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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 August 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series is 0.7%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 13.7%, down from 15.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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

"Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series has two processors."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."
"The product has been simple to set up."
"I like the stability."
"It provides a secure access to the console and reliable administration."
"The scalability has been good."
"Uptime and service are valuable for us. When we have an issue, uptime and being able to get an emergency replacement or actual service is the most important thing for us."
"The virtual connect and network management port is a valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature of the HPE BladeSystem is the ease of management."
"Basically, in a cluster, it works really nicely, especially within a cluster environment. Also, it's easily configurable."
 

Cons

"The initial setup of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series was complex."
"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 tool must provide integration with the cloud."
"​It is really stable, however the motherboard sometimes crashes."
"There have been some hardware failures with them. These failures have since been solved by HPE support partners."
"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."
"In general, there is a 10% to 15% price gap compared to competitors."
"The only side that must be improved is the active-passive interconnect module architecture."
"It is lacking in the ability to replicate virtual machines more easily."
 

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."
"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 HPE BladeSystem is an expensive solution."
"The price of HPE BladeSystem is less expensive than some other solutions, such as Dell. The cost of replacement equipment is expensive."
"It is not expensive, really, in this class of server products."
"I need to pay for the license, and it is expensive. We make yearly payments."
"We have been satisfied with the price. However, there are additional costs for support."
"The price for HPE BladeSystem can vary between $100,000 to $1 million or above. The price can be high."
"The pricing is competitive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series?
No license is required to operate the product. Licenses are meant for products like VMware.
What needs improvement with Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series?
The initial setup of Fujitsu Primergy BX400 Series should be made easier.
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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE BladeSystem?
With around 19 years of exposure in working with various servers, including HPE, I encounter challenges in identifying reasonable prices during the setup cost and licensing process, especially for ...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem
 

Overview

 

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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