HPE SimpliVity
HPE SimpliVity: An HPE appliance for virtualized workloads that combines compute, storage and VM operations. Ranked #2 of 18 in Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for organizations seeking an integrated HPE HCI appliance.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forOrganizations seeking an integrated HPE HCI appliance
- Free planNo
- Deployment modelOn-premises
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines compute and storage in HPE server-based HCI nodes
- Includes VM lifecycle operations, backup, restore and built-in protection
- Supports two-node high availability and selected stretch-cluster configurations
Where it doesn't
- Requires an HPE hardware and software quote rather than published standard pricing
- Stretch clustering depends on supported configurations
- Choice of VMware or VM Essentials depends on model and configuration
Our verdict on HPE SimpliVity
HPE SimpliVity brings compute, storage and virtualization capabilities together in HPE server-based hyperconverged systems. It is aimed at organizations running virtualized data-center or edge workloads that want VM operations and data protection within an appliance deployment. The product can suit small, mid-market and enterprise organizations, but its fit depends on the hardware model and software configuration selected.
VM provisioning and lifecycle operations sit alongside backup and restore, built-in data protection and two-node high availability. Selected current configurations support stretch clusters, with synchronous writes between two physical sites. HPE StoreOnce integration is also available on supported configurations. Those options make protection and availability central to the product's appeal, particularly for buyers consolidating infrastructure around virtual machines. Buyers should verify which capabilities apply to their target configuration before comparing it with alternatives.
Current models offer a choice of Broadcom VMware or HPE Morpheus Software—VM Essentials, depending on model and configuration. That makes the platform choice an important part of procurement and ecosystem fit. Hardware configurations and software licensing are quoted rather than sold at standard published online prices, so buyers should plan for a vendor quote to evaluate total cost. SimpliVity is worth considering when an HPE appliance with integrated VM management and protection fits the environment; organizations wanting transparent online pricing or a platform-neutral hardware choice should compare alternatives.
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HPE SimpliVity fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment model | On-premises |
| Maximum cluster nodes | Not verified |
| Maximum virtual machines | Not verified |
| Kubernetes support | Not verified |
| Integrated backup | Yes |
| Hardware delivery model | Appliance |
| Stretch clusters | Yes |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Broadcom VMware, HPE Morpheus Software—VM Essentials, HPE StoreOnce |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | hpe.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
HPE SimpliVity integrations
HPE SimpliVity lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Broadcom VMware
- HPE Morpheus Software—VM Essentials
- HPE StoreOnce
Alternatives to HPE SimpliVity
- Lenovo ThinkAgile HX SeriesA Lenovo-backed Nutanix HCI stack with integrated management, AHV, and scale-out clusters.9.3
- Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2)Extends Nutanix clusters to public-cloud bare metal with migration, scaling, and DR.9.0
- Sangfor HCIA broad HCI stack for organizations prioritizing integrated resilience and Kubernetes support.8.6
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HPE SimpliVity vs the competition
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