HPE BladeSystem vs PowerEdge C comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.6, while Dell Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 13.9% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Dell Technologies’s 1.0% 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 BladeSystem

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

PowerEdge C and HPE BladeSystem are competing products in the server market. PowerEdge C may have an edge in remote management and cost-effective pricing, while BladeSystem might excel in configurability and remote administration.

Features: PowerEdge C is equipped with iDRAC for advanced remote management, high CPU processing capabilities, and is valued for its reliability and strong performance with Oracle databases. The Intel RAS feature aids in hardware error recovery. HPE BladeSystem stands out for its configurability and centralized management with HPE OneView, space-saving modular design, and superior iLO management for remote administration.

Room for Improvement: For PowerEdge C, enhancements in memory capacity, AI integration, and competitive pricing are sought. BladeSystem users recommend improving license registration processes, backward compatibility, reducing firmware update downtime, and adjusting pricing to stay competitive.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both PowerEdge C and BladeSystem are largely on-premises solutions with hybrid options. PowerEdge has some flexibility but receives mixed support reviews due to navigation issues. HPE BladeSystem is positively rated for support, with concerns about offshore resources and support for newer needs.

Pricing and ROI: PowerEdge C's pricing opinions are mixed, with some seeing it as costly yet justified by its quality. HPE BladeSystem has a high initial cost, with users seeking better pricing compared to Cisco and Dell. Both products offer good ROI, though Dell's support costs are seen as more favorable.

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HPE BladeSystem vs. PowerEdge C

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Review summaries and opinions

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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

PowerEdge C

Ranking in Blade Servers

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Density Optimized Servers (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 13.9%, down from 15.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 1.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Fatai Akinwande

Specialist Datacenter and Server at IHS Towers

Enables you to manage all resources from a single dashboard using the OneView feature

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.

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Al Vasek

Executive Business Development Manager, Cloud and Managed Services at Presidio Networked Solutions

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 feature I find most valuable is the ease of use."

"The product is quite stable. Its performance is reliable."

"The solution is very fast and the power consumption is great."

"The virtual connect and network management port is a valuable feature."

"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 robustness and the connectivity between all servers and the storage aspect are the most beneficial features of HPE BladeSystem."

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

"This has drastically reduced our datacenter space, has good cooling and power consumption."

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"It was not complex to deploy."

"Technical support has been helpful."

"The product has high performance and no downtime."

"I like the feature that allows for a backup and that is suitable for me."

"The security of the product is very good."

"The solution provides good support and service."

"The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products."

"It is a scalable solution."

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Cons

"The problem is that when want to expand with a new chassis, you have to do everything manually. It's not automatic."

"Storage capacity could be enhanced."

"HPE BladeSystems is an old technology that cannot fit all of the dynamic organizational needs of our company."

"The solution could improve by having more automation, such as the automatic mapping feature that is available in the Synergy Blade series."

"If the hardware offered higher efficiency, that would be an ideal situation for our company."

"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."

"Currently, in the case of a disk failure there is a need to remove the whole bay and as a result, to disconnect all the other disks."

"The response time in terms of getting technical support assistance could be improved."

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"The product’s cost needs improvement."

"They could automate or simplify it more."

"There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required."

"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."

"The price must be improved."

"A feature that needs to be added is the ability for full container storage."

"The reliability needs improvement."

"HP is a little bit lower in terms of price."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Add OneView and ILO advanced to the base product. Don’t adjust the price, but just include them."

"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."

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

"It is not expensive, really, in this class of server products."

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

"With regards to the prices, they need to adapt to the current needs of the country."

"it would make everyone happy if the solution were less expensive."

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

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"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."

"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."

"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."

"PowerEdge C is a product that is priced at a medium range, so it is not too expensive."

"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."

"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."

"When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."

"I don't handle the financial aspects, so I don't know the exact costs, but in terms of the value it brings, it's worth it."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

11%

Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm

10%

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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?

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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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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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem

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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

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.

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EMIS Health

NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco

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