HPE Moonshot vs IBM Power Systems comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and IBM are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #13, while IBM is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.3. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.5% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to IBM’s 7.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

HPE Moonshot and IBM Power Systems are two prominent players in the server solutions category. Reviews indicate that while HPE Moonshot offers competitive pricing and support, IBM Power Systems is noted for its feature richness, providing justification for its higher cost.

Features: HPE Moonshot is recognized for energy efficiency, dense computing capabilities, and its compact form factor, making it attractive for space-conscious environments. IBM Power Systems stands out with robust scalability, superior performance in analytics workloads, and advanced processing power, which are particularly beneficial for large enterprises.

Room for Improvement: HPE Moonshot users suggest enhancements in network configuration flexibility, improved storage options, and expanded software compatibility. Users of IBM Power Systems call for better virtualization support, cost optimization strategies, and a more user-friendly interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE Moonshot is praised for its straightforward deployment process and reliable customer service, making it suitable for enterprises focusing on simplicity and efficiency. IBM Power Systems requires a steeper learning curve but is supported by commendable customer service and comprehensive documentation to assist complex environment setups.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Moonshot is seen as offering an appealing initial cost and quick ROI, particularly in small to mid-scale implementations. IBM Power Systems demands a higher upfront investment but is regarded as delivering greater value over time with long-term ROI benefits and high workload efficiency.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Moonshot

Ranking in Rack Servers

13th

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Density Optimized Servers (4th)

IBM Power Systems

Ranking in Rack Servers

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of HPE Moonshot is 1.5%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Power Systems is 7.0%, down from 9.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Rack Servers Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Power Systems	7.0%
HPE Moonshot	1.5%
Other	91.5%

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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.

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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."

"We use it to run our important systems and applications."

"Speaking from the IBM i perspective, it's a very well-integrated database, a well-designed power system."

"IBM Power Systems are secure and have fast processing."

"The uptime feature is great, and their availability is very high, and since we have been using it, we have not experienced any downtime."

"I think the Power system uniquely positions our company with the speed it has, and the processing power."

"The solution does not require any maintenance."

"It's a great system."

"Mainly performance and flexibility is getting better and better, so we are seeing a return on investment of the expense in upgrading from the previous versions to the version we are using now."

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Cons

"However, with great potential gains, there is a big risk."

"Why not spend the same (or a bit more perhaps) amount on virtual?"

"I think there's room for improvement. It doesn't work properly yet."

"For the most part it's good, when you can get to second-level support. Usually, when you call first-level you get somebody in India who doesn't always know what they're talking about."

"One of the main challenges with IBM Power Systems is the functionality of live partnership mobility."

"For the i customers, I think that Power, the horsepower, has always been there. So, I would like to see something more on the lower end, where they would make it more cost effective for the small guy, rather than the big guy."

"Since the cloud is so in demand right now, there is a feature that VMware has which is vMotion. I would like this with PowerVC, NovaLink, PowerVM."

"The price is a bit high and could be improved."

"The initial setup is not straightforward."

"No available price list is on the web. Due to this, the customer cannot compare pricing."

"Power Systems' price could always be lower."

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"The pricing is reasonable."

"IBM Power is more expensive than other rack-mount servers, and you have to have a license for everything, including cores and memory."

"The solution's pricing is very, very high compared to other platforms."

"There is a yearly licensing cost, and it's an expensive solution."

"Its price is too high."

"Price-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten."

"The pricing of the solution is very good because we can beat any other competitor with the pricing. Lately, they have offered good pricing for their customer."

"When there is an error in the SAS drive of 10,000 RPM, my company buys support for 1,500 USD."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

40%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

University

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	42

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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 ...

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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,...

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Also Known As

HP Moonshot

IBM OpenPOWER LC

Overview

HPE Moonshot is an integrated server system with workload-optimized solutions for better business outcomes delivered in a compact, power and energy efficient package.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

IBM Power Systems are built to crush the most advanced data applications - from the mission-critical workloads you run today to the next generation of AI.

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iSource, Cerise Group, Panasonic

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