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Overview

Product Information on PowerEdge Blades

Updated 13th October 2025

What is PowerEdge Blades?

PowerEdge Blades is a software solution designed to support blade server infrastructure in data centers. It enables centralized management, monitoring, and deployment of blade servers, optimizing resources for compute-intensive workloads. The software provides tools for virtualization, automation, and scalability, streamlining server provisioning and lifecycle management. PowerEdge Blades addresses business challenges related to operational efficiency and resource allocation, helping organizations manage large server environments with reduced manual intervention and improved system reliability. It is engineered to integrate with various network and storage configurations, supporting diverse enterprise applications and workloads within a modular and adaptable framework.

PowerEdge Blades Pricing

PowerEdge Blades is a software offered with a pricing model based on the hardware configuration, which can include factors such as processor type, memory, storage, and selected support services. The software pricing typically involves a one-time purchase cost for the blade servers, with optional ongoing fees for support and warranties. This structure allows organizations to select specific configurations and service options according to requirements.

Overall experience with PowerEdge Blades

SYSTEM ENGINEER
<50M USD, Miscellaneous
FAVORABLE

“It's the right team for the best efficient production environment.”

5.0
Dec 1, 2025
These are reliable systems that, when used, provide savings in space, energy, and network resources. Since the servers are internally connected within a cabinet, configuration and administration are easy. The network connects only through the switches integrated into the cabinet, and its power supplies feed all the nodes installed within it.
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Systems and Network Engineer
250M - 500M USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Very reliable device. But support is not satisfied.”

3.0
Mar 23, 2019
High-end blade servers. Very reliable device. But support is not satisfied. Dell does not provide immediate support. They always escalate the next level. But not the resolution provided immediately.

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PowerEdge Blades

byDell Technologies
in Integrated Systems
4.8

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Company Description

Updated 13th October 2023

Dell Technologies helps organizations build their digital futures and individuals transform how they work, live, and play. It provides customers with a broad solutions portfolio for the data era, including traditional infrastructure and extending to multicloud environments. Dell's integrated solutions help customers modernize their IT infrastructure, manage and operate in a multicloud world, address workforce transformation, and provide critical solutions that keep people and organizations connected. It helps customers accelerate their digital transformations to improve and strengthen business and workforce productivity. With an extensive portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Dell offers secure, integrated solutions that extend from the edge to the core to the cloud, and offers software-defined and cloud native infrastructure solutions.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
Round Rock, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://www.dell.com/

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Reviewer Insights for: PowerEdge Blades
Deciding Factors: PowerEdge Blades Vs. Market Average
Performance of PowerEdge Blades Across Market Features

PowerEdge Blades Likes & Dislikes

Like

Easy to install Easy to configure Easy to manage

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Like

Reliable device with hardware

Like

More on the product side, but the Dell service also on good standard.

Dislike

I would only have one observation about something I didn't like, which is the weight of the equipment when it has to be installed in the middle of a 42U rack.

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Dislike

Cant satisfy with the support.

Dislike

Sometimes the add-on card will be confused with the low-profile and standard profile options.

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  • SYSTEM ENGINEER
    <50M USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    It's the right team for the best efficient production environment.

    5.0
    Dec 1, 2025
    These are reliable systems that, when used, provide savings in space, energy, and network resources. Since the servers are internally connected within a cabinet, configuration and administration are easy. The network connects only through the switches integrated into the cabinet, and its power supplies feed all the nodes installed within it.
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  • IT Associate
    10B+ USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Positive Durability Experience Balanced

    4.0
    Dec 2, 2025
    Good product, durable and fit what we need, last for years to save the cost until refreshment.
  • Manager, It Security And Risk Management
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Dell PowerEdge MX delivers density and power, with simplified upgrades.

    5.0
    Feb 12, 2026
    Solid choice with Dell PowerEdge MX Series thanks to the excellent density/power ratio and ease of upgrade, recommended for healthcare environments.
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  • Engineering Manager
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    PowerEdge Blades just works!

    5.0
    May 20, 2026
    We have servers running since 2010 without any issues and I think this says it all. Love PowerEdge Blades
  • IT Associate
    10B+ USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    We use Dell gear I Say Go to Dell

    5.0
    May 19, 2026
    These servers have been very dependable the management is easy to use
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4.8

(132 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
53%
4 Star
45%
3 Star
2%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.6

Product Capabilities

4.7