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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 8.8, while Dell Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.7. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 13.6% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Dell Technologies’s 0.4% 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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  • 80 Comparison Views
96% willing to recommend
 

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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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Review summaries and opinions

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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
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 13.6%, down from 18.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 0.4%, down from 0.9% 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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Niraj Shah - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"They are very fast and very reliable. They are working under very tough conditions."
"It is easy to scale if you have the licensing."
"For me, the most valuable features are integration and simple defining."
"With just one cable, for redundancy let's say two, you can feed sixteen servers in a single c7000 chassis."
"The product has been simple to set up."
"Wide choice in mixing SAN and LAN."
"The most valuable feature of the HPE BladeSystem is the ease of management."
"Currently, we're using HPE BladeSystem BL460, but we're planning to migrate to the Synergy System as part of our strategy since the OEM support for the BL460 will eventually end. The most valuable features are its high computing capability and availability. Additionally, the ability to manage all resources from a single dashboard using the OneView solution that comes with the HP Converge system is incredibly beneficial. The efficientand unique environment makes it an excellent fit for our needs."
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"It was not complex to deploy."
"The product stability has been excellent."
"The scalability of the solution met our needs."
"The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."
"Every new version is better than the previous one."
"The scalability of the product is good since it offers high performance and capacity."
"The security of the product is very good."
"I like the feature that allows for a backup and that is suitable for me."
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Cons

"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."
"HPE BladeSystem could improve the communication between the server and the storage."
"The price of the solution has room for improvement."
"The only side that must be improved is the active-passive interconnect module architecture."
"The problem is that when want to expand with a new chassis, you have to do everything manually. It's not automatic."
"Really look at it closely, but really look at the Synergy product as well. That seems to me like that's the next evolution of the BladeSystem."
"The management side of this solution could be improved."
"Some part of virtual connections needs improvement."
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"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."
"HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."
"A feature that needs to be added is the ability for full container storage."
"The reliability needs improvement."
"The price must be improved."
"It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."
"For improvements, the iDRAC application isn't very intuitive to handle."
"There could be some more ports added in the future."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The HPE BladeSystem is an expensive solution."
"I would recommend this solution for large enterprises. Medium-sized companies would find it difficult to afford the HPE BladeSystem's overall capital expenses."
"I need to pay for the license, and it is expensive. We make yearly payments."
"The price of HPE BladeSystem is less expensive than some other solutions, such as Dell. The cost of replacement equipment is expensive."
"The price of HPE BladeSystem could improve. They need to reduce the price to be able to compete better with other vendors, such as Dell."
"Add OneView and ILO advanced to the base product. Don’t adjust the price, but just include them."
"It is expensive. There are no additional costs. We are able to get good discounts anyway from HPE, but if the price can come down, we'll be happy."
"The price for HPE BladeSystem can vary between $100,000 to $1 million or above. The price can be high."
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"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."
"The cost depends on the configuration."
"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."
"PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"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."
"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
13%
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
10%
 

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?
We paid approximately 60,000 Saudi Riyals per year for support from HPE, equivalent to $15,000 USD. However, some years, we did not utilize their support services.
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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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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem, HP BladeSystem
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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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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.

Dell Technologies
 

Sample Customers

EMIS Health
NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
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