HPE BladeSystem vs Intel MFSYS25 comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Intel are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4, while Intel is ranked #14. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 9.8% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Intel’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of Intel users who would recommend it.

HPE BladeSystem

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95% willing to recommend

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50% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

HPE BladeSystem and Intel MFSYS25 are competing products in the server infrastructure market. HPE BladeSystem shows an advantage in scalability and support options, while Intel MFSYS25 stands out in simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

Features: HPE BladeSystem is noted for its scalability, robust networking integrations, and a comprehensive solution tailored for complex data environments. Intel MFSYS25 is valued for its ease of management, lower power consumption, and suitability for smaller deployments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE BladeSystem features a comprehensive setup process supporting large-scale enterprises and is backed by extensive customer service. Intel MFSYS25 offers straightforward deployment favoring less complex IT environments, complemented by reliable customer support.

Pricing and ROI: HPE BladeSystem entails a higher initial setup cost but promises significant ROI through its advanced features and scalability. Intel MFSYS25, appealing to budget-conscious organizations, provides lower setup costs and strong energy efficiency, offering promising ROI for small to mid-sized businesses.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE BladeSystem

Ranking in Blade Servers

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

140

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Intel MFSYS25

Ranking in Blade Servers

14th

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

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 HPE BladeSystem is 9.8%, down from 13.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intel MFSYS25 is 2.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Blade Servers Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE BladeSystem	9.8%
Intel MFSYS25	2.8%
Other	87.4%

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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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it_user375057

Sr.Server Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

We're able to set-up multiple VLANs in it.

Hyper V was the best option in case of server fail-over & Storage option was the best with the VD pools assigned to the server modules We have improved a lot, and our customers are very satisfied with the product. We're able to set-up multiple VLANs in it. I think that Intel shouldn't have…

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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 stability is pretty good, and I'd say it's on par with other vendors in the same category."

"The solution is issue-free and works almost flawlessly."

"The scalability of these solutions and its great adaptation to existing software models has allowed our cloud environment to grow easily."

"By implementing VMware on our systems, we increased the utilisation of resources, and the hardware is highly performant with no failures."

"Uptime and service are valuable for us. When we have an issue, uptime and being able to get an emergency replacement or actual service is the most important thing for us."

"It is a stable, dependable solution."

"Remote management features are valuable."

"It's a lot easier than dealing with the rack mount servers and it is a lot faster."

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"We have improved a lot, and our customers are very satisfied with the product."

"The MFSYS25 is a relatively cheap blade system with a built in "mini" SAN."

Cons

"I would like to see improvement regarding scalability and deployment in the area of support."

"This product needs a wider range of firmware compatibility matrix from the oldest to the newest blade server."

"HPE BladeSystem that we are using is currently very old. It's not too good. We haven't renewed it. I would like the solution to have more updates."

"Storage capacity could be enhanced."

"Some part of virtual connections needs improvement."

"Creating an integrated solution could make HPE BladeSystem more appealing."

"They are not selling BladeSystem anymore. The end of the sale of this platform was this year, 2020."

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

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"The Intel Switches give very poor performance when mixed with anything else."

"There is one regular error which irritates me during production hours. It continually gives us COMPONENT UNFIT ERROR."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its pricing was good. We selected this solution because it was within our budget. We paid just once when we bought it. We never bought any license."

"When you purchase HPE BladeSystem you have to pay for the support service. The first three years are covered under the warranty, and for any further support, you have to pay annually. When comparing the cost of HPE BladeSystem to other vendors, the fees are less expensive."

"The pricing is competitive."

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

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

"The product’s price is high compared to one of its competitors."

"I need to pay for the license, and it is expensive. We make yearly payments."

"I would recommend this solution for large enterprises. Medium-sized companies would find it difficult to afford the HPE BladeSystem's overall capital expenses."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

10%

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Healthcare Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	40
Large Enterprise	104

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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?

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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem

MFSYS25

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

This Intel Modular Server System MFSYS25/MFSYS35 platform supports up to six compute modules, up to fourteen hot-swap 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drives in the Intel Modular Server System MFSYS25, or up to six hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives in the Intel Modular Server System MFSYS35, an integrated server management module, redundant Ethernet switches, and redundant storage controllers. The server ships configured for rack mounting, but may be mounted in a pedestal configuration.

Intel

Sample Customers

EMIS Health

Eisenhower & Carlson, PLLC

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