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Dell PowerEdge C- Series vs HPE Moonshot comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge C- Series
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Blade Servers (6th)
HPE Moonshot
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Rack Servers (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Density Optimized Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge C- Series is 19.0%, down from 24.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Moonshot is 17.6%, up from 13.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Density Optimized Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell PowerEdge C- Series19.0%
HPE Moonshot17.6%
Other63.4%
Density Optimized Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Sanjay Singh Bisht - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager - Datacenter at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees
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.
it_user6186 - PeerSpot reviewer
Independent Analyst and Advisory Consultant at Server StorageIO - www.storageio.com
HP Moonshot 1500 software defined capable compute servers
Riding the current software defined data center (SDDC) wave being led by the likes of VMware and software defined networking (SDN) also championed by VMware via their acquisition of Nicira last year, Software Defined Marketing (SDM) is in full force, along with Software Defined Data Infrastructures…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Dell PowerEdge C- Series has strong features including easy implementation and configuration, and it consumes less power compared to other devices."
"PowerEdge C is very stable, and we hardly experience any downtime."
"I see it is absolutely beneficial to have a return on investment after implementing Dell PowerEdge C-Series at about 20%."
"It was not complex to deploy."
"The solution provides good support and service."
"With the tool, we can easily upgrade and ensure compatibility between operating systems, hardwares and drivers. Among other features, the hardware also stands out because it is certified and aligns with the processor manufacturers like Intel. This enables them to offer the latest options which are not available with other suppliers."
"The best feature Dell PowerEdge C- Series offers is the speed, as it is much faster compared to other servers I have used and has positively impacted my organization as it is great and very good."
"Dell PowerEdge C- Series has positively impacted our organization; due to hardware reduction, we have significantly decreased the infrastructure capital because a single 2U chassis houses up to four independent server nodes, effectively reducing the number of physical racks, PDUs, or the top-of-rack switch we need to buy."
"Scalability is great, and that was one of the key bits, as it has the scalability option in which you can fit four on each blade and have the capacity to keep on going."
"Everything looks to have a product superstar in hand: less energy consumption, lower cost, less space, scalable and customizable."
"With each user having its own physical CPU/GPU, enough memory etc. (when dealing with HDI) the overall user experience will be top notch, as to be expected."
 

Cons

"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
"With reference architectures like VX rack, the update process is quite painful."
"The need to update the firmware and check if there is any bug in the product is one of the areas where Dell PowerEdge C falls short and needs to make improvements."
"The product’s cost needs improvement."
"So far, the accuracy and reliability of output with Dell PowerEdge C- Series are acceptable; I find 70% satisfactory, but I still need another year to make a complete determination."
"There could be some more ports added in the future."
"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."
"HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."
"I think there's room for improvement. It doesn't work properly yet."
"However, with great potential gains, there is a big risk."
"Why not spend the same (or a bit more perhaps) amount on virtual?"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost depends on the configuration."
"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."
"PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."
"The price could be reduced."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
"When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."
"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
25%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Financial Services Firm
30%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise15
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
I purchased from Dell directly. Dell has given a special discount for that purchase and the support is always a positive factor from Dell's side. We got instant support whenever it was required and...
What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
The main area for improvement in Dell PowerEdge C- Series is the booting time, as when we power on, it takes time.
What is your primary use case for PowerEdge C?
Dell PowerEdge C- Series is a hardware server installed in my organization. I use it as a hardware server installed in our data center, and we are running our Active Directory and file server for o...
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Sample Customers

NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
iSource, Cerise Group, Panasonic
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