Total Micro - DDR3 - module - 16 GB - DIMM 240-pin - 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 - registered
$58.00
$52.99
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- Capacity: 16GB
- Technology: DDR3
- PC3-12800 Registered ECC
- Meets or exceeds OEM specs
- Eqv KTD-PE316/16G ,CT16G3ERSLD4160B
- Memory Speed: 1600MHz
- Form Factor: 240-Pin DIMM
- Compatible With: Dell PowerEdge M520,M620,M820,R620,R720- ,R820,T620,Precision T3600,T7600
- Total Micro Lifetime limited warranty
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Rated 5 out of
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Roberto Hung from
Excellent customer service enhances solar power data management
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use Dell PowerEdge M for server purposes in solar power plants. The server is utilized as a simple data logger and for SCADA. Our use cases are primarily focused on solar power service for the solar power plant, which involves simple data logging and does not require heavy or complex calculations.
How has it helped my organization?
Our company operates in the energy sector and the Dell PowerEdge M serves our needs effectively. The equipment allows us to support SCADA and servers required by our customers. We do not delve much into the intricate configuration and parts specification. We ensure the equipment meets the operational requirements set by our clients.
What is most valuable?
The server is more common for the mass market and although it is nothing special, what stands out is the good after-sales service provided.
What needs improvement?
We work primarily with power plants such as thermal, solar, and wind power plants. There is no specific feedback on improvements directly from our usage. If areas need improvement, we would address them with our integrator.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been dealing with Dell PowerEdge for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I cannot say specifically about the stability as it is not my area of concern.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I don't know about the scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I rate their customer service at nine out of ten since our requests have been attended to in a timely manner.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
My customers prefer Dell, and for us, Dell has provided all the support we need. I cannot say about switching from another solution as Dell remains our preferred choice.
How was the initial setup?
We have not specifically gotten into the initial setup details. It might be straightforward for the end-users, however, I do not directly deal with it.
What about the implementation team?
We contact the integrator to handle the parts related to the implementation and maintenance.
What was our ROI?
I do not have any specific return on investment information regarding Dell's impact on our company.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is okay for us. For us, the confidence in Dell's equipment is higher than HP. HP is cheaper, however, our preference for Dell comes from its reliability and support.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Dell PowerEdge M. Over the past five to six years that I have worked with PowerEdge, I have had no complaints from my customers.
I'd rate the solution nine 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:Integrator
Date published: 2024-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
YogeshMishra from
Product is reliable, monitor the servers, perform health checks and easy to install
What is our primary use case?
Running ESXi.
What is most valuable?
One good option is that they now have a template or profile creation. This wasn't possible in previous models like the PowerEdge M1000e or the 1955 and 1855 series. The 7000 series introduced this time-saving approach. You configure a template, and when you add a new server, you can deploy it from that template with consistent configurations.
Also, configuring the iDRAC (integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) is easy. You only need to apply settings in a few places, and they are applied across all blades.
For the 7000 series, it has its own management console. For rack servers, you can use OpenManage software.
With OpenManage, you can monitor the servers, perform health checks, and configure email notifications. However, we mainly use it for hardware alerts, as our primary focus is on ESXi.
What needs improvement?
One area for improvement is VLAN configuration. With Cisco UCS, you apply settings in one place, and they are applied across all the levels. With PowerEdge M, you need to apply them in multiple places, like on the SmartFabric and the M series blades themselves. It would be more convenient if we could apply VLAN configurations in one or two places, like in UCS.
Also, in UCS, you can upload the configuration from the support bundle to the infrastructure. Dell has made improvements in this area for PowerEdge M, as they didn't have this option previously.
One more thing I would like to see is about training. Previously, there were some foundational-level courses on Dell's learning site. If those kinds of training were provided again, that would be helpful.
For ESXi, I did all the foundation courses available on VMware's website. Dell might offer courses on mobility, but I am not sure about recent offerings. In the past, there were foundational courses available, but I don't know if that has changed since Broadcom acquired VMware. However, advanced and professional courses were available from VMware, which is what most companies use if they are looking for those levels. But initial-level courses were something we expected from Dell.
For how long have I used the solution?
My current company procured this product around two years ago, and before that, I used Dell modular servers as well.
We have PowerEdge servers, and we also have the 7000 series. We used blade servers, specifically the M series. We use PowerEdge R and C series, mostly rack servers.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
On the PowerEdge model, specifically the 7000 JST, I have been working on it for the last two years. So far, it's stable. I haven't seen many problems with that product. It's a stable product.
