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 8.6, while Dell Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 13.7% mindshare in Blade Servers, compared to Dell Technologies’s 1.0% 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

HPE BladeSystem

PowerEdge C

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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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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

7.7

HPE BladeSystem offers high ROI, reduces costs, enhances performance, and delivers visible returns within two years.

Sentiment score

7.2

PowerEdge C offers competitive ROI with cost efficiency, faster performance than HP, and better support ease than Cisco.

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.8

HPE BladeSystem service effectiveness varies by region, with Proactive Care recommended for advanced needs and improvements in support efficiency needed.

Sentiment score

6.6

PowerEdge C customer service is reliable and available 24/7, with some challenges in communication and support delay.

I would rate technical support from HPE as an eight on a scale from one to ten.

Kapil Pandey

Technology Management Consultant at National Institute for Smart Government - NISG

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.7

HPE BladeSystem is praised for scalability, ease of expansion, and modularity, integrating well with existing infrastructure.

Sentiment score

7.6

PowerEdge C is praised for its scalability, adaptability, and robust performance across diverse organizations and varying workloads.

I encounter challenges in identifying reasonable prices during the setup cost and licensing process, especially for scalability when we need to contact different vendors for quotes to find competitive offers.

Kapil Pandey

Technology Management Consultant at National Institute for Smart Government - NISG

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.9

HPE BladeSystem is stable and reliable, with minor issues like firmware updates and hardware glitches quickly resolved by support.

Sentiment score

8.2

PowerEdge C is highly stable with minimal downtime, achieving user ratings of 8-10, despite occasional minor challenges.

I do not have to call HP support frequently, which indicates its reliability.

reviewer1568910

Asst. Manager at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

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Room For Improvement

HPE BladeSystem users seek better scalability, cloud integration, user interfaces, and support while addressing licensing, network, and pricing issues.

PowerEdge C requires improvements in compatibility, pricing, storage, memory, support, and stability to remain competitive and user-friendly.

To do any customization, we need to contact HP technical support, and the process is not user-friendly.

Kapil Pandey

Technology Management Consultant at National Institute for Smart Government - NISG

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

reviewer1568910

Asst. Manager at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

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This is one area where they can improve the performance of the server or implement some application improvements in the solution to make it easier for end users to implement properly.

Naveen Radhwani

Head IT at TO THE NEW Digital

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Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers consider HPE BladeSystem's high initial cost justified, though licensing complexity and regional price adaptation are concerns.

PowerEdge C's pricing varies with configuration, offering a balance of affordability and quality, but some components can be costly.

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 scalability when we need to contact different vendors for quotes to find competitive offers.

Kapil Pandey

Technology Management Consultant at National Institute for Smart Government - NISG

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

reviewer1568910

Asst. Manager at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

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Valuable Features

The HPE BladeSystem is praised for its scalability, manageability, compact design, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

PowerEdge C delivers high performance, easy management, and virtualization support, emphasizing affordability, scalability, and integration with VMware.

The integration of storage and networking components within the HPE BladeSystem is quite beneficial as it is easily interoperable if we are using the same system for monitoring with the same software, which eliminates interoperability issues.

Kapil Pandey

Technology Management Consultant at National Institute for Smart Government - NISG

The feature I find most valuable is the ease of use.

reviewer1568910

Asst. Manager at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

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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

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Density Optimized Servers (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Blade Servers category, the mindshare of HPE BladeSystem is 13.7%, down from 15.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerEdge C is 1.0%, up from 0.8% 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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Naveen Radhwani

Head IT at TO THE NEW Digital

Offers great performance and customization for application servers

There are a few bugs in PowerEdge C that require some configurational settings to be done with the help of a support team when we reconfigure the solution. This is one area where they can improve the performance of the server or implement some application improvements in the solution to make it easier for end users to implement properly.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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?

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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?

My experience with the pricing of this tool is that it's in mid-range. They have good competitors in the market who are offering better pricing, so there is scope for improvement in this area.

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What needs improvement with PowerEdge C?

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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

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