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HPE BladeSystem vs PowerEdge C comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.9, while Dell Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 13.3% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Dell Technologies’s 0.5% 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 BladeSystem
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95% willing to recommend
PowerEdge C
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  • 95 Comparison Views
96% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between HPE BladeSystem and PowerEdge C 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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Categories and Ranking

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
PowerEdge C
Ranking in Blade Servers
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 13.3%, down from 19.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 0.5%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

JuanDuque - PeerSpot reviewer
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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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 product has been simple to set up."
"The benefit is the density and the capability for global harmonization on the hardware, because all the hardware chassis are the same. We can also purchase the same network cards too, chassis by chassis, so it gives us a global solution."
"The most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is the ease of management. It is easy to communicate from the server to the storage."
"Wide choice in mixing SAN and LAN."
"The most valuable feature, of course, is its size as I can build a huge compute resource on it."
"I like the stability."
"They are very fast and very reliable. They are working under very tough conditions."
"Cabling complexity and volume have been reduced."
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"It's a good product. Virtualization on it is good."
"I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature."
"The most significant benefits, in my experience, are the configuration, reliability of the equipment, and the support of Dell."
"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."
"PowerEdge C is the best server I have worked with. I like that it's user-friendly. PowerEdge C performs very well."
"The performance is good."
"I like the feature that allows for a backup and that is suitable for me."
"The solution provides good support and service."
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Cons

"There is always room for improvement everywhere with the HPE BladeSystem."
"The tool must provide integration with the cloud."
"They could include some embedded software for container technology."
"I am not sure if iLO is included or if there is a separate license. If it is not included, it should be included in the license. It is such a valuable feature especially because people are working remotely."
"HPE has a replacement system called Synergy, though it’s a more high-end system than the old C7000."
"HPE BladeSystems is an old technology that cannot fit all of the dynamic organizational needs of our company."
"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."
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"There has been an increase in quality issues."
"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Its customer service could be better."
"It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."
"It would be better if it worked with SMTP servers on the cloud. Right now, it only allows notifications via the SMTP server. In the next release, I would like to have a better processor."
"The product’s cost needs improvement."
"There could be some more ports added in the future."
"For improvements, the iDRAC application isn't very intuitive to handle."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a one-time purchase for the HPE BladeSystem."
"We have an annual license."
"The pricing is competitive."
"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."
"The licenses for HPE BladeSystem are perpetual."
"The prices for the HPE Virtual Connect Modules are expensive compared to other I/O Modules available."
"We have been satisfied with the price. However, there are additional costs for support."
"It is not expensive, really, in this class of server products."
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"PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive."
"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."
"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."
"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support."
"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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...
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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?
When HPE was competing with Cisco BladeSystem, it was competitive. However, recent years have seen Cisco winning more deals due to aggressive pricing.
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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 ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem, HP BladeSystem
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Dell Technologies
 

Overview

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.

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

EMIS Health
NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
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HPE BladeSystem vs. PowerEdge C
October 2024
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