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 8.7, 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 4.1% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Dell PowerEdge FX

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95% 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: April 2025).

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Dell PowerEdge FX vs. HPE Apollo Systems

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Review summaries and opinions

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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

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Density Optimized Servers (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 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 4.1%, down from 4.8% 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

"It has extremely high performance, and it is easy to manage."

"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 setup is straightforward. It can take anywhere from an hour to half a day."

"The power efficiency is very good and nice."

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

"The remote management is great."

"The product seamlessly integrates with the storage portfolio."

"The best feature is PowerEdge's ability to stack up eight blade servers in one 2U chassis."

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"It's pretty flexible. You can choose how much storage you put on the server. You can have one to three nodes, depending on whether you want more CPU or storage."

"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."

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

"It enables us to implement software defined solutions very easily, because Apollo servers are certified for use with Linux systems"

"Absolutely being able to mount into Omni-Path architecture, HFIs on those nodes, because we were the very first site in the world"

"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 support is the most valuable feature."

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

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Cons

"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."

"I would prefer the next releases of Dell PowerEdge FX to be easier to use and flexible to upgrade. Sometimes, we have to do the tasks manually, but automation would be very helpful."

"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."

"They could improve from a manufacturing perspective."

"There are certain shortcomings with Dell PowerEdge FX's integration capabilities with different operating systems, where improvements are needed."

"I think that Dell has full documentation on their products, but it needs to be improved for this one."

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

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

"We are quite happy with it, but its price and storage density can be better."

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

"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."

"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."

"What's coming out in Gen 10 is very strong in terms of additional security."

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

"I would want to see the flexibility of being able to run various network protocols including InfiniBand, Fibre Channel, as well as iSCSI, with iSCSI going up to 100 gigabytes per second -that would be outstanding."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 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."

"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 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."

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

"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."

"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."

"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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13%

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Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

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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?

HPE Apollo's after-sales support and technical support should be improved. The solution should provide fast delivery when it comes to replacing a particular product that is under warranty.

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What is your primary use case for HPE Apollo?

We use HPE Apollo for specific requirements of Linux servers.

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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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