température. Pour le moment, on utilise un autre logiciel qui nous met en relation avec le serveur. Il s’appelle Grafana. Il nous permet de faire la liaison avec les serveurs et d’avoir l’information mais ce n’est pas toujours évident de pouvoir faire la liaison entre les deux.
Ce serait génial d’avoir une console générale pour gérer tous les serveurs. Je ne sais pas si Dell en a une mais il devrait y avoir une console générale qui permettrait d’avoir les températures ou de détecter si un disque est en panne. On devrait pouvoir obtenir des informations sur les disques, les ventilateurs et autres choses concernant le matériel car nous n’allons pas souvent dans les baies. Un système centralisé permettrait une meilleure visibilité au niveau du matériel et peut-être la capacité de pouvoir gérer plusieurs serveurs tout comme une console.
Avez-vous utilisé différentes solutions auparavant et si c’est le cas, pourquoi avez-vous changé?
On utilisait des HPE avant. On est passé à des Serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pour leur vitesse. A part leur vitesse d’exécution, on peut aussi sauvegarder sur des disques ou des bandes magnétiques. Grâce aux serveurs Dell, on a gagné 24 heures de sauvegarde.
Quels conseils auriez-vous à donner concernant les coûts d’installation, les tarifs et/ou les licences?
Par rapport à il y a deux ans, les prix ont augmenté d’au moins 2,500 euros par serveur.
On prend ce qui est proposé dans le pack mais par rapport à la même configuration des serveurs,...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Javier Domingo from
A robust server that integrates well and consumes less energy
What is our primary use case?
The entire company’s infrastructure is incorporated. We are 100% Dell.
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we wanted robustness. We have also tested other solutions, but in terms of time and the peaks of work, they did not give the same manageability that the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers provide.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped us improve in terms of ecology. Energy expenditure is an important part of our company's philosophy. We have changed to a more clean mindset, so now, we have to be eco-friendly, and it was one of the best things we chose to do.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have the PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture approach to security. I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten in terms of security. I never give a ten because there is always room for improvement, but Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have truly been very effective.
They are very good in terms of energy consumption.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are agile for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads.
They are perfectly aligned with our sustainability goals. We were looking for the company's line to be all eco-friendly, and therefore, they aligned with our decisions and needs.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce everything. We had to make a change when we suffered a cyber attack, and after we changed the solution, it became 100% effective. In other words, we have not had any service outages at any time, and the truth is that we are very happy.
We use the OpenManage console. We are happy, and we do feel that our company has improved, but our productivity has always been at a very high level.
In terms of the effect of using PowerEdge Rack Servers on the overall flexibility of our operations or business, the thing is that we implemented it while our company was dealing with a change of mentality. It has affected us for the best because it has accompanied us in that change of mentality.
What is most valuable?
The way it integrates with other brands and its manageability are valuable. It is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
They gave us a satisfaction survey, and we did not go below nine, so we are very happy with the solution. We are loyal customers. Obviously, the price could be lower.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are very stable. I would rate them a ten out of ten in terms of stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are very scalable. I would rate them a ten out of ten in terms of scalability.
How are customer service and support?
We work with the servers through an intermediary, so we do not deal with Dell's support in terms of help. It is difficult to evaluate them, but it seems to be very good because this third party has never complained about their support, so I am guessing it is great.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We had HPE. We suffered a cyber attack, which left us a little unsure about its ability to provide viable protection.
How was the initial setup?
We used an intermediary company, and it was very comfortable and easy to implement in our company.
It simply included a pre-installation session to see what we had to do exactly. The rest was very easy. The implementation was nothing out of the ordinary. It was a piece of cake.
Our environment is all private. We have it divided between Azure and AWS cloud. We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers at a single location.
What about the implementation team?
The company that helped us implement them is called DISIOTEC.
What was our ROI?
I am convinced that if we had another solution that belonged to another brand, we would have changed things or fixed them. With this solution, we do not have any sort of issue with managing or updating it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is acceptable but could be improved.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Foreign Language:(Spanish)
Un servidor robusto que se integra bien y consume menos energía
¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante tres años.
¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno).
Se incorpora toda la infraestructura de la empresa. Somos 100% Dell.
Al implementar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge, buscábamos solidez. También hemos probado otras soluciones, pero en términos de tiempo y picos de trabajo, no brindaban la misma capacidad de administración que brindan los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge.
Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su infraestructura de TI. Si no fue así, explique por qué.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge nos han ayudado a mejorar en términos ecológicos. El gasto energético es una parte importante de la filosofía de nuestra empresa. Hemos cambiado a una mentalidad más limpia, por lo que ahora tenemos que ser ecológicos y fue una de las mejores cosas que elegimos hacer.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge tienen un enfoque de seguridad a través de PowerEdge Cyber Resilient Architecture. Calificaría los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge con un nueve de diez en términos de seguridad. Nunca doy un diez porque siempre hay margen de mejora, pero los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han sido realmente muy efectivos.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son muy buenos en términos de consumo de energía.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son ágiles para manejar las necesidades cambiantes de las cargas de trabajo de alto rendimiento.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge están perfectamente alineados con nuestros objetivos de sostenibilidad. Buscábamos que la línea de la empresa fuera toda eco-amigable y por eso se alinearon con nuestras decisiones y necesidades.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han ayudado a reducirlo todo. Tuvimos que hacer un cambio cuando sufrimos un ciberataque y después de que cambiamos de solución, hemos sentido un cambio a 100% de eficacia. Es decir, no hemos tenido ninguna caída del servicio en ningún momento y la verdad es que estamos muy contentos.
Usamos la consola OpenManage. Estamos contentos y sentimos que nuestra empresa ha mejorado, pero nuestra productividad siempre ha estado en un nivel muy alto.
En términos del efecto del uso de servidores en rack PowerEdge en la flexibilidad general de nuestras operaciones o negocios, la cuestión es que lo implementamos mientras nuestra empresa afrontaba un cambio de mentalidad. Nos ha afectado para bien porque nos ha acompañado en ese cambio de mentalidad.
¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?
La forma en que se integra con otras marcas y su manejabilidad son valiosas. Es fácil de usar.
¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
Nos hicieron una encuesta de satisfacción y no bajamos de nueve en cuanto a la calificación que le dimos, realmente estamos muy contentos con la solución. Somos clientes leales. Evidentemente, el precio podría ser menor.
¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?
Teníamos HPE. Sufrimos un ciberataque que nos dejó un poco inseguros sobre su capacidad para brindar una protección viable.
Antes de elegir, ¿evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?
No evaluamos otras soluciones.
¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?
El precio es aceptable pero podría mejorarse.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la escalabilidad de esta solución?
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son muy escalables. Les daría un diez de diez en términos de escalabilidad.
¿Cuáles son sus impresiones sobre la estabilidad de esta solución?
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge son muy estables. Yo les daría un diez de diez en términos de estabilidad.
¿Has visto el ROI (Retorno de la Inversión)? En caso afirmativo, ¿de qué manera (es decir, métricas/puntos de datos)?
Estoy convencido de que si tuviéramos otra solución que fuera de otra marca ya hubiéramos hecho cambios radicales. Gracias a esta solución, no tenemos ningún tipo de problema para administrar o actualizarla.
