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HPE BladeSystem vs Super Micro SuperBlade comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

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
Super Micro SuperBlade
Ranking in Blade Servers
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Super Micro SuperBlade is 7.0%, up from 6.4% 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

"The robustness and the connectivity between all servers and the storage aspect are the most beneficial features of HPE BladeSystem."
"Its ease of management, consolidation, connectivity, power, and cooling are the most valuable features."
"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."
"I really appreciate the integrated Onboard Administrator, the iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) modular network, and the SAN Switches."
"HPE BladeSystem is very easy to use."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is simplified management."
"We are very happy with flexible NIC configuration features which are possible if you combine the BladeServers with HPE flex switches in the enclosures."
"The ability to save resource is a key feature."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"I think the IPMI is a really good feature."
 

Cons

"If the hardware offered higher efficiency, that would be an ideal situation for our company."
"There have been some hardware failures with them. These failures have since been solved by HPE support partners."
"If you compare it with Lenovo systems, the pricing is too high."
"There could be more management capability to work with integrations."
"I would like to see the upgrade path a little bit smoother."
"I would prefer to have changes in the compatibility of the blade servers with the new ones designed by HPE, as the top team's version does not have it."
"​It is really stable, however the motherboard sometimes crashes."
"HPE BladeSystem could improve the communication between the server and the storage."
"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."
"The solution does not scale well."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I need to pay for the license, and it is expensive. We make yearly payments."
"Add OneView and ILO advanced to the base product. Don’t adjust the price, but just include them."
"The licensing is on an annual basis."
"The chassis itself, with no blade server inside, so expensive. The C7000 model costs around $100,000."
"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 prices for the HPE Virtual Connect Modules are expensive compared to other I/O Modules available."
"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."
"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."
"The product is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

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?
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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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem, HP BladeSystem
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