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HPE Moonshot vs IBM Power Systems comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Moonshot
Ranking in Rack Servers
14th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Density Optimized Servers (4th)
IBM Power Systems
Ranking in Rack Servers
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of HPE Moonshot is 2.7%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Power Systems is 6.5%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rack Servers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Power Systems6.5%
HPE Moonshot2.7%
Other90.8%
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…
Foluso  Jibowo - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Manager at Hiperdist Ltd
Has empowered enterprises with secure and cost-effective solutions
When discussing disadvantages, I do not see many areas for improvement because we have received good testimonies from every client. IBM gives customers peace of mind. One challenge, which I would not really call a challenge, is that initially people have the notion that IBM Power Systems is quite expensive. However, IBM does not lose deals based on price. This is a message we need to keep communicating to people who feel that IBM is on the high side in terms of cost. We encourage them to have a discussion with us about their total cost of ownership over three or five years. There is a notion in the market that IBM is expensive, which is false. However, once we engage and show them their return on investments and their total cost of ownership savings, they tend to embrace IBM.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Everything looks to have a product superstar in hand: less energy consumption, lower cost, less space, scalable and customizable."
"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."
"IBM has the best solution in the market and is always comparable to any service provider in the market."
"We really have reduced our billing cycles from days to hours."
"The solution is the best product on the market."
"PowerVM."
"We've been using it for a long time, and it's stable."
"What is there not to like about it? It works every time."
"I think the Power system uniquely positions our company with the speed it has, and the processing power."
"The most valuable features of the solution are disaster recovery, replication, and the ability to migrate to another location."
 

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?"
"The pricing of the product could always be lowered."
"No available price list is on the web. Due to this, the customer cannot compare pricing."
"There is a notion in the market that IBM is expensive, which is false."
"I think they could use a little more work in the upgrading of the OS, how that could happen as non-interrupting, but I think they are working on that."
"IBM systems are old technologies. I couldn't renew and get to use IBM Power Systems, and it offers users very expensive support."
"Sometimes, the availability of additional services can be a challenge. Certain IBM software takes time to deliver to the client. It can be slow."
"They could improve responsiveness, ownership of problems, and technical acumen on the first level."
"IBM should provide a platform where users can learn about the storage and security of IBM Power Systems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"IBM Power Systems is very expensive."
"Power Systems is a bit more costly than other products in the market, but in terms of ROI and the longevity, performance, and reliability that Power Systems provides, it's worth it in the long run."
"The machine is good and has a comparatively good price."
"The price of IBM Power Systems is expensive and could improve."
"There is a yearly licensing cost, and it's an expensive solution."
"The price of the solution depends upon the configuration part of it. Based on what configuration you want to go for it, there is a range like IBM Power Systems POWER9 and IBM Power Systems Power10."
"When there is an error in the SAS drive of 10,000 RPM, my company buys support for 1,500 USD."
"The cost model is great. There is so much built in to the technology, that if you know how to use it you can save yourself a lot of money."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
40%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise42
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with IBM Power Systems?
In my opinion, the product can be improved by maintaining it and not sunsetting it; that would be my recommendation for IBM. I used to work for IBM for nineteen years, and I know, unfortunately, I ...
What is your primary use case for IBM Power Systems?
I am an architect and system administrator, and I'm responsible for anything related to IBM Power Systems. In IBM Power Systems, I have found a lot of valuable features such as LVM, TCP, ODM, RSCT,...
What advice do you have for others considering IBM Power Systems?
I would recommend IBM Power Systems to others. I have given this review a rating of ten out of ten.
 

Also Known As

HP Moonshot
IBM OpenPOWER LC
 

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Sample Customers

iSource, Cerise Group, Panasonic
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