Dell PowerEdge M vs HPE BladeSystem comparison

Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8. Dell Technologies holds a 19.2% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 14.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge M

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95% willing to recommend

HPE BladeSystem

Read 137 HPE BladeSystem reviews

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1,876 Comparison Views

95% willing to recommend

Dell PowerEdge M

HPE BladeSystem

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Dell PowerEdge M and HPE BladeSystem based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Blade Servers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Dell PowerEdge M vs. HPE BladeSystem

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge M

Ranking in Blade Servers

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE BladeSystem

Ranking in Blade Servers

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

137

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge M is 19.2%, up from 17.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 14.1%, down from 18.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

JohnDeavers

Senior Solutions Architect at ePlus Technology

Average pricing and good feature sets but is complex to set up

We use the solution for hyper-converged infrastructures with VMware and physical/virtual SQL solutions. Both Dell and Cisco would be data center modernization. We're modernizing from a three-tier to a single infrastructure. The enterprise manager feature sets are great. It's great for managing…

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JuanDuque

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

Very reliable, expands well, and is pretty simple to set up

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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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It's great for managing overall infrastructure."

"It helps us to manage multiple chassis from a single website."

"The tool's most valuable features are high availability and scalability. Its integration is easy."

"The server is more common for the mass market and although it is nothing special, what stands out is the good after-sales service provided."

"The Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) support is notably better than that of other servers."

"It is easy to manage by an administrator and we can spend valuable time on other IT issues."

"PowerEdge has high functionality, especially for automation on the firmware, which allows us to receive alerts for issues."

"The solution integrated well."

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"The most valuable feature of this solution is the ease of management with the hardware."

"The most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is simplified management."

"The technical support is good."

"One of the most valuable features I have found to be the enclosure. It is really easy to manage and everything is integrated. You are able to upgrade the software quite easily."

"The most valuable feature of the HPE BladeSystem is the ease of management and the robust design."

"It is easy to scale if you have the licensing."

"Its ease of management, consolidation, connectivity, power, and cooling are the most valuable features."

"The solution is issue-free and works almost flawlessly."

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Cons

"The caching is a bit weak, making the hardware non-responsive, especially on hypervisor layers like ESXi or Hyper-V."

"I would like to have additional HPC and AI capabilities on general Dell PowerEdge servers."

"It requires time to transition to the new generation."

"More interconnections with third party equipment and limited I/O selection."

"Dell PowerEdge M needs to run AMD CPUs on it."

"Can be improved by being proactive in making changes that could improve the solution."

"I believe that the tool’s support team is an area with certain concerns where improvements can be made."

"There is room for improvement in scalability."

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"The management side of this solution could be improved."

"For me, the product is okay, but I would probably suggest improvement in their services or technical support. They need to work harder in the preventative maintenance of the system. They need to improve in terms of how quickly can we get attention and how quickly problems are resolved. Its price could also be lower."

"They could include some embedded software for container technology."

"HPE BladeSystem could improve the communication between the server and the storage."

"The support from HPE has not been satisfactory in the last two to three years."

"Really look at it closely, but really look at the Synergy product as well. That seems to me like that's the next evolution of the BladeSystem."

"The servers are a little bit huge, so it would be great if they could renew the size."

"The connectivity speed could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is slightly higher."

"The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is manageable for medium enterprises as well."

"The product is budget-friendly. The initial cost for each server was around 10,000 euros. It's a standard price, not too high or too low."

"I know we get three years basic, and the on-site licensing model for business seems fine. I wouldn't pay for a support plus or anything."

"Dell PowerEdge M price is comparable to other solutions but cheaper than IBM. However, the IBM solution is a higher grade solution whereas Dell PowerEdge M is a medium-level solution."

"The pricing of PowerEdge Next is higher than it was before."

"The cost varies significantly depending on the server's configuration and can range from $10,000 to $60,000 for the same server line family."

"It was budget friendly."

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"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."

"When you purchase HPE BladeSystem you have to pay for the support service. The first three years are covered under the warranty, and for any further support, you have to pay annually. When comparing the cost of HPE BladeSystem to other vendors, the fees are less expensive."

"The HPE BladeSystem is an expensive solution."

"The licenses for HPE BladeSystem are perpetual."

"The product’s price is high compared to one of its competitors."

"It is expensive. There are no additional costs. We are able to get good discounts anyway from HPE, but if the price can come down, we'll be happy."

"With regards to the prices, they need to adapt to the current needs of the country."

"We have been satisfied with the price. However, there are additional costs for support."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge M?

The solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge M?

The pricing is okay for us. For us, the confidence in Dell's equipment is higher than HP. HP is cheaper, however, our preference for Dell comes from its reliability and support.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge M?

We work primarily with power plants such as thermal, solar, and wind power plants. There is no specific feedback on improvements directly from our usage. If areas need improvement, we would address...

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How would you choose between HPE's Bladesystem and Synergy?

For me, choosing between HPE’s Bladesystem and Synergy came down to which solution was more powerful, reliable, and stable. It turns out Bladesystem was the winner. Bladesystem is excellent because...

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What do you like most about HPE BladeSystem?

The solution is scalable, offering flexibility and expansion options to meet changing business needs.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE BladeSystem?

We paid approximately 60,000 Saudi Riyals per year for support from HPE, equivalent to $15,000 USD. However, some years, we did not utilize their support services.

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Comparisons

HPE Synergy vs Dell PowerEdge M

Compared 39% of the time

HPE Superdome X vs Dell PowerEdge M

Compared 24% of the time

Cisco UCS B-Series vs Dell PowerEdge M

Compared 10% of the time

Super Micro SuperBlade vs Dell PowerEdge M

Compared 8% of the time

Fujitsu Primergy BX900 Series vs Dell PowerEdge M

Compared 4% of the time

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HPE Synergy vs HPE BladeSystem

Compared 62% of the time

Cisco UCS B-Series vs HPE BladeSystem

Compared 12% of the time

HPE Superdome X vs HPE BladeSystem

Compared 6% of the time

Super Micro SuperBlade vs HPE BladeSystem

Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

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HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem, HP BladeSystem

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Dell Technologies

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Overview

The Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers address the challenges of an evolving IT environment by delivering leading enterprise classfeatures and functionality. The M-Series delivers a unique array of options configured to meet the needs of your IT environment both now and in the future.

Multiple blade form-factor choices.
Long life cycle providing better life cycle management and improved TCO.

Modular I/O switches for future scalability.
Breakthrough fan technologies for reduction in power consumption.

Configuration management via chassis management controller.

Persistent MAC/WWN/iSCSI addresses in a switch-agnostic environment.

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.

Sample Customers

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