¿La configuración inicial fue sencilla o compleja y de qué manera?
Utilizamos una empresa intermediaria y fue muy cómodo y fácil de implementar en nuestra empresa.
Simplemente incluía una sesión de preinstalación para ver qué teníamos que hacer exactamente. El resto fue muy fácil. La implementación no fue nada fuera de lo común. Fue un juego de niños.
Nuestro entorno es todo privado. Lo tenemos dividido entre la nube de Azure y AWS. Utilizamos los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge en una única ubicación.
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Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2339151 from
bust hardware, easy management with OpenManage, and excellent support
What is our primary use case?
We are mainly using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for web servers, database servers, virtualization platforms, and servers in remote locations and on ships. We are a ship passenger transport company, and we have our servers there too, so there is a little bit of everything.
How has it helped my organization?
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we were looking for a solid infrastructure that would allow us to run our business processes and our database and web environments. With PowerEdge, we have achieved that, and we are happy.
Thanks to the durability and performance that Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have, our company feels very confident.
I cannot assess Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in terms of energy consumption because we are not very aware of what each PowerEdge server consumes. In terms of the capability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads, we usually have the servers oversized, so we do not have any problems. We are fine.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have reduced unplanned production downtime. Service outages, for example, because of problems with the servers are marginal. Normally, the problems that we have with system availability are because of communication.
We use the OpenManage console, and we have made good use of it. We started working with OpenManage a long time ago, and we have done tasks as simple as restarting a remote server from OpenManage, so we do not have to go to an actual office to do a restart.
Using PowerEdge Rack Servers has affected the overall flexibility of our operations or business, but it is not just because of the use of PowerEdge. It is also because of the use of virtual infrastructure. In this case, we work with VMware, so we do have a lot of flexibility. We can add a server, more data, or more processes. Below all that, the physical layer provided is through PowerEdge, so it has made our operations easier.
What is most valuable?
The robustness of the hardware itself is valuable. We have had PowerEdge servers running even after they were out of their warranty timeline. For example, about four or five years ago, we updated the virtualization platform. One of the servers that we had on that platform was ten years old. These servers have a lot of durability. You can see that they are well-made.
What needs improvement?
Lately, we feel that we need an improvement in our servers. Surprisingly, we have seen some servers here that do meet these characteristics. They are slightly smaller servers.
On ships, we have racks to be able to mount devices, and both the servers and the communication devices have to be small. They have to be small in depth. We need servers with the same power and the same characteristics as in the office or on land, but we would like them to be smaller. They will be more practical when it comes to being able to handle them and place them at locations where we have space restrictions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for more than 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
You can upgrade it. You can add more capacity, more memory, and more disks. That is it. Nothing special.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is brilliant.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use any similar solution.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was of moderate complexity. It was normal.
When we set up the virtual infrastructure or when we update it, the strategy is always to do it in steps. We change each server separately and take small steps and obviously avoid any service outages.
In terms of environment, we have a private cloud and on-premise setup. We have different providers, such as Belorcio and Telefónica, and we have two large CPDS, one is in a private cloud that is outside the organization and the other one is on-premises.
What about the implementation team?
We use Belorcio, who is our partner in the Canary Islands. We are from the Canary Islands.
What was our ROI?
It is a safe bet. We have servers that are already out of their lifecycle and have not failed in ten years. Some components such as the disk, especially old disks, may fail, but other than that, there has been no issue. That is why these servers are reliable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not know much about the prices. It is my colleague who has that data.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not really evaluate other solutions. We have done some tests with other manufacturers that did not go too well. We are happy with our current solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten.
Foreign Language:(Spanish)
Hardware robusto, gestión sencilla con OpenManage y soporte excelente
¿Durante cuánto tiempo utiliza los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
He estado usando servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge durante más de 20 años.
¿Cuál es su principal caso de uso de esta solución? (Incluya detalles sobre su entorno).
Utilizamos principalmente servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge para servidores web, servidores de bases de datos, plataformas de virtualización y servidores en ubicaciones remotas y en barcos. Somos una empresa de transporte de pasajeros en barcos y tenemos nuestros servidores allí también, así que hay de todo un poco.
Comparta cómo los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han mejorado su infraestructura de TI. Si no fue así, explique por qué.
Al implementar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge, buscábamos una infraestructura sólida que nos permitiera ejecutar nuestros procesos comerciales y nuestros entornos web y de bases de datos. Con PowerEdge lo hemos logrado y estamos contentos.
Gracias a la durabilidad y el rendimiento que tienen los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge, nuestra empresa se siente muy segura.
No puedo evaluar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge en términos de consumo de energía porque no somos muy conscientes de lo que consume cada servidor PowerEdge. En términos de la capacidad de los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge para manejar las necesidades cambiantes de las cargas de trabajo de alto rendimiento, generalmente tenemos servidores sobredimensionados, por lo que no tenemos ningún problema. Estamos bien.
Los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge han reducido el tiempo de inactividad de producción no planificado. Las interrupciones del servicio que ocurren debido a problemas con los servidores, son marginales. Normalmente los problemas que tenemos con la disponibilidad del sistema son por culpa de la comunicación.
Usamos la consola OpenManage y la hemos aprovechado bien. Comenzamos a trabajar con OpenManage hace mucho tiempo y hemos realizado tareas tan simples como reiniciar un servidor remoto desde OpenManage, por lo que no tenemos que ir a una oficina físicamente para reiniciar.
El uso de servidores en rack PowerEdge ha afectado la flexibilidad general de nuestras operaciones o negocios, pero no se debe sólo al uso de PowerEdge. También se debe al uso de la infraestructura virtual. En este caso trabajamos con VMware, por lo que tenemos mucha flexibilidad. Podemos agregar un servidor, más datos o más procesos. Además, la capa física proporcionada es a través de PowerEdge, por lo que ha facilitado nuestras operaciones.
¿Qué características le han parecido más valiosas y por qué?
La robustez del propio hardware es valiosa. Hemos tenido servidores PowerEdge funcionando incluso después de que expiraron los plazos de garantía. Por ejemplo, hace unos cuatro o cinco años actualizamos la plataforma de virtualización. Uno de los servidores que teníamos en esa plataforma tenía diez años. Estos servidores tienen mucha durabilidad. Se puede ver que están bien hechos.
¿En qué áreas se podrían mejorar los servidores en rack Dell PowerEdge?
Últimamente sentimos que necesitamos una mejora en nuestros servidores. Sorprendentemente hemos visto aquí en esta convención algunos servidores que sí cumplen con estas características. Son servidores un poco más pequeños.
En los barcos tenemos racks para poder montar dispositivos, y tanto los servidores como los dispositivos de comunicación tienen que ser pequeños. Tienen que ser pequeños en profundidad. Necesitamos servidores con la misma potencia y las mismas características que en la oficina o en tierra, pero nos gustaría que fueran más pequeños. Serán más prácticos a la hora de poder utilizarlos y colocarlos en lugares donde tengamos restricciones de espacio.
¿Utilizó anteriormente una solución diferente? De ser así, ¿por qué la cambió?
No utilizamos ninguna solución similar anteriormente.
Antes de elegir, ¿evaluaste otras opciones? ¿De ser asi, cuales?
