Dell PowerEdge MX- Series vs Lenovo Flex System comparison

Dell Technologies and Lenovo are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3, while Lenovo is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.7. Dell Technologies holds a 12.1% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Lenovo’s 4.7% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Lenovo users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge MX- Series

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 7, 2025

Dell PowerEdge MX-Series and Lenovo Flex System both cater to the enterprise server market. Dell seems to have the upper hand in terms of high-density compute solutions and advanced management tools, while Lenovo leads in user-friendliness and cost-effectiveness.

Features: Dell PowerEdge MX-Series is known for its modular design and scalability, robust virtualization capabilities, and advanced power control tools like iDRAC and OpenManage. It excels in consolidation and resource management, making it optimal for cloud environments. Lenovo Flex System offers a strong storage system and enterprise-level resources, providing high resource consumption capacity before upscaling is needed, and is praised for its stability and user-friendly interface. Its pricing metrics are also attractive.

Room for Improvement: Dell PowerEdge MX-Series could address chip creep issues and improve iDRAC access processes. Interconnectivity with third-party equipment and broader networking options are areas of potential enhancement. Lenovo Flex System needs improvement in integration capabilities and management software and could benefit from more intuitive management tools and increased module flexibility compared to IBM's offerings.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Dell and Lenovo systems provide a satisfactory on-premises deployment experience. Dell's customer service receives mixed reviews, indicating some challenges with support consistency. Lenovo's support is generally rated highly as knowledgeable, though reliance on firmware updates can be a source of frustration for both.

Pricing and ROI: Dell PowerEdge MX-Series prices fluctuate based on configuration, necessitating negotiation but providing a solid ROI due to performance and reliability. It is more expensive due to newer technologies like PCIe 5. Lenovo Flex System offers reasonable pricing relative to its quality, with good value and significant upscaling room within its blade server, also delivering compelling ROI by leveraging cloud and virtualization advancements effectively.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge MX- Series

Ranking in Blade Servers

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Lenovo Flex System

Ranking in Blade Servers

9th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

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 MX- Series is 12.1%, down from 19.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo Flex System is 4.7%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Blade Servers Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell PowerEdge MX- Series	12.1%
Lenovo Flex System	4.7%
Other	83.2%

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Data Center Engineer And Server Administrator at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Reliable hardware has kept critical data center services running nonstop with minimal intervention

I wanted to highlight that sometimes the patches from the firmware are not compatible with the hardware, which can crash the operating system and mess up the RAID configuration. If the patches are corrupted from the software level, we can roll back from safe mode, but if they crash on a hardware level, the whole box goes down, and it is very difficult to get the server online. The product cost is fine, but the licensing cost is much higher. For the licensing regarding Dell storage and warranty, if they could give us some discounts for extending the warranty on a Dell part, that would be beneficial for my organization.

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Farhan-Ahmad

Senior System Administrator at Khushhali Microfinance Bank

Used to run the compute load on servers, but firmware and driver upgrades are a bit difficult

We use the solution for multiple purposes, such as in the virtualization cluster and the standalone applications We use the solution as a compute model to run the compute load on servers. The solution's firmware and driver upgrades are a bit difficult. I have been using Lenovo Flex System for…

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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

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

"The initial setup is easy."

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

"The solution offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support."

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

"The installation is easy."

"It helps us to manage multiple chassis from a single website."

"Overall, Dell PowerEdge MX- Series are solid products."

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"The product is very user-friendly and has many resources at the enterprise level."

"The most valuable feature of the Lenovo Flex System is the storage system."

"The stability and speed are always good. The processor is good and it's still working with our loads."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"We use the solution as a compute model to run the compute load on servers."

"Flex System's best features are its performance and stability."

"The Lenovo Flex System is very stable."

"It comes at a good price. We didn't face any problems with this product."

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Cons

"The last year, we experienced problems with support, as Dell decreased staff in Latin America, impacting support quality."

"PowerEdge M allows me to manage all servers and blades from one admin console."

"Dell support should be faster."

"There is no specific feedback on improvements directly from our usage."

"In terms of improvement, it should also offer a hyper-converged option."

