HPE Superdome X Reviews

Name: HPE Superdome X
Brand: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Rating: 4.5 (11 reviews)

4.5 out of 5

11 reviews
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What is HPE Superdome X?

HPE Superdome X is an HPE server that represents a new category of x86 modular, mission-critical systems to consolidate all tiers of critical applications on a common platform. Engineered with trusted Superdome 2 reliability, the HPE Superdome X includes a modular, bladed design, and shares HPE BladeSystem efficiencies including a common server management framework, supported from x86 to Superdome 2. With breakthrough innovations such as the fault-tolerant Crossbar Fabric and Error Analysis Engine coupled with hard partitioning capabilities, Superdome X sets the standard for mission-critical x86 computing.

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HPE Superdome X is the #6 ranked solution in top Blade Servers. PeerSpot users give HPE Superdome X an average rating of 9.0 out of 10. HPE Superdome X is most commonly compared to HPE Synergy: HPE Superdome X vs HPE Synergy. HPE Superdome X is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 64% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a government, accounting for 12% of all views.

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Featured HPE Superdome X reviews

OmobolajiOlaloku

Senior Enterprise System Engineer at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

HPE Superdome X is used in my data center for our core banking application The most valuable features of HPE Superdome X are speed, performance, and resilience. HPE Superdome X can improve by adding a lot of cloud capabilities to allow this solution to be cloud-ready in case the customer wants…

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reviewer2056329

Professor at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

We chose this machine for its scalability features. This model, the Superdome Flex 280, has limits in terms of scaling, but we are interested in potentially upgrading memory if needed. This will depend on the machine's usage. If our research applications become more complex, we'll need to extend memory support. I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten because the issue is we can't add more chassis and I'm aware of that limitation. This specific model is limited to two chassis. Our configuration already has the maximum equipment – eight processors. So, memory is the only way we can scale further. If I compare this machine's scalability to other servers, it offers better scalability as a single machine. However, we could also scale by buying additional machines or creating a cluster. So, for a single machine, the scalability is good, albeit with limits for this specific model. The machine is dedicated to a very complex job, so most CPUs are allocated to that. Currently, only two of my colleagues are using it. We are experimenting with this machine for different jobs. We plan to make it available for other use cases in our department. So, different research groups will use it in the future.

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it_user680184

Senior Director of Research at PSC

SDX gave us a very large RAM and we need that for the large-scale graph-handling applications. Those turn up in genomics for genome sequence assembly and in metagenomics. Now, people are even doing things like metatranscriptomics and those algorithms and applications right now require a very large RAM. They're not distributed, at least, not for what the biologists are commonly using in the field; we need it for that. We, also, need it for some machine-learning and large-scale Java workflows that also don't distribute.

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HPE Superdome X mindshare

As of May 2025, the mindshare of HPE Superdome X in the Blade Servers category stands at 10.8%, up from 9.1% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Valuable Features

HPE Superdome X offers high performance, scalability, and stability with its nPar hard partitions and ability to partition and combine multiple blades. It provides flexibility and reliability for mission-critical applications. Users appreciate its large RAM, crucial for applications in genomics and machine learning, and value its speed, efficiency, and resilience. The robust architecture allows it to handle diverse workloads and large-scale data management, making it adaptable across different areas within organizations.

"I like the robustness of the machine. Similar performance could likely be achieved with other configurations, but this machine is very stable."
"The most valuable features of HPE Superdome X are speed, performance, and resilience."
"This product is very reliable."

Room for Improvement

HPE Superdome X requires increased flexibility, extended storage options, lower energy consumption, and improved OS support. Cloud capabilities and a more flexible server configuration like Superdome Flex would benefit users. Reducing the initial cost and enabling online maintenance is desirable. Enhancing storage class memory could solve data transfer limitations. Users express interest in HPE investing more in testing Red Hat Linux drivers. The ability to separate chassis and optimize energy usage remains a concern.

"In this specific model, it could be beneficial to have a server configuration similar to Cisco, like the kind offered in HPE Superdome Flex X280. The ability to separate the chassis is important because we are forced to use two chassis even with lower loads.So introducing more flexibility in the Superdome environment would be helpful."
"HPE Superdome X can improve by adding a lot of cloud capabilities to allow this solution to be cloud-ready in case the customer wants to move it to the cloud."
"It would be helpful if you could do the maintenance completely online."

Pricing

"The pricing is not very cheap. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with one being very inexpensive, and ten being very expensive."
"There is a very expensive one-time cost with no licensing fees."

Service and Support

HPE Superdome X customer service shows varying experiences. Some users report great technical support, noting attentive service due to Superdome's importance. Others have faced frustrations with slow, unhelpful responses and inefficiency. Several mentioned having dedicated account managers and 24/7 availability, appreciating reliable assistance when needed. Some believe there's room for improvement, rating support four out of five. Others have avoided using support despite having agreements with HPE, indicating satisfaction or hesitance.

Deployment

Initial setup for HPE Superdome X varied. Most found it smooth and straightforward, particularly for those familiar with similar systems like c7000. HPE's assistance in installation was valued, especially for newer users. Challenges arose with newer technologies like Omni-Path, but were manageable. Some installations required multiple engineers and took up to a month. Overall, configuration tools eased the process, with difficulty rated between two and eight out of ten.

Scalability

Users appreciate HPE Superdome X's scalability, highlighting flexibility in upgrading components like blades and memory without disruption. Ideal for large enterprises with substantial RAM needs, it supports complex applications such as big databases and SAP implementations. Although some models have scaling limits, this can be mitigated by expanding or clustering. Issues tend to stem from application design rather than hardware. While some users report hardware reliability, others experiment for future diverse cases.

Stability

Users express high confidence in the stability of HPE Superdome X, highlighting its reliability and solid performance. Many note that it provides excellent uptime and meets their demanding requirements. With a history of dependable operation and longevity, it is described as highly stable, earning top ratings for performance. Users appreciate its capacity for expansion, adding to the positive feedback on its reliability in business-critical environments.

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