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You can do great things with this robust server system
July 03, 2022

You can do great things with this robust server system

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with HPE BladeSystem

HPE BladeSystem is a highly reliable and available server management platform with the right configuration. We have two data centers with four enclosures each for redundancy. Having the power supply, network (we use Virtual Connect), and ILO all in one convenient package is a huge time-saver for system administrators. Begin with a small number of servers and add more as needed.
  • Power management was integrated.
  • It doesn't necessitate a huge server closet.
  • Network administration is integrated (Virtual Connect).
  • When using virtual connect, you, and not the network team, are in charge of managing the local area network and wide area network.
  • In terms of fan management, when only a portion of the Blade Enclosure is in use, it is imperative that all Blades be located in the same area.
  • It's not easy and is somewhat dated to manage FW.
  • As everything can be handled from one location, administrative burdens are greatly decreased.
  • Simple said, it costs more money.
  • No issues will arise when scaling up.
  • 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.
Within our organization, HPE BladeSystem enjoyed widespread recognition. Also, HPE Apollo can't make advantage of Virtual Connect, so every Apollo server needs to be hardwired into the LAN. That has far-reaching consequences for the network portal. We would then need to install numerous additional cables and purchase new switches. When it comes to managing connections, HPE BladeSystem is in a league of its own.

Do you think HPE BladeSystem delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with HPE BladeSystem's feature set?

Yes

Did HPE BladeSystem live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of HPE BladeSystem go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy HPE BladeSystem again?

Yes

We run a server and virtual desktop infrastructure on it using VMWare tools. A Blade chassis only makes sense if the company is a specific size or has a certain number of users. Energy and cooling needs are more than for a single-rack server. It's a bit more expensive than your average server. While HPE BladeSystem servers are well suited for high-performance Virtual Desktop architecture because to the availability of expansion Blades with dedicated Graphics cards.