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User-Friendly Interface: Many users have found the system to be user-friendly and easy to manage, with simple settings and management that …
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What is HPE BladeSystem?
HPE BladeSystem is a brand of blade server, from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise. HPE blades include the ProLiant BL series and the ProLiant WS series.
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User-Friendly Interface: Many users have found the system to be user-friendly and easy to manage, with simple settings and management that simplify tasks. They appreciate the intuitive design and straightforward controls that make it effortless for them to navigate through the system.
Scalability: Several reviewers have praised the scalability of the solution, noting that it allows for the easy expansion of resources and the ability to fit multiple servers into a standard 19-inch rack. This flexibility in scaling up or down provides users with the freedom to adapt their infrastructure according to their evolving needs.
High Degree of Redundancy: The high degree of redundancy provided by the system has been appreciated by users, as it ensures the reliability and availability of hardware resources. With redundant components and failover mechanisms in place, customers can rely on uninterrupted operations even in case of hardware failures.
Buggy Management Console: Some users have experienced bugs in the management console, which can be frustrating and impact their ability to efficiently manage the system. They have reported encountering issues with the functionality and reliability of the console.
Limited Configuration Methods: Users feel that the configuration methods are limited to only web GUI and SSH command line, which restricts their flexibility and may not cater to all user preferences. This limitation hampers their ability to configure the system according to their specific requirements.
Outdated Virtual Connect Web GUI: The virtual connect web GUI still uses flash, which is seen as somewhat dated by users who would prefer a more modern interface. They believe that an updated web GUI using newer technologies would enhance usability and provide a better user experience.
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- 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.
- BladeSystem's virtualized MAC addresses and WWNs allow for seamless in-place upgrades to more modern hardware.
- BladeSystem issues have caused large-scale outages twice. Users should plan for a single chassis' fault domain. A second, independent chassis helped us disperse workloads.
- BladeSystem reduces the number of ports needed to connect 16 physical servers without sacrificing flexibility, resulting in a 16x reduction in physical switching infrastructure ports.
- Within our organization, HPE BladeSystem enjoyed widespread recognition.
- When additional power is required, just install a Blade into your enclosure.
- We run a server and virtual desktop infrastructure on it using VMWare tools.
July 02, 2022
This server is secure and stable in any setting.
- The ability to configure servers in a variety of ways.
- One drawback is the absence of regular management reporting.
- The equipment's longevity makes for a great return on investment.
- The solution requires less floor space in each of our data centers.
- The ability to add more RAM simplified and increased scalability.
- Managing everything from a single location streamlines administrative tasks.
- The equipment's longevity contributes to its excellent ROI.
February 24, 2022
Safe and reliable server for any type of environment.
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
- Long lifecycle and improved TCO.
- Data enhancement and security.
- Excellent support response time.
February 22, 2022
HPE BladeSystem - Great Solution
- Excellent ROI due to the durability of the equipment.
- Flexibility in server configuration
- The lack of management reports is a negative point.
April 01, 2021
HPE BladeSystem is the Rolls Royce of server management
- From a pricing point of view, it is more expensive
- Administrative work is reduced, as you can manage everything centrally
- Not exactly ROI but its very stable
- Powerful
March 14, 2021
HPE BladeSystem: Used for Almost 10 Years
- Less hardware management (racking, cabling, etc.).
- Less hardware (cabling, ports, switches, etc.)
- Remote server management (power on, networking, configuring, etc.)
September 27, 2017
BladeSystem provides user dense compute without compromise
- The number of ports required for connectivity to 16 physical server is reduced with BladeSystem, without compromising flexibility - so there is a 16x savings on the number of ports required on physical switching infrastructure.
- In-place upgrades to newer hardware are accommodated by virtualized MAC addresses and WWN's in the fabric of the BladeSystem.
- On a couple occasions, large scale outages have affected the environment because of an issue at the core of BladeSystem. Users should be aware of the fault domain caused by a single chassis and plan accordingly. Our issues were mitigated due to a second, separate chassis where we spread workloads.