Realmente no evaluamos otras soluciones. Hemos hecho algunas pruebas con otros fabricantes que no salieron demasiado bien. Estamos contentos con nuestra solución actual.
¿Qué aconseja a otros sobre el costo de instalación, el precio y/o la licencia?
No sé mucho sobre los...
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Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2335590 from
Helps to enhance operational consistency and reliability of our applications
What is our primary use case?
To ensure the continued success of our clientele, we leverage the robust capabilities of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers within the confines of our data center.
The straightforward implementation of firmware updates on servers can often prove to be an elusive objective. Recognizing this arduous challenge, we opted to incorporate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers into our infrastructure, thereby facilitating a more streamlined and efficient process.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have demonstrably bolstered the operational consistency and reliability of our applications, thereby enhancing the user experience for our esteemed clientele.
Given our exclusive reliance on Dell servers, conducting a direct comparison of energy consumption across different vendors proves to be a rather intricate endeavor. Nevertheless, I am confident that the power usage falls within a range deemed satisfactory for our operational requirements.
We leverage these server systems for an extended period of time, a practice that demonstrably contributes favorably to the principles of environmental sustainability.
Dell PowerEdge servers have demonstrably curtailed the incidence of production downtime, the precise extent of which remains challenging to quantify. Nevertheless, a marked decline in service outages and a concomitant upswing in availability periods are irrefutable indicators of this positive development.
The OpenManage Console serves as a streamlined nexus, consolidating a multitude of functionalities within a singular, intuitive interface. This holistic design fosters an enhanced level of productivity amongst IT personnel by eliminating the need to navigate through a maze of disparate applications.
Dell PowerEdge servers have contributed to the overall flexibility of our operations. This translates to relatively short delivery times, which is a significant advantage. We can quickly acquire new servers without facing lengthy lead times.
What is most valuable?
What truly impresses me about Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is their unwavering commitment to customer service, providing great assistance throughout the entire product lifecycle. This unparalleled level of support extends for an extended duration, ensuring that our servers remain reliable and secure for years to come. Furthermore, the exceptional quality of these servers is evident in their engineering and robust construction, guaranteeing peak performance and unwavering stability even under the most demanding workloads.
What needs improvement?
I would like enhanced latitude in the machine assembly process. The current constraints, limiting configurations to a select few, often lack inherent rationality. This rigidity makes it challenging to construct servers that are meticulously calibrated to specific requirements. Ideally, we should strive for a system that allows for the bespoke tailoring of servers, ensuring perfect alignment with each unique need.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
While Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have generally garnered a stellar reputation for their reliability and performance, we did encounter a recent hiccup on one of our machines. Thankfully, a dedicated support case was promptly established to address the issue. It turned out to be a faulty component, which was swiftly replaced, and the machine was soon humming along once more. All in all, our experiences with these servers have been overwhelmingly positive, with this singular incident serving as a minor bump in the road.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The servers are provisioned with their core hardware components at the time of acquisition. In most cases, further augmentation isn't particularly rational, although it is feasible to add supplementary memory or storage devices in exceptional circumstances. While this approach generally proves acceptable, it can present challenges in situations where the servers haven't been outfitted with the potential for future expansion. For instance, if a server is only equipped with a single processor, installing a second one later on is an impossibility. While this might seem suboptimal, it does offer the advantage of being cost-effective. After all, there's no need to construct the entire infrastructure if only a portion of it will be utilized.
How are customer service and support?
While previously the realm of technical assistance left much to be desired, with technicians rarely dispatched and resolutions often left frustratingly in our own hands involving the mere shipment of parts or miscellaneous supplies, a remarkable change has taken place. The current landscape of Dell support stands in stark contrast, characterized by the prompt arrival of technicians armed with the requisite materials or their express pre-delivery and a demonstrably high level of ongoing machine support, exceeding even our most exacting expectations.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In the past, our server infrastructure relied on a patchwork of machines, cobbled together from various components and specifications. These solutions, while valiant efforts in their own right, often fell short in terms of reliability and consistency. Seeking a more robust and standardized approach, we migrated to Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, enticed by their reputation for superior quality and comprehensive warranty programs.
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment has been occasionally straightforward, but we have also come across instances where machines brought about challenging difficulties that were difficult to pinpoint. In the majority of situations, it's positive, but not consistently.
Given the confines of our restricted IT infrastructure, we opted for a meticulous, hands-on approach to server deployment, manually installing each one within its own designated space.
What about the implementation team?
At the outset, our implementation lacked external assistance. However, we have now brought on board LSK Storage, a value-added reseller, to superintend a wider range of tasks, as we no longer shoulder the entire burden ourselves. Our interactions with them have been exceptionally positive, exceeding our expectations. Indeed, continued collaboration would not be on the table if their performance had been anything less than stellar.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost structure associated with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers presents itself as a potential point of contention for budget-conscious consumers, as it could be more strategically positioned to compete within the broader marketplace. Additionally, the degree of configurability offered by these server solutions might warrant further scrutiny, as it may not invariably align with the precise requirements of every individual user or organization.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
During our evaluation process, we meticulously assessed a diverse range of server solutions offered by multiple manufacturers. Ultimately, Dell emerged as the frontrunner due to their unwavering commitment to long-term product availability, ensuring the sustained viability and stability of our IT infrastructure.
What other advice do I have?
I would give Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a rating of nine out of ten. While they offer excellent flexibility, I find that it can be limited in certain situations. Users are required to commit to specific configurations and cannot always choose every desired processor or combination of components. Additionally, there are sometimes unclear dependencies between components, requiring the use of specific minimum amounts of certain resources. These limitations prevent me from giving them a perfect score.
Our infrastructure is optimized for stability rather than raw processing power. While our servers may not boast the most formidable specifications, they consistently deliver reliable performance within their established parameters.
Foreign Language: (German)
Verbessert die betriebliche Konsistenz und Zuverlässigkeit unserer Applikationen
Was ist unser Hauptanwendungsfall?
Zur Gewährleistung des anhaltenden Erfolgs unserer Kunden nutzen wir die robusten Fähigkeiten der Dell PowerEdge Rack Server innerhalb der Grenzen unseres Datenzentrums.
Die unkomplizierte Implementierung von Firmware-Updates auf Servern kann sich oft als schwieriges Unterfangen erweisen. Da wir diese schwierige Herausforderung erkannt haben, haben wir uns für die Integration von Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern in unsere Infrastruktur entschieden, um einen rationalisierten und effizienteren Prozess zu ermöglichen.
Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Server haben nachweislich die betriebliche Konsistenz und Zuverlässigkeit unserer Anwendungen verbessert und damit die Benutzerfreundlichkeit für unsere hochgeschätzte Kundschaft erhöht.
Da wir uns ausschließlich auf Dell-Server verlassen, ist ein direkter Vergleich des Energieverbrauchs verschiedener Anbieter ein ziemlich kompliziertes Unterfangen. Dennoch b...
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Date published: 2024-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hassen Trabelsi from
We get centralization, remote management, and good customer service with these servers
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for application servers, storage servers, or some hypervisor servers.
How has it helped my organization?
By implementing Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we wanted centralization, security, and meeting the needs of the job.
The performance of these servers is similar to the servers from another brand, but Dell’s after-sales customer service is better than other brands.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can be configured depending on our needs. They are adaptable.
