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Dell PowerEdge C- Series vs Dell PowerEdge MX- Series comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 7, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
Dell PowerEdge C-Series offers substantial ROI, with cost-effective support, praised processing speed, and reported 20% returns.
Sentiment score
6.5
Dell PowerEdge MX-Series offers rapid ROI, high performance, reliability, and scalability with advanced features like AI integration and PCIe 5.
I see it is absolutely beneficial to have a return on investment after implementing Dell PowerEdge C-Series at about 20%.
Systems Engineer at Thakral One (Pvt) Ltd
Regarding the cost-effectiveness and measurable benefits of Dell PowerEdge MX-Series, I find it worth the money because they are modular and consolidate most things, making it good for future planning.
Principal Engineer at AXS
We utilize AI technology with Dell PowerEdge M through a module known as CloudIQ, which provides automation and takes care of predictive analysis and reporting.
Business Development Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
Dell PowerEdge C-Series customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, but faces challenges with offshore support and complex processes.
Sentiment score
7.0
Dell PowerEdge MX-Series support is valued, but issues include inconsistent partner knowledge and delays in parts and specialist availability.
The prompt support with mission critical response and on-site visits are coming on priority and within a little span of time, the issues are getting resolved.
Sr. Project Manager IT at ITC Ltd
I think the technical support team is responding well regarding response time and overall competence.
IT Manager at Misrconsult
When we had errors upgrading operating systems and did not upgrade the firmware with the right compatibility matrix, they supported us and helped us with various aspects.
Tech Lead at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
They provide excellent help when needed.
Technician at Sheeltron Digital Systems Private Limited
Regarding technical support from Dell, I find them to be one of the best support providers in the industry right now.
Business Development Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
The Dell PowerEdge C-Series excels in scalable performance across varied industries, supporting large user bases with flexibility.
Sentiment score
7.4
Dell PowerEdge MX-Series offers scalability and modular design but may face challenges with upgrades and blade chassis limitations.
Regarding scalability, I can scale up to 64 enclosures, and each enclosure can hold around 7 blades.
Business Development Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It is scalable, either by adding new servers or with the expansion of memory.
Chief Technology Officer at alldea
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Dell PowerEdge C-Series is highly stable and reliable, with minimal downtime, though some report occasional stability issues.
Sentiment score
7.9
Dell PowerEdge MX-Series is highly reliable, stable, and recommended for its impressive uptime and performance in large-scale operations.
I have not experienced any crashes, downtimes, or performance issues as it is an enterprise product.
Principal Engineer at AXS
 

Room For Improvement

The Dell PowerEdge C-Series needs cost-effective improvements in hardware, AI integration, cloud support, and customer service efficiency.
Dell PowerEdge MX-Series enhances boot times and connectivity but faces challenges in networking, support, flexibility, and AI capabilities.
This is one area where they can improve the performance of the server or implement some application improvements in the solution to make it easier for end users to implement properly.
Head IT at TO THE NEW Digital
The main improvement I think is the price when considering room for improvement regarding first-level support or response time.
IT Manager at Misrconsult
Currently, we are using a few HP tools to monitor continuously the systems, system IOPS, systems network bandwidth, CPU, memory, and processing capabilities.
Sr. Project Manager IT at ITC Ltd
Additionally, there was a problem with the deployment templates; it is quite complicated and not working as it is supposed to.
Chief Technology Officer at alldea
For example, one chassis with eight blade servers takes approximately four hours to update all the firmware inside.
Tech Lead at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
I would like to see more functionality with SmartFabric in Dell PowerEdge MX- Series.
Principal Engineer at AXS
 

Setup Cost

Dell PowerEdge C-Series offers high quality at a moderate price, with varying affordability and annual licensing costs.
Dell PowerEdge MX-Series offers medium-range pricing, competitive yet higher than refurbished models, with customizable options from $10,000 to $60,000.
Sometimes Dell may be a little costlier, but that is considering the services and solutions we are providing, which can be adjustable.
Business Development Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Valuable Features

