Dell PowerEdge R-Series vs HPE Integrity comparison

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Dell PowerEdge R-Series

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

HPE Integrity and Dell PowerEdge R-Series compete in the server market, addressing distinct organizational needs. Dell PowerEdge R-Series holds an advantage in deployment efficiency due to its simplified management tools and competitive pricing, offering quicker ROI through operational efficiency.

Features: HPE Integrity is renowned for its reliability, scalability, and high availability, making it suitable for mission-critical applications. It also offers enhanced security features. Dell PowerEdge R-Series excels in advanced virtualization, automation, and flexibility, providing improved operational efficiency with strong support for demanding workloads and AI initiatives.

Room for Improvement: HPE Integrity would benefit from streamlining its deployment process and enhancing intuitive management tools. Improvements in environmental sustainability and energy efficiency could also be focused on. For Dell PowerEdge R-Series, interface simplification could reduce complexity, while better alignment of hardware updates could enhance overall user satisfaction.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell PowerEdge R-Series facilitates quick setups with its intuitive management tools like iDRAC and OpenManage, providing proactive support and rapid resolution of issues. HPE Integrity offers comprehensive customer support, compensating for its more intricate deployment process with robust post-sale service.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Integrity generally involves higher initial costs but offers significant long-term value due to its durability and reduced downtime. Dell PowerEdge R-Series is valued for its cost-effectiveness, offering competitive pricing and quicker returns on investment through streamlined maintenance and competitive support models.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge R-Series

Ranking in Blade Servers

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

349

Ranking in other categories

Converged Infrastructure (1st), Data Center Networking (4th), Rack Servers (1st)

HPE Integrity

Ranking in Blade Servers

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge R-Series is 4.8%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Integrity is 4.2%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Blade Servers Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Dell PowerEdge R-Series	4.8%
HPE Integrity	4.2%
Other	91.0%

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Tom van Mil

Systems Administrator at Lico Innovations B.v.

Supports flexible hosting needs through seamless upgradability and strong monitoring capabilities

The most valuable features of Dell PowerEdge R-Series for me are the feature richness and the upgradability. I really love the way that it is so dynamically applicable for every situation, and they manage to have an all-in-one solution for every single situation. Dell PowerEdge has supported the growth and operational success of my company through its great compute power and price-to-performance ratio. Every time Dell is at the top of its game for us, and there is just no other brand for us that is able to reach that kind of price-to-performance ratio. Dell PowerEdge R-Series has features that specifically cater to the needs of my small company, such as iDRAC. The iDRAC system is a complete feature set for managing servers and hardware technically and monitoring-wise. It really fits in our system and our ecosystem, and monitoring-wise, it is excellent. They have all these sensors available via different protocols and end points, which I love, and the ability to manage and control everything via the iDRAC interface is just a welcome bonus. In our use case, Dell PowerEdge R-Series is very flexible. It is another computer which helps a lot because of the durability over time. They keep running, making scalability for getting more of those resources in our environment so easy.

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Jason Quartey

Oracle Database Administrator at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees

Robust security layers have supported mission-critical banking and protected sensitive data

Where I have not really enjoyed is the flexibility of doing things. You are just in a straitjacket with what they give you. The flexibility of doing things is limited compared to other platforms. The backup and restore features on that module were a bit old. I couldn't create a snapshot and provision a server in minutes. The VM features that I can use now easily were not that easy with HPE Integrity and were not even available for us. I had a lot of interaction with HPE Integrity and wanted to move to a different platform for a different experience. I did not see any products matching the Dell PowerFlex environment in terms of server capabilities when it comes to HPE Integrity. We are now using Oracle products and Oracle Data Guard. Oracle on HPE Integrity was a bit more difficult because you have to get separate patches, separate tunables, and separate kernel settings for HPE Integrity. Everything was so proprietary on HPE Integrity, making it difficult to have one solution. The Dell Linux environment with Oracle Linux OS now will be much easier.