The product is reliable. Uptime is also good, especially when using the server for virtualization platforms. In case one node goes down, the uptime isn't affected because services continue running within the cluster on other nodes. The uptime report from the monitoring tools is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is good. They have improved it, and I'm fine with it. Maybe I don't have high requirements for these aspects.
But overall, it is good. No concerns.
How are customer service and support?
It's okay. The support is adequate. My support experience is okay. I have raised a few tickets and received support. Since I have only been working with it for two years, my experience is limited.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
It is easy. Major time is spent on planning and preparation of the site because we need to work with the network team. Sometimes, it took time, but otherwise, the installation is easy.
Every company has a different kind of process. So, depending on the process, availability of resources, and the network team's support, deployment might take some time. If everything is in place, installation can be done within one to three days.
Deployment resources depend on the deployment size. For example, the number of engineers needed varies depending on whether you are installing two JCPs, three JCPs, or ten to twelve blades.
There is a different team that manages it. Dell servers are still there in the environment.
What about the implementation team?
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The M series is similar to Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System). I used it in the past. In my previous organizations, we worked with UCS, but they migrated from UCS to the 7000 series, the blade series.
Maybe because UCS was more cost-effective and less resource-effective. That's why they moved to that. But in the current environment, we don't have UCS.
What other advice do I have?
For Dell, I rate it a nine out of ten because they have created a solution similar to UCS. They are competing well but still have some improvements to make compared to UCS.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brian Ricci from
Offers a good interface and return on investment to users
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution in my company for virtualization.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is its interface. The tool allows you to choose any interface you want. For example, you can choose a 10, 25, or 100 GB fiber channel.
What needs improvement?
It is a pretty dynamic product and is better than everyone else's servers. HP has lost its way, and we are not going to use Lenovo in our company.
I believe that the tool’s support team is an area with certain concerns where improvements can be made.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge M for fifteen years. My company has a partnership with Dell.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My impression of the scalability of the product is good. You can put a lot of memory in the tool now, and you have a good choice in processors, so you can go wherever you want or do whatever you want with your money. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
My experience with the support team has been straightforward. Your first call with the support team is a lucky draw. If the problem is massive enough, the tool quickly offers tier-three support. I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase was always straightforward.
On a scale of one to ten, if ten was the most straightforward, I rate the setup phase a nine.
Only one person can deploy the solution. We go online with SAN and move the virtualization to it. People involved in the deployment process varies but the person that takes care of the servers or SAN Storage would do it when it isn't delegated to one person.
The solution can be deployed in a couple of hours.
What was our ROI?
I have seen that most people run the tool for seven to ten years. I don't think there's any problem with the return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I know we get three years basic, and the on-site licensing model for business seems fine. I wouldn't pay for a support plus or anything.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
My company use the tool. We are pretty much in Dell PowerEdge's camp, so we aren't looking into the alternatives. We looked at HP, and it was horrible.
My company has experience with other products in the market, and we started to use Dell after HP wore us out. HP is horrible. We decided to try Dell and haven't looked back since then. There are differences between HP and Dell in areas such as support. The on-site support from HP is bad as they can't diagnose the problems right, and then they have to go into one piece at a time. The on-site support ends up causing death for you one day. My company is not a fan of HP.
What other advice do I have?
The tool handles workload variations in our company's environment since we use a VMware stack, causing everything to be distributed across servers.
I would recommend the product to others because it is cheaper than Cisco and better than HP.
My company is not currently deploying AI in the product, but AI reviews many things related to Dell and can tell you what your trends are, which is helpful.
I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nicolas Kubik from
Standard server experience with reliable features but needs better support
What is our primary use case?
We have a Blade server, specifically the N640, and some of the Dell PowerEdge R740, R760, and R750 models. We have been using these servers.
What is most valuable?
PowerEdge is a very standard server and isn't significantly different from other brands regarding the processor and the network interface card configurations. The quality of service and support makes a difference in IT solutions. In particular, the Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) support is notably better than that of other servers, although differences are minimal across different providers.
What needs improvement?
The last year, we experienced problems with support, as Dell decreased staff in Latin America, impacting support quality.
Additionally, Dell's prices have increased more than competitors.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Dell PowerEdge M for the last ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The reliability of the server is okay. We have encountered issues with disk latency, however, this is due to BigWorld configuration rather than the server itself.