In terms of energy consumption, we do not have any way to supervise the energy consumption of our servers. However, I know that there is a possibility to have several power supplies as a backup on the servers. It meets our needs, but I do not know if they consume more energy than the servers from other brands.
With regard to durability, we keep our servers for ten years or so. After that, we call upon a company that recycles them. We have never had any problem with the RSE for these servers.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can help to reduce unplanned production downtime, but it all depends on the chosen configuration. A simple PowerEdge server with just RAID 5, for example, would function, but if we have a problem with the power supply or two disks, it would not work. It depends on the configuration. We put several of them which helps us to have less production downtime.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have affected the overall flexibility of our operations. As a general rule, we put Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in racks, or we have them in tower mode for certain production systems. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are a standard in our company. They are needed. We have to have them. We will soon move. Our server room has been designed with tables that can have PCs in tower mode. In our new buildings, we have reduced the space or rather the surface area for our server room. All that has a great impact on the costs.
What is most valuable?
The iDRAC feature is valuable. It is for remote handling. If there is a connection issue when we deliver a server to a remote site, we only need to ask them to switch iDRAC on. We then have direct access to the RAID server configuration without having switched it on.
What needs improvement?
Its price could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for about 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is fine. It meets our needs.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For handling the evolving needs for high-performance workloads, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a seven out of ten. The problem is that we are restricted with regard to the equipment. That means that at some point, we will either have to buy an extra component to put it in the SAL mode, for example. So, I have an issue with the restriction on the equipment that we have acquired, and as a result, we are forced to either replace it or upgrade it.
We generally keep a server for more or less ten years. After that, it is no longer compliant and reaches the end of its life cycle. It no longer complies with the standards for our systems, so we are forced to replace it. It is that simple. For example, at the moment, I have a PowerEdge server that I need to replace because, in terms of storage space, it can no longer meet our needs. For operational maintenance, we have chosen to opt for two identical servers with a SAN underneath. It is just evolution. We just need to adapt to the situation, and when it gets to a certain point, we just have to replace them. There is always an option that meets this evolution.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate their support for these servers a solid eight out of ten. We have not encountered many problems, but when we have to renew them, their salesperson informs us and gets in touch with us. The technicians helping out are not necessarily from Dell. Because we have network sites that are fairly sensitive, we are obliged to have the technicians’ usernames in a certain way, and that is a fairly complex matter.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We had some servers from HPE and Siemens. We replaced them. We changed everything to harmonize our environment. Considering that all of our PCs and screen equipment are from Dell, we thought about adding the servers from Dell in order to have just one sales contact and better prices as we are grouping the equipment.
How was the initial setup?
I was involved in the initial setup. It was rather simple.
We add solutions that allow us to manage them remotely. We can connect them remotely through a port called iDRAC that we need to add. We can then configure them fairly easily.
What about the implementation team?
We buy them from Dell and implement them ourselves.
What was our ROI?
It is quite good. However, in terms of the ROI for the company’s business, I cannot say exactly where we have been saving but we have been able to meet our needs. As a result, the company has been making money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The prices increase every year. We bought a few PowerEdge servers just two days ago for 4,300 euros. Previously, we used to buy them for 2,500 euros before tax. The prices are going quite high, but in terms of equipment, we have never had any specific problems. The maintenance is perfect, and when we need a disk replacement, the technicians help fairly rapidly.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. They do what they need to do.
On a la centralisation, la gestion à distance et un bon service client avec ces serveurs
Foreign Language:(German)
Depuis combien de temps utilisez-vous les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack?
J’utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack depuis environ 15 ans.
Quel est votre cas principal d'utilisation de cette solution? (Décrivez votre environnement.
On utilise les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pour des serveurs d’application, des serveurs de stockage ou des serveurs hyperviseur.
Veuillez décrire comment les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont amélioré votre organisation. Si ça n'a pas été le cas, veuillez expliquer pourquoi.
En implémentant les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack, on voulait de la centralisation, de la sécurité et répondre aux besoins du métier.
La performance de ces serveurs est identique à celle de serveurs d’autres marques mais le service client après-vente de Dell est meilleur que celui d’autres marques.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont configurables selon nos besoins. Ils sont adaptables.
En termes de consommation d'énergie, nous n’avons pas de supervision des systèmes de consommation d'énergie sur nos serveurs. Après, je sais qu’il y a la possibilité d’avoir plusieurs alimentations en backup sur des serveurs. Ils correspondent à nos besoins mais je ne sais pas s'ils consomment plus d'énergie que des serveurs d’autres marques.
En ce qui concerne la durabilité, nous, on garde nos serveurs environ dix ans. Au bout de dix ans, on fait appel à une société qui les recycle. On n’a jamais eu de problème avec le RSE de ces serveurs.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers peuvent aider à réduire les temps d'arrêt de production imprévus mais tout dépend de la configuration choisie. Un simple serveur PowerEdge avec juste un RAID,. par exemple, fonctionnerait mais si on a un problème avec une alimentation ou avec deux disques, ça ne marcherait plus. Ça dépend vraiment de la configuration. Le fait d’en mettre plusieurs nous aide à avoir moins de coupures de production.
Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack ont affecté la flexibilité globale de nos opérations. En règle générale, on met les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack en rack ou en mode tour pour certains systèmes de production. Les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack sont un standard dans notre société. Ils sont indispensables. On en a besoin. On va bientôt déménager et notre salle serveurs a été conçue avec des tables pour mettre des PC en mode tour. Pour nos prochains locaux, on a diminué l’espace ou plutôt, la surface de notre salle de serveurs. Tout cela a un gros impact sur les coûts.
Quelles fonctionnalités avez-vous trouvé les plus utiles et pourquoi?
La fonctionnalité iDRAC est utile pour la gestion à distance. S’il y a un problème de connexion lorsqu’on livre un serveur sur un site distant, on a juste à leur demander de brancher l’iDRAC. Ensuite, on a un accès direct pour la configuration des serveurs RAID sans l’avoir allumé.
Dans quels domaines les serveurs Dell PowerEdge Rack pourraient-ils être améliorés?
Le coût pourrait être meilleur.
Avez-vous utilisé des solutions différentes auparavant et si c’est le cas, pourquoi avez-vous changé?
On avait du HPE et du Siemens. On les a remplacés. On a tout changé pour harmoniser notre environnement. Vu qu’on est déjà équipé en PCs et écrans de chez Dell, on s’est dit qu’on allait rajouter les serveurs Dell pour avoir un seul contact commercial et avoir des prix plus intéressants, vu qu’on regroupe le matériel.
Que conseillez-vous à d'autres en ce qui concerne les coûts d’installation, les tarifs et/ou les licences?
Les prix augmentent chaque année. On a acheté quelques serveurs PowerEdge il y a deux jours à 4300 eur...
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Michel Desconnets from
The servers are energy efficient, have no unplanned downtime, and are scalable
What is our primary use case?
Our Dell PowerEdge servers support a variety of workloads. We use them to host web servers, run internal applications, and manage virtual machines through VMware. Additionally, we utilize them for database storage.
The success of our entire business hinges on the reliability of our servers. Therefore, we require servers that meet our specific needs and minimize the risk of downtime. For this reason, we have chosen Dell PowerEdge servers.
How has it helped my organization?
