HPE BladeSystem vs Lenovo Blade Servers [EOL] comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Lenovo are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Additionally, 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Lenovo users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

HPE BladeSystem

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

140

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Lenovo Blade Servers [EOL]

Average Rating

8.2

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Featured Reviews

TarunAudichey

CTO at Miraj

Centralized modular platform has improved data center management and supports mission-critical workloads

The main area for improvement I see is the training process. When you use anything, how easily it is to manage is very important in hyper-converged solutions. If you compare it with VMware, it is very familiar. HPE Converged, however, is very large to understand for a new person. I am talking about training and management perspective, and user management. A system integrator and any system engineer who will operate and manage the system should find it easy to understand any configuration part and understanding part, which is currently a little bit tough. In Virtual Connect, we need some improvement. If we are going to move to hybrid, we need to easily move VM transactions from on-premises to cloud. We require a good, more easy process for day-to-day activities. Performance-wise, HPE BladeSystem is good regarding its ability to support mission-critical applications. However, reliability is all dependent on the core and memories, which will centrally control the entire blade and hyper-converged. We require more reliable things because if something goes down in the controller and center control, it is very tough to manage. We require a centralized image that will be replicated to any other device immediately, and all configurations and everything will come as soon as possible.

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it_user477012

Support Engineer-Enterprise System at a tech services company

Easy to deploy and produces better performance with less maintenance

We have separate compute module know as FSM for management Easy to deploy with better performance and less maintenance. Integrated DVD/CD ROM. Five years. No issues to date. It is every important that you should be very clear with your future plans. We have had no scalability issues to date.…

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

Pros

"Their support is amazing; if there is any issue, within a couple of hours they will ship the box from another country and it will be here."

"The technical support is good."

"We were using a similar solution from other vendors, but we found that HPE is much better."

"The product is good and strong."

"HPE BladeSystem is very easy to use."

"This has drastically reduced our datacenter space, has good cooling and power consumption."

"Its ease of management, consolidation, connectivity, power, and cooling are the most valuable features."

"Currently, we're using HPE BladeSystem BL460, but we're planning to migrate to the Synergy System as part of our strategy since the OEM support for the BL460 will eventually end. The most valuable features are its high computing capability and availability. Additionally, the ability to manage all resources from a single dashboard using the OneView solution that comes with the HP Converge system is incredibly beneficial. The efficientand unique environment makes it an excellent fit for our needs."

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"Before this solution, we used rack mount servers, but this solution saves physical spaces and increases reliability."

"Central management of all blade servers and performance: It helps us to access blade servers remotely even at boot time, as well, when we can access the BIOS setup remotely."

"We replaced five 42U server racks with two IBM S Series Blade Center chassis."

"The form factor is good for medium-level application hosting and does not take up too much space in the DC."

"Overall, the product has great value for money."

"Excellent support in case of any failure (and I am not saying this because I worked for IBM)"

"The technical support is very good."

"Easy to deploy with better performance and less maintenance."

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Cons

"Technical support is great, once you get to it"

"With the management software, sometimes we can't run a new Java version or Active X."

"The ecosystem of software that comes with HPE blade has been lacking. HPE's Rapid Deployment Pack (was rebranded Altiris when I used it) is a clunky solution for imaging blades and it may have been replaced."

"The scalability is limited because you only have a 16-server by chassis, so you have to add more chassis, and you can't have a domain fabric like HPE Synergy, for example."

"Upgrading to the new 32 and 128Gb SAN is not possible."

"Some part of virtual connections needs improvement."

"It needs to be easier to help build OpenStack solutions."

"We are very happy with what we have, but HPE is not going to continue with BladeSystem. It will be discontinued so we will have to change to another product shortly."

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"The storage part of this product needs to be improved."

"Because this is an old IBM blade chassis model and servers, we faced a couple of issues during VMware implementation."

"If we talk about scalability, it is quite expensive, especially when you need to buy more blades."

"Performance is good, but on heavily non-linear workloads, they tend to have some issues."

"Firmware updates are troublesome and difficult."

"It needs better management software."

"It was quite unfortunate that I lost data while using this blade server."

"Need some level of technical knowledge to configure it."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I need to pay for the license, and it is expensive. We make yearly payments."

"Their licensing program is pretty simple."

"Regarding the cost, HPE BladeSystem is not cheap. The solution and its support are costly, and there are challenges with renewal and pricing, especially in Nigeria, due to the dollar rate and FX issues. However, it is reliable. I don't have specific figures for licensing costs, as the procurement and finance departments handle them."

"With regards to the prices, they need to adapt to the current needs of the country."

"The licensing is on an annual basis."

"Add OneView and ILO advanced to the base product. Don’t adjust the price, but just include them."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	40
Large Enterprise	104

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE BladeSystem?

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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem

Blade Servers, IBM Blade Servers, x86 BladeServers

Overview

HPE BladeSystem provides centralized management and modular infrastructure, offering flexibility, efficiency, and high performance. Its compact and scalable design is suitable for seamless integration, enhancing connectivity while reducing downtime.

HPE BladeSystem is valued for its ability to consolidate infrastructure with reliable and scalable solutions, catering to needs across industries like telecommunications, finance, and education. Its intuitive management and robust connectivity deliver efficient management and power savings. However, improvements are needed in license registration, driver access, KVM integration, and cost effectiveness compared to competitors. Installation and software support require attention, and users seek better cloud integration.

What are HPE BladeSystem's key features?

iLO Remote Management: Enables effective remote server control and monitoring.
Centralized Management: Simplifies infrastructure oversight and reduces administrative load.
High Performance: Delivers efficient operation for demanding applications.
Modular Design: Allows flexible deployment and infrastructure consolidation.
Seamless Integration: Supports smooth integration with existing environments.

What benefits or ROI can users expect from HPE BladeSystem?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces expenses through efficient power and space usage.
Reliability: Minimizes downtime with scalable and dependable performance.
Ease of Deployment: Simplifies setup and configuration processes.
Enhanced Management: Reduces administrative tasks with advanced control features.

HPE BladeSystem sees implementation in sectors like finance and telecommunications, being crucial for virtualization and enterprise applications involving VMware or Hyper-V. It supports operations such as high-availability clustering and data management, effectively maintaining legacy systems and enhancing server management with integrated tools.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Regarding Blade Servers, IBM is a pioneer in blade technology, building the legendary IBM reliability, security and performance into the efficient, flexible blade form factor. IBM continues to drive innovation in blade servers, offering a range of technologies to support the unique demands of your business Ð large or small, in virtually any industry.

Lenovo

Sample Customers

EMIS Health

Merkl IT, Sanitas, Cnam, Generac Power, DIMAR Group, Comune di Messina

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