HPE ProLiant DL Servers vs Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers comparison

HPE ProLiant DL Servers vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers

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Categories and Ranking

HPE ProLiant DL Servers

Ranking in Rack Servers

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

156

Ranking in other categories

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Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Ser...

Ranking in Rack Servers

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of HPE ProLiant DL Servers is 20.7%, down from 22.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers is 16.7%, up from 16.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Ricardo Elorza

Expert IT Solution Architect at Nestle

Easy to deploy, stable, and scalable

I give the solution an eight out of ten. We have been having issues with HPE's road maps, which tend to be very aggressive. For example, if we have a server and then HPE announces and releases the NexGen, the previous server only has one more gear before the end of use. This can be problematic for clusters that are configured to only have the same model, as after a year we would have to do diagnostics or buy a new cluster. This is something we do not like about HPE, although other vendors may also be aggressive, HPE is really bad. It is important for new users to keep this in mind.

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Adalberto Giaretta

Technology director at Infodive Representações e Serviços ltda

Reliable with an easy setup and good support

These are rack servers. We use them for applications. It stores everything including VM servers, application servers, Windows, et cetera The reliability is great. The solution is like any other commodity like Dell or HPE. These are all very similar. Setting up the solution is easy. It is stable.…

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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

"It is a stable solution."

"This product is feature-rich and is easy to install."

"HPE offers the products we need. They come back with solutions. It's uncomplicated to deal with HPE."

"I recommend HP ProLiant. It's a robust and scalable product."

"It is stable."

"iLO, in particular, helps us manage the servers better, especially as a lot of them are remote from where the IT staff are. We have some locations where we just have not got IT presence at those locations, so iLO really helps with that."

"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."

"Very practical and easy to maintain."

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"It is a scalable product."

"The hardware is good."

"Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers are scalable."

"We appreciate the stability and easy mountings of all the machines. We have some direct connections with IBM, Lenovo, and other companies, and we get close support from them."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is the easiest product to set up and maintain."

"It is a stable solution."

"One of the main advantages of this tool is its ease of use, as it is a GUI-based tool needing a simple and easy configuration...It is a stable solution."

"Ensures high availability, better hardware management, and support for active features."

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Cons

"The solution is a little bit expensive."

"We'd like to see better processors, better Intel processors. That's the most important for us at this moment."

"Configurations could be simplified."

"If they could put a SAN storage or resend it in the same product, it would be very helpful and more powerful."

"The overall cost of the product needs to be lower, as it is one of the areas of concern in the product."

"A better option would be same day support, not next business day."

"The installation could be simplified."

"There is a challenge sometimes with having quick access to some of these components when you need them. It takes a lot of time to get spare parts from genuine sellers."

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"Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers availability could improve. We have been waiting two months for one server."

"The solution's initial setup was complicated."

"It should have tools for integration with the cloud. We should be able to transmit data from our on-premises server to the servers in the cloud."

"Performance and scalability-wise, there are certain areas where the product lacks and needs improvement as it does not provide a lot of fancy features presently."

"Improvements could be made in the network cards, particularly by offering options for higher-speed cards beyond the current 10 GB."

"I have a few notification alerts about PCI cards but it's rare."

"For the price my company pays for Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers, we can have more from other vendors offering the same functionalities that are present in Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers at a lower price."

"There are other solutions that are less expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I like the price of this product and the add-on components. It is cheaper than Dell and is a one-time hardware purchase with minimal ongoing costs."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The iLO (integrated lights out) license is very expensive, but the functionality you receive is worth it."

"I give the pricing a six out of ten."

"HPE ProLiant DL Servers are one of the best-selling solutions in this industry. There is not a license required for this solution."

"The hardware should be cheaper."

"The price is a little too high; it could be reduced."

"This was a one-time purchase for us because it's hardware that we purchased from HPE. There aren't any licensing costs."

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"It is expensive compared to other vendors."