"The caching is a bit weak, making the hardware non-responsive, especially on hypervisor layers like ESXi or Hyper-V."

"The firmware updates for the product need improvement."

"There is room for improvement in scalability."

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"It does not have the same module flexibility that was present in IBM Blade. On the Blade System, I was able to choose between the Cisco module, or BMC module. Since the switch to Lenovo, I have not had the same choice of modules, only the BMC modules."

"The solution's firmware and driver upgrades are a bit difficult."

"The user-interface needs improvement, because they have an application from which we have to manage the whole system and all the infrastructure. This application is not working at our premises, because of some problem with the hardware itself. So although we brought it with our systems, and we used it to manage all the systems: the storage, the switches, and everything, nevertheless we have to support every part alone and enter the interface in one-by-one."

"Flex System's integration with the XClarity Management System could be improved."

"The most valuable feature of the Lenovo Flex System is the storage system."

"Continuing the production of this product is necessary. It is currently out of support, and we are seeking support from other sources besides Lenovo."

"The solution could improve by providing more integration with other platforms."

"Forced restarts due to free upgrades is an issue that needs to be resolved. We can manage this as we have high availability and redundancy, but without that it could be a real problem."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of PowerEdge Next is higher than it was before."

"The solution's pricing is slightly higher."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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 is interesting. I am able to quote a client based on their needs and offer them either Lenovo or Dell."

"The is an annual license cost to use the Lenovo Flex System. If the price was less expensive and flexible overall and for additional features, our customers would be happier."

"We are just paying the operational cost, which is not much."

"The 14 blade server allows significant room for upscaling before having to invest in another chassis. You would have to purchase another chassis much sooner in the case of an eight or nine blade server."

"There is a one-off payment to buy the equipment and the support is purchased annually."

"We have the whole maintenance for the 3 years, starting the deployment. We also have the VMware license for 3 years and I think we have another license to buy. There are no additional costs besides licensing."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

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Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

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.

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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.

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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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lenovo Flex System?

Compared to its quality, the pricing is very reasonable and represents good value.

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What needs improvement with Lenovo Flex System?

Continuing the production of this product is necessary. It is currently out of support, and we are seeking support from other sources besides Lenovo.

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What is your primary use case for Lenovo Flex System?

We are using Lenovo Flex System on the server for our VMware environment, which includes our VMs and all our servers, Linux and Windows. It manages the daily operation efficiently.

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Overview

Dell PowerEdge MX-Series servers excel in high-density, high-performance computing, ideal for modular environments requiring efficient rack-scale solutions. They optimize space, power, and cooling while offering scalable architecture for diverse, demanding workloads.

PowerEdge MX-Series offers unmatched efficiency in high-performance computing infrastructures, leveraging a disaggregated architecture in the IR7000 rack. This approach separates power and cooling from nodes, enhancing flexibility and serviceability for AI, HPC, and large-scale virtualization. Featuring the latest processors and advanced interconnects, it supports robust scalability and superior performance, driving businesses to modernize their infrastructure confidently.

What are the standout features?

High Compute Density: Integrates compute nodes efficiently to optimize space.
Scalable Architecture: Adaptable configuration with disaggregated power and cooling.
iDRAC Management: Streamlines management, ensuring reliability and scalability.
OpenManage Integration: Enhances ease of use with centralized management tools.

What benefits and ROI can be expected?

Cost-Effectiveness: Offers consolidated hardware infrastructure with competitive pricing.
High Availability: Provides robust solutions with high uptime and reliability.
Adaptability: Evolves seamlessly with modern infrastructure demands.
Enhanced Security: Delivers robust security features for enterprise needs.

Dell PowerEdge MX-Series is extensively employed for virtualization, data center consolidation, and hyper-converged infrastructures. Widely adopted for storing virtualization on blade servers and handling compute tasks, it is a trusted foundation for diverse workloads like private clouds and scientific computing. Notably effective for data logging in solar power plants and delivering scalable infrastructure where compute and processing speed are critical, without dependence on traditional virtualization platforms.

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Flex System is Lenovo’s proven, 2nd generation blade, that efficiently runs your infrastructure applications with up to 80% better density than standard rack server deployments.

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Sample Customers

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