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Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series vs HPE BladeSystem comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 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

Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series
Ranking in Blade Servers
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE BladeSystem
Ranking in Blade Servers
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
139
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series is 0.8%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 13.7%, up from 13.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Blade Servers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
HPE BladeSystem13.7%
Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series0.8%
Other85.5%
Blade Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Cyrille Darmon - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly stable solution with technical support that is not only good but also always available to help the product's users
My company's IT activities are carried out with the help of the solution. My company's customers use the solution in their telecom department or for telecommunication purposes The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability. The initial setup of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series should be…
Kapil Pandey - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliability and reasonable pricing enhance data center management
I researched on peerspot.com about IT solutions, specifically about HPE BladeSystem and HPE Synergy, because we are already using HP servers in our state data center. In HP Cloud System, we are using a converged infrastructure to connect LAN and SAN connectivity across the network. Regarding Virtual Connect technology, there is a noticeable impact on network management. For day-to-day operations, we use various applications such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams to connect virtually. Using HPE BladeSystem Virtual Connect technology in HP Cloud System, we achieve efficient network management with well-defined LAN and SAN connectivity. We already have a defined modular architecture in place designed by the HP team for our data center. My company name is National Institute for Smart Government, also called NISG, under the National e-Governance Division. My title is Technology Management Consultant. I would rate HPE BladeSystem as an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."
"Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series has two processors."
"The solution has good scalability."
"The most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is its upgradability and centralized configuration."
"The density of the BladeSystem, that we can keep adding blades as we need more VMs."
"The feature I find most valuable is the ease of use."
"HPE BladeSystem is very easy to use."
"It also has a pretty solid design and management."
"The solution is issue-free and works almost flawlessly."
"The product has been simple to set up."
 

Cons

"It can have more automation. In addition, Fujitsu should have a broader portfolio, not specifically in terms of the service solutions, but more in terms of the big picture. A broader portfolio would be nice for providing different solutions for the customers."
"The initial setup of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series was complex."
"The support you get is dependant on the region. Some regions are better than others."
"We had a few hard drives that crashed, and we couldn't find them locally. We've tried internationally, but we are still struggling to get its spare parts. This is the main challenge that we have faced with this solution. Fortunately, the other drives are still working. There should be easy availability of spare parts. I should be able to request a quotation online from HPE for things that I am not able to get locally. Currently, I can order online, but when I type the serial number, most of the time, it is rejected. I don't know why it is happening. It could be because the company that sold us the system didn't buy it through the normal HPE channel. HPE should assist us as users to get the spare parts. Its security needs to be beefed up. I would like some security features. It was also challenging for us to set it up because we didn't get enough training from them."
"This product needs a wider range of firmware compatibility matrix from the oldest to the newest blade server."
"It may be coming to its end of life."
"HPE BladeSystem can improve by providing the latest generation processor engine, such as the I-Flex processor."
"There is always room for improvement everywhere with the HPE BladeSystem."
"We sometimes have compatibility issues depending on the browser that you are using. For example, sometimes you have to switch between Edge, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, or Chrome to have things operating correctly."
"The interface in terms of management could be much more intuitive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are special licenses that are connected to the usage. We installed Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series for a high PC solution, and for this reason, some Microsoft licenses and other special licenses were embedded or bundled to the Fujitsu solution."
"No license is required to operate the product."
"The product’s price is high compared to one of its competitors."
"It is expensive. There are no additional costs. We are able to get good discounts anyway from HPE, but if the price can come down, we'll be happy."
"The licenses for HPE BladeSystem are perpetual."
"BladeSystem is a little bit cheaper."
"it would make everyone happy if the solution were less expensive."
"We have been satisfied with the price. However, there are additional costs for support."
"When you purchase HPE BladeSystem you have to pay for the support service. The first three years are covered under the warranty, and for any further support, you have to pay annually. When comparing the cost of HPE BladeSystem to other vendors, the fees are less expensive."
"The pricing is competitive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Performing Arts
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise40
Large Enterprise103
 

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Also Known As

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HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem
 

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Sample Customers

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Tokyo Stock Exchange, RAF St. Mawgan, King Fahad Medical City, St. Bede’s Catholic High School, 
EMIS Health
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