We've automated the configuration process for our server racks. This allows us to easily and automatically apply the necessary settings during server installation. As a result, we can efficiently deploy multiple servers up to a dozen at once, and bring them up to standard quickly.
In terms of security, we primarily rely on firmware updates obtained from the Dell website. These updates are certified and considered reliable. However, we don't utilize many other security measures beyond this.
Regarding energy consumption, we haven't encountered any significant issues. The newer versions of the servers are demonstrably more energy-efficient than the older ones. We actively monitor and collect power consumption data to optimize power distribution across our server bays. The data from the PowerEdge servers helps us prevent overloaded bays and maintain balanced power distribution across the data center. Additionally, the server chassis allows us to effectively measure and distribute the load equally.
Unplanned production downtime has been significantly reduced thanks to the implementation of PowerEdge servers, particularly their robust monitoring capabilities. This allows us to receive comprehensive feedback on various aspects, including disk errors. Consequently, we can leverage the iDRAC feature to seamlessly switch to secondary servers in case of an issue, minimizing downtime. Additionally, the excellent support ensures timely replacements for any faulty disks, further minimizing disruptions. While disk failures may occur, the implemented solution effectively mitigates their impact on production.
We have only recently begun using the OpenManage console to centrally manage firmware patching and deployment across our chassis. This has significantly accelerated the update process. Previously, updates were cumbersome and often neglected. However, with the console, particularly in the data center where it is installed, patching is now much faster and allows for more frequent updates.
What is most valuable?
We particularly appreciate the iDRAC feature, especially in its latest versions, for its capabilities in remote server management and comprehensive monitoring.
What needs improvement?
Historically, servers required a large number of processors, with a maximum of four being accessible at a time. While processor capabilities have improved, some brands still offer servers with eight processors. Nowadays, with more powerful processors, the need for multiple processors has diminished. We've recently encountered more issues with graphics processing units. Access to specific card models can be limited, and sometimes we require smaller cards than those offered by Dell.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have never had any problem with the stability of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. Our system has been running smoothly with no downtime for a very long time. Therefore, there have been no issues up to now.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our scalability is currently good. We can easily add more servers as needed, so there are no concerns at that level.
Nowadays, we adopt a scalable approach to server deployment. This allows us to dynamically select the necessary hardware components, such as CPU and RAM, based on evolving needs. As our requirements grow, we can seamlessly add new servers to the existing infrastructure, similar to how video chains are extended. This flexibility ensures that we only allocate resources when required, optimizing costs and efficiency.
How are customer service and support?
Regarding Dell's support, we haven't needed it much recently, which is a positive sign. We haven't had many issues with them in the past either. While there were some challenges in the past, they were mainly related to the support tools, which could become complex when dealing with multiple deliveries.
Specifically, the issue arose from the tool's organization. We encountered situations where eight different sites with the same delivery address were created due to an extra comma in the address. This made it difficult to configure the tools as they recognized each address with the extra comma as a separate location.
However, since we've consolidated our data centers and everything is now at a single location, these issues have been resolved. The complexity arose primarily during my initial onboarding when we had servers duplicated across four sites, making management cumbersome.
That being said, Dell's support itself was always helpful. The challenges stemmed more from the limitations of the tool, which didn't allow us to permanently remove these "ghost locations" and required workarounds like hiding them within the interface.
Overall, although there were initial hurdles due to the tool's limitations, Dell's support has been satisfactory.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use HP servers in parallel to the Dell PowerEdge servers. We are already using several HP servers in production. However, we haven't conducted extensive testing on them. Occasionally, urgent needs may necessitate their use. For instance, we acquired our current HP servers during a period of tight supply when we needed a two-week delivery timeframe, while typical lead times were around two months. As a result, the supplier had HP stock readily available, which is why we chose them at that time. While each technology has its advantages and disadvantages, we are very satisfied with Dell's performance. Since we haven't encountered any significant issues with Dell, they remain our primary choice for the time being.
How was the initial setup?
During the initial setup, especially for the iDRAC configuration, I created custom scripts to automate configurations for iDRAC, BIOS, and Syslog. This streamlining process allows for a quick server installation. Once placed in the bay and prepared, our team can efficiently install the operating system and other necessary components.
In terms of our deployment strategy, we configure everything directly on-site. This includes setting the IP address for the iDRAC based on its final location. I then deploy the system using a pre-defined password and run a script that configures the base settings. Following this, the NG systems, including both Linux and Windows, take over to install the operating system.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was completed in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Regarding the pricing, it seems fair. However, it's worth noting that compared to some brands, it can be more expensive, particularly in terms of customization options. For example, with Dell, choices like the GPU might be limited, potentially driving up the cost compared to a smaller server from another manufacturer like Supermicro.
As project managers, we should explore alternative vendors that offer greater flexibility in hardware selection and potentially smaller form factors. However, no final decision has been made on this yet.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Supermicro servers.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of ten.
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Les Serveurs sont Éco-Énergétiques, N’Ont Pas D'Arrêts De Production Imprévus Et Sont Scalables
Quel est notre cas d’utilisation principal?
Les serveurs PowerEdge répondent à plusieurs charges de travail. Nous nous en servons pour l'hébergement des serveurs web, exécuter des applications internes et gérer les machines virtuelles à travers le VMware. On s’en sert aussi pour du stockage de base de données.
Le succès de toute notre activité repose sur la fiabilité de nos serveurs. Nous avons donc besoin de serveurs qui répondent à nos besoins spécifiques et qui réduisent le risque de temps d'arrêt. C’est pour cette raison que nous avons choisi les serveurs Dell PowerEdge.
Comment cela a pu aider notre organisation?
Nous avons automatisé le processus de configuration de nos racks de serveurs. Cela nous permet d’appliquer les paramètres nécessaires durant l’installation des serveurs plus facilement et automatiquement. On peut ainsi déployer efficacement plusieurs serveurs et même jusqu'à une douzaine en même temps et les mettre rapidement aux normes.
En termes de sécurité, nous comptons principalement sur les mises à jour de firmware qu’on obtient sur le site internet de Dell. Ces mises à jour sont certifiées et considérées comme fiables. Cependant, on ne se sert pas de beaucoup d’autres mesures de sécurité au-delà de ça.
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Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Edwin Daems from
Provides the flexibility and manageability necessary to streamline IT operations
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our office automation and our VDI needs. It offers a robust and reliable solution that can scale with our business requirements while providing the flexibility and manageability necessary to streamline IT operations.
How has it helped my organization?
As a customer, we find that these servers offer excellent durability and require minimal maintenance over time. They deliver strong performance, backed by reliable support services. The ability to control the servers remotely through the rack interface is particularly valuable, as it eliminates the need for onsite visits or physical access. All that's required is the password, providing full access to manage the servers efficiently without any additional hassle.
The server energy consumption has shown significant improvement. Looking back about a decade, energy efficiency wasn't a major concern, leading to higher consumption levels. However, there's been a noticeable decrease in power consumption in recent years, resulting in a smaller environmental footprint. This reduction in power usage is largely attributed to the servers becoming more compact, requiring less power overall.
Addressing the evolving demands of high-performance workloads requires a versatile range of server options. By conducting a thorough assessment of our requirements and performance expectations, we identify the most suitable model from the diverse array of choices available. This process ensures that we select a server that aligns closely with our specific needs. With such a broad spectrum of products to choose from, there is consistently a model that fits our requirements effectively.
