HPE BladeSystem vs PowerEdge C comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Blade Servers category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.9, while Dell Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 14.1% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Dell Technologies’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

HPE BladeSystem

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

PowerEdge C and HPE BladeSystem are competing products in the server market. PowerEdge C may have an edge in remote management and cost-effective pricing, while BladeSystem might excel in configurability and remote administration.

Features: PowerEdge C is equipped with iDRAC for advanced remote management, high CPU processing capabilities, and is valued for its reliability and strong performance with Oracle databases. The Intel RAS feature aids in hardware error recovery. HPE BladeSystem stands out for its configurability and centralized management with HPE OneView, space-saving modular design, and superior iLO management for remote administration.

Room for Improvement: For PowerEdge C, enhancements in memory capacity, AI integration, and competitive pricing are sought. BladeSystem users recommend improving license registration processes, backward compatibility, reducing firmware update downtime, and adjusting pricing to stay competitive.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both PowerEdge C and BladeSystem are largely on-premises solutions with hybrid options. PowerEdge has some flexibility but receives mixed support reviews due to navigation issues. HPE BladeSystem is positively rated for support, with concerns about offshore resources and support for newer needs.

Pricing and ROI: PowerEdge C's pricing opinions are mixed, with some seeing it as costly yet justified by its quality. HPE BladeSystem has a high initial cost, with users seeking better pricing compared to Cisco and Dell. Both products offer good ROI, though Dell's support costs are seen as more favorable.

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HPE BladeSystem vs. PowerEdge C

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Categories and Ranking

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

PowerEdge C

Ranking in Blade Servers

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Density Optimized Servers (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 14.1%, down from 16.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 0.9%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Fatai Akinwande

Specialist Datacenter and Server at IHS Towers

Enables you to manage all resources from a single dashboard using the OneView feature

In terms of improvements, I'd suggest enhancing the stability of the HPE BladeSystem, especially regarding network connectivity. We once had an issue where a system didn’t communicate with the network, and it took a while to diagnose the problem. Eventually, we discovered it was a motherboard issue, but we initially thought it was the network card. Improving the onboard administratordashboard to provide more granular insights, like clearly identifying faultycomponents, would make troubleshooting much more efficient. Aside from that, the system is superb and has been reliable.

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Al Vasek

Executive Business Development Manager, Cloud and Managed Services at Presidio Networked Solutions

Supports business apps and VDI with reliable compute

The solution is all about compute. The solutions are easy to handle, priced correctly, reliable, and dependable. Cisco is similar but more complex to configure and usually more expensive. My team supports a lot of Dell, focusing on hybrid environments like Azure Stack, splitting workloads between high compute needs in databases, which are expensive in the cloud, and other workloads in the cloud.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is quite stable. Its performance is reliable."

"The benefit is the density and the capability for global harmonization on the hardware, because all the hardware chassis are the same. We can also purchase the same network cards too, chassis by chassis, so it gives us a global solution."

"They are reliable, and they hardly break down. They are fast, and they serve us very well."

"The most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is its upgradability and centralized configuration."

"Remote management features are valuable."

"The monitoring and support HP provides is far better compared to other systems, and if we are using HP servers along with HP tools such as HP Service Manager and HP OpenView for integrating server management and automating incident management systems, it is quite helpful and the best in the market currently."

"The solution is very easy to use."

"The solution is very fast and the power consumption is great."

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"The performance is good."

"The initial setup is not complex. It's a user-friendly tool."

"The product has high performance and no downtime."

"With the tool, we can easily upgrade and ensure compatibility between operating systems, hardwares and drivers. Among other features, the hardware also stands out because it is certified and aligns with the processor manufacturers like Intel. This enables them to offer the latest options which are not available with other suppliers."

"I have found the compression capability the most valuable feature."

"The product stability has been excellent."

"PowerEdge servers have high CPU processing power, and the support is also good."

"It was not complex to deploy."

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Cons

"We would like to see OneView software features as an additional feature."

"I rate the stability of HPE BladeSystem a nine out of ten."

"It is lacking in the ability to replicate virtual machines more easily."

"The support you get is dependant on the region. Some regions are better than others."

"Creating an integrated solution could make HPE BladeSystem more appealing."

"Some part of virtual connections needs improvement."

"They should provide open learning materials and seminars for detailed knowledge of the product."

"Non-disruptive firmware upgrades in all areas of blade technology."

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"An area where the product lacks and needs to consider improvement is by allowing it to integrate with some AI tool for monitoring."

"The product’s cost needs improvement."

"The VxRail should be opened to allow other virtualization platforms to be used."

"There has been an increase in quality issues."

"It should be improved in terms of future expansion. We should be able to have additional free slots for future extensions in terms of memory."

"Its customer service could be better."

"A feature that needs to be added is the ability for full container storage."

"Customer service and support have been generally helpful but can be slow due to the need to navigate different specialists."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Their licensing program is pretty simple."

"BladeSystem is a little bit cheaper."

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

"The licensing is on an annual basis."

"The HPE BladeSystem is an expensive solution."

"We have been satisfied with the price. However, there are additional costs for support."

"The price of HPE BladeSystem is less expensive than some other solutions, such as Dell. The cost of replacement equipment is expensive."

"The licenses for HPE BladeSystem are perpetual."

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"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."

"There is a need to pay towards the annual subscription-based licensing model offered by the solution. The product is moderately priced. Price is a critical issue, and it is always good to have moderately priced solutions."

"The product costs can be high, especially for disks and other components."

"I would rate the pricing 4 out of 10, in terms of its cost expense."

"PowerEdge C is very expensive, but personally, I think it's worth the price."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"Despite the slightly higher price, we prefer Dell due to the high quality of their products."

"I don't handle the financial aspects, so I don't know the exact costs, but in terms of the value it brings, it's worth it."

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Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

12%

Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm

11%

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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...

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What do you like most about HPE BladeSystem?

The solution is scalable, offering flexibility and expansion options to meet changing business needs.

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

In general, there is a 10% to 15% price gap compared to competitors.

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What do you like most about PowerEdge C?

The solution provides good support and service.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PowerEdge C?

PowerEdge is quite a costly solution, and I would rate the pricing around seven or eight on a scale from one to ten with ten being the most expensive.

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What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?

With reference architectures like VX rack, the update process is quite painful. They could automate or simplify it more. There are prerequisites to go through, and that's usually the only time-cons...

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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant 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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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.

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Sample Customers

EMIS Health

NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco

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