HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) vs SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor comparison

HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) vs. SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Integrated Lights Out (...

Ranking in Server Monitoring

12th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SolarWinds Server and Appli...

Ranking in Server Monitoring

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (20th), Active Directory Management (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) is 2.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is 3.1%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Server Monitoring Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor	3.1%
HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO)	2.6%
Other	94.3%

Server Monitoring

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Alexander Monahan

Senior Systems Administrator at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees

Positive access capabilities and user-friendly interface empower efficient server management while cost and licensing concerns persist

HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) is user-friendly, offering easy navigation and a nice GUI. It provides an alternative network connection, enabling access to servers without physical access. The software is highly valued for its ability to bring servers back up remotely, essential for minimizing downtime in critical situations. HPE iLO is a strong competitor to iDRAC. Being a second network interface physically installed on a server, iLO provides an extra IP to access the server, bypassing other layers such as ESXi or Proxmox, and enabling BIOS-level access. The remote software involved is fantastic for recovering servers quickly and efficiently when they go down, providing significant improvements to organizational operations. Whether dealing with international or local solutions, iLO can save considerable time, reducing downtime from minutes to weeks depending on location. It is particularly useful for integrating with Microsoft Active Directory, simplifying login issues, and mitigating risks of login leaks through Multi-Factor Authentication. The quick response times from HPE support, including shipping parts and sending techs promptly, add to the overall efficiency and reliability of solutions involving HPE iLO. The integration of iLO with vSphere provides a seamless user experience, making navigation feel consistent across platforms.

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NikhilKalwint

Technical Specialist at ServiceIO

Monitoring over a thousand systems has improved decision making and operational visibility

From an advantage perspective, SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is comparatively cheaper from a commercial point of view. It is easy to install and configure, very user-friendly, and quick to get up and running, allowing you to see the early value adds in your organization. It is compatible with most technologies for monitoring with very few chances of incompatibility. Configuration also allows us to monitor all the technical parameters we are looking for, making it a very good experience for us. The alerting feature in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is a main advantage, as it alerts based on threshold breaches and can raise tickets to the ticketing system, send SMS, and email notifications, allowing engineers to work on those tickets to resolve issues and avoid further impact. The visibility into server health is a beneficial feature that I am utilizing. We widely use various application performance metrics in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor such as database monitoring and server monitoring, which are quite good enough for any monitoring solution. We utilize the customizable dashboards in SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor.

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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

"HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) has the best features for detecting any kind of hardware failure, such as any DIMM, HDD, system board, or PSU failures, providing real-time alarms with all necessary information."

"HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) is user-friendly, offering easy navigation and a nice GUI."

"The more valuable feature of this solution is the Exchange feature."

"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is the network devices' performance monitor is the best."

"SolarWinds SAM has provided us with dynamic thresholds based on historical trends and requirements. The threshold gets configured automatically, so it's no longer necessary to configure it manually every time."

"It is easy to install and configure, very user-friendly, and quick to get up and running, allowing you to see the early value adds in your organization."

"One of the most valuable features are the reports. They're pretty good. Also, the ease of installation and customization for the client is another feature that we value. SolarWinds has a lot of features but these are the ones I like the most. We also like that the KPIs have the ability to be preset."

"Monitoring the components on your devices with out of the box monitors or the ability to create new ones (SAM)"

"The most valuable feature is application monitoring."

"SSL Certificate Monitoring and Expiry Alerting"

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Cons

"I am currently avoiding HPE in my current build because of the pricing that is almost highway robbery. Service contracts are required to receive firmware updates."

"Sometimes when the system fails, iLO doesn't get the proper information from the system, so there's a need for improvement so it can provide real-time information for our engineers to give the correct solutions to customers."

"This product has no real downside unless they fail to continue development of its capabilities."

"They are complex to operate; users need to know what they want during setup."

"There is one feature that is a report writer. And they are currently trying to take it out from being a stand-alone application and integrating to the web. This doesn't give us the flexibility and it doesn't expand what we can get when it comes to reporting. So, putting it on the web is going to make it difficult to get some information. Leaving it where it is now will help us a lot."