It significantly reduces unplanned production downtime. In our entirely virtualized environment, we can seamlessly place one server into maintenance mode, conduct complete hardware and software upgrades, and then transition to the next server. While the software solutions provided with virtualization products play a key role in this process, Dell servers also contribute to this uptime reliability. Remarkably, we have experienced no downtime whatsoever in the past five years.
What is most valuable?
The combination with the OpenManage, along with the ease of installation, configuration, and maintenance, is the most valuable aspect for me.
What needs improvement?
There have been certain environmental concerns, but they don't pose a significant issue for me as my focus is on maximizing performance, especially in providing a fast API environment for both my customers and myself. Larger customers might benefit from servers that strike a better balance between performance and environmental considerations.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been working with it for approximately twenty years.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
When comparing Dell's PowerEdge Rack Servers with competitors like HP's Proliant servers, as a Dell partner, we have experience with both brands and their respective services. In our assessment, Dell outperforms HP in several key areas, notably in terms of support and ease of maintenance. While HP offers OneView for server management, which some find easier to use than Dell's OpenManage, this might be a subjective opinion. Overall, Dell's PowerEdge servers excel in delivering superior support and streamlined maintenance processes compared to HP's Proliant servers.
What about the implementation team?
Deployment typically takes around one hour.
What was our ROI?
We have noticed a return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is considered fair.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2544222 from
Enables us to be more productive and flexible
What is our primary use case?
We are in the aerospace industry. We use the servers in a security-type production.
How has it helped my organization?
It improved our management and the product manager's life. The product is a bit complicated but it does the job.
The lightness, automation, and the automatic process that it performs without too many interventions are good. It's just plug-and-play.
What is most valuable?
In terms of PowerEdge's cyber-resilient architecture approach to security, since the product is on-prem, it is very protected.
PowerEdge Servers helped to reduce unplanned production downtime because of the configuration of our product, it is active-active. It has 99% high reliability.
What needs improvement?
So far, we haven't thought of anything that could be improved in the product.
In terms of energy use, it takes up a lot. I wouldn't say it's economical, compared to other products. It's not as economical as HP. NetApp, for example, is 2800 against 800, and Dell is almost three times more massive.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is easy and convenient. The product enables us to be more productive and flexible.
How are customer service and support?
I give the support a 10 out of 10. The people are a 10 but I´ll give the waiting time that it takes to get to the technical support and the people an eight.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In the past we used other products that were not Dell, they were both very durable. Dell is on another level.
How was the initial setup?
I use Dell's professional services during failures and upgrades mainly. The service is excellent.
I did not deploy the product because the company asked to bring in an external professional service to do the installations. My experience with them was pretty straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge 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: 2024-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2544162 from
It provides a balance between price, power, and storage
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is for computing. We use PowerEdge for all of the laboratories for all of the computer science labs.
We implemented PowerEdge to improve our flexibility and power.
How has it helped my organization?
We need a lot of computing power, and PowerEdge provides a balance between price, power, and storage. It improved our flexibility by enabling us to add more servers to the clusters. When you replace servers, there is no downtime. The most important aspect is that there is almost zero downtime.
I reconfigure servers and explain them to the IT office as code when I handle them. The ability to manage all the servers from one console is beneficial because I'm managing hundreds of them from one place. It saves us hundreds of hours a year in time.
PowerEdge Dell to reduce unplanned production downtime to almost zero.
What is most valuable?
Hyperscale is the most valuable feature. I like how I can stack many servers on top of each other, and they work like a cloud.
What needs improvement?
I would like for there to be more disc space.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have used PowerEdge for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PowerEdge servers are highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's easy to add more servers to the cluster.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Dell support 10 out of 10. They give me the answers I need, not just what I want.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used to work with some very old HP machines. We got quotes from various vendors, but Dell gave us the best performance for a good price.
How was the initial setup?
Deploying PowerEdge servers is straightforward. It takes about 15 minutes, including installation and reconfiguration. We use Unix and Linux, so it's quick.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Although PowerEdge's price is high, it's easier to handle, and there's no downtime. In my opinion, it's worth the price.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers 10 out of 10.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Eran Lavon from
Good at handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads
What is our primary use case?
We are an MSP and we use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our customers.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers work with other products, such as different kinds of storage. We use the racks and the servers more in the server room, so we have to apply servers, other types of storage, and different types of firewalls, and it all works together smoothly.
It helps reduce our footprint by 20 to 30 percent.
Regarding reliability, we feel it's a one-time installation. We don't have problems operating it. If we have to shut down, we have to restart and it all goes right back. Our customers are satisfied with the system, so we don't hear any specific problems and it is quiet. That's the most important thing because if we're providing services to our clients, it's important for us that they work fluently and then the client doesn't complain.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers reduce downtime. They go right back up, reducing downtime by 20 to 30 percent compared to HP Servers.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers do a good job of reducing our energy consumption.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are good at handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. They are comfortable to use and provide good results for our needs. I have not encountered any installation or maintenance issues.
The overall flexibility is good. As long as we plan and know what is needed, it is easy. There are a lot of specialists and Dell Professional Services that can help.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are resiliency, reliability, easy installation, maintenance, and compatibility with other systems or servers.
What needs improvement?
The price distance increases with the higher-end, more complex servers, and there is room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for five years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is good. They are able to meet all of our needs. We have not seen any limitations.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment is straightforward.
What was our ROI?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers provide a return on investment through the time saved for our technicians during complex projects, installation, mounting, and onboarding.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The more complex the server requirements, the more expensive it gets.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated HP Servers but found them to have more downtime.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers eight out of ten. The price and response time from the test specialists keep it from being a ten out of ten.
We used Dell Professional Services to plan, implement, and adopt our solution a long time ago. The service was great. I would rate Dell Professional Services eight out of ten. If they responded quicker to our emails, they would be ten out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:MSP
Date published: 2024-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1235943 from
The management interface is easy to use and it's a platform that we can trust
What is our primary use case?
Our storage is on Dell and nearly all our use cases are on the Dell servers. We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for almost everything.
My company chose Dell because they were looking for something that is easy to manage, stable, and something we can trust.
How has it helped my organization?
PowerEdge servers are great for high-performance workloads. We get excellent performance every time we use them.
What is most valuable?
PowerEdge's management interface is easy to use. It's also a platform that we can trust.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been at the company and working with PowerEdge for three years. I know the company has been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for years but I don't know precisely how long.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PowerEdge is a stable solution. If it wasn't we wouldn't use it.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Dell support eight out of 10. While we are generally satisfied with their service, we'd like more connections between meetings and proactive support. We had a session about two weeks ago, where we talked about areas they need to improve.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use HP servers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is worth it for what you get from it. It's worth the cost.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers eight out of 10.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
David Mhitarian from
It helps minimize downtime, is stable, and is easy to maintain
What is our primary use case?
We are an MSP that sells, deploys, installs, and maintains Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our customers who use them for storage and as their main server.
Our customers implement Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for better performance and lower prices. They have a lower price and the best performance.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell is an established and trusted name for our customers. They have proven themselves as a leader in storage.
