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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HPE BladeSystem

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AHPE BladeSystem is a brand of blade server, from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise. HPE blades include the ProLiant BL series and the ProLiant WS series.N/A

    IBM Z

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AIBM Z is the company's mainframe enterprise server solution product line.N/A
    Pricing
    HPE BladeSystemIBM Z
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HPE BladeSystemIBM Z
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    HPE BladeSystemIBM Z
    Considered Both Products
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
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    IBM
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    18 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    87%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    13 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    18 Answers
    Best Alternatives
    HPE BladeSystemIBM Z
    Small Businesses
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    Dell PowerEdge
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Dell PowerEdge
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    No answers on this topic
    IBM Power
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HPE BladeSystemIBM Z
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (11 ratings)
    9.6
    (42 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HPE BladeSystemIBM Z
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    All nodes can be managed centrally through the ILO interface. Users and services alike benefit from the lightning-fast response time. Enable service continuity during VM migration between nodes. The purchase of a blade system is something we endorse as a viable alternative for your business. In order for the convergent system to work, the architecture can be adapted to accommodate new devices, and by applying new modules, both the technology and the system's responsiveness to demands for high availability can be enhanced.
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    IBM
    Most of the time, server utilization is reliable and stable during peak times. Truly amazing, this product offers a lot and gets it done in no time without any confusion.It is reliable, too accurate and the performance is top-notch. It seems to be competitive in all virtual energy systems and its connectivity is also good. It's available at a low cost, but it's enough to have as many low-cost, more efficient systems as possible. It's a minor thing, but very rarely, it can cause work interruptions while it can get stuck due to more frequent use such as restless work. These power servers are very efficient and really help when things go wrong. I am using this product to retrieve data much faster.
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    Pros
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • It ensures substantial process and system security in terms of infrastructure by keeping things running smoothly all the time.
    • There are few things that are more helpful in day-to-day living than having straightforward controls and configurations.
    • Capacity to keep a highly redundant system operating reliably.
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    IBM
    • Virtualization for Scale-Out and Scale-Up in the same footprint
    • Security for different workloads: Large Confidential Computing and lightweight Secure Execution
    • Performance is a true game changer: extreme throughput powered by amazingly huge caches.
    • The one and only FIPS 140-2 Level 4 HSM on this planet
    • Quantum Safe Encryption NOW!
    • AI infusion to every transaction
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • The small form factor of a blade server cannot accommodate expansion cards.
    • Shared infrastructure, like the interconnects, means a larger fault domain.
    • Firmware updates can be disruptive and administrators should pay close attention to firmware recipes and bundles to ensure compatibility between components.
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    IBM
    • It would be good if IBM could demonstrate more use cases for Z to potential clients
    • A migration strategy from Open Systems to Z would be helpful
    • Any additional marketing to could explain the benefits of Z/Linux, especially now that RedHat is in the mix.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    We do not intend to make new investments in HPE BladeSystem as it is in the end-of-life phase and we have continued with the new HPE Synergy environment. It is therefore not a process of discarding, but of evolution. This environment will possibly continue to be used in the institution, but for less critical purposes and more related to the development of new solutions.
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    IBM
    The IBM Z mainframe capabilities are unmatched for cloud readiness and optimization the learning capabilities are matched perfectly with Watson and the expandability of the cloud makes it a perfect choice.
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    Usability
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Once you learn how, it easy. It's different than most other systems
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    Reliability and Availability
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    The Z in IBM Z is for zero down time. If you configure your system according to IBM's best practices, you can achieve zero downtime
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    Performance
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Performance is a major part when you configure your system. IBM has many tools to study your system and suggest the appropriate configuration. With the right contract, you can add processing power dynamically and remove it when no longer needed
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    Support Rating
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Support is usually superb, only occasionally dropping to very good. We participate in some of the CD (Continuous Delivery) aspects of z/OS, IMS, MQ, and DB2.
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    In-Person Training
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Over my 33 years on this platform, I attended many in person courses, conferences, and other training opportunities.
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    Online Training
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    There are many online courses from both IBM and other vendors. Most are great. All of the documentation is available online.
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    Implementation Rating
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    I do not personally have any key insights regarding implementation of IBM Z Enterprise Servers as that is what our mainframe architects do.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    It's been said that BladeSystem is very similar to the UCS B-Series. While the network fabric features of the UCS B-Series outshine those of the BladeSystem, HPE has created extensive orchestration within HPE OneView to provide feature parity with and even surpass those of the UCS B-Series. The fundamental distinction between the two is whether the focus is on the computing (BladeSystem) or the fabric (UCS). In contrast to UCS's tight fabric integration, BladeSystem's centralized focus on servers simplifies administration.
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    IBM
    IBM Z is the best storage solution as it provides the best in class data protection with the cryptographic hardware keys, no loss in data while migration, and a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for develops to understand and has less of a learning curve. This makes it well above the competition.
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    Scalability
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    If you need more processing power, just add more CPU's or memory. The largest system can have close to 200 CPU's and 40 TB of memory. If that is not enough, you can add more physical computers, and connect them using a sysplex
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    Return on Investment
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • After a crash, the blade server's dependability and capacity to recover quickly rank highest.
    • The alert service allows for the administration of all servers to be handled from a single location.
    • Blade servers from HPE are reliable and easy on the eyes of upper management.
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    IBM
    • With IBM Z we really feel a different positive impact on our company. A trustworthy and the most powerful place we have ever.
    • A unique computing platform that helps a lot for the progress of our company.
    • It keeps our data save, encrypted.
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    ScreenShots

    IBM Z Screenshots

    Screenshot of IBM z17™ single-frame 

This configuration is optimized for enhanced modularity and is available in a traditional factory-frame setup. It provides advanced capabilities and is ideal for environments requiring a robust and scalable solution within an industry-standard footprint.  

IBM z17™ single-frame 

This configuration is optimized for enhanced modularity and is available in a traditional factory-frame setup. It provides advanced capabilities and is ideal for environments requiring a robust and scalable solution within an industry-standard footprint.Screenshot of IBM z17™ multi-frame 

This configuration is designed for general-purpose use, offering a balance of performance, scalability and security suitable for a wide range of applications.Screenshot of IBM z17™ rack mount 

This rack-mounted configuration allows for installation in existing data center rack infrastructures, providing flexibility and integration with current systems. It combines IBM Z's strengths with the convenience of modern rack-mounted hardware.