Dell Services AI Deployment Testing Report

This technical report details the hands-on testing conducted to evaluate the deployment of a Dell AI Factory solution using both Dell Services and in-house engineers. The document outlines the methodologies employed during the testing, which was finalized on March 14, 2026, and includes a comprehensive breakdown of the time taken for various tasks associated with the deployment process. Key metrics are presented, comparing the total time required for deployment and issue mitigation between the two approaches. The report also includes specific configurations of the hardware and software used during testing, as well as a detailed account of the steps followed to achieve a functional deployment. The findings indicate significant differences in efficiency, particularly in the time taken to mitigate issues and complete deployment tasks. The results aim to provide insights into the effectiveness of utilizing Dell Services for accelerating AI time to value.