Dell PowerEdge MX- Series vs HPE NonStop comparison

Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #12. Dell Technologies holds a 11.3% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 4.7% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge MX- Series

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 8, 2026

HPE NonStop and Dell PowerEdge MX-Series compete in the enterprise server market. HPE NonStop is favored for its high availability and fault tolerance, whereas Dell PowerEdge MX-Series is notable for its modularity and scalability.

Features: HPE NonStop is recognized for its unmatched fault-tolerant architecture, continuous availability, and robust performance in mission-critical applications. Dell PowerEdge MX-Series offers a modular chassis design, scalable compute and storage resources, and advanced networking capabilities.

Room for Improvement: HPE NonStop could benefit from improved ease of use, a more modular setup, and simplified deployment processes. Dell PowerEdge MX-Series may enhance processor speed, diversify processor models, and refine documentation for complex configurations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell PowerEdge MX-Series stands out for its straightforward deployment and responsive support services, facilitating easy integration and scalability. HPE NonStop offers exceptional reliability, but its complex deployment process might require specialized expertise.

Pricing and ROI: HPE NonStop has higher initial setup costs due to its specialized fault-tolerant technology, potentially leading to slower ROI. Dell PowerEdge MX-Series offers a more cost-efficient setup with its modular design, potentially providing quicker ROI due to cost-effectiveness and scalability.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge MX- Series

Ranking in Blade Servers

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE NonStop

Ranking in Blade Servers

12th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge MX- Series is 11.3%, down from 18.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE NonStop is 4.7%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Blade Servers Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Dell PowerEdge MX- Series	11.3%
HPE NonStop	4.7%
Other	84.0%

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Md. Shohel Rawshan Sarker

Assistant Vice President at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

Blade platform has supported clustered production workloads and delivers strong performance

In the industry, there are currently blade solutions from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Cisco. Compared to those, all blade solutions are similar in design. In the chassis, there is a back panel where each blade has a card module that plugs into the blade chassis. The chassis contains a network switch as well as a SAN switch. The SAN switch and network switch combined to the blade module provide plug-and-play functionality. The throughput is also good. Dell PowerEdge MX- Series currently has two types of processors with speeds of 2.1 and 2.3 GHz, possibly 2.2 GHz as well. All applications in our environment run on these processors. However, I think the processor speed should be higher because the coming applications are all AI-based and require more powerful processing. As of now, there is no issue with the current processor clock speed for our running applications. They are all Gold processors. In our environment, we have designed a setup with Dell PowerEdge MX- Series chassis with two network switches in the back panel. The two network switches connect to the main upstream network switch with link aggregation protocol (LACP) bonding. Currently, 160 gig, 40, 40, 80, and 80 gig bandwidth is running. The throughput is 80 gig total. Each blade server has a 20 gig network connection and will get a maximum of 20 gig network bandwidth, while the total chassis will deliver a maximum of 80 gig bandwidth. However, it can go up to 160 gig because the upstream network switch supports QSFP+ modules that are 40 gig each, with two 40 gig connections totaling 80 gig. Dell PowerEdge MX- Series also includes a SAN switch. The SAN switch is in the back panel of the chassis and connects to our main central SAN switch, which is connected to central storage. It is easy to onboard our central storage to the blade server as required, and there is no issue with that. The benefits include the fact that Dell PowerEdge MX- Series blade servers have sixteen blade servers in a single chassis, which consumes minimal space in the rack and data center, as well as requiring minimal cabling. For cabling, there are only four network cables connected to the main upstream switch. When connected to the SAN switch, there are only four additional cables, totaling eight cables to the SAN switch. This results in no messy cables in the data center. Additionally, the performance is good enough based on our current applications running on the servers.

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Roni Wijaya

Vice President of It Operations at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

With a perfect record for uptime, the solution ensures a return on investment

Since it is a legacy tool, there is a need to change it for flexibility. I think now it has improved because the security is very good. It is very secure for the performance of the machine critical application service, and it is very good. I don't know how to speak more on improvement needed because it's a good enough tool. However, depending on the application, it's limited. Not a lot of applications run on HPE NonStop. It is not flexible because I know that because of the compatibility of Java with HPE NonStop. When we are using Java, the performance is not good.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Dell PowerEdge MX- Series has positively impacted my organization by being the backbone, and I am the gatekeeper for monitoring and troubleshooting, and this product makes my life easy by not giving me any downtime and working up to the mark."

"PowerEdge M allows me to manage all servers and blades from one admin console."

"The solution integrated well."

"It is easy to manage by an administrator and we can spend valuable time on other IT issues."

"The networking features for administration and working with the server are valuable."

"Dell PowerEdge MX- Series enhances my IT department's operational efficiency through several valuable features, including modularity that allows for easy scaling and good planning, and advanced networking capabilities with SmartFabric that make upgrades plug and play while it takes care of everything."

"The iDRAC feature is most useful for server management in Dell, comparable to HP iLO."

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"It helps us to keep the business running 24/7."

"Technical support is A++. If there is a problem, HPE will fix it."

"It is a nearly perfect product, although it also has some restrictions and short comings."

