What is an HPE server?
HPE is a global leading enterprise-level IT brand spun off from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, focusing on providing enterprises with high-performance and highly reliable server manufacturers. Simply put, HPE servers are like "all-round players" in enterprise data centers, which can not only handle massive data calculations, but also ensure stable operation 24 hours a day.
Core advantages of HPE servers
1：Rich product lines
ProLiant series: enterprise-level "jack of all trades", covering all forms from tower to blade, suitable for daily office and data storage of small and medium-sized companies.
Apollo series: high-performance "superman", designed for cloud computing and AI training, can accommodate 4-6 top graphics cards, and its computing power crushes ordinary servers.
Integrity series: "Guardian" of key businesses, through hot-swappable redundant design, to ensure that core systems such as banking and communications will never go down.
2：Technology hardcore
Adopting Intel Xeon processor + DDR4 memory combination, it is more than 10 times faster than home computers
Supports modular expansion, memory/hard disk/graphics card can be upgraded later to avoid repeated investment
Military-grade aluminum alloy body + IP54 dust and water resistance, earthquake resistance and disaster resistance reach 7-magnitude earthquake standard
3： Full coverage of scenarios
| Scenario | Why choose HPE? | Typical users |
| Enterprise data center | Support 200+ node cluster deployment | Financial and telecommunications industries |
| Cloud computing | Deep adaptation with VMware/Microsoft Cloud | Cloud service provider |
| Scientific research computing | Apollo series supports liquid cooling + high-speed interconnection | Pharmaceutical R&D, university laboratories |
| Edge computing | Ultra-small chassis supports -40℃~70℃ extreme environment | Smart factory, outdoor base station |
Four types of HPE server models
1. Multi-function servers:
Representative models: HPE Apollo Series
High-performance version: can be equipped with 6 top-level graphics cards, the computing power is 5 times that of ordinary servers, and the AI training speed is increased by 70%
Critical business version: through hot-swappable redundant design, the core system of the bank will not be down for 7×24 hours
Featured functions: support liquid cooling + high-speed interconnection, laboratory scientific research computing is as stable as an old dog.
For example: HPE DL380 2U Rack Server, the world's best-selling server HPE DL380 series provides excellent performance, security, scalability, efficiency, and has extremely flexible configuration, making it suitable for any business environment. Supports two Intel Xeon processors and two power supplies. The platform can accommodate a variety of different chassis configurations, has excellent storage flexibility, and can support a variety of workloads, including containers, virtualization, cloud and big data applications.
2. Small servers:
Representative models: HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen9
The volume is only 1U high (about 4.3cm), which can be stuffed into a 60cm deep cabinet. The price is 300-500 yuan, which is suitable for cabinet enthusiasts
Supports dual-core CPU (up to Core 7th generation), can expand 4 2.5-inch hard drives or 2 3.5-inch hard drives, suitable for running soft routers, NAS and other lightweight applications
Unique advantages: with ILO remote management panel, the interface is as professional as enterprise-level products
3. Low-density servers:
Representative solutions: HPE Synergy series
Adopting modular design, combining computing, storage and network resources like building blocks, suitable for cloud environments that require frequent configuration adjustments
Supporting virtualization technology, one physical machine can run 20 virtual machines, and resource utilization is increased by 3 times
Typical scenarios: temporary project deployment of enterprises, short-term computing clusters of scientific research institutions.
4. Scale-up server:
Representative model: HPE Compute Scale-up Server 3200
Adopts x86 architecture + minicomputer soul, supports 32-way CPU expansion (up to 1920 cores), and memory capacity reaches 32TB
Financial-grade reliability: downtime does not exceed 5 seconds per year, and has passed IDC AL4 certification
Innovative technology: DDR5 memory bandwidth doubles, supports AI large model training and real-time data analysis
Summary: HPE server uses Intel Xeon processor + DDR4 memory combination, computing power is more than 10 times faster than home computers, and can handle data storage of 30 hard disks and AI training tasks of 6 top graphics cards at the same time. Military-grade aluminum alloy body with IP54 dust and water-proof design, earthquake resistance and disaster resistance reach 7-magnitude earthquake standard, financial core system uses it with downtime of no more than 5 seconds per year. What's more amazing is its "Transformer" attribute, if you want to install 30 hard disks, you can install 30, if the memory is not enough, you can directly upgrade, when the enterprise business expands, you can directly add configuration without changing the machine. HPE servers can not only handle massive data computing, but also ensure stable operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
