HPE BladeSystem vs HPE NonStop comparison

HPE BladeSystem and HPE NonStop are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. HPE BladeSystem is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.6, while HPE NonStop is ranked #11. HPE BladeSystem holds a 13.7% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to HPE NonStop’s 4.6% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of HPE BladeSystem users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of HPE NonStop users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

HPE BladeSystem and HPE NonStop are both key components in HPE's server portfolio, competing in the enterprise data center space. While HPE NonStop has advantages in fault tolerance and continuous availability, HPE BladeSystem provides benefits with its modular design and cost-effectiveness.

Features: HPE BladeSystem is appreciated for its modular architecture, flexibility, and energy efficiency, which support a range of workloads. On the other hand, HPE NonStop features include unmatched fault tolerance, high scalability, and continuous availability, making it ideal for mission-critical applications.

Room for Improvement: HPE BladeSystem could improve by enhancing its fault tolerance, offering better integration with existing IT infrastructure, and increasing scalability options. HPE NonStop could benefit from simplifying its deployment process, reducing its initial setup cost, and improving user-friendliness.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE BladeSystem is known for its simple deployment model and positive customer service feedback, making implementation straightforward. HPE NonStop, although more complex to deploy due to its advanced features, is supported by a responsive service team that helps manage this complexity effectively.

Pricing and ROI: HPE BladeSystem presents a more accessible price point and offers a favorable ROI for general enterprise needs. In contrast, HPE NonStop requires a higher initial investment but provides a long-term ROI by minimizing downtime and reducing maintenance for critical applications.

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HPE BladeSystem vs. HPE NonStop

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Categories and Ranking

HPE BladeSystem

Ranking in Blade Servers

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

139

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE NonStop

Ranking in Blade Servers

11th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 13.7%, up from 13.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE NonStop is 4.6%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Blade Servers Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE BladeSystem	13.7%
HPE NonStop	4.6%
Other	81.7%

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Kapil Pandey

Technology Management Consultant at National Institute for Smart Government - NISG

Reliability and reasonable pricing enhance data center management

I researched on peerspot.com about IT solutions, specifically about HPE BladeSystem and HPE Synergy, because we are already using HP servers in our state data center. In HP Cloud System, we are using a converged infrastructure to connect LAN and SAN connectivity across the network. Regarding Virtual Connect technology, there is a noticeable impact on network management. For day-to-day operations, we use various applications such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams to connect virtually. Using HPE BladeSystem Virtual Connect technology in HP Cloud System, we achieve efficient network management with well-defined LAN and SAN connectivity. We already have a defined modular architecture in place designed by the HP team for our data center. My company name is National Institute for Smart Government, also called NISG, under the National e-Governance Division. My title is Technology Management Consultant. I would rate HPE BladeSystem as an eight out of ten.

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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

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The monitoring and support HP provides is far better compared to other systems, and if we are using HP servers along with HP tools such as HP Service Manager and HP OpenView for integrating server management and automating incident management systems, it is quite helpful and the best in the market currently."

"HPE BladeSystem provides good commuting performance."

"Currently, we're using HPE BladeSystem BL460, but we're planning to migrate to the Synergy System as part of our strategy since the OEM support for the BL460 will eventually end. The most valuable features are its high computing capability and availability. Additionally, the ability to manage all resources from a single dashboard using the OneView solution that comes with the HP Converge system is incredibly beneficial. The efficientand unique environment makes it an excellent fit for our needs."

"The solution uses less cabling and less space in the data center."

"Modularity is a key feature that provides energy saving ."

"The most valuable feature, of course, is its size as I can build a huge compute resource on it."

"It also has a pretty solid design and management."

"The product has a lot of options for checking servers and IoT ports using artificial intelligence."

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"We don't have any issues with the stability of HPE NonStop."

"The stability of HPE NonStop is good."

"Feature-wise, the most valuable one is the fact that it has 100 hundred percent uptime every year. Secondly, it is stable."

Cons

"The management side of this solution could be improved."

"In terms of improvements, I'd suggest enhancing the stability of the HPE BladeSystem, especially regarding network connectivity. We once had an issue where a system didn’t communicate with the network, and it took a while to diagnose the problem. Eventually, we discovered it was a motherboard issue, but we initially thought it was the network card. Improving the onboard administratordashboard to provide more granular insights, like clearly identifying faultycomponents, would make troubleshooting much more efficient. Aside from that, the system is superb and has been reliable."

"We have not needed to contact support because we have not had an issue. However, the partner support we had could improve. There are some disadvantages compared to Dell. The questions that are asked from the support are too lengthy, this causes a delay in support."

"Improving HPE BladeSystem could involve enhancing the customization features which are currently less robust than other tools in the market that offer drag and drop modules."

"It is really stable, however the motherboard sometimes crashes."

"It would be nice if the solution were cheaper."

"If you compare it with Lenovo systems, the pricing is too high."

"We sometimes have compatibility issues depending on the browser that you are using. For example, sometimes you have to switch between Edge, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, or Chrome to have things operating correctly."

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

"HPE NonStop could improve by having infrastructure management."

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a one-time purchase for the HPE BladeSystem."

"The HPE BladeSystem is an expensive solution."

"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 price for HPE BladeSystem can vary between $100,000 to $1 million or above. The price can be high."

"The price of HPE BladeSystem could improve. They need to reduce the price to be able to compete better with other vendors, such as Dell."

"The chassis itself, with no blade server inside, so expensive. The C7000 model costs around $100,000."

"The licenses for HPE BladeSystem are perpetual."

"I don't have access to your financial information or the specific details of this solution's pricing. There are no additional fees. It is the hardware and the support."

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"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."

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

"HPE NonStop is definitely on the higher end."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Performing Arts

Computer Software Company

22%

Financial Services Firm

20%

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	40
Large Enterprise	103

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

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...

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What do you like most about HPE BladeSystem?

The solution is scalable, offering flexibility and expansion options to meet changing business needs.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE BladeSystem?

With around 19 years of exposure in working with various servers, including HPE, I encounter challenges in identifying reasonable prices during the setup cost and licensing process, especially for ...

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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem

HP NonStop, HPE Integrity NonStop

Overview

HP ProLiant BladeSystem share power, cooling, network, and storage infrastructure via the blade enclosure. Since equipment is not needed for each server, you get a dramatic reduction in power distribution units, power cables, LAN and SAN switches, connectors, adapters, and cables. And you can add the newest-generation technologies by simply changing individual components.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sample Customers

EMIS Health

Bankart, Capital Securities Corporation

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