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HPE BladeSystem vs Supermicro SuperBlade comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 25, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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
7.7
Number of Reviews
139
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Supermicro SuperBlade
Ranking in Blade Servers
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Supermicro SuperBlade is 7.1%, up from 7.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Fatai Akinwande - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Gergely Lakos - PeerSpot reviewer
With many servers in one, these blade servers are easier to manage
The service could be improved by faster servers, more widely available VMs, and more storage in one place. Then, in the event of a blade failure, we could start our VMs on another blade in a couple of minutes. This is why we wanted to buy storage. But now, we want to buy a twin server with 24 VMware discs to create test storage. The next product release should allow more servers to be controlled simultaneously.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very easy to use."
"Virtual Fabric and interconnects are easy to configure and maintain."
"HPE BladeSystem provides good commuting performance."
"They are reliable, and it's relatively easy to manage them. They also regularly provide patching for the servers."
"The most valuable feature of HPE BladeSystem is its upgradability and centralized configuration."
"I like the stability."
"It is not expensive."
"The scalability has been good."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The ability to save resource is a key feature."
"I think the IPMI is a really good feature."
 

Cons

"Currently, in the case of a disk failure there is a need to remove the whole bay and as a result, to disconnect all the other disks."
"They should provide open learning materials and seminars for detailed knowledge of the product."
"Improving HPE BladeSystem could involve enhancing the customization features which are currently less robust than other tools in the market that offer drag and drop modules."
"The servers are a little bit huge, so it would be great if they could renew the size."
"Some part of virtual connections needs improvement."
"The integration and price of HPE BladeSystem could be improved."
"I would like to see the upgrade path a little bit smoother."
"They could include some embedded software for container technology."
"Supermicro blade servers are not the best. They could improve in scalability but are not really scalable right now."
"The solution does not scale well."
"There is a lack of support for fiber channels currently that needs to be added."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a one-time purchase for the HPE BladeSystem."
"It is not expensive, really, in this class of server products."
"it would make everyone happy if the solution were less expensive."
"Its pricing was good. We selected this solution because it was within our budget. We paid just once when we bought it. We never bought any license."
"The licenses for HPE BladeSystem are perpetual."
"I would recommend this solution for large enterprises. Medium-sized companies would find it difficult to afford the HPE BladeSystem's overall capital expenses."
"We have been satisfied with the price. However, there are additional costs for support."
"BladeSystem is a little bit cheaper."
"The product is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

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 do you like most about HPE BladeSystem?
The solution is scalable, offering flexibility and expansion options to meet changing business needs.
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 ...
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Also Known As

HP ProLiant BL Series Servers, HP ProLiant BladeSystem
SuperBlade
 

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