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HPE Moonshot vs HPE ProLiant DL Servers comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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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 October 2026, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of HPE Moonshot is 2.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ProLiant DL Servers is 16.2%, down from 22.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rack Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE ProLiant DL Servers16.2%
HPE Moonshot2.9%
Other80.9%
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

"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."
"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."
"HP Proliant servers are rock solid and when you need technical support HP’s team is there to support you with answers, no matter how long it takes to properly identify the root cause and then propose a solution."
"HPE servers are better than Dell and Wipro servers."
"HPE ProLiant DL Servers have good performance and they support different types of applications."
"It's very easy to set up."
"When compared to other servers and even other HP products, the most valuable feature we saw is that the performance is definitely better and it's easier to manage."
"The most valuable features for us are the stability and scalability of these servers, and what's truly key is the support we get."
"The robustness of the design of the server is the most valuable. HP servers are easy to use and user-friendly. The server is not complicated, and it is easy to use ILO systems."
"In general, we have been very satisfied with the capabilities of the solution."
 

Cons

"I think there's room for improvement. It doesn't work properly yet."
"However, with great potential gains, there is a big risk."
"Why not spend the same (or a bit more perhaps) amount on virtual?"
"We have been experiencing a problem with the power pack. It gets fried and then we have to do a replacement."
"There is need to always keep trying for improving this product."
"A lot of where they can improve the product would be related to hot flexibility."
"Perhaps the one thing is support globally, or distribution globally."
"They should work with Microsoft to make licensing costs better. That's because the physical servers have processors with all these cores, and Microsoft now licenses Windows virtual server desktops based on the number of cores and the serving servers. So, if you got to build 10 or 20 servers on that desktop, you got to license them all with Microsoft. They should have a partnership with Microsoft to decrease the virtual licensing of servers in partnerships so that when you purchase the servers, you also get licensing for Microsoft on top of them. That's because it gets very expensive to license virtual operating systems to run on physical servers."
"Although I compare them often to the Dell servers we used to have, these HP servers could be improved with faster memory."
"By default on the Gen9 server, they remove the screenports and USB ports in front of the servers, and you have to purchase them."
"The cost of the solution has room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"​If you have to include the warranty, enhance the warranty support.​"
"We have to pay for an annual license which is expensive."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"It's expensive."
"The price of the product is a little high."
"The iLO (integrated lights out) license is very expensive, but the functionality you receive is worth it."
"​An investment in DL380 is worth it."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
23%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
12%
University
6%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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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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