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HPE BladeSystem vs Oracle Netra Modular System comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

HPE BladeSystem
Ranking in Blade Servers
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
140
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Netra Modular System
Ranking in Blade Servers
22nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 8.4%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Netra Modular System is 1.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Blade Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE BladeSystem8.4%
Oracle Netra Modular System1.6%
Other90.0%
Blade Servers
 

Featured Reviews

Kapil Pandey - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Management Consultant at National Institute for Smart Government - NISG
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.
it_user429384 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
It's not a one-size-fits-all converged infrastructure system, which means that I can mix things and have convergence throughout the whole stack.
The Netra Modular System is really cool because unlike all the other Oracle solutions, this is a system that is a lot more agile. It's a technology that's the basis of a converged infrastructure, but it's what we work on -- agile convergence. The Netra Modular system lets you do things you can't do with competing products. Competing technologies in convergence force you to use their hypervisor. They force you to use their OS. They force you to use their storage in its configuration. It's very cookie cutter. They're kind of one-size-fits-all and there's no flexibility. If you think it, when's the last time you bought your clothes one-size-fits-all? It just doesn't fit well. People have been doing that with convergence. So what's cool with the Netra Modular System is that it's not one-size-fits-all. I can mix things in it in ways I can't mix on other systems, but when I use Enterprise Manager, I still have the advantages of a converged system. I still have a single pane of glass, but it doesn't do a lot of convergence, just maybe the network, the storage, and the operating system. With Netra and Enterprise Manager, I can start from the network in storage and go all the way up into the application tier. It's convergence throughout the whole stack.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"BladeSystem was a huge improvement over rack. We gained an awful lot of productivity when we went to BladeSystem, because we can set up so much infrastructure in one swipe."
"I utilize its modular architecture, which is quite good, it is centralized so it is good to manage, and the scalability product is also good for efficiently scaling my organization's computing resources."
"This server comes with up to 2TB of memory which allows us to run more virtual machine on single server."
"Basically, in a cluster, it works really nicely, especially within a cluster environment. Also, it's easily configurable."
"The small footprint that they have, the reliability and the ease of use are key factors."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is its high availability."
"No issues with scalability. ​We can scale by adding another enclosure."
"The low cost of deployment is the greatest benefit to our company."
"In regards to scalability, you really can't beat it."
 

Cons

"However, the installation probably could have gone even quicker except that we realized we didn't have enough RAM with just 512Mb."
"The web interface is Java based and we had issues with different version of Java."
"I'll be careful what I mention, but sometimes the technical support online isn't great."
"The only side that must be improved is the active-passive interconnect module architecture."
"For me, the product is okay, but I would probably suggest improvement in their services or technical support."
"The technical support sucks, would be understating it. Because the first line and the second line support tend to give out stupid suggestions that are completely useless, and they aren't listening to anything."
"I am not sure if iLO is included or if there is a separate license. If it is not included, it should be included in the license. It is such a valuable feature especially because people are working remotely."
"Most recently, with some of our blades in our VDI environment we've had some stability issues."
"What I would love to see is better integration between Enterprise Manager and ES2 switches."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"I need to pay for the license, and it is expensive. We make yearly payments."
"The price of HPE BladeSystem is less expensive than some other solutions, such as Dell. The cost of replacement equipment is expensive."
"Their licensing program is pretty simple."
"​The price could be cheaper."
"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."
"We have an annual license."
"The price for HPE BladeSystem can vary between $100,000 to $1 million or above. The price can be high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Construction Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise40
Large Enterprise104
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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...
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 ...
What needs improvement with HPE BladeSystem?
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 v...
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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem
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