How are customer service and support?
Recently, delays with spare parts and the availability of specialists have become problematic. Previously, we had access to specialists in the country or Latin America, but now they must be sourced from the U.S. or Europe, increasing response time.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Dell PowerEdge M is straightforward, and its ease of installation is a highlight.
What about the implementation team?
My data security team comprises 26 people, with necessary networking technicals and VMware administrators to deploy servers quickly and manage them using IP addresses.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost varies significantly depending on the server's configuration and can range from $10,000 to $60,000 for the same server line family.
What other advice do I have?
The server is a commodity. Dell PowerEdge is a standard offering without significant differences from other servers.
Overall, I would rate the PowerEdge M series a 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: 2024-12-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2597157 from
Efficient infrastructure consolidation enhanced by manageable interface
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use cases are mostly for compute and consolidation. If our customer needs to consolidate their existing infrastructure, they are using many applications, software, and databases, and they need a significant number of virtual machines.
For instance, they might need fifty virtual machines, and they try to consolidate all of this on one chassis, great chassis, and maybe four or five blades to reach good compute and memory performance. This setup allows them to start and explore fifty or sixty machines on the same platform.
How has it helped my organization?
We are able to consolidate the infrastructure, which allows us to deploy a large number of virtual machines on a single chassis to enhance performance.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable aspect of Dell PowerEdge M is the time of consolidation. It allows us to consolidate our infrastructure very efficiently, enabling us to deploy eight servers in a seven-unit density. This setup provides us a unified interface for management, allowing us to manage several rack servers from the same interface. The consolidation provides good compute and memory performance across the board.
What needs improvement?
One area for improvement is the connectivity, specifically the backplate and switch connections. Currently, for direct-attached connections to storage arrays, we need to install two switches to connect. A more intuitive setup interface could enhance user experience as well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge M with the first generation and series for about 12 to 13 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of the solution very highly, around nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is straightforward within the same generation or class, yet becomes difficult if the server exceeds three years in age due to software version compatibility issues.
How are customer service and support?
Customer service and support in Tunisia are quite good, and I would rate them 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 have used other solutions. For example, Lenovo does not have strong support in Tunisia, whereas Health Packard Enterprise provides good technical support but is more expensive.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is somewhat complex. A more intuitive and unified setup interface would significantly enhance the initial experience.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing is relatively high. I would rate it as a six. It is somewhat expensive but manageable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Besides Dell, Health Packard Enterprise and Lenovo are possible evaluations. They each have their own limitations.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I have a positive experience, and my customers have had good experiences as well. Some of my customers have been using Dell PowerEdge M solutions for fifteen years.
I would rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2024-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Md. Shohel Rawshan Sarker from
Good SAN and LAN traffic, manageability, and upgradability
What is our primary use case?
I have been using Dell EMC for a number of use cases in my organization. We have made a cluster system and we have it for the LAN and SAN traffic that passes through it.
So far, I haven't applied the LAN traffic and commerce solutions, but I have planned to integrate the solutions. I have not deployed the SAN traffic. I have a one-month plan to deploy the SAN traffic to pass through the LAN switch. This model only has converged solutions. We can do the cluster system so we have converged solutions.
This is the latest generation for Dell EMC Blade System. It has better facilities. I have used the M1000 series and compared to before, the current version is better.
What is most valuable?
I have compared Dell EMC to other solutions and have found it to be good. The SAN and LAN traffic, manageability, and upgradability are all good.
What needs improvement?
In terms of improvement, it should also offer a hyper-converged option.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability is the same compared to the other systems.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability depends on your needs.
I work in the IT division. Thirty people work under this infrastructure.
Two or three people are required for maintenance.
We use all of the blade systems. There are 32 blades. All of the blades run and provide a service. On the other side, there are also 32 blades that are no occupied. We are enrolling the service over there.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is really good. I needed to do an upgrade. The network engineer gave us the total possibility to upgrade. They're really good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not very complex compared to other models. Other models are more complex. It is better than other systems. We are still in the process of migrating.
We are upgrading the legacy system to this system. This system is really good as far as the performance, compared to other legacy or older blade models. All of the blade traffic goes through this to a switch.
What other advice do I have?
For organizations that don't have a blade system, they should start with planning in terms of how to segregate their systems in terms of LAN and SAN systems.
