Dell PowerEdge FX vs HPE Apollo Systems comparison

Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #9 with an average rating of 9.0, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.5. Dell Technologies holds a 1.4% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge FX

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

HPE Apollo Systems and Dell PowerEdge FX both compete in the high-performance computing market. Dell PowerEdge FX seems to have the upper hand due to its superior features, versatility, and long-term ROI benefits.

Features: HPE Apollo Systems offer powerful processing capabilities, scalability options, and are valued for pricing and support. Dell PowerEdge FX has modular designs, flexible configurations, and is noted for adaptability to diverse workload requirements, which provides versatility.

Room for Improvement: HPE Apollo Systems can improve energy efficiency, management interface simplicity, and documentation clarity. Dell PowerEdge FX could enhance integration with existing infrastructures, offer simpler setup processes, and provide more comprehensive documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE Apollo Systems allow straightforward deployment and have responsive customer service. Dell PowerEdge FX deployment is generally smooth but may require more technical expertise, while customer service is rated as reliable.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Apollo Systems are cost-effective, suiting budget-conscious buyers. Dell PowerEdge FX, though pricier, offers significant ROI through comprehensive features and longevity, making its higher cost justified over time.

To learn more, read our detailed Dell PowerEdge FX vs. HPE Apollo Systems Report (Updated: July 2025).

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Dell PowerEdge FX vs. HPE Apollo Systems

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge FX

Ranking in Rack Servers

9th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE Apollo Systems

Ranking in Rack Servers

6th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

4.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Density Optimized Servers (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge FX is 1.4%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Apollo Systems is 3.9%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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MarcGaethofs

ICT manager at Thys Bouwprojecten

A highly stable product that seamlessly integrates with the storage portfolio and provides excellent technical support

We have a lot of questions during the order process. They get answered well. The machines are ready to go when we switch on the power. It will depend on our configuration. If we don't make an order with all the configuration specs in it, we’ll get nothing. We will have to do it all by ourselves. Which isn't a problem, but it will take longer. The solution is deployed on-premise, but we're transitioning to more hybrid solutions. We have a team for storage and connectivity. We also have a team for switching and networking. We need three to five enterprise system engineers to build a normal-sized cluster with 500 users. We also need a project manager.

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Gayan Senadheera

Director at Tyax Pvt Ltd

Offers higher capacities compared to other solutions, making it suitable for handling large storage needs

In terms of improvement, we could benefit from some training. If there could be some training for our team, we would be better equipped to promote and support HPE Apollo. Currently, we haven't received any specific training related to HPE Apollo throughout my career. If HPE Apollo provides training, we can share the knowledge with our partners, which could lead to more opportunities for HPE Apollo in the market. Deal protection and other support measures would also be beneficial, as they could help us achieve better results in this market.

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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 product seamlessly integrates with the storage portfolio."

"We like PowerEdge for its high-performance computing architecture."

"The features that I have found most valuable are that it has very robust servers and a very heavy load. We've been working on servers now for 10 years and those servers are still up and running. Those servers are still very powerful until today."

"The most valuable feature is its stability."

"The console and user-friendly UI of Dell PowerEdge FX are the most valuable features. Its interface is easy to understand even for non-technical users."

"The power efficiency is very good and nice."

"My advice to new users evaluating Dell PowerEdge FX is that it is definitely value for money, and you should consider it for purchase."

"The product's initial setup phase was simple and easy."

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"we can use the same platform for several use cases: Hadoop, Ceph, and we are considering the server for another use case right now. It's a single solution, we only have to integrate it once and we can use it for several technologies."

"We're going to buy another Apollo 6500. We may configure it with half the number of GPUs because that may be all we need. In a sense, we can see the Apollo 6500 being so powerful that we only need half the GPU capability that we have now."

"HPE Apollo's most valuable feature is the ability to expand our storage capacity."

"When we moved to the Apollo and all flash drives, we gained a lot of performance."

"Apollo Systems provide stuff that standard services do not. More HTDs, more compute power, at very reasonable pricing."

"We usually use three blades for two-rack units, and with enough storage, it's really a small system with a powerful CPU, powerful hard drives, powerful disks."

"With HPE Apollo, we can propose configurations with many hard drives, making it suitable for large storage needs."

"The cost benefit of this solution is most valuable. It is quite effective for the work for which we are using it. We are mainly running video servers on these, and we are quite happy with the resilience, density storage, and streaming capacity of the system."

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Cons

"The system is good, but compared to open-source and assembled servers, it is somewhat costly."

