We have produced the following currently publicly available reports for Dell Inc.
Total cost of ownership: Dell Latitude E6510 vs. Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro We compare the five-year total cost of ownership of the Dell Latitude E6510 notebook with the Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro.
TCO comparison: Dell PowerEdge R815 vs. two HP ProLiant DL380 G7s We compare the three-year total cost of ownership and virtualized database performance results of the Dell PowerEdge R815 server with two HP ProLiant DL380 G7 servers.
Virtualized database performance comparison: Dell PowerEdge R815 vs. two HP ProLiant DL380 G7s We compared the virtualized database performance, price-performance, and power usage of the Dell PowerEdge R815 server and two HP ProLiant DL380 G7 servers.
Virtualized database performance comparison: Dell PowerEdge R815 vs. IBM System x3850 X5 We compared the virtualized database performance, price-performance, and power usage of the Dell PowerEdge R815 server and the IBM System x3850 X5 server.
TCO comparison: Dell PowerEdge R815 vs. IBM System x3850 X5 We compare the three-year total cost of ownership and virtualized database performance results of the Dell PowerEdge R815 server with the IBM System x3850 X5 server.
Database servers: Consolidation via virtualization with four-socket servers We used the DVD Store benchmark to determine how many HP ProLiant DL585 G2 servers with four AMD Opteron 8222 SE processors we could consolidate using VMware vSphere 4 onto a Dell PowerEdge R910 server with four Intel Xeon Processor X7560s.
Dell vs. competitors: Netbook durability We tested the durability of the following six netbook systems: Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17-WT, Asus Eee PC 1201T-MU10-BK, Dell Latitude 2110, HP Mini 2102, Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3, and Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t.
Dell vs. competitors: Netbook abrasion and solvent resistance We tested the resistance to abrasion and solvents of the following 10 netbook systems: Acer Aspire One 532h, Apple iPad, ASUS Eee PC 1001P, ASUS Eee PC 1201T, Dell Latitude 2110, Equus NOBi Convertible, HP Mini 2102, Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3, Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t, and Lenovo ThinkPad X100e.
Dell ImageDirect vs. Symantec Norton Ghost 11.5 time savings evaluation We evaluated the time savings an IT organization might realize by using Dell’s online ImageDirect image creation process instead of Symantec’s Norton Ghost 11.5. We measured the time savings on four different system configurations: Dell Latitude E5400 notebook, Dell Latitude E6400 notebook, Dell OptiPlex 780 desktop, and Dell Precision T1500 desktop.
Dell ImageDirect vs. Microsoft ImageX time savings evaluation We evaluated the time savings an IT organization might realize by using Dell’s online ImageDirect image creation process instead of Microsoft’s ImageX tool. We measured the time savings on four different system configurations: Dell Latitude E5400 notebook, Dell Latitude E6400 notebook, Dell OptiPlex 780 desktop, and Dell Precision T1500 desktop.
Servers: database consolidation on Dell PowerEdge R910 servers We determined how many AMD Opteron 254 processor-based HP ProLiant DL385 legacy servers running SQL Server we could replace with one Intel Xeon Processor X7560-based Dell PowerEdge R910 server and one Dell PowerVault MD3220 SAS storage array running SQL Server.
Small business servers: database and email performance We migrated two older HP ProLiant ML110 G5 servers onto a single Dell PowerEdge T410 server, which resulted in improved email and database performance, increased user counts, and greater headroom for future growth.
Migrating two legacy HP servers to one Dell PowerEdge T410 running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 We explain the steps we followed to migrate two older HP ProLiant ML110 G5 servers onto a single Dell PowerEdge T410 and to upgrade Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Premium to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition.
Comparison of operating system deployment preparation with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007: Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration vs. HP PXE deployment processes We compared two approaches to OS deployment workflows using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, focusing on the time each solution takes and its simplicity of use.
iSCSI storage arrays: Email, database, and file service mixed performance We used the Iometer benchmarking tool to compare the performance of the Dell PowerVault MD3220i iSCSI SAN array and the older Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN array on a mixed workload.