PowerEdge cyber-resilient architecture approach to security is good. The updates come regularly and quickly when there is a zero-day occurrence. We trust that security is tight.
PowerEdge does a good job handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads.
PowerEdge has minimal downtime. Out of 100 servers, we may have an issue with two servers per year.
The OpenManage console has improved productivity through ease of maintenance. It's easy to use and it's good for the team. We use it every day.
Because the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are stable and work well, our customers can work around the clock, giving them the flexibility to do what they need.
What is most valuable?
From a technical perspective, the iDRAC system's most valuable feature is its performance, while from the customer's perspective, it is the other features. It's easy to manage.
What needs improvement?
I want Dell to offer more virtualization platforms because the cost of VMware is getting too high.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for almost ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We are able to plan for scalability based on the customer's requirements and have not had any issues with it.
How are customer service and support?
We use Dell technical support two to three times a year. They are professional and always meet our SLA time. However, there are sometimes service delays on weekends.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also sell HPE and Lenovo servers. When we buy a Dell PowerEdge server, most of the features are included in the price, but for the others, such as HPE iLO for connecting or IBM X servers, we must purchase add-ons.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is similar to that of other vendors in terms of complexity. It's easy.
What about the implementation team?
We implement the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our customers.
What was our ROI?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are reliable, ensuring customers see a return on investment as they don't need to extend warranties on their servers.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers ten out of ten. I also deal with Lenovo and HPE, and we must pay extra for support and add-on features. This is not the case with Dell PowerEdge. With Dell, it includes all the servers.
It is very easy to sell Dell.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2024-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CyrilleDarmon from
The iDRAC provides an easy way to manage the system, services, and installation
What is our primary use case?
We deploy PowerEdge to meet our customer's requirements.
What is most valuable?
Brand recognition is a big reason we went with this. The customer wanted to use Dell's product. Dell integrates with other cards and boards inside a system. The iDRAC is a selling point. It gives you an easy way to manage the system, services, and installation.
What needs improvement?
PowerEdge is not that flexible. For example, it's difficult if I need something that is not in Dell's portfolio. We offer the flexibility to the customer. We can implement different things Dell doesn't have. If you have preconfigured systems, it's hard to transition them to what you need.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have used PowerEdge servers for two or three months. It's new for us.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Dell customer service 10 out of 10. We had a problem implementing the RAID system on a rack. The Dell RAID specialist helped us a lot and provided more internal information to install RAID on the system successfully. I have experience with many companies, and it was very fast. The guys in Dell support don't waste your time. They find a way to provide a solution.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used industrial systems, so PowerEdge rack servers are more flexible than our previous industrial systems. If we compare them, they're ahead of the industrial systems, so I can say they're better.
How was the initial setup?
We purchase the systems from a reseller and integrate them for our customers. PowerEdge Rack. Servers are easier than other systems we have integrated, but I can't say how easy it is for customers to do it themselves.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of 10.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:System Integrators
Date published: 2024-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Michael Fridman from
It is easy to diagnose, repair, and manage remotely
What is our primary use case?
Our company offers various solutions, but for Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, our clients had specific requirements such as a very new, unsupported CPU, extensive RAM support, and numerous PCIe lanes. Only Dell met all these needs.
How has it helped my organization?
The learning curve for Dell products is not steep due to the excellent support and easily accessible information. Compared to other projects I'm involved in, I found it much easier to learn and use Dell products.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have redundant power supplies that would help reduce downtime.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers offer flexibility due to their remote management capabilities, redundant components, and ease of diagnosis and repair.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable aspect of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is that they don't require support for card installation and offer extensive diagnostic software. I was able to work on the servers installed in our lab remotely from my office via the management tools. This eliminated the need for a physical display connection, requiring only an ethernet cable and power for remote access and management.
What needs improvement?
Their servers are modular, but there are specific applications for which I wish they would publish the specifications, such as the specs of internal connectors. If Dell doesn't provide a connector, I'd like to be able to provide it myself.
The limited connectivity of the Rack Servers, due to having only three USB ports, is an area of improvement for Dell. Dell continues to use micro USB for the management port, and that cable type is increasingly more difficult to find. A shift to USB-C for the management port would be a welcome improvement from Dell.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for one year.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We sometimes build in-house using components from vendors we represent, but this project required something completely different, so we went with Dell. I hadn't worked with Dell before and had no prior experience. I had designed PCs based on Dell-style motherboards from one company and cards from another, handling integration, software support, and everything else. This was different because they didn't conform to usual standards and used their own products. There was a learning curve, but it was much easier overall.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of ten.
We collaborated with Dell Professional Services to obtain cable design specifications. The power supplies used DC voltage, and we needed to determine the recommended cable thickness and any other pertinent design considerations. We planned to install our cards, which necessitated an internal power supply, so we needed the specifications to ascertain the maximum power draw from each connector.
Dell Professional Services were great compared to others I have used. I would rate them ten out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:System Integrators
Date published: 2024-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2544186 from
Helpa speed up our client's production time to market
What is our primary use case?
We implement Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our clients. Their use cases differ depending on their needs. Some use them for storage, others for data protection, etc.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers help speed up our client's production time to market.
I would rate the power consumption of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers a nine out of ten. The performance is great for our clients.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers help improve our client's unplanned downtime fivefold.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are resilient and provide great flexibility.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the storage, which is offered in different varieties with many options depending on the use cases, including unstructured data.
What needs improvement?
The price has room for improvement. Given the market size, it isn't easy to compete with all the other vendors if the pricing is high.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is amazing.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We implement Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for our clients, and if required, we consult with Dell.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment depends on each client's use case. The most common reason for a return comes from the time savings they get from using the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers ten out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Reseller
Date published: 2024-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nir Rom from
It's flexible enough to integrate the IOs we need into the server
What is our primary use case?
We won a contract, and the customer preferred Dell as the OEM manufacturer.
How has it helped my organization?
PowerEdge is flexible enough to integrate the IOs we need into the server.
What is most valuable?
Dell's team supported us all the way. It's an excellent corporation, and customers here in Israel are different. They're difficult to deal with and constantly change their minds. We wouldn't have won this tender without cooperation from the CMS distributor and Dell.
We could install all the other accessories and cards the customer asked us to implement on Dell servers and integrate cards from different companies. Each requires a different OS. Dell helped us integrate all the systems.
What needs improvement?
When integrating the PowerEdge rack, we needed help from all the different companies to combine it with the servers. Each company has a system, and things must align with the server.
It would be better if they integrated Dell and Ubuntu, for example. It would be easier to handle the mission.
For how long have I used the solution?
We are in our first month of working with the Dell team.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PowerEdge's overall scalability is excellent. We've got a great technical team.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Dell Professional Services 10 out of 10. They were excellent and were the reason we won the tender. They supported us. We had a whole team supporting us and providing us with answers. When we were implementing VxRail, they found the person in charge who gave us the correct information.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of 10. We're happy with it.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:System Integrators
Date published: 2024-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ovadya Rachamim from
Better than other solutions in terms of heat and power consumption
What is our primary use case?
We use PowerEdge servers for backup and VxRail.
How has it helped my organization?
