Dell PowerEdge M vs PowerEdge C comparison

Dell PowerEdge M and PowerEdge C are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Dell PowerEdge M is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3, while PowerEdge C is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Dell PowerEdge M holds a 17.7% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to PowerEdge C’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Dell PowerEdge M users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of PowerEdge C users who would recommend it.

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

PowerEdge C and Dell PowerEdge M compete in the server solutions category. PowerEdge C seems to have the upper hand with its strong performance in virtualization and CPU power, while Dell PowerEdge M offers cost-effective solutions with centralized management features.

Features: PowerEdge C offers superior virtualization capabilities, high CPU power, and advanced iDRAC management features. It excels in handling hybrid environments. Dell PowerEdge M is noted for its ease of management, high availability, and scalability, with centralized monitoring through OpenManage and iDRAC.

Room for Improvement: PowerEdge C is viewed as expensive and needs better technical support and AI integration. Dell PowerEdge M requires improved processing features, AI support, and VLAN management efficiency, alongside a hyper-converged option and expanded networking capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: PowerEdge C supports both on-premises and hybrid environments with mostly robust customer support, although some delays are reported. Dell PowerEdge M is mainly used on-premises and praised for good customer service, slightly hindered by slow response times due to offshoring. Both products generally receive high ratings for technical support.

Pricing and ROI: PowerEdge C, though expensive, provides strong performance benefits with pricing dependent on configuration. Dell PowerEdge M is more affordable with an average pricing structure, offering reliable ROI and flexibility in package customization. Price hikes due to advancements are observed, but it remains cost-effective for medium enterprises.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerEdge M vs. PowerEdge C Report (Updated: June 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge M

Ranking in Blade Servers

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

PowerEdge C

Ranking in Blade Servers

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Density Optimized Servers (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge M is 17.7%, down from 18.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 1.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Brian Ricci

President at Pinnacle Computer Services, Inc.

Offers a good interface and return on investment to users

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.

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Al Vasek

Executive Business Development Manager, Cloud and Managed Services at Presidio Networked Solutions

Supports business apps and VDI with reliable compute

The solution is all about compute. The solutions are easy to handle, priced correctly, reliable, and dependable. Cisco is similar but more complex to configure and usually more expensive. My team supports a lot of Dell, focusing on hybrid environments like Azure Stack, splitting workloads between high compute needs in databases, which are expensive in the cloud, and other workloads in the cloud.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware."

"I rate Dell PowerEdge a ten out of ten as it is a great tool with perfect support."

"PowerEdge has high functionality, especially for automation on the firmware, which allows us to receive alerts for issues."

"The networking features for administration and working with the server are valuable."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The iDRAC feature is most useful for server management in Dell, comparable to HP iLO."

"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge M is iDRAC."

"The solution is made with high-quality hardware."

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"The management platform is great."

"The solutions are easy to handle, priced correctly, reliable, and dependable."

"The most significant benefits, in my experience, are the configuration, reliability of the equipment, and the support of Dell."

"The product's initial setup phase was easy."

"It was not complex to deploy."

"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."

"I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature."

"Technical support has been helpful."

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Cons

"There is room for improvement in scalability."

"Can be improved by being proactive in making changes that could improve the solution."

"I believe that the tool’s support team is an area with certain concerns where improvements can be made."

"The firmware updates for the product need improvement."

"One area for improvement is VLAN configuration."

"Dell PowerEdge M lacks GPU nodes and doesn't have a direct solution for GPUs."

"One area for improvement is the connectivity, specifically the backplate and switch connections."

"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."

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"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."

"We had a few minor issues with compatibility on the latest version during the installation process."

"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."

"An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring."

"HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."

"It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."

"There has been an increase in quality issues."

"It should be improved in terms of future expansion. We should be able to have additional free slots for future extensions in terms of memory."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is slightly higher."

"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."

"If we would not have gone with the vendor we might have been charged unnecessarily for packages we did not need."

"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."

"It was budget friendly."

"The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is manageable for medium enterprises as well."

"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."

"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."

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"The price could be reduced."

"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."

"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."

"PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive."

"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."

"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."

"The cost depends on the configuration."

"PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."

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Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

12%

Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge M?

The solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge M?

When rating Dell's pricing model, it varies case by case and configuration by configuration. Sometimes Dell may be a little costlier, but that is considering the services and solutions we are provi...

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge M?

In terms of potential room for improvement regarding Dell PowerEdge M, I would want to see something such as dense nodes and additional storage, as well as multiple network connectivity on the blad...

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What do you like most about PowerEdge C?

The solution provides good support and service.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?

PowerEdge is quite a costly solution, and I would rate the pricing around seven or eight on a scale from one to ten with ten being the most expensive.

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What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?

With reference architectures like VX rack, the update process is quite painful. They could automate or simplify it more. There are prerequisites to go through, and that's usually the only time-cons...

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Overview

The Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers address the challenges of an evolving IT environment by delivering leading enterprise classfeatures and functionality. The M-Series delivers a unique array of options configured to meet the needs of your IT environment both now and in the future.

Multiple blade form-factor choices.
Long life cycle providing better life cycle management and improved TCO.

Modular I/O switches for future scalability.
Breakthrough fan technologies for reduction in power consumption.

Configuration management via chassis management controller.

Persistent MAC/WWN/iSCSI addresses in a switch-agnostic environment.

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PowerEdge C help you to maximize hyperscale performance with up to 4 independent server nodes, flexible storage and shared infrastructure in a compact 2U chassis.

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