PowerEdge C is used in both corporate and industrial settings.
Founder Owner at Interface
Good return on investment, round the clock technical support, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use."
- "HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use.
What needs improvement?
As far as I'm concerned, the current product works perfectly fine and I don't see any issues with it. The newer products may have additional features, but for my current needs, the current product is more than sufficient and I don't think it requires any enhancements.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been with Dell for 10 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PowerEdge Cis a very stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of PowerEdge C is very good.
We have the capability to scale up the infrastructure as per our requirements.
We have more than 100 customers using this solution.
We currently have a team of 22 people responsible for deploying and maintaining the entire infrastructure.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is very good.
They offer round-the-clock technical support, and we have many other resources available as well since we are the top-ranked provider. Our resources include pre-sales support and a team of technical staff based in India.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We work with Microsoft. We partner with Dell and HP.
We are a provider of Dell enterprise solutions, including servers, storage, as well as commercial laptops and desktops.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
The deployment process took approximately one hour.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment process is tailored to the customer's specific needs, whether it's for normal infrastructure such as servers and storage or for more complex hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions.
The deployment is a straightforward process at both the OS and management levels, and we haven't encountered any issues.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment (ROI) for our solution is very good. We provide ROI sheets to our customers before finalizing the deal so that they can review them.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products.
HP is a little bit lower in terms of price.
Customers may have additional requirements and may need to purchase licenses for certain features to use with this infrastructure. These licenses are typically bundled with our solution.
What other advice do I have?
We are recommending Dell.
I would rate PowerEdge C a ten 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. Partner

Deputy Manager at Arya Omnitalk Wireless Solutions Private Limited
Manages the workloads well, flexible to use and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "It was not complex to deploy."
What is our primary use case?
For workloads, we use four to six TB of storage and two network configurations. We use it remotely.
We only changed the make and model of the server. The use cases are the same for all purposes because we are a product-based company. We have our own product which we provide to the customer. That means a specific product for the specific business. So the use case is the same in all the cases.
What needs improvement?
The next release would be configured for the new server. For that, the service could be upgraded.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using it recently, but we used it earlier in 2008 and 2009. After a long gap, we started using it again about a year ago.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. The reliability and performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's much more flexible. It feels better. It's scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The support was good.
How was the initial setup?
It was not complex to deploy. There was just something to think about in the initial setup. Once it is understood, it is not difficult. They have their own concept of configuration.
What was our ROI?
The architecture is good. It is fast processing. It is good for the filing services. It is faster.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing is okay for our basic usage. It was enough for us.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it a nine out of ten. I can recommend it to others for any type of setup.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Telecommunication Department Head at Khalda Petroleum Company
Easy to deploy and has high performance and no downtime
Pros and Cons
- "The product has high performance and no downtime."
- "The product’s pricing could be a little cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution 24/7 for my routine work for voice service.
What is most valuable?
The product has high performance and no downtime.
What needs improvement?
The product’s pricing could be a little cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
We haven’t had to contact technical support in the last two years except for registration.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using HPE. PBX Support recommended we use PowerEdge C.
How was the initial setup?
I rate the ease of initial setup a nine out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
One person can deploy the solution in two hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the solution’s pricing a six out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Solutions Engineer at MDI
With an intuitive interface, it also easy to integrate with other tools
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."
- "An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring."
What is most valuable?
PowerEdge's iDRAC feature is the most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring.
In the future, I would like AI integration and iDRAC to improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have experience with the PowerEdge C for a year or two. My company is involved in system integration. We also sell different servers and PowerEdge C. My customers use PowerEdge R740, PowerEdge R7450, and PowerEdge R760. My company has a partnership with Dell.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good since they support us 24/7. I rate the technical support an eight to nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I haven't used any solutions previously since I was in network and security for a couple of years.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool. It will only take three to four hours to implement it. An installer and a solution engineer are required to implement the solution.
For my deployment services, deploy it on-site with the MOP approved by the customer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution for small to enterprise-sized clients.
It is easy to integrate with other products in general. Even the solution's interface is intuitive.
