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HPE BladeSystem vs Supermicro SuperBlade comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 20, 2025

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
7.7
Number of Reviews
138
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Supermicro SuperBlade
Ranking in Blade Servers
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 13.8%, down from 17.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Supermicro SuperBlade is 5.9%, down from 7.1% 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.
Gergely Lakos - PeerSpot reviewer
With many servers in one, these blade servers are easier to manage
The service could be improved by faster servers, more widely available VMs, and more storage in one place. Then, in the event of a blade failure, we could start our VMs on another blade in a couple of minutes. This is why we wanted to buy storage. But now, we want to buy a twin server with 24 VMware discs to create test storage. The next product release should allow more servers to be controlled simultaneously.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Remote management features are valuable."
"The most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is simplified management."
"They are reliable, and it's relatively easy to manage them. They also regularly provide patching for the servers."
"The solution has good performance."
"The product has a lot of options for checking servers and IoT ports using artificial intelligence."
"Virtual Fabric and interconnects are easy to configure and maintain."
"It also has a pretty solid design and 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."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The ability to save resource is a key feature."
"I think the IPMI is a really good feature."
 

Cons

"Non-disruptive firmware upgrades in all areas of blade technology."
"The integration and price of HPE BladeSystem could be improved."
"They are not selling BladeSystem anymore. The end of the sale of this platform was this year, 2020."
"They should provide open learning materials and seminars for detailed knowledge of the product."
"The solution could improve by having more automation, such as the automatic mapping feature that is available in the Synergy Blade series."
"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."
"If the hardware offered higher efficiency, that would be an ideal situation for our company."
"The support from HPE has not been satisfactory in the last two to three years."
"The solution does not scale well."
"Supermicro blade servers are not the best. They could improve in scalability but are not really scalable right now."
"There is a lack of support for fiber channels currently that needs to be added."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I need to pay for the license, and it is expensive. We make yearly payments."
"The licenses for HPE BladeSystem are perpetual."
"Their licensing program is pretty simple."
"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."
"The licensing is on an annual basis."
"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."
"The price for HPE BladeSystem can vary between $100,000 to $1 million or above. The price can be high."
"We have been satisfied with the price. However, there are additional costs for support."
"The product is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 do you like most about HPE BladeSystem?
The solution is scalable, offering flexibility and expansion options to meet changing business needs.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE BladeSystem?
In general, there is a 10% to 15% price gap compared to competitors.
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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem
SuperBlade
 

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