My advice would be to consider that both SAN and LAN traffic are ensured to come together and not separate.
I would rate the Blade 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: 2020-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mohamed Youssef from
High quality hardware, stable, and scalable
What is our primary use case?
We are using Dell PowerEdge M for application and database servers.
What is most valuable?
The solution is made with high-quality hardware.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge M for approximately seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge M is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We have had some issues with the vendor's support that we have received. When you open up a support case with Dell they send a partner to assist you and in our experience, they are lacking knowledge about the solution. There are times when you need professional support from the vendor that knows the solution well.
Here in my country, it has been a problem for Dell to keep offices here. This has been a problem for other vendors too, such as HP.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Dell PowerEdge M price is comparable to other solutions but cheaper than IBM. However, the IBM solution is a higher grade solution whereas Dell PowerEdge M is a medium-level solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated HPE solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Dell PowerEdge M an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:partner
Date published: 2021-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CHAAN_BEARD from
Solid product that never fails and runs forever
What is our primary use case?
Our customers only have light use cases of this solution, deploying one or two applications because they do not want to spend too much money.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge M is iDRAC.
The product is very solid, never fails, and runs forever.
What needs improvement?
Dell PowerEdge M needs to run AMD CPUs on it.
For future releases, I would like to see the Ethernet connectivity updated. It is a very old technology. Dell has alliances with other companies that make their networking components, like Cisco and Brocade, but the choice is very slim. Dell also has their own networking products which are good however, there needs to be a better selection of networking components.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell products and platforms for 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is outstanding when it comes to stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge M has its limits. There are only so many blades that you can put in a chassis. As far as blade service goes, it's good, but it has limits with scalability.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support from Dell is not good. I rate it a zero out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Dell PowerEdge M is easy. The applied servers are very easy, making it one of the most straightforward products to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
Deployment and maintenance of this product require two engineers.
What was our ROI?
You will see the return on investment of Dell PowerEdge M in about two months.
What other advice do I have?
Anyone looking to implement Dell PowerEdge M into their organization should make sure that they have a channel partner that knows the product inside and out.
I would rate this solution a nine out of 10.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sreevatsa M from
iDRAC features make server management easier but room for improvement in processor capabilities
What is our primary use case?
We used it for normal Windows servers before, in my previous client. They used it for regular Windows clients, and they have a significant infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
I have explored the new iDRAC features. It's similar to what we have in HP as well.
Using the iDRAC feature makes server management much easier for this type of setup. It's quite useful.
What needs improvement?
Perhaps the processor needs some improvement in terms of processing features. If I remember correctly, the Intel Xeon processor shipped with the Dell PowerEdge M is the 6426Y.
This processor is a 16-core processor that can handle around 32 threads. Now, the HP server we are considering has a 6430 processor, which is 32 cores. It can handle 64 threads. So it's twice as much as the Dell PowerEdge M. However, the memory module, the DDR4-4800, is the same.
But according to reviews and online sources, the memory performance is much better on the Dell PowerEdge. That's where the confusion arises.
Another area of improvement could be scalability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working as a system admin for 15 years. So, we used Dell PowerEdge M in the past.
We had Dell PowerEdge M ranging from the 2900 to the 2950 models. We have the 360 G5, G6, G7, and the 380 G7. And later on, we started virtualizing the environment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
If we consider the end users, it would be more than 10,000. This setup is for the Ministry of Education, specifically for a college.
I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Our clients are planning to upgrade the system infrastructure with Cisco Blades. They want to move away from the complexity of managing other servers.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
In my current client's environment, but they are more inclined towards Cisco servers and have a large infrastructure based on Cisco blades. They have three different clusters with individual hosts, and they primarily use Hyper-V rather than VMware.
The processor performance is better on the HP, while Dell has an advantage in terms of memory performance. The client is having trouble deciding which one to go for.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate this solution a seven out of ten. I have worked with the older servers. Even though they were quite old, they performed well because it has been a long time since we acquired Dell servers. I purchased Dell PowerEdge R730 or Dell PowerEdge R740. In general, the parts are reasonably priced compared to other products. They are easy to manage. And I strongly believe that the parts are of better quality.
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:
Date published: 2023-07-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer734790 from
Great for store virtualization with a good price and performance
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for the solution is store virtualization, and it is deployed on-premises via blade servers.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the solution are its price and performance.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be improved by continuously looking for ways to make it better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for about six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, and approximately 200 employees utilize the solution.
