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HPE Apollo Systems vs PowerEdge C comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Density Optimized Servers category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.0, while Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 24.8% mindshare in DOS, compared to Dell Technologies’s 25.2% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.
HPE Apollo Systems
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95% willing to recommend
PowerEdge C
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96% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between HPE Apollo Systems and PowerEdge C based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Apollo Systems
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Rack Servers (8th)
PowerEdge C
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Blade Servers (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Density Optimized Servers category, the mindshare of HPE Apollo Systems is 24.8%, down from 29.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 25.2%, up from 19.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Gayan Senadheera - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers higher capacities compared to other solutions, making it suitable for handling large storage needs
In terms of improvement, we could benefit from some training. If there could be some training for our team, we would be better equipped to promote and support HPE Apollo. Currently, we haven't received any specific training related to HPE Apollo throughout my career. If HPE Apollo provides training, we can share the knowledge with our partners, which could lead to more opportunities for HPE Apollo in the market. Deal protection and other support measures would also be beneficial, as they could help us achieve better results in this market.
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Delfryanto . - PeerSpot reviewer
A tool that offers great hardware resiliency and iDRAC software
The product's initial setup phase was easy. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The time required to deploy the solution depends on the requirements of its users. Getting the power on takes several hours, but if PowerEdge C's deployment involves more complexities, it may take a day or two to complete the deployment process.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is well documented in a data sheet."
"It's pretty flexible. You can choose how much storage you put on the server. You can have one to three nodes, depending on whether you want more CPU or storage."
"we can use the same platform for several use cases: Hadoop, Ceph, and we are considering the server for another use case right now. It's a single solution, we only have to integrate it once and we can use it for several technologies."
"Absolutely being able to mount into Omni-Path architecture, HFIs on those nodes, because we were the very first site in the world"
"We're going to buy another Apollo 6500. We may configure it with half the number of GPUs because that may be all we need. In a sense, we can see the Apollo 6500 being so powerful that we only need half the GPU capability that we have now."
"HPE Apollo's most valuable feature is the ability to expand our storage capacity."
"HPE Apollo's pricing is low, and implementation is very easy compared to other products."
"It's very reliable. I haven't had a single failure at all in the year and a half; not the slightest problem with it."
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"The performance is good."
"The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."
"The solution provides good support and service."
"I like the feature that allows for a backup and that is suitable for me."
"I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature."
"The product has high performance and no downtime."
"It's a good product. Virtualization on it is good."
"The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products."
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Cons

"The support from HPE Apollo could be better, they are making knowledgeable."
"We could, perhaps, use more GPUs in the future, go from eight to 16 GPUs per instance. That could run head-to-head against the DGX-1, the DGX-2 that NVIDIA has developed in their own chassis. That would be interesting to see."
"The technical support from HPE has always been good in my experience."
"The predictive analysis feature could be improved."
"We would like to see improved cooling because that is quite an issue. If you put that much compute power into a single rack, cooling really becomes an issue. And there is room for improvement there."
"HPE Apollo's after-sales support and technical support should be improved."
"We have tried to used standardization using Ubuntu Linux and it's been hard. They had some difficulties getting the RAID configuration up and running because there are no drivers for it. It's not supported by HPE."
"What's coming out in Gen 10 is very strong in terms of additional security."
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"It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."
"The product’s pricing could be a little cheaper."
"HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."
"For improvements, the iDRAC application isn't very intuitive to handle."
"An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring."
"Its customer service could be better."
"The VxRail should be opened to allow other virtualization platforms to be used."
"Customer service and support have been generally helpful but can be slow due to the need to navigate different specialists."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual license required to use HPE Apollo."
"The price of the solution is more expensive than Dell which is their main competitor. However, there are times we have managed to receive a comparable price."
"Compared to other products, HPE Apollo is not an expensive solution."
"It is an expensive solution but it is worth the money. The standard licensing cost is for the GPU and the features that someone is using. There are additional charges but they depend on the solution."
"Obviously I would like to see the cost go down. That speaks for itself."
"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"There is a need to pay towards the annual subscription-based licensing model offered by the solution. The product is moderately priced. Price is a critical issue, and it is always good to have moderately priced solutions."
"PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The price could be reduced."
"The cost depends on the configuration."
"PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive."
"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE Apollo?
HPE Apollo's pricing is low, and implementation is very easy compared to other products.
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What needs improvement with HPE Apollo?
HPE Apollo's after-sales support and technical support should be improved. The solution should provide fast delivery when it comes to replacing a particular product that is under warranty.
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What is your primary use case for HPE Apollo?
We use HPE Apollo for specific requirements of Linux servers.
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What do you like most about PowerEdge C?
The solution provides good support and service.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
I don't handle the financial aspects, so I don't know the exact costs, but in terms of the value it brings, it's worth it.
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What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
For improvements, the iDRAC application isn't very intuitive to handle. We have it deployed on-premises.
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Also Known As

HP Apollo Systems, HP ProLiant SL, HP Apollo
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Overview

The HPE Apollo high-density server family is built for the highest levels of performance and efficiency. They are rack-scale compute, storage, networking, power and cooling – massively scale-up and scale-out – solutions for your big data analytics, object storage and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. From water-cooling that’s 1,000X more efficient than air, to “right-sized scaling” with 2X the compute density for workgroup and private cloud workloads, the HPE Apollo line is a dense, high-performance, tiered approach for organisations of all sizes.

PowerEdge C help you to maximize hyperscale performance with up to 4 independent server nodes, flexible storage and shared infrastructure in a compact 2U chassis.

 

Sample Customers

Weta Digital
NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
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