"Application-based monitoring, such as monitoring within servers like Apache and IIS, has room for improvement."

"When you implement SolarWinds on a larger scale my customers complain about the speed."

"The major concern in the product revolves around application performance monitoring since end-to-end application monitoring is not possible with the tool."

"It would be helpful if the solution could integrate more with the security compliances, like this IDSS, etc."

"Support for the IBM Mainframe is needed."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I like the pricing for this SolarWinds product."

"We are on an annual license to use the solution. The price of the solution is expensive. The price is based on a bunch of factors, such as the number of engines and elements."

"I have always said SolarWinds is very “proud” of their products, meaning they are expensive. I cannot afford to purchase all the licenses I need for all the SolarWinds products."

"Nagios XI, WhatsUpGold, Uptime Software, PRTG, Manage Engine, and SpiceWorks are the other tools that have lower pricing and licensing costs. However, they can't compete with SolarWinds when it comes to the features and functionality that SolarWinds can provide."

"Pricing and licensing is fair for what you get. It does have a great bang-for-the-buck appeal."

"I would rate the pricing for this solution a three out of five."

"The price is too high."

"The tool is available for my company at a good price point."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Insurance Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

17%

Computer Software Company

14%

Healthcare Company

Educational Organization

11%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO)?

Regarding pricing or set-up costs and licensing, HPE's approach is quite intense compared to Dell, Cisco, Microsoft, Lenovo, etc. Avoiding HPE in the current structure due to high costs would be co...

What needs improvement with HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO)?

As a reseller, I think HP iLO can be improved in a few ways. HP has a lot of experience with iLO, but they need to work on synchronization between iLO and the system hardware. Sometimes when the sy...

What is your primary use case for HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO)?

HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) is used for monitoring the system; we have almost 115 or 116, around 150 servers, and we use this product to check the server current status with alarms and all othe...

What do you like most about SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

Identifying the problem statement is easy.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

The initial cost is quite high, but the renewal cost is reasonable.

What needs improvement with SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

There is definitely room for improvement besides simplifying its setup. As a non-technical person, I believe the dashboards could be improved. Everything we use appears on video walls, and we need ...

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Overview

HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) is a powerful remote server management tool that enhances efficiency by allowing IT administrators to manage servers from anywhere, ensuring seamless operations.

HPE iLO provides a comprehensive suite for remote server management, designed to streamline tasks like server configuration and health monitoring. Ideal for both SMBs and large enterprises, it enables administrators to access critical server information remotely. This functionality maximizes uptime, reduces operational costs, and enhances productivity, becoming an essential tool in modern data centers.

What are the key features of HPE iLO?

Remote Console Access: Enables full remote control over server operations.
Integrated Remote Console (IRC): Supports virtual media and secure data connection.
Health Monitoring: Provides real-time health status and robust diagnostics.
Embedded Media Controller: Adds convenience for firmware updates and management tasks.
Power Management: Optimizes power consumption efficiency to lower costs.

What benefits and ROI should be considered when evaluating HPE iLO?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for physical presence, saving travel costs.
Time Savings: Streamlines management processes, saving precious time.
Enhanced Security: Provides secure access to ensure data safety.
Improved Uptime: Reduces downtime with proactive monitoring and alerts.
Scalability: Supports growth without a significant increase in management resources.

In various industries like healthcare, finance, and telecommunications, HPE iLO is implemented to optimize IT infrastructures by offering remote diagnostics, rapid issue resolution, and enhanced server performance. Its comprehensive set of tools allows industries to maintain high operational standards while minimizing intervention times.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM) delivers powerful application and server monitoring capabilities for IT pros, enabling them to diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues faster. Do not let slow applications and downtime impact your end-users and business services. Pinpoint the root cause of application issues across various layers of the IT stack. SolarWinds SAM is affordable and easy to deploy, use, and customize. You can automatically discover your system's environment and start monitoring in about an hour. No professional services or consultation needed.

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Sample Customers

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Andr. L. Riis AS, NetSuite

HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) vs. SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor