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Dell PowerEdge C- Series vs Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge C- Series
Ranking in Blade Servers
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (1st)
Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series
Ranking in Blade Servers
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge C- Series is 4.6%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series is 4.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Blade Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerEdge C- Series4.6%
Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series4.7%
Other90.7%
Blade Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Sanjay Singh Bisht - PeerSpot reviewer
Server Administrator at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd
High-density servers have maximized compute efficiency and have powered critical workloads reliably
Regarding how Dell PowerEdge C- Series can be improved, I would highlight a couple of areas. While it's excellent for dense and scale-out workloads, it isn't perfect for every scenario, and the complex I/O and component upgrades pose challenges since each server node is compressed into a narrow removable sled, making physical space inside the node tight. Replacing components requires pulling the entire node out and dismantling the protective casing. PCI expansion is also limited compared to standard 2U single-node servers such as the PowerEdge R700 series, which can hold up to eight PCI slots. Dell PowerEdge C- Series typically supports only two to three slots, restricting the addition of multiple specialized network interface cards. Finally, the initial capital expenditure is heavy; acquiring a PowerEdge C chassis and its multiple sleds requires significant upfront commitment, making it less cost-efficient if you need one or two nodes now, as you generally need to commit to the ecosystem upfront.
Cyrille Darmon - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Technology Officer for E&V Group at NISKO TECH
A highly stable solution with technical support that is not only good but also always available to help the product's users
My company's IT activities are carried out with the help of the solution. My company's customers use the solution in their telecom department or for telecommunication purposes The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability. The initial setup of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series should be…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The product has high performance and no downtime."
"I do not see any regular issues coming up from Dell PowerEdge C- Series, and even though we run them on virtualized platforms, they are quite consistent, and we do not find many issues with respect to hardware."
"Using Dell PowerEdge C- Series has helped to reduce unplanned production downtime because we configure it redundantly with redundant configurations."
"My experience with Dell PowerEdge C- Series is very good and positive."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Dell PowerEdge C- Series is a contemporary solution and the best solution."
"One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use."
"We installed Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series for a high PC solution, and for this reason, some Microsoft licenses and other special licenses were embedded or bundled to the Fujitsu solution."
"Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series has two processors."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."
"It is a very practical solution because you have all the servers in a minimal space."
 

Cons

"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Cost is an important factor needing improvement. The pricing of PowerEdge solutions is very high nowadays."
"They could automate or simplify it more."
"An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring."
"It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."
"Dell PowerEdge C- Series can be improved in a couple of ways. While it is a powerhouse for dense and scale-out workloads, the complex I/O and component upgrades due to each server node being compressed into a narrow removable sled make parts replacement difficult."
"The VxRail should be opened to allow other virtualization platforms to be used."
"I am uncertain about the return on investment and whether I have seen a return on investment with Dell PowerEdge C- Series."
"It can have more automation."
"The initial setup of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series was complex."
"It is much better to use “normal” servers. The initial investment for a blade server is very high and creates dependency."
"It can have more automation. In addition, Fujitsu should have a broader portfolio, not specifically in terms of the service solutions, but more in terms of the big picture. A broader portfolio would be nice for providing different solutions for the customers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"There is a need to pay towards the annual subscription-based licensing model offered by the solution. The product is moderately priced. Price is a critical issue, and it is always good to have moderately priced solutions."
"I don't handle the financial aspects, so I don't know the exact costs, but in terms of the value it brings, it's worth it."
"When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."
"PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support."
"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."
"The price could be reduced."
"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"No license is required to operate the product."
"There are special licenses that are connected to the usage. We installed Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series for a high PC solution, and for this reason, some Microsoft licenses and other special licenses were embedded or bundled to the Fujitsu solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
24%
Financial Services Firm
7%
University
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
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Company Size

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Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
Using Dell PowerEdge has helped reduce my total cost of ownership because it is an off-the-shelf product, so I would say it has, because it is commoditized. I cannot say by how much, as Dell owns t...
What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
With respect to storage or backup-related issues, we do find some difficulties and we approach Dell support for their guidance on that part. We are looking for a capability from Dell to detect the ...
What is your primary use case for PowerEdge C?
Dell Data Protection Suite and Dell PowerEdge are products I have mentioned. Dell PowerEdge rack-mounted servers are used in our environment. We used different models, including PowerEdge R670, R45...
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Sample Customers

NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Tokyo Stock Exchange, RAF St. Mawgan, King Fahad Medical City, St. Bede’s Catholic High School, 
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