Dell PowerEdge M vs HPE BladeSystem comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge M
Ranking in Blade Servers
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE BladeSystem
Ranking in Blade Servers
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
134
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge M is 21.7%, up from 17.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 15.4%, down from 20.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

MD
Feb 14, 2023
The solution is a foundational part of our IT infrastructure and offers remarkable flexibility, reliability, and extensive software support
We are testing the latest PowerEdge from Dell for scientific workloads such as machine learning, deep learning, data analysis, and engineering simulation. We see excellent performance improvement and power consumption control. This is part of our Green Data Center project, where we take into account the “green” capabilities of the hardware we buy. We are beginning to employ cyber-resilient architecture features. It is no longer just the platform security of the past that we take into consideration when making a new acquisition, but now we are also bearing in mind the security features on the server side due to the ever-evolving environment. We found that the power consumption inside the BIOS of the latest PowerEdge has been significantly improved. The power control capabilities are now much more precise and the iDRAC tool that allows external programs to control the system's power consumption is also much more detailed than its predecessor. We have been utilizing OpenManage for many years as beta testers, and our experience with OpenManage has been overwhelmingly positive. Dell OpenManage console is incredibly user-friendly and has made our lives significantly easier.
JuanDuque - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 21, 2022
Very reliable, expands well, and is pretty simple to set up
It is very straightforward to set up. It's not complex. The length of deployment depends on the way that you configure the Blades. For example, if you're going to work with VMware, the time could be at least 25 to 30 minutes. It is not going to depend on the BladeSystem; it is going to depend on the time of the operate system deployed. The number of people you need for maintenance depends on the monitoring system that you have. For example, if you have a good monitoring system for this platform you're going to need less than ten specialists, but if you don't have a monitoring system to check the platform, probably you're going to need more than ten people.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The installation is easy."
"The solution integrated well."
"It helps us to manage multiple chassis from a single website."
"The solution is made with high-quality hardware."
"The initial setup is easy."
"I have compared Dell EMC to other solutions and have found it to be good. The SAN and LAN traffic, manageability, and upgradability are all good."
"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerEdge M is iDRAC."
"The networking features for administration and working with the server are valuable."
"The most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is the ease of management. It is easy to communicate from the server to the storage."
"It is not expensive."
"The virtual connect and network management port is a valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is simplified management."
"I like the stability."
"The solution uses less cabling and less space in the data center."
"The most valuable feature, of course, is its size as I can build a huge compute resource on it."
"One of the most valuable features I have found to be the enclosure. It is really easy to manage and everything is integrated. You are able to upgrade the software quite easily."
 

Cons

"Dell PowerEdge M lacks GPU nodes and doesn't have a direct solution for GPUs."
"It requires time to transition to the new generation."
"The firmware updates for the product need improvement."
"I would like to have additional HPC and AI capabilities on general Dell PowerEdge servers."
"One area for improvement is VLAN configuration."
"In terms of improvement, it should also offer a hyper-converged option."
"We have had some issues with the vendor's support that we have received. When you open up a support case with Dell they send a partner to assist you and in our experience, they are lacking knowledge about the solution. There are times when you need professional support from the vendor that knows the solution well."
"Can be improved by being proactive in making changes that could improve the solution."
"The only side that must be improved is the active-passive interconnect module architecture."
"The support you get is dependant on the region. Some regions are better than others."
"OA updates and upgrades have to be made simpler."
"BladeSystem is an old-fashioned server and not very well developed for new features and new areas of data centers, which is not very good for enterprise companies."
"​It is really stable, however the motherboard sometimes crashes."
"We would like to see OneView software features as an additional feature."
"I rate the stability of HPE BladeSystem a nine out of ten."
"HPE BladeSystem that we are using is currently very old. It's not too good. We haven't renewed it. I would like the solution to have more updates."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of PowerEdge Next is higher than it was before."
"If we would not have gone with the vendor we might have been charged unnecessarily for packages we did not need."
"The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is manageable for medium enterprises as well."
"It was budget friendly."
"The product is budget-friendly. The initial cost for each server was around 10,000 euros. It's a standard price, not too high or too low."
"Dell PowerEdge M price is comparable to other solutions but cheaper than IBM. However, the IBM solution is a higher grade solution whereas Dell PowerEdge M is a medium-level solution."
"The solution's pricing is slightly higher."
"The HPE BladeSystem is an expensive solution."
"I would recommend this solution for large enterprises. Medium-sized companies would find it difficult to afford the HPE BladeSystem's overall capital expenses."
"BladeSystem is a little bit cheaper."
"We have an annual license."
"Add OneView and ILO advanced to the base product. Don’t adjust the price, but just include them."
"Their licensing program is pretty simple."
"The pricing is competitive."
"​The price could be cheaper."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerEdge M?
The solution's most valuable features are centralized monitoring and management and the ease of upgrading firmware.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerEdge M?
The solution's pricing is slightly higher. However, we don't require an additional license for it. The solution's pricing depends on the customer's connectivity requirements, whether 10G, 25G, or 1...
What needs improvement with Dell PowerEdge M?
One area for improvement is VLAN configuration. With Cisco UCS, you apply settings in one place, and they are applied across all the levels. With PowerEdge M, you need to apply them in multiple pla...
How would you choose between HPE's Bladesystem and Synergy?
For me, choosing between HPE’s Bladesystem and Synergy came down to which solution was more powerful, reliable, and stable. It turns out Bladesystem was the winner. Bladesystem is excellent because...
What do you like most about HPE BladeSystem?
The solution is scalable, offering flexibility and expansion options to meet changing business needs.
 

Also Known As

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HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem, HP BladeSystem
 

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Sample Customers

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