I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
IT Infrastructure Project Manager at COMPUCOM MAROC
A user-friendly server with good performance
Pros and Cons
- "PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well."
- "It would be better if it worked with SMTP servers on the cloud. Right now, it only allows notifications via the SMTP server. In the next release, I would like to have a better processor."
What is our primary use case?
I use PowerEdge C for our clients. Our clients need new servers, and I configure them based on their needs. When the clients buy the server from us, the configuration on-site depends on their needs. It might be a basic configuration or an advanced configuration.
What is most valuable?
PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if it worked with SMTP servers on the cloud. Right now, it only allows notifications via the SMTP server. In the next release, I would like to have a better processor.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using PowerEdge C for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PowerEdge C is a stable solution.
On a scale from one to five, I would give PowerEdge C's stability a four.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PowerEdge C's scalability depends on the client's architecture. It also depends on the manufacturer.
How are customer service and support?
On a scale from one to five, I would give technical support a four.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with HP, and I can see the difference quickly. PowerEdge C performs very well.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup depends on the needs of the client. It will be straightforward if it's a rack mounted server or something similar. It will be easy to find the architecture of implementation on the rack. For rack mounting, it takes me about 15 to 20 minutes to implement this solution. It will take more time to implement if it's something like an iDRAC configuration, installation of the operating system, some other configuration, or virtualization.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost depends on the configuration.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I chose PowerEdge C based on feedback from my friends, colleagues, and other companies. I tested it and found that it was a perfect product for me.
What other advice do I have?
I would tell potential users to find the manual online and go through the information.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give PowerEdge C an eight.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Network Administrator at Grameen communications
Reliable and can be used for microcredit services, database servers, and report servers
Pros and Cons
- "The solution provides good support and service."
- "The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
We use PowerEdge C for microcredit service, application servers, database servers, and report servers.
What is most valuable?
The solution provides good support and service. PowerEdge C has a dual socket on the server.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s pricing could be cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using PowerEdge C for eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution an eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution provides good scalability and performance. We have around 1,000 customers for PowerEdge C.
How are customer service and support?
The solution’s technical support is very good. Once, our server's motherboard was not responding, and Dell replaced the motherboard within ten days.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is very easy.
What about the implementation team?
It took around two to three days for me to deploy the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend PowerEdge C to other users because it is stable and reliable.
Overall, I rate the solution ten 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. Partner
Senior Manager - Software Development at East Coast Technologies
Reliable platform with good technical support services
Pros and Cons
- "It is a scalable platform."
- "The product’s cost needs improvement."
What needs improvement?
The product’s cost needs improvement. The cloud solutions are less expensive than this hardware-based platform.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using PowerEdge C for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate PowerEdge C’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have two PowerEdge C customers. It is a scalable platform.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support services are good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high. Additionally, we have to purchase a separate license for every operating system.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend PowerEdge C to others as it is a reliable product. I rate it a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
One of the most stable products with a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products."
- "It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product to incorporate infrastructure for our virtualized environment.
What is most valuable?
The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products.
What needs improvement?
CMC needs different storage in the blade server, like a three-tier architecture. It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The modular part of the product is scalable, but the storage is not scalable. I am the only person using the product in the organization.
How are customer service and support?
Earlier, the technical support was from the UK or the US. There used to be a good flow to the technical support. Nowadays, they revert our calls to countries like India and the Philippines, where the technical support is not as good.
Five years ago, we could get a specialized guy to handle everything. When we open a case for the hardware now, the support personnel pushes the technical person to get the job done rather than help us troubleshoot.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
It took us almost one week to implement the solution. The vendors sent a specialist to configure the hardware on the back end. After that, they gave us some pointers, and we housed every piece of hardware.
While deploying the solution, we must check the licensing to understand where to install the application. We can configure the solution if we have little knowledge about it.
What other advice do I have?
I don't have any issues with the hardware. We provide the scope and specifications to the procurement team. The decision to choose a product is made based on the proposal provided by the vendor to the procurement department.
If the product suits their need, people should use it. If they’re looking for a new technology to simplify their duties and responsibilities, it would be better if they choose a hypervisor. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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