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HPE BladeSystem vs HPE NonStop comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

HPE BladeSystem
Ranking in Blade Servers
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
140
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE NonStop
Ranking in Blade Servers
12th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 8.4%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE NonStop is 4.9%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Blade Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE BladeSystem8.4%
HPE NonStop4.9%
Other86.7%
Blade Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Kapil Pandey - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Management Consultant at National Institute for Smart Government - NISG
Reliability and reasonable pricing enhance data center management
I researched on peerspot.com about IT solutions, specifically about HPE BladeSystem and HPE Synergy, because we are already using HP servers in our state data center. In HP Cloud System, we are using a converged infrastructure to connect LAN and SAN connectivity across the network. Regarding Virtual Connect technology, there is a noticeable impact on network management. For day-to-day operations, we use various applications such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams to connect virtually. Using HPE BladeSystem Virtual Connect technology in HP Cloud System, we achieve efficient network management with well-defined LAN and SAN connectivity. We already have a defined modular architecture in place designed by the HP team for our data center. My company name is National Institute for Smart Government, also called NISG, under the National e-Governance Division. My title is Technology Management Consultant. I would rate HPE BladeSystem as an eight out of ten.
Roni Wijaya - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President of It Operations at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
With a perfect record for uptime, the solution ensures a return on investment
Since it is a legacy tool, there is a need to change it for flexibility. I think now it has improved because the security is very good. It is very secure for the performance of the machine critical application service, and it is very good. I don't know how to speak more on improvement needed because it's a good enough tool. However, depending on the application, it's limited. Not a lot of applications run on HPE NonStop. It is not flexible because I know that because of the compatibility of Java with HPE NonStop. When we are using Java, the performance is not good.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very easy to use."
"Remote management features are valuable."
"The solution is scalable, offering flexibility and expansion options to meet changing business needs."
"No issues with scalability. ​We can scale by adding another enclosure."
"I think the thing about BladeSystems is the quality of the engineering that goes into them."
"Compared with other brands like Cisco and Dell, HP is very stable and very scalable."
"Users with feedback in terms of workload performance have reported that a job that typically took 3 or 4 hours to run took a few minutes."
"It puts all the elements of the modern data center such as power, cooling, connectivity, redundancy, security, compute, and storage into a modular, right-sized and self-optimizing unit with agile intelligence."
"Implement it. You will never regret it."
"It helps us to keep the business running 24/7."
"This is the standard for reliability and fault-resilience."
"Because we're able to get immediate support, this prevents downtime and directly impacts cost savings."
"The HPE NonStop solution is rated with the highest level of availability in the industry."
"The stability of HPE NonStop is good."
"It is a nearly perfect product, although it also has some restrictions and short comings."
"They've been very reliable since we started using them in 1978, but we're going to replace them in a few years."
 

Cons

"One way to improve would be in the monitoring and reporting. We get one report per server and it's ten pages long, but at the end, there's no aggregate showing the order of the infrastructure."
"They could include some embedded software for container technology."
"If the hardware offered higher efficiency, that would be an ideal situation for our company."
"The solution can scale. It is a bit limited, however."
"Number of supported VLANs on virtual connect technology limits the number of VLANs you can deploy in your network."
"Access to updated drivers and firmware. They now require you to log on and have the device serial number to get to drivers."
"Upgrading to the new 32 and 128Gb SAN is not possible."
"The price of the solution has room for improvement."
"The NonStop Support Center is very good, with an occasional bump in the road."
"I would never advise someone to buy or to implement the new NonStop because it's hard to find skilled people."
"Currently the NonStop platform doesn’t support virtualization of servers or CPU’s. Only storage."
"HPE NonStop could improve by having infrastructure management."
"The NonStop system is well priced, but the software that runs on it is quite pricey."
"NonStop (formerly known as Tandem) in the Guardian OS could use another, friendlier macro language."
"It is not flexible...Not a lot of applications run on HPE NonStop."
"There were some scalability issues. When we decided to migrate an application or port application, the limitations of these servers did not help us."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"​The price could be cheaper."
"The prices for the HPE Virtual Connect Modules are expensive compared to other I/O Modules available."
"The chassis itself, with no blade server inside, so expensive. The C7000 model costs around $100,000."
"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."
"Add OneView and ILO advanced to the base product. Don’t adjust the price, but just include 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."
"I would recommend this solution for large enterprises. Medium-sized companies would find it difficult to afford the HPE BladeSystem's overall capital expenses."
"Their licensing program is pretty simple."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight."
"HPE NonStop is definitely on the higher end."
"The price of the solution is too high. If they lowered the price substantially it would open up more opportunities. It's considered a replacement for the old 9000 boxes of HP. If it had a lower price, we would be able to compete in the financial, and other sectors and other solutions such as Terraform. Having a high price makes other solutions more attractive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Construction Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise40
Large Enterprise104
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE BladeSystem?
With around 19 years of exposure in working with various servers, including HPE, I encounter challenges in identifying reasonable prices during the setup cost and licensing process, especially for ...
What needs improvement with HPE BladeSystem?
The main area for improvement I see is the training process. When you use anything, how easily it is to manage is very important in hyper-converged solutions. If you compare it with VMware, it is v...
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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem
HP NonStop, HPE Integrity NonStop
 

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Sample Customers

EMIS Health
Bankart, Capital Securities Corporation
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