SAS storage arrays: Email performance We used the Microsoft Exchange Server Jetstress tool to compare the performance of the Dell PowerVault MD3220 serial-attached SCSI storage array and the older Dell PowerVault MD3000 array while supporting a heavy Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 workload.
iSCSI storage arrays: Email and database performance We used the Iometer benchmarking tool to compare the performance of the Dell PowerVault MD3220i iSCSI SAN array and the older Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN array running Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft SQL Server Decision Support Systems (DSS) workloads.
Rack servers: web server price-performance We compare the WebBench price-performance and expansion options of the Dell PowerEdge R310 and the HP ProLiant DL120 G6 server.
Tower servers: web server price-performance We compare the WebBench price-performance and expansion options of the Dell PowerEdge T310 and the HP ProLiant ML110 G6 server.
Servers: Making the 32-bit to 64-bit transition Using the Microsoft tools and Dell servers that help make the transition to 64-bit computing easy, we performed a hands-on migration of three existing servers: an Active Directory domain controller, a server running Microsoft SQL Server 2005, and a server running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.
Performance: 32-bit to 64-bit transition We used Microsoft virtualization technologies to consolidate three legacy servers, running Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Exchange, to virtual machines on a single Dell PowerEdge R710. We measured the performance of each workload on the 32-bit servers and then performed a physical-to-virtual (P2V) migration of all three to a single 64-bit Dell PowerEdge R710.
Rack servers: Database price-performance We compare the database price-performance and expansion options of the Dell PowerEdge R310 and the HP ProLiant DL120 G6 server.
Tower servers: Database price-performance We compare the database price-performance and expansion options of the Dell PowerEdge T310 and the HP ProLiant ML110 G6 server.
Dell PowerVault DL2100 and Dell EqualLogic PS Series remote office/branch office data replication with Blue Coat ProxySG WAN Optimization We used the Blue Coat WAN Optimization solution to increase the efficiency of remote data replication and backups across a WAN when using the Dell PowerVault DL2100 and the Dell EqualLogic SAN.
Servers: database consolidation on Dell PowerEdge R810 servers We determined how many AMD Opteron 254 processor-based HP ProLiant DL385 legacy servers running SQL Server we could replace with one Intel Xeon Processor L7555-based Dell PowerEdge R810 server running SQL Server.
Small business servers: database and email performance We compare the database and email performance of one Intel Xeon Processor E5540-based Dell PowerEdge T410 server to that of two legacy Intel Xeon Processor 5130-based HP ProLiant ML150 G3 servers.
Migrating two servers to one Dell PowerEdge T410 running Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 We summarize and detail the tested approach we followed for this migration.
TCO comparison: Four-processor Dell and Sun servers We compare the total cost of ownership and performance results of the Dell PowerEdge R910 server with the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 server.
Dell vs. Sun servers: R910 Java performance comparison SPECjbb2005 We compare the Dell PowerEdge R910 server with the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 server.
Dell vs. Sun servers: R910 performance comparison SPECint_rate_base2006 We compare the Dell PowerEdge R910 server with the Sun SPARC Enterprise M5000 and T5440 servers.
Dell vs. Sun servers: R910 performance comparison SPECfp_rate_base2006We compare the Dell PowerEdge R910 server with the Sun SPARC Enterprise M5000 and T5440 servers.
Dell vs. Sun servers: R910 & R810 Java performance comparison SPECjbb2005 We compare the Dell PowerEdge R910 and R810 servers with the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 server.
Dell vs. Sun servers: R910 & R810 performance comparison SPECint_rate_base2006 We compare the Dell PowerEdge R910 and R810 servers with the Sun SPARC Enterprise M4000 and T5240 servers.
Dell vs. Sun servers: R910 & R810 performance comparison SPECfp_rate_base2006 We compare the Dell PowerEdge R910 and R810 servers with the Sun SPARC Enterprise M4000 and T5240 servers.
