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Dell PowerEdge C- Series vs HPE NonStop comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 7, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge C- Series
Ranking in Blade Servers
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (1st)
HPE NonStop
Ranking in Blade Servers
12th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge C- Series is 2.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE NonStop is 4.9%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Blade Servers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell PowerEdge C- Series2.8%
HPE NonStop4.9%
Other92.3%
Blade Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Naveen Radhwani - PeerSpot reviewer
Head IT at TO THE NEW Digital
Offers great performance and customization for application servers
There are a few bugs in PowerEdge C that require some configurational settings to be done with the help of a support team when we reconfigure the solution. This is one area where they can improve the performance of the server or implement some application improvements in the solution to make it easier for end users to implement properly.
Roni Wijaya - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President of It Operations at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
With a perfect record for uptime, the solution ensures a return on investment
Since it is a legacy tool, there is a need to change it for flexibility. I think now it has improved because the security is very good. It is very secure for the performance of the machine critical application service, and it is very good. I don't know how to speak more on improvement needed because it's a good enough tool. However, depending on the application, it's limited. Not a lot of applications run on HPE NonStop. It is not flexible because I know that because of the compatibility of Java with HPE NonStop. When we are using Java, the performance is not good.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solutions are easy to handle, priced correctly, reliable, and dependable."
"The most significant benefits, in my experience, are the configuration, reliability of the equipment, and the support of Dell."
"The hybrid solution is much more stable than other products."
"The security of the product is very good."
"I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature."
"The performance is good."
"The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."
"With the tool, we can easily upgrade and ensure compatibility between operating systems, hardwares and drivers. Among other features, the hardware also stands out because it is certified and aligns with the processor manufacturers like Intel. This enables them to offer the latest options which are not available with other suppliers."
"The stability of HPE NonStop is good."
"Feature-wise, the most valuable one is the fact that it has 100 hundred percent uptime every year. Secondly, it is stable."
"We don't have any issues with the stability of HPE NonStop."
 

Cons

"The solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
"The product’s pricing could be a little cheaper."
"It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."
"It should be improved in terms of future expansion. We should be able to have additional free slots for future extensions in terms of memory."
"The pricing of PowerEdge solutions is very high nowadays."
"The current memory could be improved."
"It would be better if the solution provided simplified storage and hardware with an integrated one-tier architecture."
"We had a few minor issues with compatibility on the latest version during the installation process."
"It is not flexible...Not a lot of applications run on HPE NonStop."
"It would be helpful if they brought the price down."
"HPE NonStop could improve by having infrastructure management."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price could be reduced."
"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."
"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."
"We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
"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."
"The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
"There is a need to pay towards the annual subscription-based licensing model offered by the solution. The product is moderately priced. Price is a critical issue, and it is always good to have moderately priced solutions."
"HPE NonStop is definitely on the higher end."
"The price of the solution is too high. If they lowered the price substantially it would open up more opportunities. It's considered a replacement for the old 9000 boxes of HP. If it had a lower price, we would be able to compete in the financial, and other sectors and other solutions such as Terraform. Having a high price makes other solutions more attractive."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
13%
Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Retailer
7%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about PowerEdge C?
The solution provides good support and service.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?
My experience with the pricing of this tool is that it's in mid-range. They have good competitors in the market who are offering better pricing, so there is scope for improvement in this area.
What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?
There are a few bugs in PowerEdge C that require some configurational settings to be done with the help of a support team when we reconfigure the solution. This is one area where they can improve t...
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Also Known As

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HP NonStop, HPE Integrity NonStop
 

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Sample Customers

NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
Bankart, Capital Securities Corporation
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