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 8.7. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 24.7% mindshare in DOS, compared to Dell Technologies’s 24.7% 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

HPE Apollo Systems

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Executive Summary

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

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

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HPE Apollo Systems vs. PowerEdge C

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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

Ranking in other categories

Rack Servers (7th)

PowerEdge C

Ranking in Density Optimized Servers

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Blade Servers (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Density Optimized Servers category, the mindshare of HPE Apollo Systems is 24.7%, down from 28.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 24.7%, up from 19.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Gayan Senadheera

Director at Tyax Pvt Ltd

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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Niraj Shah

Founder Owner at Interface

Good return on investment, round the clock technical support, and easy to install

PowerEdge C is used in both corporate and industrial settings One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use. As far as I'm concerned, the current product works perfectly fine and I don't see…

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

Pros

"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."

"We usually use three blades for two-rack units, and with enough storage, it's really a small system with a powerful CPU, powerful hard drives, powerful disks."

"When we moved to the Apollo and all flash drives, we gained a lot of performance."

"HPE Apollo's most valuable feature is the ability to expand our storage capacity."

"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."

"HPE Apollo's support is the most valuable feature."

"The technical support from HPE has always been good in my experience."

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"I like the feature that allows for a backup and that is suitable for me."

"It was not complex to deploy."

"The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products."

"It is a scalable platform."

"It provides the necessary infrastructure for our operations."

"The scalability of the solution met our needs."

"One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use."

"I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature."

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Cons

"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."

"The support from HPE Apollo could be better, they are making knowledgeable."

"We are quite happy with it, but its price and storage density can be better."

"There is a shared battery for all cache controllers in the node. When you have to replace that element, you have to take down all three nodes and not just one."

"The solution's deployment, security, and scalability need improvement."

"What's coming out in Gen 10 is very strong in terms of additional security."

"One drawback which I had: When I needed to expand storage on the Apollo, I had significant problems getting disks for it. It was a very long wait-time. So, if I were to give any advice in regards to improving this product, I would say make more of the 8TB disks available quicker."

"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."

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"HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."

"The product’s cost needs improvement."

"It should be improved in terms of future expansion. We should be able to have additional free slots for future extensions in terms of memory."

"The price must be improved."

"There could be some more ports added in the future."

"The current memory could be improved."

"The need to update the firmware and check if there is any bug in the product is one of the areas where Dell PowerEdge C falls short and needs to make improvements."

"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

"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."

"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."

"There is an annual license required to use HPE Apollo."

"Compared to other products, HPE Apollo is not an expensive solution."

"The cost depends on the configuration."

"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."

"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."

"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."

"The price could be reduced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Government

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

17%

Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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?

PowerEdge is quite a costly solution, and I would rate the pricing around seven or eight on a scale from one to ten with ten being the most expensive.

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What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?

Cost is an important factor needing improvement. The pricing of PowerEdge solutions is very high nowadays. Additionally, technical support requires improvement as there can be delays and challenges...

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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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