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HPE BladeSystem vs. Lenovo ThinkAgile CP Series

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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

    Lenovo ThinkAgile CP Series

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AThe Lenovo ThinkAgile CP Series is a composable infrastructure solution for private cloud, presently including the ThinkAgile CP4000 and ThinkAgile CP6000 models.N/A
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    HPE BladeSystemLenovo ThinkAgile CP Series
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    Pricing Offerings
    HPE BladeSystemLenovo ThinkAgile CP Series
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    HPE BladeSystemLenovo ThinkAgile CP Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (11 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    HPE BladeSystemLenovo ThinkAgile CP Series
    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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    Lenovo
    I think this computer is great for anyone who needs it for basic day to day office needs. People who work in compliance, legal, or customer service roles can absolutely get by with this computer. If you are in IT or a finance department you might need a bit more in the processing power department but could probably still use this laptop.
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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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    Lenovo
    • Great keyboard
    • Runs programs without slowdown
    • Compatible with different devices
    • Biometric sign in
    • Smooth updating process
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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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    Lenovo
    • Could use a touchscreen
    • More RAM would be nice
    • Speakers are just okay
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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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    Lenovo
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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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    Lenovo
    I like my Lenovo more than the previous Mac computer that I had for work (the exact model does not show up in the drop down). I enjoy the windows OS more and I like the keyboard and camera on this computer much better. This computer is also lighter than my previous laptop.
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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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    Lenovo
    • Allows me to work efficiently without waiting for programs to load like my previous laptop
    • Updates are not forced on me so I can update my computer at the end of the day when I am done with work
    • The price was very good for what this computer gives me
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