"They've been very reliable since we started using them in 1978, but we're going to replace them in a few years."

"The HPE NonStop solution is rated with the highest level of availability in the industry."

"The stability of HPE NonStop is good."

"This is the standard for reliability and fault-resilience."

"Because we're able to get immediate support, this prevents downtime and directly impacts cost savings."

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Cons

"There is no specific feedback on improvements directly from our usage."

"I suggest adding an additional network card within the blades, specifically for connectivity."

"Technical support is not good."

"Regarding firmware updates, the complexity of seeing the compatibility matrix with the operating system and all the firmware that we have to install in Dell PowerEdge MX- Series blade servers, the chassis, and switches inside is challenging."

"I wanted to highlight that sometimes the patches from the firmware are not compatible with the hardware, which can crash the operating system and mess up the RAID configuration."

"In terms of improvement, it should also offer a hyper-converged option."

"I would like to see a broader range of chassis networking options."

"The last year, we experienced problems with support, as Dell decreased staff in Latin America, impacting support quality."

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"It would be helpful if they brought the price down."

"If pushed, then the only thing I can think of would be utilities provided by the vendor."

"The hardware fails often, and I feel that HP really needs to pay more attention to this issue."

"The NonStop system is well priced, but the software that runs on it is quite pricey."

"It is not flexible...Not a lot of applications run on HPE NonStop."

"It is a nearly perfect product, although it also has some restrictions and short comings."

"NonStop (formerly known as Tandem) in the Guardian OS could use another, friendlier macro language."

"I would never advise someone to buy or to implement the new NonStop because it's hard to find skilled people."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of PowerEdge Next is higher than it was before."

"Dell PowerEdge M price is comparable to other solutions but cheaper than IBM. However, the IBM solution is a higher grade solution whereas Dell PowerEdge M is a medium-level solution."

"If we would not have gone with the vendor we might have been charged unnecessarily for packages we did not need."

"I know we get three years basic, and the on-site licensing model for business seems fine. I wouldn't pay for a support plus or anything."

"The solution's pricing is slightly higher."

"The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is manageable for medium enterprises as well."

"It was budget friendly."

"The product is budget-friendly. The initial cost for each server was around 10,000 euros. It's a standard price, not too high or too low."

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"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight."

"The price of the solution is too high. If they lowered the price substantially it would open up more opportunities. It's considered a replacement for the old 9000 boxes of HP. If it had a lower price, we would be able to compete in the financial, and other sectors and other solutions such as Terraform. Having a high price makes other solutions more attractive."

"HPE NonStop is definitely on the higher end."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Retailer

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

14%

University

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge M?

The best feature is the idrac tools, which allows me to manage/config the platform from the Linux level.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge M?

It is difficult to determine the pricing because I do not manage the pricing information. The price may be getting higher or is similar to other vendors. Currently, the server price is significantl...

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge M?

Firmware upgrades are acceptable, but Dell PowerEdge MX- Series needs to be more stable than other solutions.

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HP NonStop, HPE Integrity NonStop

Overview

Dell PowerEdge MX-Series servers excel in high-density, high-performance computing, ideal for modular environments requiring efficient rack-scale solutions. They optimize space, power, and cooling while offering scalable architecture for diverse, demanding workloads.

PowerEdge MX-Series offers unmatched efficiency in high-performance computing infrastructures, leveraging a disaggregated architecture in the IR7000 rack. This approach separates power and cooling from nodes, enhancing flexibility and serviceability for AI, HPC, and large-scale virtualization. Featuring the latest processors and advanced interconnects, it supports robust scalability and superior performance, driving businesses to modernize their infrastructure confidently.

What are the standout features?

High Compute Density: Integrates compute nodes efficiently to optimize space.
Scalable Architecture: Adaptable configuration with disaggregated power and cooling.
iDRAC Management: Streamlines management, ensuring reliability and scalability.
OpenManage Integration: Enhances ease of use with centralized management tools.

What benefits and ROI can be expected?

Cost-Effectiveness: Offers consolidated hardware infrastructure with competitive pricing.
High Availability: Provides robust solutions with high uptime and reliability.
Adaptability: Evolves seamlessly with modern infrastructure demands.
Enhanced Security: Delivers robust security features for enterprise needs.

Dell PowerEdge MX-Series is extensively employed for virtualization, data center consolidation, and hyper-converged infrastructures. Widely adopted for storing virtualization on blade servers and handling compute tasks, it is a trusted foundation for diverse workloads like private clouds and scientific computing. Notably effective for data logging in solar power plants and delivering scalable infrastructure where compute and processing speed are critical, without dependence on traditional virtualization platforms.

Dell Technologies

When availability matters, the new HPE Integrity NonStop X enables you to stay ahead of your competition by mitigating the risk of downtime and effortlessly meeting your business processing, OLTP, and database requirements all with an industry-standard x86 architecture. HPE brings you an unparalleled portfolio of HPE Integrity NonStop systems the NonStop i family and the NonStop X family. These systems deliver the highest level of availability for the most-demanding, high-value workloads and customer-facing applications.

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