TCO comparison: Two-processor Dell and Sun servers We compare the total cost of ownership and performance results of the Dell PowerEdge R810 server with the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 server.
VIDEO: Planning the move from SPARC Solaris to Dell PowerEdge R910 or R810 with Intel Xeon processors and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
This video guide discusses key topics that any migration plan should address. (available in Flash Video and Windows Media Video formats)
Planning to migrate to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 on Dell PowerEdge R910 with Oracle 11g Enterprise Edition from Solaris 10 Enterprise on a SPARC-based server with Oracle 10g Enterprise Edition This guide discusses key topics that any migration plan should address.
VIDEO: Making the move from SPARC Solaris to Dell PowerEdge R910 or R810 with Intel Xeon processors and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
This video guide highlights key steps that will help make the migration process go smoothly. (available in Flash video and Windows Media Video formats)
Planning and migrating from HP-UX 11i v3 to the Oracle Solaris 10 OS on the Dell PowerEdge 11g server platform We migrated from an HP-UX platform (on both PA-RISC and Itanium Server) to the Oracle Solaris 10 OS on the Dell PowerEdge 11G Server platform.
Cost savings of disk-based backup using the Dell PowerVault DL2100 powered by Symantec Backup Exec 2010 vs. tape-based backup We discuss how this solution lets IT administrators leverage powerful new deduplication features, shorten recovery times, and realize immediate cost savings.
Comparison of system administration tasks: Dell Unified Server Configurator version 1.3 vs. HP SmartStart version 8.30 x64 We compare eight system management operations on the Dell™ PowerEdge™ R710 and HP ProLiant DL380 G6.
A performance comparison of two current Dell Precision notebook systems vs. previous-generation Dell notebook and desktop systems We tested performance, battery life, and application responsiveness of a Dell Precision M4400 notebook, a Dell Precision M6500 notebook, a previous-generation Dell notebook system, and a previous-generation Dell desktop system.
Dell 6Gbps vs. HP 6Gbps RAID controller performance comparisonWe compared the performance of the 6Gbps Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) H800 and H700 against the 6Gbps HP Smart Array Controller P411 and P410i using both external drive arrays and internal hard disk drives.
A performance comparison of current and previous-generation Dell Optiplex desktop systems We ran a set of tests to compare Windows performance and system responsiveness on a mix of current- and previous-generation Intel-processor based Dell OptiPlex desktop systems.
Dell 6Gbps vs. 3Gbps RAID controller performance comparison We compared the performance of the 6Gbps Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) H800 and H700 against the 3Gbps Dell PERC 6/E and 6/i using internal hard disk drives, internal solid state drives, and Dell PowerVault MD1120 and MD1220 external drive arrays.
Database comparison: Dell PowerEdge R710 vs. HP ProLiant DL380 G6 We compared the database performance, hardware cost, and power utilization of two servers in similar common enterprise configurations.
Virtualized database comparison: Dell PowerEdge R710 vs. HP ProLiant DL380 G6 We compared the database performance and hardware cost of two servers in similar common enterprise configurations running eight virtual machines.
Virtualized Exchange comparison: Dell PowerEdge R710 vs. HP ProLiant DL380 G6 We used LoadGen to compare the virtualized Microsoft Exchange performance two servers in similar common enterprise configurations.
Exchange comparison: Dell PowerEdge R710 vs. HP ProLiant DL380 G6 We tested nearly identical server configurations with internal storage only, running Microsoft Exchange Load Generator (LoadGen) to determine the average throughput of each system in messages per second.
Dell PowerVault DL2100 with CommVault Simpana 8.0 remote office/branch office data replication and deduplication analysis We tested remote office/branch office data protection schemes using the Dell PowerVault DL2100 powered by the CommVault backup appliance.
A performance comparison of a current Dell Precision M4400 notebook system vs. previous-generation Dell notebook and desktop systems We tested performance, battery life, and application responsiveness of a current Dell Precision M4400 notebook system, a previous-generation Dell notebook system, and a previous-generation Dell desktop system.
