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We performed a comparison between HPE BladeSystem and PowerEdge C based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Blade Servers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed HPE BladeSystem vs. PowerEdge C Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"I like the stability.""The solution uses a smaller space in our data centers. It uses less feeder and network cable, which reduces costs.""The solution has high performance.""They are reliable, and they hardly break down. They are fast, and they serve us very well.""I have noticed that the solution does provide a very good ROI for companies.""The solution is very fast and the power consumption is great.""We are very happy with flexible NIC configuration features which are possible if you combine the BladeServers with HPE flex switches in the enclosures.""Its ease of management, consolidation, connectivity, power, and cooling are the most valuable features."

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"One of the main features that attract customers to buy their products is the great management tool and almost zero failure rate, making it easy to use.""The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool.""I like the feature that allows for a backup and that is suitable for me.""The scalability of the solution met our needs.""PowerEdge servers have high CPU processing power, and the support is also good.""Technical support has been helpful.""The performance is good.""It's a good product. Virtualization on it is good."

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Cons
"The scalability is limited because you only have a 16-server by chassis.""The management side of this solution could be improved.""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.""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.""For me, the product is okay, but I would probably suggest improvement in their services or technical support. They need to work harder in the preventative maintenance of the system. They need to improve in terms of how quickly can we get attention and how quickly problems are resolved. Its price could also be lower.""The only side that must be improved is the active-passive interconnect module architecture.""Higher bandwidth interconnects could be introduced.""HPE BladeSystem could improve the communication between the server and the storage."

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"There has been an increase in quality issues.""The price must be improved.""There is some trouble with the stability part of the product, making it an area where improvements are required.""The reliability needs improvement.""The product’s pricing could be a little cheaper.""Its customer service could be better.""The current memory could be improved.""It would be easier if data center management and disaster recovery were combined."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Their licensing program is pretty simple."
  • "With regards to the prices, they need to adapt to the current needs of the country."
  • "The prices for the HPE Virtual Connect Modules are expensive compared to other I/O Modules available."
  • "Add OneView and ILO advanced to the base product. Don’t adjust the price, but just include them."
  • "​The price could be cheaper."
  • "The chassis itself, with no blade server inside, so expensive. The C7000 model costs around $100,000."
  • "It is not expensive, really, in this class of server products."
  • "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."
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  • "PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable."
  • "When we talk about pricing it is the cheapest on the market that I have found."
  • "The cost depends on the configuration."
  • "We buy licenses for the solution's advanced features."
  • "Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."
  • "PowerEdge C is a reasonably priced product, and the pricing depends on how many years you need the product. The cost also includes the support."
  • "The licensing cost of PowerEdge C is very high."
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    Top Answer: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 it… more »
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    Top Answer:The product is not very expensive, but it could be made more economical. It is a one-time purchase.
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    Also Known As
    HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem, HP BladeSystem
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    Overview
    HP ProLiant BladeSystem share power, cooling, network, and storage infrastructure via the blade enclosure. Since equipment is not needed for each server, you get a dramatic reduction in power distribution units, power cables, LAN and SAN switches, connectors, adapters, and cables. And you can add the newest-generation technologies by simply changing individual components.

    PowerEdge C help you to maximize hyperscale performance with up to 4 independent server nodes, flexible storage and shared infrastructure in a compact 2U chassis.

    Sample Customers
    EMIS Health
    NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Insurance Company9%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Construction Company20%
    Comms Service Provider20%
    Insurance Company20%
    Wholesaler/Distributor10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise61%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Small Business59%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    HPE BladeSystem vs. PowerEdge C
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about HPE BladeSystem vs. PowerEdge C and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    HPE BladeSystem is ranked 2nd in Blade Servers with 133 reviews while PowerEdge C is ranked 5th in Blade Servers with 22 reviews. HPE BladeSystem is rated 8.6, while PowerEdge C is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of HPE BladeSystem writes "Very reliable, expands well, and is pretty simple to set up". On the other hand, the top reviewer of PowerEdge C writes "Easy to deploy and has high performance and no downtime". HPE BladeSystem is most compared with HPE Synergy, Cisco UCS B-Series, Dell PowerEdge M, Super Micro SuperBlade and HPE Superdome X, whereas PowerEdge C is most compared with Huawei FusionServer X Series, HPE Apollo, Dell PowerEdge M and Cisco UCS B-Series. See our HPE BladeSystem vs. PowerEdge C report.

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