Understanding the HPE2-E83 and HPE2-E81 Exams: Your Gateway to Becoming an HPE Sales Expert

HPE2-E83 Selling HPE Compute and Storage Solutions and HPE2-E81 Selling HPE Solution Foundations (inactive now) are two foundational sales certifications for HPE candidates. While both certifications are geared toward sales professionals within the HPE Partner Ready ecosystem, each exam has its unique focus and benefits. If you are preparing for HPE2-E81 and HPE2-E83 exams, the following information is valuable in your preparation. 

The HPE2-E83 exam dives deeper into solution-specific knowledge, helping sales professionals identify and position HPE compute, storage, and edge offerings effectively. It focuses on the tactical application of HPE's product portfolio in real-world sales scenarios.

Understanding market drivers influencing customer decisions across compute, storage, and networking.

Differentiating HPE’s value in AI, edge-to-cloud, and sustainable IT solutions.

Highlighting partner and customer benefits with HPE’s portfolio.

Identifying sales opportunities aligned to HPE’s compute and storage solutions.

HPE channel partners and sales professionals ready to build on their foundational knowledge.

Sellers aiming to specialize in solution selling for HPE compute and storage.

HPE2-E81 Selling HPE Solution Foundations (Inactive Now)

Exams	HPE2-E81 (Inactive)	HPE2-E83
Focus	Foundation-level understanding of HPE’s strategy and portfolio	In-depth knowledge of compute, storage, and edge solution selling
Topics	Industry trends, HPE's strategic vision (Edge, Hybrid Cloud, AI)	Market trends, solution differentiation, partner/customer benefits
Audience	New HPE sales professionals or traditional sellers building foundational knowledge	Sellers looking to specialize in compute/storage and identify opportunities
Goal	Understand how to align HPE strategy to customer needs	Sell specific HPE solutions based on customer business drivers
Depth	Broad, strategic	Tactical, solution-specific