Dell PowerEdge C-Series delivers high performance, scalability, and management features, making it ideal for diverse computing needs.
The Dell PowerEdge MX-Series delivers modularity, scalability, integrated management, and robust performance for flexible IT environments.
All features for the local area network, including domain controller, DHCP, DNS, and even VLANs, have been the most valuable features I have found.
IT Manager at Misrconsult
Dell PowerEdge C-Series advanced security features are noteworthy. My applications are running without any issues, without any hacking or data leakage.
Sr. Project Manager IT at ITC Ltd
The compute capability of Dell PowerEdge C-Series has benefited my organization through cost reduction.
Systems Engineer at Thakral One (Pvt) Ltd
The ease of troubleshooting and managing through remote access, using tools like iDRAC, significantly saves me time.
Technician at Sheeltron Digital Systems Private Limited
From the networking perspective, the advanced networking capabilities have excellent features called SmartFabric; for upgrades, it is just plug and play, and SmartFabric takes care of everything.
Principal Engineer at AXS
What I like about Dell PowerEdge MX-Series is the whole integration, where you do not have a lot of cables, which is a strong point compared to others on the market.
Chief Technology Officer at alldea
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge C- Series
Ranking in Blade Servers
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (1st)
Dell PowerEdge MX- Series
Ranking in Blade Servers
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge C- Series is 3.2%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerEdge MX- Series is 12.1%, down from 19.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Blade Servers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell PowerEdge MX- Series12.1%
Dell PowerEdge C- Series3.2%
Other84.7%
Blade Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Gouranga Maiti - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Project Manager IT at ITC Ltd
High-performance servers have powered secure database analytics and flexible virtualization
The processing power and computing power are very good. Even with the Xeon Gold processor, it is performing very well without any issues. After migrating to these servers, we reduced the number of cores or CPUs from our infrastructure level. However, it is still not reaching the threshold limit of CPU usage. The bandwidth handling capability as well as computing capabilities are excellent. Day by day, Dell is enhancing and releasing new models and new Dell PowerEdge C- Series systems with new computing capability CPUs from Intel. These types of compatibilities are getting evaluated, and I am keeping my eye on that aspect so that when new technologies and new areas emerge, we can buy new hardware to migrate and host our other applications. Dell PowerEdge C- Series advanced security features are noteworthy. My applications are running without any issues, without any hacking or data leakage. Our security team and gateway firewall teams are always concerned about security, and I have peace of mind. Of course, Dell PowerEdge C- Series security features are helping us improve that. The hardware design is getting more and more powerful day by day. Whenever Dell releases new things, it is getting compatible with our different types of Gold, Platinum, Intel Xeon, and AMD type of CPUs. Dell PowerEdge C- Series handles L2 and L3 cache capabilities, caching capabilities, memory computing capabilities, and the NVMe RAM type also improves performance. The OS level hardware also has this type of NVMe type of high-speed storage implemented on that hardware. The hardware is getting improved day by day. Dell PowerEdge C- Series storage is used in our data center, but I am not concerned about that because it is not used in my division. Although I am part of that organization, in my division, I am not using that.
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Business Development Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has supported future scalability with seamless deployment
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 blades. The functions that I would want to see from Dell are not limited to just what I mentioned, but currently, I feel no additional features are needed. I suggest adding an additional network card within the blades, specifically for connectivity.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
12%
Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm
11%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about PowerEdge C?
The solution provides good support and service.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
My experience with the pricing of this tool is that it's in mid-range. They have good competitors in the market who are offering better pricing, so there is scope for improvement in this area.
What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
There are a few bugs in PowerEdge C that require some configurational settings to be done with the help of a support team when we reconfigure the solution. This is one area where they can improve t...
What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge M?
The best feature is the idrac tools, which allows me to manage/config the platform from the Linux level.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge M?
I am not aware of the pricing aspect of Dell PowerEdge MX- Series, as that is handled by another department, and I focus on the technical side.
What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge M?
I would like to see improvements in Dell PowerEdge MX- Series, such as increasing the clustering capability beyond the current ten chassis, similar to PowerScale, allowing for more sleds and comput...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
Newport City Homes, Neuroblastoma and Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium (NMTRC), Georgian College, AgreeYa Solutions, IIHT Cloud Solutions, Arizona State University, AudienceScience, University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Holy Cross School
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