E-HUB PROPOSAL

 Here’s a comparison of entry-level to mid-range server configurations from Dell, HP (HPE), and Lenovo as of 2025, commonly used in educational institutions, research centers, and small to medium enterprises. These are rack and tower server models, which are popular in institutional settings.

✅ 1. Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers

Model PowerEdge T550 (Tower) / R550 (Rack)
Processor Dual Intel Xeon Silver/Gold 3rd Gen (up to 32 cores per CPU)
RAM Up to 1 TB DDR4 ECC RDIMM
Storage Up to 8 x 3.5” SAS/SATA or 10 x 2.5” SSDs (Hot-plug)
RAID PERC H755 RAID Controller
Network Dual Port 1GbE LOM (Optional 10GbE)
Expansion 6 PCIe Gen4 slots
Power Redundant 750W PSU
Remote Mgmt iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller

✅ 2. HPE ProLiant Servers

Model ProLiant ML350 Gen11 (Tower) / DL380 Gen11 (Rack)
Processor Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Gen4 (up to 60 cores per CPU)
RAM Up to 2 TB DDR5 ECC
Storage Up to 12 x LFF or 24 x SFF drives (NVMe/SAS/SATA)
RAID HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen11
Network 4 x 1GbE (with options for 10/25GbE)
Expansion 8 PCIe Gen5 slots
Power Redundant 800W or 1600W PSU
Remote Mgmt HPE iLO 6 with Advanced Security Features

✅ 3. Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers

Model ThinkSystem ST650 V3 (Tower) / SR650 V3 (Rack)
Processor Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Gen4 (Emerald Rapids)
RAM Up to 4 TB DDR5 ECC RDIMM
Storage Up to 16 x 2.5” or 12 x 3.5” drives (NVMe/SAS/SATA)
RAID Lenovo RAID 9350-8i / 540-16i NVMe
Network 2 x 1GbE (Optional 10/25GbE adapters)
Expansion 7 PCIe Gen5 slots
Power Redundant 750W or 1100W Platinum PSU
Remote Mgmt Lenovo XClarity Controller

📝 General Recommendations (Based on Use Case)

Use Case Recommended Model
Academic workloads / small DB Dell T550 / HP ML350 Gen11
Virtualization / mid-scale infra Lenovo SR650 / HP DL380 Gen11
HPC / Research labs Dell R750 / Lenovo SR665 (AMD)
Budget-oriented Dell T350 / HP DL160 / Lenovo SR250
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Here’s an updated comparison of entry‑to‑mid range server configurations from Dell, HPE, and Lenovo, including current prices in India where available:

💻 Dell EMC PowerEdge T550 (Tower) / R550 (Rack)

  • Processor: Dual Intel Xeon Silver/Gold (3rd‑Gen)

  • RAM: Up to 1 TB DDR4 ECC

  • Storage: Up to 8×3.5″ or 10×2.5″ drives

  • RAID: PERC H755

  • Networking: Dual 1 GbE (expandable)

  • Expansion: 6×PCIe Gen4

  • Power: Redundant 750 W

  • Mgmt: iDRAC9

  • Price (India):

    • Official Dell starting price: ₹1,409,902.23 incl. GST (HPE Store, Serverbasket, Dell)

    • ServerBasket offering: ~₹254,999 for base config (1×Xeon Silver 4310, 16 GB RAM, small SAS HDD) (Serverbasket)

    • Wholesaler quote: ~₹270,000 excl. GST

💻 HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen11 (Tower) / DL380 Gen11 (Rack)

  • Processor: Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Gen4/5 (up to 64 cores)

  • RAM: Up to 2 TB DDR5

  • Storage: Up to 12 LFF or 24 SFF NVMe/SAS/SATA

  • RAID: Smart Array P816i‑a

  • Networking: 4×1 GbE (opts for 10/25 GbE)

  • Expansion: 8×PCIe Gen5

  • Power: Redundant 800/1600 W

  • Mgmt: iLO 6

  • Price (India):

💻 Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650/SR650 V3 (Tower/Rack)

  • Processor: Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Gen4 (Emerald Rapids)

  • RAM: Up to 4 TB DDR5

  • Storage: Up to 16×2.5″ or 12×3.5″ drives

  • RAID: Lenovo 9350‑8i / 540‑16i

  • Networking: 2×1 GbE (expandable to 10/25 GbE)

  • Expansion: 7×PCIe Gen5

  • Power: Redundant 750/1100 W Platinum PSU

  • Mgmt: XClarity Controller

  • Price (India):

    • ServerBasket listing (rack): ₹185,680 (Xeon Platinum dual‑CPU, unspecified RAM) (Lenovo Press, Serverbasket)

    • Lenovo’s India site: Models temporarily unavailable; no price (Lenovo)

💡 Price Summary (INR, approximate)

Model Starting Price (Official) Market Price (India)
Dell PowerEdge T550 ₹1.41 Lac (Dell India site) ₹2.5 – 2.7 Lac (retail)
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Quote only (need custom config) ₹2.45 – 4.5 Lac (dealer range)
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Not listed officially ₹1.86 Lac (rack config)

📝 Comments & Recommendations

  • Dell’s ₹1.4 million “official” price is for a fully spec’d system with high-end CPUs, RAM, drives, and management. However, basic configurations can be had for around ₹250–₹300 k.

  • HPE DL380 Gen11 varies widely: a top-tier spec (8 TB RAM, dual Xeon) costs ~₹451 k; more modest setups start at ₹245 k.

  • Lenovo SR650 offers strong value around ₹186 k for a dual‑processor Platinum system (likely with minimal RAM), though official configurations are currently unavailable.

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