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Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers vs Oracle SPARC Servers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Ser...
Ranking in Rack Servers
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle SPARC Servers
Ranking in Rack Servers
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is 12.2%, down from 16.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle SPARC Servers is 3.8%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rack Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers12.2%
Oracle SPARC Servers3.8%
Other84.0%
Rack Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Adalberto Giaretta - PeerSpot reviewer
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.…
Marcel Hofstetter - PeerSpot reviewer
Oracle ACE Director "Solaris " / CEO / Enterprise Consultant at JomaSoft
Stability has reduced hardware refresh needs and supports high-performance workloads
The best features Oracle SPARC Servers offer are that they are very stable and with high performance. Regarding the high performance aspect, I can say that they are great for databases and Java applications. Oracle SPARC Servers have positively impacted our organization because it's very good for our budget since we can use the system for so many years and don't have to buy new systems.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like everything about this solution. It is a very good server, with excellent availability. The size of the power is adequate and the low heating is beneficial."
"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."
"Easy integration with UPS systems provides added convenience and efficiency for our operations."
"I would say the stability of the system itself would be the biggest advantage."
"Technical support was very good. IBM support is very helpful."
"Its performance and the local support of Lenovo in my city are the most valuable features. Its performance is the best, and its user interface is also very easy."
"Ensures high availability, better hardware management, and support for active features."
"It is a scalable product."
"The operating system is rock solid and the best I have ever used."
"Oracle SPARC Servers have positively impacted our organization because it's very good for our budget since we can use the system for so many years and don't have to buy new systems."
"I have found the LDAP facilities most valuable. In addition, I like the CPU."
"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that Oracle Database functions very well with Oracle SPARC Servers."
"The performance is the best feature."
"The Oracle server is very powerful. They are more powerful and durable compared to Intel hardware. Which has been a benefit to our organization."
"Our customers are happy with many features in Oracle SPARC Servers, like the automatic ASR feature."
"The processor is very helpful and the licensing is very flexible."
 

Cons

"The solution's initial setup was complicated."
"I do not have any notes for improvements."
"The RAID Management and the RAID Configuration tools need to be improved."
"Throughout the use of the product, special needs will arise which may require a global need."
"It is quite an expensive product. Its price can be improved."
"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."
"Upgrading firmware is easier in Dell than in Lenovo."
"It was complex to get this started because the Lenovo and VMware are not very compatible."
"They need some sort of modeling because IBM has different types of models."
"Oracle SPARC Servers should be fine-tuned well enough to work with the other servers and software products in the market, as it is an area where Oracle SPARC Servers lack."
"I would like to see a reduced price point."
"They have declared the end of life of the hardware."
"Like IBM, Oracle SPARC Servers should be able to run other open operating systems like Linux."
"Oracle doesn't have a good roadmap for the solution because they are moving to the x86 platform."
"The solution could improve by giving a clear roadmap about the future. I'm not seeing a lot of improvements on the OS side of the software. They need to work more on the operating system."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In India, the solution is cheap compared to its competitors."
"Its pricing is very competitive."
"It is too expensive. Because we are a university and we have to look for our money, many times we buy some refurbished machines or equipment at reasonable prices from IBM or Lenovo. We are a little bit limited in terms of money, and we buy as much as we can. If they were cheaper, we would buy more."
"As the costs got high, we had to use the virtualization feature to consolidate the server farm.​"
"The price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is highly competitive. Many customers prefer this solution because of the price. However, the price could be reduced."
"It costs around $8,000. There is an additional cost for the support for a year."
"Your budget determines the scalability."
"The price of the solution is very expensive when compared to other solution like HP or Dell."
"The licensing is flexible."
"Oracle SPARC Servers are expensive to manage, this is because after five years Oracle will increase the support charges for the hardware. The licensing policy for Oracle is different for Intel and Sparc. It will cost you less if you use your Oracle hardware with Oracle SPARC Servers."
"The application running on it is very important to us and this makes the price worth it."
"The hardware is expensive but it has very rich virtualization features that make it economical."
"My company makes yearly payments toward the licensing costs attached to the solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
9%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

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...
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....
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle SPARC Servers?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it's all okay.
What needs improvement with Oracle SPARC Servers?
Oracle SPARC Servers are fine as they are. There are no additional improvements needed for Oracle SPARC Servers that I haven't mentioned yet.
What is your primary use case for Oracle SPARC Servers?
My main use case for Oracle SPARC Servers is that they are very stable and excellent to virtualize and to consolidate because of their virtualization solution.
 

Also Known As

SR Series, Lenovo SR Series, ThinkSystem Rack Servers, IBM Rack Servers, ThinkSystem SR Series, Lenovo Rack Servers,
No data available
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

immixGroup, Komsomolskaya Pravda, SRG Global, Seekr, Infiniti Red Bull Racing, jKool, Tennis Australia, VEKA, Netpoints, Gamma Powersports
University Hospitals Leuven, B&H Photo, Tuscon Electric Power, IS Nordic, Siemens
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