How are customer service and support?
We have had a great experience with customer service and support. I rate them ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. Two people are required for maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Purchasing the solution outright costs approximately 12,000.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a ten out of ten. However, the solution is good and can be improved by being proactive in making changes that could improve the solution.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JohnDeavers from
Average pricing and good feature sets but is complex to set up
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for hyper-converged infrastructures with VMware and physical/virtual SQL solutions.
How has it helped my organization?
Both Dell and Cisco would be data center modernization. We're modernizing from a three-tier to a single infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
The enterprise manager feature sets are great. It's great for managing overall infrastructure.
It is scalable.
The setup is fine if you have some expertise.
It offers average pricing.
What needs improvement?
They are pretty much all the same in terms of what this solution versus competitors offers. Cisco is number one, HP Synergy is number two, and this solution would be number three.
I'm more into PowerEdge R-600, 700, and 800 series instead of blades.
Technical support is not good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a couple of years from a presales perspective.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I'd rate the stability at a five or six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is fine. It's blade infrastructure. You just basically plug into converged switches. It isn't a single pane of glass for management. You don't have the feature set that HPE and Cisco have with the fabric interconnects and everything. You still can scale up, however.
How are customer service and support?
I've never had a good experience with technical support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used Cisco and HP as well.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a bit more complex unless you are really savvy with Dell. I'm more used to HP and Cisco. Other engineers handle Dell-centric blade solutions. We've been migrating off Dell blades to HPE and Cisco.
What was our ROI?
It is possible to get an ROI from this solution. I probably wouldn't say you'd get an ROI from Cisco or HPE.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'd rate the pricing as average. It's not terrible. The lead times over Cisco and HPE are weeks as opposed to months.
What other advice do I have?
I'd advise potential new users that they need to have experience with PowerEdge and management to understand all of the features on offer.
I'd rate the solution six out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Maurizio Davini from
The solution is a foundational part of our IT infrastructure and offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support
What is our primary use case?
Our facility relies heavily on PowerEdge, spanning multiple generations. It is the foundation of our entire infrastructure, supporting a wide array of workloads, ranging from administrative tasks to private cloud and scientific computing. PowerEdge is a versatile and reliable platform that we can depend on.
How has it helped my organization?
PowerEdge has been a foundational part of our IT infrastructure, and its Fresh Air configuration saved us from disasters on multiple occasions. The solution's ability to survive extreme conditions has been invaluable, and its reliability has been astounding. We currently run three generations of PowerEdge in our data centers.
The solution offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support. PowerEdge is capable of running Microsoft private cloud, VMware private cloud, OpenStack, Linux distributions, and scientific workloads. The infrastructure is truly remarkable.
We can typically expect a 20 percent improvement in performance from Intel processors with each new generation, depending on the workload.
Utilizing the OpenManage capabilities of the platform is essential for us since we have a limited number of personnel to manage the PowerEdge that we possess. Thus, OpenManage's console productivity is invaluable for our IT staff.
The PowerEdge servers have proven to be invaluable in preventing up to 90 percent of unplanned production downtime. When other servers were failing due to extreme heat, PowerEdge was able to withstand the conditions and keep running. This made the solution an invaluable part of our operations.
The introduction of PowerEdge servers drastically increased the flexibility of our operations. We are leveraging the solution's capabilities for a wide range of applications and it is certainly the most versatile platform available to us. We deployed a variety of server models in different sizes, ranging from 1U to 2U and beyond, providing us with the flexibility to handle almost any task.
What is most valuable?
We are testing the latest PowerEdge from Dell for scientific workloads such as machine learning, deep learning, data analysis, and engineering simulation. We see excellent performance improvement and power consumption control. This is part of our Green Data Center project, where we take into account the “green” capabilities of the hardware we buy.
We are beginning to employ cyber-resilient architecture features. It is no longer just the platform security of the past that we take into consideration when making a new acquisition, but now we are also bearing in mind the security features on the server side due to the ever-evolving environment.
We found that the power consumption inside the BIOS of the latest PowerEdge has been significantly improved. The power control capabilities are now much more precise and the iDRAC tool that allows external programs to control the system's power consumption is also much more detailed than its predecessor.
We have been utilizing OpenManage for many years as beta testers, and our experience with OpenManage has been overwhelmingly positive. Dell OpenManage console is incredibly user-friendly and has made our lives significantly easier.
