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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 August 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 8.1%, down from 13.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE NonStop is 5.1%, up from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Blade Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE BladeSystem8.1%
HPE NonStop5.1%
Other86.8%
Blade Servers
 

Featured Reviews

TA
CTO at Miraj
Centralized modular platform has improved data center management and supports mission-critical workloads
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 very familiar. HPE Converged, however, is very large to understand for a new person. I am talking about training and management perspective, and user management. A system integrator and any system engineer who will operate and manage the system should find it easy to understand any configuration part and understanding part, which is currently a little bit tough. In Virtual Connect, we need some improvement. If we are going to move to hybrid, we need to easily move VM transactions from on-premises to cloud. We require a good, more easy process for day-to-day activities. Performance-wise, HPE BladeSystem is good regarding its ability to support mission-critical applications. However, reliability is all dependent on the core and memories, which will centrally control the entire blade and hyper-converged. We require more reliable things because if something goes down in the controller and center control, it is very tough to manage. We require a centralized image that will be replicated to any other device immediately, and all configurations and everything will come as soon as possible.
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 most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is the ease of management. It is easy to communicate from the server to the storage."
"Excellent scalability, good flexibility from both a vertical and horizontal perspective."
"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 integration with our existing environment, and its ease of use are valuable."
"We got the C7000s because of connectivity and the rack space we save."
"We are very happy with flexible NIC configuration features which are possible if you combine the BladeServers with HPE flex switches in the enclosures."
"At the time, when we migrated to BladeSystem, we reduced the amount of energy, amount of space, and we got more capacity."
"The tool is pretty good in terms of managing data, compiling the system, and expanding the infrastructure."
"Feature-wise, the most valuable one is the fact that it has 100 hundred percent uptime every year. Secondly, it is stable."
"It helps us to keep the business running 24/7."
"Implement it. You will never regret it."
"Because we're able to get immediate support, this prevents downtime and directly impacts cost savings."
"This is the standard for reliability and fault-resilience."
"The HPE NonStop solution is rated with the highest level of availability in the industry."
"The stability of HPE NonStop is good."
"Technical support is A++. If there is a problem, HPE will fix it."
 

Cons

"One of the issues we have is firmware on virtual connects; there's a little bit of overlap on the timing that, if you're not careful, can cause a short outage for the BladeSystem."
"I can see the BladeSystem is having some hardware failure issues."
"If the hardware offered higher efficiency, that would be an ideal situation for our company."
"BladeSystem is an old-fashioned server and not very well developed for new features and new areas of data centers, which is not very good for enterprise companies."
"HPE BladeSystem could improve the communication between the server and the storage."
"If you compare it with Lenovo systems, the pricing is too high."
"It lacks a reboot service when the firmware breaks and needs upgrading."
"On very rare occasions, instability was experienced due to driver incompatibilities or firmware maladies."
"There were some scalability issues. When we decided to migrate an application or port application, the limitations of these servers did not help us."
"The NonStop system is well priced, but the software that runs on it is quite pricey."
"The hardware fails often, and I feel that HP really needs to pay more attention to this issue."
"The initial setup is complex. You need the help of a consultant for it to go smoothly."
"The NonStop Support Center is very good, with an occasional bump in the road."
"Currently the NonStop platform doesn’t support virtualization of servers or CPU’s. Only storage."
"It would be helpful if they brought the price down."
"It is not flexible...Not a lot of applications run on HPE NonStop."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"With regards to the prices, they need to adapt to the current needs of the country."
"I don't have access to your financial information or the specific details of this solution's pricing. There are no additional fees. It is the hardware and the support."
"The chassis itself, with no blade server inside, so expensive. The C7000 model costs around $100,000."
"Its pricing was good. We selected this solution because it was within our budget. We paid just once when we bought it. We never bought any license."
"BladeSystem is a little bit cheaper."
"We have been satisfied with the price. However, there are additional costs for support."
"The pricing is competitive."
"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."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Construction Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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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