PowerEdge is flexible and adaptable. You can you can build whatever you want from it. It's used for Data Domain and many other purposes. Since Dell purchased EMC, you can use it for most solutions. It's better than other solutions in terms of heat and power consumption. PowerEdge servers reduce unplanned downtime for our clients.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to install. The GUI is user-friendly. Everything is well organized, and you can see everything. You can do the command line remotely. I've done 20 servers in bulk.
What needs improvement?
The GUI could be improved. I primarily work with the command line, which enables you to do many things faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used PowerEdge servers for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PowerEdge servers are highly stable. I haven't experienced any failures, and updates resolve all bugs.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We primarily use PowerEdge for other solutions, and the software combines everything. PowerEdge is a node in a bigger solution.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Dell support nine out of 10. We did not use professional services for deployment, but we contact support when we have issues we can't resolve ourselves. They are cooperative, and if the frontline support can't answer our question, they escalate it, and we get an answer later.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
PowerEdge servers are easy to install.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers eight out of 10. It has all the features our customers need.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Reseller
Date published: 2024-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Zion Zofiof from
The solution provides great value and reliability for the price
What is our primary use case?
PowerEdge servers are used in banking, finance, tech, service, and academia, covering the full range of applications.
What is most valuable?
The biggest value of PowerEdge servers is that Dell is a brand name. I also appreciate the flexibility of the platform. I know how to configure PowerEdge servers and build a solution from scratch.
What needs improvement?
Dell could increase the training. My ability to use the product improved vastly once I became more knowledgeable about it. The sales desk and presales service could also improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used PowerEdge servers for 10 to 12 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PowerEdge servers are highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PowerEdge servers scale well. I make tailor-made solutions for my clients, and I can build the capacity as much as they want. If they need storage, I can choose a rack server with a lot of hard drive space or a GPU with a high capacity.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
PowerEdge provides great value and reliability for the price.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of 10.
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: 2024-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2544237 from
Upgrades, additional solutions, and system stability are much easier to achieve
What is our primary use case?
Our internal infrastructure for multiple networks on our large site uses Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in VxRail clusters to support over 2,000 users, numerous labs, and development environments. These Dell servers function as the primary compute nodes within the VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure solution.
We implemented Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers because we were looking for a complete solution, and Dell was a strong contender. Their VxRail solution for SimpliVity offered implementation, upgrades, and support as a bundle, making it the ideal choice for us, and it has worked perfectly.
How has it helped my organization?
I put aside the monetary value. I'm seeking a more stable solution and fewer headaches for our IT professionals. Now that this solution is implemented, upgrades, additional solutions, and system stability are much easier to achieve. It's difficult to put a price on that, but it's an IT professional's dream come true.
To date, we have not encountered any issues with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers' ability to handle the evolving needs of high-performance workloads. Our data center has been primarily based on HP solutions for a considerable time, and we have only started incorporating Dell solutions into our infrastructure in the last three years. We are pleased with their performance, consider them a good product, and recommend them.
What is most valuable?
SimpliVity's most valuable features are its unified management and operational capabilities. It is amazing to have a single pane of glass to view, manage, and operate the entire environment without switching between Windows, software, or web environments.
What needs improvement?
The pricing always has room for improvement.
The support experience has room for improvement. As a secure site, we require personnel with specific clearances, and sometimes, the language barrier poses a challenge. English-to-Hebrew translation can impact various processes, particularly when troubleshooting errors necessitates collaboration with US or European teams across different time zones. Moreover, vendors occasionally request logs, which we cannot provide due to security protocols. The language barrier can make it difficult to clearly communicate our needs and issues to support personnel overseas. Therefore, we require more Dell technical support staff based in Israel.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for three and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers offer excellent stability. I implemented the Stretch Cluster as an active-active solution to handle scenarios such as a complete data center loss. To test the solution's robustness, I pulled the power cables from the server, simulating a potential real-world failure. Other vendors' solutions couldn't handle this, but Dell's appropriately performed, prompting immediate implementation. Now, I can confidently attest to its effectiveness. We've undergone data center and rack maintenance without any issues. Even during a complete networking loss over a weekend, the solution continued to operate seamlessly.
How are customer service and support?
Dell's Professional Services are fantastic. I saw some people at the convention who helped us implement our environment because we faced some initial challenges as it was a new product. They were all amazing. The professional services team I speak to on the phone when I have a crisis, an upgrade, or even just a random error message is incredibly professional and helpful. I have nothing but positive things to say about them—they're amazing.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use HP blade centers and rack servers as the foundation of our main data center. However, we are now transitioning to Dell Solutions, which offers comparable products from a different vendor, and we are happy with this change.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment was moderately complex. Despite the installation manual provided by Dell to their professional services team, there were always additional tips and tricks not mentioned in the manual. However, the Dell Deployment Services team was highly skilled and experienced, allowing them to anticipate and address any issues that arose, resulting in a successful deployment.
What was our ROI?
Choosing an active solution that I implemented cost considerably more money. However, the return on investment was evident when something occurred on the weekend while we were off-site. No one experienced any disruption beyond a simple virtual machine reboot, which was remarkable. The work continued seamlessly. Even if someone worked over the weekend, they could still come to the office on Monday. I wasn't bothered with any calls about malfunctions or outages.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers ten out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
IIan Kogan from
It helps improve the durability, uptime, and stability
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for storage and hypervisor.
We implemented Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers to address the scalability, visibility, and cost concerns. These were the main challenges. Ultimately, there are vendors similar to Dell that offer comparable pricing. However, I believe Dell's distinguishing feature is the iDRAC. This feature allows us to remotely connect to the server even without a network to troubleshoot issues before the system is operational.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have improved the application's stability, durability, and uptime. I rarely experience downtime, and they are both scalable and reliable.
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers can deliver high performance and evolving needs.
The resiliency, scalability, and reliability help reduce downtime.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is iDRAC. If I encounter a problem with the servers, I can connect to them remotely without needing to adjust any network settings. This allows me to troubleshoot and resolve issues remotely, eliminating the need to send professionals on-site.
What needs improvement?
The cost of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers is an area for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable and meets my goals. If there is a ceiling for the platform's scalability, I have not reached it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used HP servers, but the added value of Dell's iDRAC was a game-changer for us.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was completed in-house.
What was our ROI?
Since the servers are so stable and last for five years without any issues, we are getting a return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Even though I'm not directly involved in purchasing the servers, everyone prefers lower costs, but ultimately, the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers deliver as promised.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before selecting Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, we also evaluated HPE.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of ten. Offering a cheaper price would make them a ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2586690 from
Energy management enhances security while supporting sustainability
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case includes running workloads such as on-premises Active Directory, with a managed hybrid approach on Microsoft Azure and on-premises.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has helped by ensuring no major security incidents or vulnerabilities, and has supported our sustainability goals through energy consumption management. It has also provided reliable uptime with planned downtimes for updates.
What is most valuable?
Its approach to user security measures is valuable. We haven't experienced any major issues, and the solution has been working really well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been in this company for the last three years, and the solution has been used since before my arrival.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We do not have many issues with downtime; there are windows for planned updates or upgrades.
How are customer service and support?
Dell's customer support is very good, especially since we have premium support for next-day hardware service.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What was our ROI?
The return on investment is notable as we've been using the same servers without incurring ongoing operational expenses often associated with the cloud.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of ownership is differentiated by the absence of operational expenses typical with cloud services.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-11-07T00:00:00-05:00