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Scalable, easy install, and useful file server
Pros and Cons
  • "The active directory and file server are valuable features."
  • "They could improve on the processor and security for the next release of the solution."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for company management applications.

What is most valuable?

The active directory and file server are valuable features.

What needs improvement?

They could improve on the processor and security for the next release of the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for approximately five years.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have had no issue with the scalability of this solution in my company.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was simple for the IT department.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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Support Technician with 51-200 employees
Vendor
Top 10
We like the large amount of RAM the server board supports, but it is a pricey solution.

Valuable Features:

The Xeon variants and large amount of RAM the server board supports is to our liking. Also the ease of which the machine can be upgraded. We had no difficulty with any hardware additions. Lastly, we enjoy the great warranty and quality of the product.

Improvements to My Organization:

The ease of working with our suppliers and the availibility of the product.

Room for Improvement:

I can't think of anything, as it is a good product.

Deployment Issues:

We did not run into any problems.

Stability Issues:

We did not run into any problems.

Scalability Issues:

We did not run into any problems.

Cost and Licensing Advice:

It is a pricey server in comparison to its competitors, but it doesn’t lack in any of its capability. It still is great value for money and the product has great after sales support.

Other Solutions Considered:

We chose Dell because it is a well-known brand and this was one of the buying factors for us. We find that trusted brands benefit not only our clients, but us as a reseller as well.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We have good relations. Dell is a trusted brand at our firm.
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it_user417420 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Reliability and manageability are valuable because since we run two separate sites, we can perform our maintenance and monitoring remotely.

Valuable Features

Reliability and manageability are valuable because since we run two separate sites, we can perform our maintenance and monitoring remotely (iDRAC), saving us travel time.

Improvements to My Organization

It allowed us to run more VMs than we had originally planned. We've had no failures in six years, and can perform remote management and maintenance.

Room for Improvement

This product has been superseded by newer model (R730) so any suggestions would be irrelevant. However, I am having a memory speed issue that I would like to be fixed.

Use of Solution

I've been using it for six years, and are currently using the 2011 model..

Deployment Issues

We have had no issues with the deployment.

Stability Issues

In the six years we have been using it, we have never had a fault/failure/malfunction hardware-wise.

Scalability Issues

Memory scalability and reduced memory speed when memory channels are fully populated. Then again, the model we have is six years old and our workloads/VMs have doubled.

Customer Service and Technical Support

We get great local support, and have always had positive experiences when speaking to Dell and using their products.

Initial Setup

It was straightforward.

Implementation Team

It was implemented by a systems integrator.

Other Advice

You should upgrade to, or get, Pro Support Plus. It is especially useful if your internal server/infrastructure team is small.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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