HPE BladeSystem vs Lenovo Blade Servers [EOL] comparison

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88% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

HPE BladeSystem

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

140

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Lenovo Blade Servers [EOL]

Average Rating

8.2

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Featured Reviews

TarunAudichey

CTO at Miraj

Centralized modular platform has improved data center management and supports mission-critical workloads

The main area for improvement I see is the training process. When you use anything, how easily it is to manage is very important in hyper-converged solutions. If you compare it with VMware, it is very familiar. HPE Converged, however, is very large to understand for a new person. I am talking about training and management perspective, and user management. A system integrator and any system engineer who will operate and manage the system should find it easy to understand any configuration part and understanding part, which is currently a little bit tough. In Virtual Connect, we need some improvement. If we are going to move to hybrid, we need to easily move VM transactions from on-premises to cloud. We require a good, more easy process for day-to-day activities. Performance-wise, HPE BladeSystem is good regarding its ability to support mission-critical applications. However, reliability is all dependent on the core and memories, which will centrally control the entire blade and hyper-converged. We require more reliable things because if something goes down in the controller and center control, it is very tough to manage. We require a centralized image that will be replicated to any other device immediately, and all configurations and everything will come as soon as possible.

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it_user477012

Support Engineer-Enterprise System at a tech services company

Easy to deploy and produces better performance with less maintenance

We have separate compute module know as FSM for management Easy to deploy with better performance and less maintenance. Integrated DVD/CD ROM. Five years. No issues to date. It is every important that you should be very clear with your future plans. We have had no scalability issues to date.…

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

Pros

"I believe they are ahead of the other vendors (IBM, Dell and Cisco)."

"The solution is simple and easy to manage."

"With iLO and other features, our experience has been really good especially when a lot of people are working remote or offsite."

"We were pleased with the stability of the system as there were no downtimes for the last ten years due to hardware 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."

"The integration with our existing environment, and its ease of use are valuable."

"One of the most valuable features I have found to be the enclosure. It is really easy to manage and everything is integrated. You are able to upgrade the software quite easily."

"The ROI has been excellent for our customers over 10 years of installations."

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"The servers have enabled us to run critical applications, backup of critical data, and storage systems on the same products without downtime issues that could otherwise be caused by hardware or software issues."

"Central management of all blade servers and performance: It helps us to access blade servers remotely even at boot time, as well, when we can access the BIOS setup remotely."

"Before this solution, we used rack mount servers, but this solution saves physical spaces and increases reliability."

"The technical support is very good."

"Excellent support in case of any failure (and I am not saying this because I worked for IBM)"

"We replaced five 42U server racks with two IBM S Series Blade Center chassis."

"The form factor is good for medium-level application hosting and does not take up too much space in the DC."

"BladeCenter HS22 provides great performance and reliability, with two Intel Xeon 5600 (3.60 GHz) processors and 12 VLP DDR-3 memory DIMMs, with expansion capability of 192 GB."

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Cons

"We expected more processing power, with more CPU cores and a greater number of cores per CPU."

"I'd like to see HP move more towards software-defined solutions because we're looking towards software-defined networks."

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

"The integration and price of HPE BladeSystem could be improved."

"We had a few hard drives that crashed, and we couldn't find them locally."

"Upgrading to the new 32 and 128Gb SAN is not possible."

"I am not sure if iLO is included or if there is a separate license. If it is not included, it should be included in the license. It is such a valuable feature especially because people are working remotely."

"The scalability is limited because you only have a 16-server by chassis, so you have to add more chassis, and you can't have a domain fabric like HPE Synergy, for example."

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"Need some level of technical knowledge to configure it."

"Performance is good, but on heavily non-linear workloads, they tend to have some issues."

"If we talk about scalability, it is quite expensive, especially when you need to buy more blades."

"The storage part of this product needs to be improved."

"Because this is an old IBM blade chassis model and servers, we faced a couple of issues during VMware implementation."

"It needs better management software."

"It was quite unfortunate that I lost data while using this blade server."

"Firmware updates are troublesome and difficult."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"BladeSystem is a little bit cheaper."

"We have been satisfied with the price. However, there are additional costs for support."

"The price could be cheaper."

"The prices for the HPE Virtual Connect Modules are expensive compared to other I/O Modules available."

"The price of HPE BladeSystem is less expensive than some other solutions, such as Dell. The cost of replacement equipment is expensive."

"The licensing is on an annual basis."

"Regarding the cost, HPE BladeSystem is not cheap. The solution and its support are costly, and there are challenges with renewal and pricing, especially in Nigeria, due to the dollar rate and FX issues. However, it is reliable. I don't have specific figures for licensing costs, as the procurement and finance departments handle them."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Outsourcing Company

14%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

22%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Construction Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	4

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 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

Blade Servers, IBM Blade Servers, x86 BladeServers

Overview

HPE BladeSystem provides centralized management and modular infrastructure, offering flexibility, efficiency, and high performance. Its compact and scalable design is suitable for seamless integration, enhancing connectivity while reducing downtime.

HPE BladeSystem is valued for its ability to consolidate infrastructure with reliable and scalable solutions, catering to needs across industries like telecommunications, finance, and education. Its intuitive management and robust connectivity deliver efficient management and power savings. However, improvements are needed in license registration, driver access, KVM integration, and cost effectiveness compared to competitors. Installation and software support require attention, and users seek better cloud integration.

What are HPE BladeSystem's key features?

iLO Remote Management: Enables effective remote server control and monitoring.
Centralized Management: Simplifies infrastructure oversight and reduces administrative load.
High Performance: Delivers efficient operation for demanding applications.
Modular Design: Allows flexible deployment and infrastructure consolidation.
Seamless Integration: Supports smooth integration with existing environments.

What benefits or ROI can users expect from HPE BladeSystem?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through efficient power and space usage.
Reliability: Minimizes downtime with scalable and dependable performance.
Ease of Deployment: Simplifies setup and configuration processes.
Enhanced Management: Reduces administrative tasks with advanced control features.

HPE BladeSystem sees implementation in sectors like finance and telecommunications, being crucial for virtualization and enterprise applications involving VMware or Hyper-V. It supports operations such as high-availability clustering and data management, effectively maintaining legacy systems and enhancing server management with integrated tools.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Regarding Blade Servers, IBM is a pioneer in blade technology, building the legendary IBM reliability, security and performance into the efficient, flexible blade form factor. IBM continues to drive innovation in blade servers, offering a range of technologies to support the unique demands of your business Ð large or small, in virtually any industry.

Lenovo

Sample Customers

EMIS Health

Merkl IT, Sanitas, Cnam, Generac Power, DIMAR Group, Comune di Messina

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