"In terms of the cost, it is a little bit high, meaning, there is some difference in the cost compared to the equivalent product with HP servers."

"Before the cloud solution and virtualization, we relied on Dell hardware from specific vendors. The lifecycle for cloud infrastructure is shorter than it used to be. We need a longer lifecycle from the IT supplier providing the computing solution."

"There are times when a part might break down and we need to have Dell replace it."

"When it comes to Dell PowerEdge FX, the area of concern revolves around the delivery time where improvements are required."

"I don't have any technical issues, but I would like to see the commercial side improve as compared to all other OEMs."

"The positioning of the power supply is not ideal. Both of them are on the same side, so you need to untie the cabling when you're installing the server. Another thing is storage separation. The storage can only be used by a particular server blade. I want the ability to use a storage unit for more than one server."

"It should have more simplified management. It is a common problem where vendors think that they have simplified a solution, but the users don't look at it in the same way. A vendor thinks that there are only ten steps for a task, but we consider them as many steps. It should also have more support for NVMe. For high performance and speed, there should also be more network cards for the fiber channel and ethernet."

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"If there could be some training for our team, we would be better equipped to promote and support HPE Apollo."

"One drawback which I had: When I needed to expand storage on the Apollo, I had significant problems getting disks for it. It was a very long wait-time. So, if I were to give any advice in regards to improving this product, I would say make more of the 8TB disks available quicker."

"There is a shared battery for all cache controllers in the node. When you have to replace that element, you have to take down all three nodes and not just one."

"We would like to see SimpliVity on top of the Apollo."

"We have tried to used standardization using Ubuntu Linux and it's been hard. They had some difficulties getting the RAID configuration up and running because there are no drivers for it. It's not supported by HPE."

"The solution's deployment, security, and scalability need improvement."

"The technical support from HPE has always been good in my experience."

"The predictive analysis feature could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Payments are generally made towards the perpetual-based licensing costs attached to the solution, but people can also opt for subscription-based licenses."

"I rate the product price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price."

"The cost of Dell PowerEdge FX depends on the configuration we are using. We usually pay $5,000 to $10,000 based on the configuration, including RAM and storage."

"The price of Dell PowerEdge FX is affordable, and when compared to other solutions, such as Lenovo and HPE it is less expensive. There are any extra costs other than the standard solution."

"Compared to other brands, this solution is the cheapest. I would rate the pricing as a five out of five."

"The price of the license is expensive."

"The price of the solution is more expensive than Dell which is their main competitor. However, there are times we have managed to receive a comparable price."

"It is an expensive solution but it is worth the money. The standard licensing cost is for the GPU and the features that someone is using. There are additional charges but they depend on the solution."

"There is an annual license required to use HPE Apollo."

"Compared to other products, HPE Apollo is not an expensive solution."

"Obviously I would like to see the cost go down. That speaks for itself."

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Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge FX?

The product's initial setup phase was simple and easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge FX?

The cost of Dell PowerEdge FX depends on the configuration we are using. We usually pay $5,000 to $10,000 based on the configuration, including RAM and storage.

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What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge FX?

The system is good, but compared to open-source and assembled servers, it is somewhat costly. If it were cheaper, it would be even better. I would prefer the next releases of Dell PowerEdge FX to b...

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What do you like most about HPE Apollo?

HPE Apollo's pricing is low, and implementation is very easy compared to other products.

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What needs improvement with HPE Apollo?

Additional features would be beneficial in the next release of HPE Apollo Systems.

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What is your primary use case for HPE Apollo?

We were working with HPE Apollo Systems for one of our projects for the company named VVDN. We were using HPE Apollo Systems, GPU systems and CPU systems. For GPU systems, the model was 6500, in wh...

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Also Known As

PowerEdge FX

HP Apollo Systems, HP ProLiant SL, HP Apollo

Overview

The PowerEdge FX converged architecture gives enterprises the flexibility to tailor their IT infrastructure to specific workloads, and the ability to scale and adapt that infrastructure as needs change over time. PowerEdge FX helps deliver the agility, flexibility and secure foundation that businesses need to simplify operations and increase business results.

Dell Technologies

The HPE Apollo high-density server family is built for the highest levels of performance and efficiency. They are rack-scale compute, storage, networking, power and cooling – massively scale-up and scale-out – solutions for your big data analytics, object storage and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. From water-cooling that’s 1,000X more efficient than air, to “right-sized scaling” with 2X the compute density for workgroup and private cloud workloads, the HPE Apollo line is a dense, high-performance, tiered approach for organisations of all sizes.

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Tracewell, Govers, AXA ASSISTANCE ITALIA

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