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HPE Moonshot vs HPE ProLiant DL Servers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

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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 Moonshot
Ranking in Rack Servers
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (4th)
HPE ProLiant DL Servers
Ranking in Rack Servers
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
160
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of HPE Moonshot is 1.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ProLiant DL Servers is 19.1%, down from 21.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rack Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE ProLiant DL Servers19.1%
HPE Moonshot1.9%
Other79.0%
Rack Servers
 

Featured Reviews

it_user6186 - PeerSpot reviewer
Independent Analyst and Advisory Consultant at Server StorageIO - www.storageio.com
HP Moonshot 1500 software defined capable compute servers
Riding the current software defined data center (SDDC) wave being led by the likes of VMware and software defined networking (SDN) also championed by VMware via their acquisition of Nicira last year, Software Defined Marketing (SDM) is in full force, along with Software Defined Data Infrastructures…
ArifSheikh - PeerSpot reviewer
Director / Chief Business Artchitect at SMARIF
High availability servers have boosted hosted payment services but still need better local support
We are not using PowerVM because of certain limitations; it is on a back-end engine. However, we are using other components such as vSphere for some small interfaces, and those are the main components we are utilizing. Since these servers are fully dedicated to various high-end solutions, they have some embedded features that their kernel and applications are using, which are bound to that functionality. We may not provide an exact assessment on its usage, but we are considering those products for some AI solutions; however, we are currently in the review stage and have not concluded our evaluation on how those are utilized yet. We are aware of the pricing of HPE ProLiant DL servers, but not off the cuff. We have obviously acquired those solutions ex-Pakistan, so they are on the rise, and while we do not remember those prices offhand, they are generally better than the IBM series, although they are becoming slightly pricey in Pakistan due to processor shortages and demand. Improvements could be made in database engine hosting services because, as it stands, the pricing of Oracle is too high from both the service and software solution perspectives. If pricing can be reduced, especially for DB servers, that could have a direct positive impact on the overall solution. Regarding reliability, it has been satisfactory so far, but since the distributors are not physically present in Pakistan, that creates a risk for long-term large customers. They provide import-based services, necessitating us to over-invest in backup stock and offline servers. If there was a market presence from those players in Pakistan, it could benefit both clients and distributors by reducing the need for investment in backup inventory.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"With each user having its own physical CPU/GPU, enough memory etc. (when dealing with HDI) the overall user experience will be top notch, as to be expected."
"Everything looks to have a product superstar in hand: less energy consumption, lower cost, less space, scalable and customizable."
"Scalability is great, and that was one of the key bits, as it has the scalability option in which you can fit four on each blade and have the capacity to keep on going."
"We are quite satisfied with the technical support. We have a direct contact with our HP support. They are always very useful."
"The solution has always been very stable and reliable."
"The stability has been very good, and it is very reliable."
"Compatibility is the best feature of the solution."
"This is all I've ever used. These servers are strong, and they have very few failures on them. They are also easy to manage and monitor."
"HPE servers always deliver stunning stability and performance to our customers, and support from HPE is always nice and fast."
"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."
"Stability and a lower failure rate are the most valuable features."
 

Cons

"I think there's room for improvement. It doesn't work properly yet."
"Why not spend the same (or a bit more perhaps) amount on virtual?"
"However, with great potential gains, there is a big risk."
"We found that the extensions could be improved and the price could be a little lower."
"The support lifecycle for the product for the Telco application should be better."
"Being in Canada, and with exchange-rate fluctuation, it would be good if I could get a better price point."
"For companies like us, we want more than a server. When we buy servers then we want some level of software orchestration on top of it to help us deploy OS or hypervisor plus some form of high-level capacity/environment review."
"The installation could be simplified."
"We'd like to see better processors, better Intel processors. That's the most important for us at this moment."
"Since the management went from HPE SIM into OneView, the problem is that the older generations are not supported by OneView."
"The technical support response time has room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"This is an expensive product and there is licensing required for iLO, which is the HPE monitoring system."
"This was a one-time purchase for us because it's hardware that we purchased from HPE. There aren't any licensing costs."
"We have purchased this solution and it is under warranty."
"The price of HPE ProLiant DL Servers is reasonable, but because of covid and other factors, the price could be reduced. The license is paid annually."
"The pricing of these servers is fair. It is in the mid-range."
"The solution's pricing is high. It needs to be more flexible. The flexibility would be beneficial for our clients, especially in a competitive market. Adding additional features and addressing complex requirements on top of the price can be challenging for us as a reseller."
"It is not expensive. Its price is similar to other solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
40%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business56
Midsize Enterprise28
Large Enterprise98
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ProLiant DL Servers?
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What needs improvement with HPE ProLiant DL Servers?
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Also Known As

HP Moonshot
HP ProLiant DL series, HP ProLiant DL
 

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Sample Customers

iSource, Cerise Group, Panasonic
AmeriPride Services, iSource, Bolagsverket, BlueShore Financial, British Columbia Assessment Authority, National Stock Exchange, Cardlytics
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