HPE ProLiant DL Servers vs Huawei KunLun Mission Critical Server comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Huawei are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.5, while Huawei is ranked #14. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 22.0% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to Huawei’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution.

HPE ProLiant DL Servers

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We performed a comparison between HPE ProLiant DL Servers and Huawei KunLun Mission Critical Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE ProLiant DL Servers

Ranking in Rack Servers

2nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

158

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei KunLun Mission Criti...

Ranking in Rack Servers

14th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of HPE ProLiant DL Servers is 22.0%, up from 20.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei KunLun Mission Critical Server is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Rack Servers Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE ProLiant DL Servers	22.0%
Huawei KunLun Mission Critical Server	0.4%
Other	77.6%

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SHIVAKUMAR A P

General Manager at orbit techsol w pvt.ltd

Addresses end-to-end customer needs and improves data center efficiency

The AI engines that HPE ProLiant DL Servers suggest for their customers include NVIDIA graphics and EnvyLink graphics for AI customers. The AI engines are more than sufficient for the current situation. HPE ProLiant DL Servers address end-to-end customer needs. It is a perfect combination with the generation 12 now, and there are absolutely no gaps. Customers usually deploy HPE ProLiant DL Servers on-premises, as on cloud, they do not have the option to specify the server model, and the cloud vendors will not specify which server it is. My usual deployment process involves checking the power AC requirements, power and cooling requirements, then the rack requirements, and then I proceed to deploy the servers based on the customer requirement. I rate HPE ProLiant DL Servers 10 out of 10.

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Jesus Ospina

IT Solutions Consultant at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees

A good server with useful features like partitions

Huawei KunLun Mission Critical Server support can be better. HP has better support, and more customers have experience with this brand. For clients, there are opportunities to replace the server and take applications from the Huawei server to the Dell server. The server isn't the problem. The problem is with the applications and the database.

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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

"HPE ProLiant DL Servers have good performance and they support different types of applications."

"There is a lot of extra storage. I am only using half of what I need."

"HP ProLiant servers provide redundant solutions for almost everything. You can set up multiple power supplies, with a primary power source and a secondary power supply connected on UPS. If the power goes out in the building, the UPS will supply power to the host at all times. The solution can run on batteries for many hours, depending on your battery and UPS capacity."

"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."

"iLO, in particular, helps us manage the servers better, especially as a lot of them are remote from where the IT staff are. We have some locations where we just have not got IT presence at those locations, so iLO really helps with that."

"The most valuable features are the value and the scalability."

"HPE's iLO server management software is a handy tool to install and deploy."

"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."

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"Features like partitions are useful."

Cons

"It is too expensive. Its price should be improved. The system admin interface should have better visibility while troubleshooting a problem, even when the problem is coming from the application."

"The solution is a little bit expensive."

"ProLiant servers could be more scalable. For example, some models can only contain four hard drives, but many of our customers expect six. If they were to add another extendable hard drive slot, it would be easier to sell the servers to our customers."

"The technical support has room for improvement."

"The pricing of HPE ProLiant DL Servers depends purely on the configuration, and it is not affordable."

"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."

"They can increase the controller cache. Currently, it has a controller cache of up to 4 GB. The RAID controller card comes with a maximum of 4 GB cache in HPE servers, whereas it comes with a maximum of 8 GB cache in Dell servers. They can also improve the port size. HP provides a 25 GB port on the server, whereas both Dell and Cisco provide a 100 GB port."

"The support lifecycle for the product for the Telco application should be better."

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"Support can be better."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The iLO (integrated lights out) license is very expensive, but the functionality you receive is worth it."

"We have purchased this solution and it is under warranty."

"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

"We have ILO licenses. We use this feature."

"I give the pricing a six out of ten."

"This product is within our budget."

"HPE ProLiant DL Servers have a higher price than Dell servers. However, the Japanese counterpart has the lowerest priced servers. The price of the HPE ProLiant DL Servers could improve, it could be less expensive."

"They need to work with Microsoft to make the licensing costs better and more efficient."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

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Small Business	54
Midsize Enterprise	28
Large Enterprise	98

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Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ProLiant DL Servers?

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 0% of the time

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Also Known As

HP ProLiant DL series, HP ProLiant DL

KunLun 9008, KunLun 9016, KunLun 9032

Overview

HPE ProLiant DL Servers are known for their reliability, scalability, and robust performance. They deliver advanced management capabilities and excel in handling high workloads, offering cost efficiency and versatile customization options suited for diverse enterprise needs.

HPE ProLiant DL Servers feature a user-friendly design that facilitates quick deployment and efficient maintenance. Their advanced iLO technology supports remote management, allowing users to handle server operations efficiently. Users appreciate the system's compatibility with multiple applications and infrastructures, along with robust support services. Despite these strengths, some models have issues like missing front ports, slow boot times, and a reliance on Java for management tasks. Suggestions for improvement include enhanced power monitoring, refined software, better redundancy, and energy-efficient operation. Many look for improved virtualization capabilities and faster processors. Support and documentation inconsistencies are also noted concerns.

What are the key features of HPE ProLiant DL Servers?

Reliability and Scalability: Designed to support mission-critical applications with outstanding reliability and scalability.
iLO Remote Management: Advanced iLO features enable convenient remote server management.
Customization Options: Highly flexible configurations ensure adaptability to specific business needs.
Redundant Power Supplies: Ensures uptime and reliability with dual power sources.

What benefits should users consider?

Cost Efficiency: Delivers consistent performance at a favorable cost ratio.
Flexibility: Accommodates a range of applications and infrastructures.
High Workload Support: Efficiently manages demanding workloads.
Strong Support Services: Backed by comprehensive support, aiding in trouble-free operations.

HPE ProLiant DL Servers are widely implemented in enterprise and educational settings, excelling in virtualization on VMware and Hyper-V platforms. They support databases like Oracle and MongoDB and are essential for high-performance computing and AI projects. These servers are integrated into system environments, supporting rack and hyperconversion setups effectively.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

KunLun Mission Critical Servers deliver the high reliability, performance, and scalability demanded by the x86 ecosystem and mission-critical environment. It leverages Huawei’s Node Controller (NC) and BMC management chips, and combines the Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) node interconnect technology and RAS 2.0 technology. KunLun supports up to 768 cores on a single server and up to 1.97 scale-up linearity. It has been certified for operating SAP HANA of up to 16 TB for running S4H/SoH applications, and up to 8 TB for running BWoH applications. KunLun delivers industry-leading SAP SD2 and SAP B4H benchmark performance.

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Sample Customers

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

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