HPE BladeSystem Reviews

Name: HPE BladeSystem
Brand: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Rating: 4.3 (137 reviews)

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise

4.3 out of 5

137 reviews
95% willing to recommend

1,340 followers

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What is HPE BladeSystem?

HP ProLiant BladeSystem share power, cooling, network, and storage infrastructure via the blade enclosure. Since equipment is not needed for each server, you get a dramatic reduction in power distribution units, power cables, LAN and SAN switches, connectors, adapters, and cables. And you can add the newest-generation technologies by simply changing individual components.

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HPE BladeSystem is the #3 ranked solution in top Blade Servers. PeerSpot users give HPE BladeSystem an average rating of 8.6 out of 10. HPE BladeSystem is most commonly compared to HPE Synergy: HPE BladeSystem vs HPE Synergy. HPE BladeSystem is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 62% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 14% of all views.

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Featured reviews

JuanDuque

Manager of Capacity and Control Management at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees

It is very straightforward to set up. It's not complex. The length of deployment depends on the way that you configure the Blades. For example, if you're going to work with VMware, the time could be at least 25 to 30 minutes. It is not going to depend on the BladeSystem; it is going to depend on the time of the operate system deployed. The number of people you need for maintenance depends on the monitoring system that you have. For example, if you have a good monitoring system for this platform you're going to need less than ten specialists, but if you don't have a monitoring system to check the platform, probably you're going to need more than ten people.

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Fatai Akinwande

Specialist Datacenter and Server at IHS Towers

Currently, we're using HPE BladeSystem BL460, but we're planning to migrate to the Synergy System as part of our strategy since the OEM support for the BL460 will eventually end. The most valuable features are its high computing capability and availability. Additionally, the ability to manage all resources from a single dashboard using the OneView solution that comes with the HP Converge system is incredibly beneficial. The efficientand unique environment makes it an excellent fit for our needs.

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RonnieYazdani

Head of Business at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

We are actually a reseller and consultant for HPE BladeSystem. We work in various industries such as finance, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, education, and hospitality The management console for all servers and virtual machines is centralized on one dashboard, which enhances management…

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HPE BladeSystem mindshare

As of February 2025, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem in the Blade Servers category stands at 13.5%, down from 18.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Type	Title	Date
Category	Blade Servers	Feb 21, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Feb 21, 2025	Download
Comparison	HPE BladeSystem vs HPE Synergy	Feb 21, 2025	Download
Comparison	HPE BladeSystem vs Dell PowerEdge M	Feb 21, 2025	Download
Comparison	HPE BladeSystem vs Cisco UCS B-Series	Feb 21, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
HPE Synergy	4.2	21.8%	90%	89 interviews Add to research
Dell PowerEdge M	4.2	19.0%	95%	24 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

"We were pleased with the stability of the system as there were no downtimes for the last ten years due to hardware failures."
"The robustness and the connectivity between all servers and the storage aspect are the most beneficial features of HPE BladeSystem."
"Currently, we're using HPE BladeSystem BL460, but we're planning to migrate to the Synergy System as part of our strategy since the OEM support for the BL460 will eventually end. The most valuable features are its high computing capability and availability. Additionally, the ability to manage all resources from a single dashboard using the OneView solution that comes with the HP Converge system is incredibly beneficial. The efficientand unique environment makes it an excellent fit for our needs."

Room for Improvement

"The support from HPE has not been satisfactory in the last two to three years."
"Creating an integrated solution could make HPE BladeSystem more appealing."
"In terms of improvements, I'd suggest enhancing the stability of the HPE BladeSystem, especially regarding network connectivity. We once had an issue where a system didn’t communicate with the network, and it took a while to diagnose the problem. Eventually, we discovered it was a motherboard issue, but we initially thought it was the network card. Improving the onboard administratordashboard to provide more granular insights, like clearly identifying faultycomponents, would make troubleshooting much more efficient. Aside from that, the system is superb and has been reliable."

ROI

Users experience substantial returns from HPE BladeSystem. Downtime reduction results in significant savings, potentially worth tens of thousands daily. ROIs reach 25%-30%, increasing with long-term cost savings on electricity and enhanced computational capacity. Many realize the initial expenditure is justified by reduced operational costs over time. With continued investment, HPE BladeSystem offers positive economic benefits. Its efficient infrastructure and extended use considerably enhance financial outcomes beyond traditional cycles.

Pricing

"Regarding the cost, HPE BladeSystem is not cheap. The solution and its support are costly, and there are challenges with renewal and pricing, especially in Nigeria, due to the dollar rate and FX issues. However, it is reliable. I don't have specific figures for licensing costs, as the procurement and finance departments handle them."
"The pricing is competitive."
"The product’s price is high compared to one of its competitors."

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