HPE ProLiant DL Servers Reviews

We have several HPE ProLiant DL Server models in use, DL360, 380, and 580.

We use the servers for multiple business services.

The quality and the technical support are the most valuable features.

The cost of the solution has room for improvement.

I am currently using HPE ProLiant DL Servers.

The solution is scalable.

The solution is expensive.

I give the solution a ten out of ten.

We use ProLiant servers to host our solution. We have around 150 users. 

We have had issues with ProLiant's intelligent provisioning. Sometimes, the drivers do not come up, so we have to install them manually. 

We started using ProLiant a few months ago.

HPE ProLiant is stable. 

HPE ProLiant is scalable. 

The setup can be complex or straightforward, depending on the server model. One person can complete the deployment in about four days. 

I rate HP ProLiant DL servers eight out of 10. I recommend HP ProLiant. It's a robust and scalable product. If you're having problems with the drivers, you can go to the HP forums and get some help. 

We use the solution as a second node backup.

Compatibility is the best feature of the solution.

The technical support response time has room for improvement.

I have been using the solution for 13 years.

I give the stability a nine out of ten.

I give the scalability an eight out of ten.

We have 8,000 users.

Technical support sometimes takes time to resolve the issue.

Positive

We used IBM servers and switched to HPE ProLiant DL Servers because of the better price.

The initial setup is easy. I give the initial setup a ten out of ten. The deployment took between one and two days.

Three people were used for the deployment.

The implementation was completed in-house with the help of an external consultant.

I give the cost a ten out of ten. We pay an annual licensing fee.

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

We require two people for the maintenance.

I recommend the solution to others.

The ProLiant server is where we install our monitoring tools. We are only utilizing about half of its total capacity. We need to install more memory and other hardware to maximize our usage. We're close to the minimum. We have around 20 users for this project across two departments. 

Our monitoring tool has a database, so we need a server with a fast IO. 

I have been using ProLiant servers for three years

The server hasn't failed in three years. Typically, it takes about five years before the power supply or hardware fails.

We configure the server as a standalone. It's not clustered to scale out. We are only just scaling up by installing additional RAM and other hardware as necessary.

At my old company, we used HPE's Blade server.

It's straightforward but requires a little more configuration than Dell because this HPE has an ILO where you can run an independent operating system. A system integrator deployed the server, which took less than a day. Our deployment and maintenance team consists of four engineers and one manager. We followed the installation guide and the standard steps for installing a Windows operating system.

Configuring the ILO operating system added some additional steps that weren't required with Dell. It's running Windows 7 ILO, a step higher than Dell's operating system.

I believe we have seen a return. However, the software accounts for the large cost, so ROI is difficult to calculate from a hardware perspective.

HPE ProLiant servers are priced about the same as Dell's, maybe a little more. 

I rate HPE ProLiant servers nine out of 10. I would recommend them if you live in an area where HPE has a strong support presence. In Qatar, HPE doesn't have as much support as Dell. I would recommend Dell if given the option because it has a solid local presence.

Our primary use case is focused on harmonizing databases. The method of deployment depends on our clients and their needs.

The size can be improved by making it a little slick. Additionally, we are at a disadvantage in support for people in African countries using the product because we don't have access to the support team 24/7. The solution has several support levels, such as essential and proactive support. They can extend support to African countries.

We have been using the solution for five years and are currently using the latest version.

The solution is stable.

The solution is highly scalable because the processor core is high to the extent of a dual processor. This means it can handle a heavy workload and virtualization. It's one of the best products that can be effective in a virtualized environment.

I rate the customer service and support an eight out of ten.

The initial setup took a few hours.

Implementation was in-house and required at least two or more people, depending on their level of expertise.

The pricing of the solution is high compared to other products.

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. The solution is good, but the processing power can be improved. I recommend the solution to people who are considering implementing it.

We have a three-tier infrastructure and our primary use case for this product is virtualization.

The most valuable feature is the tech support. They have a high level of expertise and they are fast.

We would like to see remote monitoring capabilities added. We are currently improving our automated monitoring for HPE servers using InfoSight.

We have been using HPE ProLiant DL Servers for more than five years.

The ProLiant DL Servers are stable and reliable.

This is a scalable product. We are using HPE Nimble Storage with it.

The technical support is very good.

The initial setup is easy.

We collaborated with HPE for our deployment. We purchased the initial support service, so it's a coordinated setup.

The pricing of these servers is fair. It is in the mid-range.

My advice for anybody who is implementing this product is to purchase spare parts. The reason for this is that there is currently an electronic parts shortage. Any replacement components, such as a new hard disk, is very difficult to order and will have a long lead time. For this reason, I suggest ordering spare parts to have them in stock.

In summary, this is a good product, I'm content with it, and I recommend it for others.

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

We use the server as our hyperconversion infrastructure. When I have an HPE server and network like Aruba, we can manage all the infrastructures as software defined by the OneView dashboard to simplify day-to-day tasks. 360 and 380 are used in small to medium-size businesses. Power Server uses a high processing environment that has heavy workloads. We are partners with HPE and I'm an IT infrastructure engineer.

The product is compatible and flexible for small and medium businesses. Scaling is a big advantage of this solution. It simplifies our processes. I think HPE will have an advantage in the next phase because of their new GreenLake technology that will simplify things for small and medium businesses.

I think the speed could be improved with OneView. At the moment, OpenManage is faster and has a better interface than HPE. 

I've been using this solution for three years. 

We have no real stability problems with the solution. For small and medium size businesses, ProLiant is a stable product.

We haven't had any problems with support. 

The initial setup is relatively straightforward. The configuration is very smooth and can be done in about half an hour. Maintenance depends on the infrastructure of the client and how the solution is configured.

Compared to some of the competitors, HPE ProLiant is slightly more expensive. We have customers who have decided to take a cheaper solution. 

I rate this solution eight out of 10. 

We are using HPE ProLiant DL Servers for virtualized workloads.

HPE ProLiant DL Servers could improve its portfolio, it could be more diverse because there is a limited number of them available. Dell, IBM, or Lenovo, have a better product portfolio that is diverse.

I have been using HPE ProLiant DL Servers for approximately five years.

HPE ProLiant DL Servers is a stable solution.

I have found HPE ProLiant DL Servers to be highly scalable.

I would recommend this solution for all-sized enterprises.

The technical support from HPE ProLiant DL Servers is very good. We can contact them through various means and they are responsive, they are quick.

I've done a few installations of HPE ProLiant DL Servers and I would rate it as easy. The installation is straightforward.

The price of HPE ProLiant DL Servers is reasonable compared to other solutions.

When comparing HPE ProLiant DL Servers to other solutions we did not see much of a difference in features. The attractive aspect of the solution was its price. It was less expensive than other OEMs.

I rate HPE ProLiant DL Servers a nine out of ten.