What needs improvement?
I would like to have additional HPC and AI capabilities on general Dell PowerEdge servers. To optimize the PowerEdge for HPC and AI, modified designs may be necessary.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge .Next for two months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability and power consumption of Dell PowerEdge .Next are incredibly impressive. We have been running a single unit 24 hours a day for a month, primarily to test its stability and understand the power consumption control capabilities, and it exceeded expectations. Compared to the previous PowerEdge models, the stability and power management of .Next are remarkable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are no issues with the scalability. Up to now, I haven't been able to identify any drawbacks of the platform I'm using.
How are customer service and support?
Dell's technical support is perfect and one of the reasons we buy their solutions.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What was our ROI?
We see a return on investment. The performance of the platform, which we tested on virtualization platforms such as VMware, is very impressive. PCIe 5 has made great improvements in communication and storage. Depending on what we can afford, Intel Scalable Architecture CPUs are more powerful than ever before.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of Dell PowerEdge .Next has changed drastically due to the introduction of the latest technologies such as PCIe 5, DDR5, and the next generation of CPUs. This caused the prices of CPUs, DRAM, and PCIe cards to skyrocket. Consequently, it is difficult to compare the new pricing to what it was two years ago since the market has evolved significantly. The pricing of PowerEdge .Next is higher than it was before.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Our university is similar to a hardware supermarket, offering almost all brands of hardware, including Lenovo and HP. Although I have not had the opportunity to experience the newest HPE ProLiant 11 machines, I can say that PowerEdge is more reliable, more customizable, and has better management compared to other brands. The iDRAC capabilities, with its easy-to-use remote management, integrate seamlessly with OpenManage. When we purchase a PowerEdge server, we don't need to worry about hidden or additional costs for the management. As for the future, this remains to be seen.
What other advice do I have?
I give Dell PowerEdge .Next a ten out of ten.
We have been testing the latest generation of Dell PowerEdge systems in our data center for the past couple of months, in addition to the generations already in production.
Since 2016, our data center experience has been excellent, with very few hardware issues, including machines that still run from that year.
In our PowerEdge servers, we predominantly use Intel Xeon scalable processors of various generations, with AMD processors making up the remaining 10 percent.
We see a lot of improvement over the generations of PowerEdge. I must admit that while there is plenty of competition, the difference is remarkable. Enhancing PowerEdge is no easy task, yet Dell Technologies took great strides to incorporate customer feedback. The platform grew in flexibility, such as the range of disks available, the evolving iDRAC features to meet customer needs, and so much more.
We host a substantial infrastructure at the University. While we utilize public cloud services such as Microsoft 365 and Google Meets, we do not use them for computing, engineering simulations, or any internal services. All of our services are kept in-house.
The PowerEdge .Next platform is more than just its CPU, it encompasses all the solution's features, from the iDRAC to the next-generation RAID controller, which is 20 to 30 percent faster than the previous generation. Furthermore, Dell PowerEdge .Next's new architecture helps to drive the entire platform, making its performance even more impressive.
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: 2023-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nasim Hamaydeh from
A solution with an easy pre-installation and preparation process with a friendly user interface
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for web services.
How has it helped my organization?
Dell PowerEdge M has a centralized administration for networks; instead of working with standalone servers, you have a centralized administration console. So you can administrate all servers from one location.
What is most valuable?
The networking features for administration and working with the server are valuable.
What needs improvement?
There is currently a new generation of Dell Blade Systems, so it requires time to transition to the new generation. However, the current version of the solution we are working with meets our requirements.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for approximately twelve years and are currently using series 620.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and works on customized sites and virtual classes.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, and you can scale the resources up and down, which was very important for us in the COVID-19 situation. The servers work to verify, and the resources are raised up and handle all the web applications that are working and installed on it.
How are customer service and support?
Our first contact is our partner Dell, who provides us with customer support directly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used HPE standalone and Lenovo standalone servers, either rack or tower servers. However, we prefer Dell servers because the pre-installation and preparation process is easy, and the user interface is more friendly for the administrators.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward for our team because we have years of experience and complete documentation in case we face any issues during deployment.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution in-house.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution as ten out of ten. The solution is good, and I recommend it to users considering implementing it depending on their business needs, as some businesses require standalone servers and some require central servers.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1337562 from
Initial set up complicated, but after, easy to configure and use, many packages available
What is most valuable?
