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Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series pros and cons

Vendor: Lenovo

4.3 out of 5

13 reviews
100% willing to recommend

Pros & Cons summary

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is easy to troubleshoot and install, with reliable performance, particularly in block storage, supported by dual controllers. It offers cost-effective SSD solutions, with stable storage for virtualization. While praised for reliability, parts replacement in Kenya is slow. Despite current suitability, scalability is limited, lacking hyper-converged support, and connection enhancements are needed. Integration with backup software like Commvault can be improved for better performance.

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PROS

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series meets virtualization needs and satisfies CPU and RAM requirements.

The solution is easy to troubleshoot and deploy, usually accompanied by a three-year warranty.

Using Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is cost-effective, especially for SSDs, offering a good price per gigabyte.

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is stable and highly reliable, with minimal downtime.

It features dual controllers, extensive installation documentation, and multiple host bus adapter interfaces, enhancing its value.

CONS

Support for Hyper-converged infrastructure is needed in the next release.

Parts replacement delays are an issue due to local availability in Kenya.

Features are limited and could be expanded.

Scalability could be improved to better suit future needs.

Integration with backup software like Commvault, Veritas, or Symantec could be enhanced.

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Pros review quotes

GP

System Administrator at PORTGUARDIAN.COM SRL

Mar 21, 2025

I would rate the stability of Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series as a ten.

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IT Consultant at Effegibi

Jun 15, 2023

The solution's initial setup process is easy.

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reviewer1552239

IT Departmant - System Administration at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees

Jul 28, 2021

We have been working with the solution for around a year and so far it has shown itself to be stable.

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DP

Solutions Developer at Next Dimension Inc.

Oct 6, 2020

Fewer features is not necessarily a negative as it leads to simpler operation and lower price.

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Company Owner at UTCBim Bilgisayar Hizmetleri

Apr 28, 2023

Its initial setup process is easy.

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reviewer1949727

Project Analysis, Design & Implementation at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees

Aug 29, 2022

The most valuable features of the Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series are the dual controllers, available installation documentation, and the option of multiple host bus adapter interfaces.

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DP

IT Consultant at Atena Tecnologia em Informatica LTDA

Aug 15, 2022

The solution is very easy to set up.

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PF

It consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Jan 27, 2022

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is quite an elementary box, no frills. It does not have all the functionality of the DM but it is acceptable, it does its task. It integrates pretty well.

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reviewer1424709

Company Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Jan 17, 2022

ThinkSystem's storage performs well, and the price per gigabyte is good, especially on SSD solutions. It's also easy to use.

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Senior IT Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Oct 18, 2021

Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series is simple to use

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Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Cons review quotes

GP

System Administrator at PORTGUARDIAN.COM SRL

Mar 21, 2025

The type of connection that is used in Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series should be improved.

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IT Consultant at Effegibi

Jun 15, 2023

There could be a snapshot feature in the solution.

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reviewer1552239

IT Departmant - System Administration at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees

Jul 28, 2021

The solution could be more scalable, although it suits our present needs.

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DP

Solutions Developer at Next Dimension Inc.

Oct 6, 2020

The features are limited.

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Company Owner at UTCBim Bilgisayar Hizmetleri

Apr 28, 2023

Its performance could be faster.

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reviewer1949727

Project Analysis, Design & Implementation at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees

Aug 29, 2022

The difficult part comes when dealing with the host. You have to enable multi-pathing and other aspects that are needed for proper configuration. I don't know if there is room for a more hyper-conversion structure to work with, but this would be easier.

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DP

IT Consultant at Atena Tecnologia em Informatica LTDA

Aug 15, 2022

Improvements can be made to the product's performance.

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PF

It consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Jan 27, 2022

In the next release, I would like to see more functionality. But, again, it is an entry-level product.

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reviewer1424709

Company Owner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Jan 17, 2022

ThinkSystem could be better integrated with backup software like Commvault, Veritas, or Symantec.

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Senior IT Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Oct 18, 2021

It would be useful to have structured solutions replicated to other sites.

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