Lenovo Edge Servers vs Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers comparison

Lenovo Edge Servers and Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. Lenovo Edge Servers is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0, while Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.5. Lenovo Edge Servers holds a 1.0% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers’s 15.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Lenovo Edge Servers users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers and Lenovo Edge Servers compete in the enterprise server market. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers have an edge due to favorable pricing and support.

Features: Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers offer high scalability, reliability in managing demanding workloads, and suitability for data centers. Lenovo Edge Servers feature a compact design, efficient operation in remote or harsh environments, and are ideal for edge computing.

Room for Improvement: Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers could improve power consumption. Lenovo Edge Servers need enhanced connectivity capabilities for better cloud service integration. Users also expect more robust security features in both product lines.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers integrate easily with excellent customer service for centralized setups. Lenovo Edge Servers are straightforward to set up in remote areas with decent support, though rapid response times could be better.

Pricing and ROI: Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers have competitive setup costs yielding faster ROI in traditional enterprises. Lenovo Edge Servers require a higher initial investment but offer potential long-term ROI benefits thanks to their design for versatile environments.

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Categories and Ranking

Lenovo Edge Servers

Ranking in Rack Servers

10th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Ser...

Ranking in Rack Servers

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Lenovo Edge Servers is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is 15.2%, down from 17.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Rack Servers Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers	15.2%
Lenovo Edge Servers	1.0%
Other	83.8%

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Hawi Nadew

Data center and cloud solution engineer at IE Network Solutions PLC

A budget-friendly tool that offers good stability

I don't have much to comment on what requires improvement in the product because my company is more engaged with Dell's servers than Lenovo's ones. I'm not that much familiar with Lenovo. My company has seen that the servers from Lenovo offer good performance and high scalability, so I don't see any scope for improvement in the solution. With Lenovo, when it comes to its HCI-related part, which includes ThinkAgile, users may face issues as VMware licenses are not linked with ThinkAgile. With ThinkAgile in the picture, there are two different vendors, Lenovo and VMware. Suppose VMware and Lenovo come together, then they produce a common product. In the case of the servers under Lenovo, the virtualization software is again both from VMware and Dell, and the licenses are deployed on the server. Different vendors manage the servers from Lenovo that fall under ThinkAgile and VMware, so if there is a way that allows Lenovo and VMware to produce a system together like ThinKAgile, then it would be a good improvement.

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Adalberto Giaretta

Technology director at Infodive Representações e Serviços ltda

Reliable with an easy setup and good support

These are rack servers. We use them for applications. It stores everything including VM servers, application servers, Windows, et cetera The reliability is great. The solution is like any other commodity like Dell or HPE. These are all very similar. Setting up the solution is easy. It is stable.…

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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 like Lenovo's XClarity Controller, and the ability to control and deploy Edge Servers through this XClarity interface."

"It is a stable solution. The product doesn't have any problems when it comes to stability."

"We appreciate the stability and easy mountings of all the machines. We have some direct connections with IBM, Lenovo, and other companies, and we get close support from them."

"The hardware is good."

"They have taken a lot of technology from IBM, and IBM always delivered very powerful hardware to the IT industry compared to Dell EMC or anyone else."

"The initial setup of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is straightforward. The process of implementation took me approximately two to three days. We only had to install the hardware for the installation."

"The product is very user-friendly."

"It's very power-efficient and allows you to access the rack server directly without accessing the operating system on that server."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is the easiest product to set up and maintain."

"I would say the stability of the system itself would be the biggest advantage."

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Cons

"Airflow in the servers can be a problem. Sometimes we cannot add CPU to Edge Servers because there's not enough airflow in the appliance."

"With Lenovo, when it comes to its HCI-related part, which includes ThinkAgile, users may face issues as VMware licenses are not linked with ThinkAgile."

"It is quite an expensive product. Its price can be improved."

"Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers does a very good job. However, what could be improved can be their Configurator because it's very bulky and it sometimes gives logical errors."

"It should have tools for integration with the cloud. We should be able to transmit data from our on-premises server to the servers in the cloud."

"From our side, our budgets are really not there. The availability of cash is a little bit limited. We buy as much as we can, If it was less expensive, we could buy more."

"Upgrading firmware is easier in Dell than in Lenovo."

"Performance and scalability-wise, there are certain areas where the product lacks and needs improvement as it does not provide a lot of fancy features presently."

"To be frank, the technical support from Lenovo's team needs improvement. There seems to be a lack of support, and it is important for Lenovo to address this issue."

"The RAID Management and the RAID Configuration tools need to be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is available to users at a low price."

"It costs around $8,000. There is an additional cost for the support for a year."

"The price of the solution is very expensive when compared to other solution like HP or Dell."

"Your budget determines the scalability."

"Its pricing is very competitive."

"I don't know the exact amount of money, but when I compared it to Dell or HPE, Lenovo was the best when it comes to price and equipment."

"The cost of the solution depends entirely on the client. There are not any additional costs other than the standard licensing fee."

"It is the cheapest solution we have seen on the market."

"The licensing cost is the same as HP. It doesn't have any additional cost. However, the price, for example, for the memory option, does not match other vendors such as HP or Dell. They should work on the pricing of Lenovo. It is a great competitor, and it should compete with the price."

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Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	9

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Lenovo Edge Servers?

It is a stable solution. The product doesn't have any problems when it comes to stability.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lenovo Edge Servers?

The solution is available to users at a low price.

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What needs improvement with Lenovo Edge Servers?

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How do Lenovo ThinkSystem rack servers compare with HPE ProLiant DL servers?

Lenovo ThinkSystem rack servers offer flexibility and efficiency in order to meet mission-critical demands. I like that Lenovo blends outstanding performance, reliability, and manageability. The bi...

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When shopping for a rack server, would you go with Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem?

Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem rack servers were the better fit for us. We ultimately decided to go with Dell EMC Poweredge....

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What do you like most about Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers?

The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is the easiest product to set up and maintain.

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Also Known As

ThinkSystem Edge Servers, ThinkSystem SE Series, Lenovo SE Series, Lenovo ThinkSystem Edge Servers

SR Series, Lenovo SR Series, ThinkSystem Rack Servers, IBM Rack Servers, ThinkSystem SR Series, Lenovo Rack Servers,

Overview

Designed and built with the unique requirements for Edge servers in mind, it is versatile enough to stretch the limitations of server locations, providing a variety of connectivity and security options and easily managed with Lenovo XClarity Controller. The ThinkSystem SE350 is a rugged compact-sized Edge solution with a focus on smart connectivity, business security, and manageability for the harsh environment.

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From growing small businesses to enterprise workloads, Lenovo rack servers offer the unmatched value, flexibility and industry-leading efficiency to meet mission-critical demands with legendary quality and reliability.

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