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HPE Apollo Systems vs PowerEdge C comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Density Optimized Servers category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5, while Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.9. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 22.6% mindshare in DOS, compared to Dell Technologies’s 25.0% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.
HPE Apollo Systems
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95% willing to recommend
PowerEdge C
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96% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between HPE Apollo Systems and PowerEdge C based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Apollo Systems
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Rack Servers (6th)
PowerEdge C
Ranking in Density Optimized Servers
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
Blade Servers (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Density Optimized Servers category, the mindshare of HPE Apollo Systems is 22.6%, down from 30.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 25.0%, up from 18.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Gayan Senadheera - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers higher capacities compared to other solutions, making it suitable for handling large storage needs
In terms of improvement, we could benefit from some training. If there could be some training for our team, we would be better equipped to promote and support HPE Apollo. Currently, we haven't received any specific training related to HPE Apollo throughout my career. If HPE Apollo provides training, we can share the knowledge with our partners, which could lead to more opportunities for HPE Apollo in the market. Deal protection and other support measures would also be beneficial, as they could help us achieve better results in this market.
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Al Vasek - PeerSpot reviewer
Supports business apps and VDI with reliable compute
The solution is all about compute. The solutions are easy to handle, priced correctly, reliable, and dependable. Cisco is similar but more complex to configure and usually more expensive. My team supports a lot of Dell, focusing on hybrid environments like Azure Stack, splitting workloads between high compute needs in databases, which are expensive in the cloud, and other workloads in the cloud.
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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

"The cost benefit of this solution is most valuable. It is quite effective for the work for which we are using it. We are mainly running video servers on these, and we are quite happy with the resilience, density storage, and streaming capacity of the system."
"we can use the same platform for several use cases: Hadoop, Ceph, and we are considering the server for another use case right now. It's a single solution, we only have to integrate it once and we can use it for several technologies."
"The solution is well documented in a data sheet."
"It's going to meet our needs moving forward, it is scalable."
"HPE Apollo's pricing is low, and implementation is very easy compared to other products."
"We usually use three blades for two-rack units, and with enough storage, it's really a small system with a powerful CPU, powerful hard drives, powerful disks."
"HPE Apollo's support is the most valuable feature."
"When we moved to the Apollo and all flash drives, we gained a lot of performance."
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"It is a scalable solution."
"The most significant benefits, in my experience, are the configuration, reliability of the equipment, and the support of Dell."
"Every new version is better than the previous one."
"The solutions are easy to handle, priced correctly, reliable, and dependable."
"The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products."
"It was not complex to deploy."
"It is a scalable platform."
"The scalability of the product is good since it offers high performance and capacity."
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Cons

"The predictive analysis feature could be improved."
"The support from HPE Apollo could be better, they are making knowledgeable."
"There is a shared battery for all cache controllers in the node. When you have to replace that element, you have to take down all three nodes and not just one."
"One drawback which I had: When I needed to expand storage on the Apollo, I had significant problems getting disks for it. It was a very long wait-time. So, if I were to give any advice in regards to improving this product, I would say make more of the 8TB disks available quicker."
"What's coming out in Gen 10 is very strong in terms of additional security."
"HPE Apollo's after-sales support and technical support should be improved."
"If there could be some training for our team, we would be better equipped to promote and support HPE Apollo."
"We would like to see improved cooling because that is quite an issue. If you put that much compute power into a single rack, cooling really becomes an issue. And there is room for improvement there."
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"A feature that needs to be added is the ability for full container storage."
"The need to update the firmware and check if there is any bug in the product is one of the areas where Dell PowerEdge C falls short and needs to make improvements."
"Customer service and support have been generally helpful but can be slow due to the need to navigate different specialists."
"HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."
"It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture."
"There could be some more ports added in the future."
"The current memory could be improved."
"It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual license required to use HPE Apollo."
"The price of the solution is more expensive than Dell which is their main competitor. However, there are times we have managed to receive a comparable price."
"Compared to other products, HPE Apollo is not an expensive solution."
"Obviously I would like to see the cost go down. That speaks for itself."
"It is an expensive solution but it is worth the money. The standard licensing cost is for the GPU and the features that someone is using. There are additional charges but they depend on the solution."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive."
"When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."
"PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The price could be reduced."
"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
14%
Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE Apollo?
HPE Apollo's pricing is low, and implementation is very easy compared to other products.
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What needs improvement with HPE Apollo?
HPE Apollo's after-sales support and technical support should be improved. The solution should provide fast delivery when it comes to replacing a particular product that is under warranty.
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What is your primary use case for HPE Apollo?
We use HPE Apollo for specific requirements of Linux servers.
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What do you like most about PowerEdge C?
The solution provides good support and service.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
PowerEdge is quite a costly solution, and I would rate the pricing around seven or eight on a scale from one to ten with ten being the most expensive.
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What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
With reference architectures like VX rack, the update process is quite painful. They could automate or simplify it more. There are prerequisites to go through, and that's usually the only time-cons...
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HPE Apollo Systems
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Blade Servers
April 2025
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Also Known As

HP Apollo Systems, HP ProLiant SL, HP Apollo
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Overview

The HPE Apollo high-density server family is built for the highest levels of performance and efficiency. They are rack-scale compute, storage, networking, power and cooling – massively scale-up and scale-out – solutions for your big data analytics, object storage and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. From water-cooling that’s 1,000X more efficient than air, to “right-sized scaling” with 2X the compute density for workgroup and private cloud workloads, the HPE Apollo line is a dense, high-performance, tiered approach for organisations of all sizes.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

PowerEdge C help you to maximize hyperscale performance with up to 4 independent server nodes, flexible storage and shared infrastructure in a compact 2U chassis.

Dell Technologies
 

Sample Customers

Weta Digital
NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
Buyer's Guide
HPE Apollo Systems vs. PowerEdge C
April 2025
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