The initial set up was fairly easy. It wasn't difficult compared to other packages. We did the initial set up for Synergy's fibre channel switches before we started but afterwards, we did not have to worry about using the virtualized fibre or anything with them, the storage automatically came with it.
What needs improvement?
Their features and product overall are comparable to others on the market, nothing stands out. The company should have either been more clear with the packaging, or a little bit more forthcoming with what you needed, what is in the package, and what came with it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is pretty stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution integrated well. We were able to still use Synergy, which is our main platform, and usually, as long as you can still use your main platform for upgrades then it is easy to scale. However, if you were to start changing the main hardware out it then becomes more difficult to be able to scale.
How are customer service and technical support?
The customer service was pretty good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
My career started with using HP servers. The problem aroused when the HP servers became very hot and resource-intensive. We then started using Cisco products, and they were about the same as HP with the issues we were having. Once we moved to Dell products, it all came together, we could use all three. All three had their own separate purpose.
How was the initial setup?
The set up is complex. However, once everything is up and running, it was pretty straightforward. We had a vendor assisting with the initial set up but once we were through those initial problems, finding out the order of how it is supposed to be set up, and finding out the packages needed, you are good to go to use them.
What about the implementation team?
We had to contact a vendor to give us some help with some of the areas of the install.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are many packages available, it was a benefit using a vendor to help us get a package we needed. If we would not have gone with the vendor we might have been charged unnecessarily for packages we did not need.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend using engineers to help make the design for the setup of the solution. This will allow for a clear view of what is needed for your environment, they can identify issues and know exactly what packages are needed before purchasing.
I rate Dell PowerEdge M a seven out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joshua Kurian from
Provides centralized monitoring and management, but it lacks GPU nodes
What is our primary use case?
We use Dell PowerEdge M for data center consolidation. If a customer requests, we position the blade server to save the cabling or electricity.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware. Dell PowerEdge M has enhanced our virtualization and containerization.
What needs improvement?
Cisco UCS X-series provides a GPU node and compute node in a single chassis. Dell PowerEdge M lacks GPU nodes and doesn't have a direct solution for GPUs.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dell PowerEdge M for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge M is a stable solution. Once it's installed, the solution operates without any maintenance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our clients for Dell PowerEdge M are medium and enterprise businesses.
How are customer service and support?
The solution provides very good technical support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Cisco is better than Dell PowerEdge M.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of the solution is not straightforward but a little complex. By default, if the switching comes with 100G or 40G, then we need to split it to 10G or 25G as per the requirement. All these configurations are complex in Dell PowerEdge M as compared to Cisco.
In Cisco, we have a GUI or something called Intersight, which allows us to graphically select the ports and deploy them to the corresponding speed. We lack those interfaces in Dell and need to do it in the command line.
What about the implementation team?
One architect and an engineer can install and configure the solution in two to three days.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is slightly higher. However, we don't require an additional license for it. The solution's pricing depends on the customer's connectivity requirements, whether 10G, 25G, or 100 G.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is scalable, and you can add multiple chassis. You don't need to worry about the physical cabling or the number of switchboards. It can be easily scaled based on the requirement. When we calculate other factors like power and cooling, we'll get savings by the end of the third or fourth year. One person can easily maintain the solution. We faced no challenges integrating Dell PowerEdge M into our existing infrastructure.
Dell PowerEdge M should have GPU addition or future scalability. Cisco claims a ten-year life cycle, wherein its product will support new technology like GPU and water cooling for ten years. However, Dell PowerEdge M lacks that part regarding future enhancements and adaptation to new technologies like water cooling.
Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Integrator
Date published: 2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike Bellemans from
Is highly available and scalable and useful for hosting virtual machines
What is our primary use case?
The tool aims to serve as a hypervisor service for hosting virtual machines.
What is most valuable?
The tool's most valuable features are high availability and scalability. Its integration is easy.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dell PowerEdge M is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As we need to grow our infrastructure, we can add extra host servers, expand the memory, and increase components as necessary.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted the tool's support yet.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's deployment is easy and takes around two days to complete.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment for us comes from its reliability and stability. The tool has been a good investment because they haven't experienced any downtime, and they keep everything running.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is budget-friendly. The initial cost for each server was around 10,000 euros. It's a standard price, not too high or too low.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-04-29T00:00:00-04:00