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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

"Upgrading the firmware or dealing with patching and CVE management is so much easier with Dell's BIOS software, which takes just five or six clicks."

"Dell PowerEdge R-Series supports the growth and operational success of my company in an amazing way, as we had several meetings with Dell representatives who came to our office, understood our forecast, and helped us build infrastructure that would support our goal."

"Virtualization is the biggest benefit for our organization, as we are able to virtualize a lot of applications and user desktops with the Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Server."

"Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers is a stable product."

"The defining characteristic of the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers lies in their ability to function as the pivotal nexus of the server infrastructure."

"Overall, I've seen an improvement in the network bandwidth, as well as an improvement in the speed of the blades and the processors."

"The solution's lifecycle management with iDRAC works really well, and it is a valuable feature because it helps with maintenance and keeping track of what we have in our company."

"When it comes to handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads, the PowerEdge Rack Servers are fit for purpose. They do what they need to do."

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"What I like about HPE Integrity servers is how stable and easy to use they are."

"HPE Integrity is a mission-critical server, and we are using it for our SAP; we require zero downtime, which is why it is typically used in environments like banks or air traffic control where the downtime requirement is absolute zero."

"It's a very good product to use for medium-sized companies."

"We need to be able to offer our customers continuous service 24/7, and we are able to do all this with Integrity."

"We currently deployed HP Integrity blade servers; they offer great versatility, redundancy, and a rapid method of deploying multiple virtual guests within 10 minutes."

"We have what is called a chief data care center support. This is the highest level of support they have. We have been very happy with the support we have received."

"It is very fast and easy to use."

"If one needs a system with first class stability that may be an expensive solution, HPE Integrity is a way to go."

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Cons

"The scalability of Dell PowerEdge R-Series is a little tricky because it's a standalone server."

"If there is something I would like to see fixed, even if it's small, it seems that the orchestration of many Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers is very complicated; using Dell Server Administration software could be easier for managing many Dell PowerEdge R-Series servers."

"They could improve on the processor and security for the next release of the solution."

"In Pakistan, the vendors or the partners of Dell are not providing a good environment. They need to improve their support and hire partners that have certified support sources. Currently, we are not getting good deployment experience. However, after deployment, Dell solutions perform very well."

"The GUI could be improved. I primarily work with the command line, which enables you to do many things faster."

"System security can be improved. They can add more power and security for ESXi version 7."

"The rate controller interface is difficult to get to without installing additional software. It would be helpful if they had preinstalled software to make that easily accessible."

"I would like to see improvements in the availability of AMD options in Dell PowerEdge R-Series lineup, as currently, the ratio of AMD to Intel servers seems limited, and increasing the number of AMD servers may enhance efficiency."

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"The manageability must be improved."

"It is an old technology, so there is not much growth that we can do on it now."

"With the announcement last year from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise that they are no longer supporting Itanium 2 processors, which means HP-UX is going to die soon in a couple of years."

"The quantity of the processor from Integrity, because at this moment there's a limit."

"Since Intel featured this product as a mainframe class, it should perform closer to a mainframe."

"Where I have not really enjoyed is the flexibility of doing things. You are just in a straitjacket with what they give you."

"I don't know if Integrity will survive too much because if the Itanium processors are not going to be supportive anymore, I think in the midterm (4 or 5 years), Integrity's going to be replaced by another product line."

"Pricing is very high. It should be less."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The main reason I choose Dell there is cost. Dell is cheaper than HPE. Why would I want to pay a premium for an HPE product when I'm getting the same amount of support, the same amount of data protection, and the same amount of performance from Dell?"

"They seem to have become more expensive. I've not done a comparison with other vendors recently. If the price increases more, we would need to do a comparison next year just to make sure that we are benchmarking our server purchases correctly."

"They are affordable. Even during our recent procurement, the cost of Dell servers was lower than that of HPE."

"It is expensive. The price needs to be more competitive. Additional licenses are required to enable some of the features for scalability."

"I know the pricing for Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers went up last year, and we weren't too happy about that, but it is what it is."

"The price of this solution is reasonable. It's very comparable to similar solutions."

"The server is a one-time purchase, but the support is on a subscription basis."

"It has generally been very competitive. It is not the best, but it is very competitive."

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"HPE Integrity's pricing could be better."

"The pricing is the best."

"Price-wise, the solution is very expensive."

"There is no license required to use HPE Integrity."

"The price is not very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

15%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	125
Midsize Enterprise	70
Large Enterprise	156

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

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

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What needs improvement with Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers?

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What is your primary use case for Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers?

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What is your primary use case for HPE Integrity?

We are still working with HP products, specifically HPE Integrity servers. We are about to migrate this year to Dell. For Unix, because we are using Unix now, we're going to move to Linux on that p...

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What advice do you have for others considering HPE Integrity?

Data protection and application support features are important considerations. My total experience has been seven out of ten. Regarding disaster recovery, we just have the servers that we configure...

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Also Known As

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers

HP Integrity Superdome , HP Integrity, SGI Altix

Overview

PowerEdge R-Series delivers high performance, flexibility, and scalability for data centers. It supports demanding tasks with robust management tools and advanced cooling, providing reliability and efficiency across various workloads.

Engineered for large deployments, PowerEdge R-Series supports extensive configurations optimizing performance in data centers. With features like advanced cooling and energy-efficient architecture, it empowers organizations to manage heavy workloads while facilitating seamless scalability. It offers remote management, robust security, and integration with VMware ensuring operational excellence and high availability for business-critical applications.

What are the key features of Dell PowerEdge R-Series?

Scalability: Supports flexible configurations for diverse workloads.
Remote Management: iDRAC and OpenManage facilitate easy oversight.
Energy Efficiency: Architecture helps reduce energy consumption.
Security: Robust features ensure protected performance.
VMware Integration: Enhances manageability and productivity.

What benefits and ROI should you look for?

Performance: Handles high-performance and demanding tasks.
Flexibility: Offers easily upgradable configurations.
Reliability: Provides consistent performance with long-term support.
Efficiency: Reduces energy use and operational costs.
Ease of Use: Simplifies management and maintenance.

PowerEdge R-Series is deployed across industries for virtualization, database hosting, and application servers. It supports environments like VMware and Hyper-V for AI, cloud infrastructure, and computing tasks. Widely used by finance, healthcare, and academia, it enhances reliability and efficiency of IT infrastructure.

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HPE Integrity is renowned for reliability, scalability, and high availability. It supports mission-critical tasks and offers a secure architecture with excellent fault tolerance, ideal for SAP and HP-UX environments.

HPE Integrity's robust performance and secure architecture make it reliable for continuous operation and critical tasks. Despite its strong capabilities, users seek improvements in GUI management, modern technology integration, and virtualization. They appreciate its rapid deployment, integrated networking, and ease of use while noting issues with outdated technology, support, and cloud compatibility. Suitable for environments demanding zero downtime, it encounters challenges in staying current with modern software and efficient resource usage.

What are the key features of HPE Integrity?

Reliability: Provides robust fault tolerance, ensuring continuous service.
Scalability: Offers versatile scalability that adapts to growing demands.
Rapid Deployment: Facilitates quick implementation in varied environments.
Integrated Networking: Supports comprehensive connectivity for seamless operations.
Secure Architecture: Maintains a strong security focus to protect data integrity.

What benefits or ROI should organizations consider?

24/7 Availability: Ensures uninterrupted operations in critical applications.
Ease of Use: Simplifies management, reducing training costs and time.
Fault Tolerance: Enhances resilience, minimizing potential downtime.
Troubleshooting Efficiency: Quickly resolves issues, maintaining productivity.

In industries like finance, banking, and air traffic control, HPE Integrity is essential as a database server for SAP systems where zero downtime is critical. It is widely used in production settings involving Blade servers and virtual machines, also serving disaster recovery needs despite some hardware challenges. Transition considerations to alternate solutions like Dell arise due to compatibility in Unix to Linux migrations.

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