"It is too expensive. Because we are a university and we have to look for our money, many times we buy some refurbished machines or equipment at reasonable prices from IBM or Lenovo. We are a little bit limited in terms of money, and we buy as much as we can. If they were cheaper, we would buy more."

"Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers can be categorized as a product falling under an affordable price range but more expensive than its competitors."

"The price of the solution is very expensive when compared to other solution like HP or Dell."

"Other than the standard licensing fees there are no other additional costs. The price of Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers could be better, and the availability of the solution could improve. We have been waiting two months for one server."

"Its pricing is very competitive."

"As the costs got high, we had to use the virtualization feature to consolidate the server farm."

"I don't know the exact amount of money, but when I compared it to Dell or HPE, Lenovo was the best when it comes to price and equipment."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

University

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

How do Lenovo ThinkSystem rack servers compare with HPE ProLiant DL servers?

Lenovo ThinkSystem rack servers offer flexibility and efficiency in order to meet mission-critical demands. I like that Lenovo blends outstanding performance, reliability, and manageability. The bi...

What do you like most about HPE ProLiant DL Servers?

The most valuable feature of the solution is HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ProLiant DL Servers?

The product is expensive. I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price. On the needs of the customers, the product offers a lot of suppor...

When shopping for a rack server, would you go with Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem?

Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem rack servers were the better fit for us. We ultimately decided to go with Dell EMC Poweredge....

What do you like most about Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers?

The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is the easiest product to set up and maintain.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers?

Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers are cheaper than HPE, so my company saw it as a product that is available at a bang for one's buck.

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HPE ProLiant DL Servers

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Also Known As

HP ProLiant DL series, HP ProLiant DL

SR Series, Lenovo SR Series, ThinkSystem Rack Servers, IBM Rack Servers, ThinkSystem SR Series, Lenovo Rack Servers,

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Overview

HPE ProLiant DL Servers are utilized by organizations for tasks like virtualization, database hosting, and application hosting, deployed both on-premises and in private clouds for diverse needs.

Organizations depend on HPE ProLiant DL Servers for stability, performance, and reliability. They are essential for running active directories, enterprise applications, and handling high-performance computing. These servers are known for their easy setup, scalability, and extensive management capabilities like iLO. Offering compatibility with many components and energy efficiency, they provide reliable hardware and good performance under demanding conditions. However, there is a need for improved price, stability, scalability, airflow, and power consumption. Enhancements in controller cache, port sizes, SAN connectivity, support availability, and management interface are also required. Faster technical support, better documentation, simplified configurations, and enhanced monitoring features and security integration would benefit users.

What are the key features?

Easy Setup: Quick and straightforward deployment.
Scalability: Adaptable to growing business needs.
Extensive Management: Features like iLO for advanced control.
Energy Efficiency: Optimized for lower power consumption.
Compatibility: Works well with various components.
Reliable Hardware: Robust and dependable technology.
Redundancy: Ensures high availability and minimal downtime.

What are the benefits and ROI?

High Performance: Excellent for demanding computing tasks.
User-Friendly: Easy to maintain and operate.
Flexibility: Versatile for different applications.
Good Technical Support: Access to professional assistance.

HPE ProLiant DL Servers are implemented across industries like finance for active directories and payment solutions, education for virtual desktops, healthcare for database synchronization, and IT firms for high-performance computing and application hosting.

From growing small businesses to enterprise workloads, Lenovo rack servers offer the unmatched value, flexibility and industry-leading efficiency to meet mission-critical demands with legendary quality and reliability.

Sample Customers

AmeriPride Services, iSource, Bolagsverket, BlueShore Financial, British Columbia Assessment Authority, National Stock Exchange, Cardlytics

immixGroup, Komsomolskaya Pravda, SRG Global, Seekr, Infiniti Red Bull Racing, jKool, Tennis Australia, VEKA, Netpoints, Gamma Powersports

HPE ProLiant DL Servers vs. Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers