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The names of some of the HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers in the September 2014 and December 2014 releases have changed from
the names of the previous corresponding HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers. The following table shows the transition of the names used
for the HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers to the names used for the HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers.
IMPORTANT: From November 1, 2015, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is the owner of the ProLiant family line. In this course we
changed product names to HPE ProLiant accordingly. Please note that models released before November, 2015, were originally
called HP ProLiant, and may still display the HP logo. As of November 30, 2014, transition to HPE product names and design is in
progress.
HPE ProLiant Gen8 server name HPE ProLiant Gen9 server name Form factor
(number of sockets)
HPE ProLiant DL320e Gen8 v2 → HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9 1U Rack (1S)
HPE ProLiant DL360e Gen8 → HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9 1U Rack (2S)
HPE ProLiant DL380e Gen8 → HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen9 2U Rack (2S)
HPE ProLiant DL360p Gen8 → HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9 1U Rack (2S)
HPE ProLiant DL380p Gen8 → HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U Rack (2S)
HPE ProLiant ML350e Gen8 v2 → HPE ProLiant ML150 Gen9 5U Tower (2S)
HPE ProLiant ML350p Gen8 → HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9 Tower or 5U Rack (2S)
HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen8 → HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen9 BladeSystem server blade (2S)
HPE ProLiant BL660c Gen8 → HPE ProLiant BL660c Gen9 BladeSystem server blade (4S)
HPE ProLiant SL230s Gen8 v2 → HPE ProLiant XL230a Gen9 5U Server Tray (2S)
HPE ProLiant SL250s Gen8 v2 → HPE ProLiant XL250a Gen9 5U Server Tray (2S)
Each of the servers launched in December 2014 share the common characteristics that contribute to the affordability for service
providers and small-to-medium businesses.
The DL120 Gen9 is the generational upgrade to the DL320e Gen8 model, and the ML150 Gen9 is the upgrade to the ML350e
Gen8. The other models being launched are new models.
The new models share many of the same features listed here.
ASHRAE 3
Preinstallation considerations
Consider these factors before installing HPE ProLiant servers.
Physically installing the server means that in most cases you need two
people to lift and install.
Verify the location and dimensions of tower servers that might not be
in a rack, but instead are located on a desktop or cabinet. It is essential that they meet the guidelines for clearance. The
dimensions of the cabinet or shelf on which the tower server is installed should ensure 4 in (10.2 cm) of clearance
Verify that fan blanks, drive blanks, and processor blanks are installed as applicable. To prevent improper cooling
and thermal damage, be sure that the customer understands not to operate the server unless all bays are populated
with either a component or a blank.
Verify the fan airflow path is not blocked by cables or other material.
Ensure environmental specifications are met - example.
Power requirements - Check the system and power supply input ratings before powering up the server.
When the customer orders the server, they should use the Power Advisor utility to determine the requirements for the
server.
Memory requirements - Depending on the memory configuration and processor model, the memory speed can run at 2133
Mhz, 1866 Mhz, or 1600 Mhz. The Online Memory Configuration Tool helps with populating DDR Memory in ProLiant servers.
Supported platforms
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Red Hat
SUSE
Canonical Ubuntu
Oracle Linux
CentOS
SAP on Linux certification
Wind River
VMware
Citrix
Oracle Solaris
NetWare/OES
Dom0 (XenServer 6.5 and above)
Any 32-bit OS
Windows 2003
Windows 2008 SP2
ESXi 4.x or 5.0
Embedded diagnostics
Embedded Diagnostics is a new function introduced with the Gen9 servers. It is available from the System Utilities main menu,
Embedded Applications choice. To enable or disable Embedded Diagnostics: From the System Utilities screen, select System
Configuration → BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) → Server Security → Embedded Diagnostics and press Enter. The
default is Enabled.
Use to run these tests. Use the <ESC> key to exit or cancel.
UEFI firmware and value-added software
The HPE UEFI System Utilities replaces RBSU for a menu-driven interface for pre-boot setup and configuration. All Gen9 servers
ship with the UEFI-based ROM.
The following software programs are installed with the ProLiant firmware. Software that is included is displayed on the pre-boot
graphical interface as shown here.The functions and features of each might be determined by a license.
iLO 4 - Both a chip and firmware. iLO provides remote management of the server. Review the iLO licensing options from
hp.com. iLO 4 also supports a Pre-boot health summary screen, which lets you display server health while the server is
powered off.
HPE Intelligent Provisioning (HP IP) - Included with the firmware. Available from the System Utilities menus to provide a
scripted GUI for installing common operating systems.
HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HP SSA) is included with the firmware. It can also be launched from the System Utilities
menu to configure the HPE Smart Array Controllers.
Power Regulator and Dynamic Power Capping - With more insight into the power supplies and more sensors on the Gen9
servers, the challenge is to get the most out of the computing hardware without taxing the resources for power. The Power
Regulator feature lets you configure this. Dynamic Power Capping factors in peak levels and density to maximize the
efficiency of the power supplies. Both Power Regulator and Dynamic Power Capping were introduced in Gen8.
Logs
The HP Active Health System monitors and records changes in the server hardware and system configuration. The Active Health
System assists in diagnosing problems and delivering rapid resolution if server failures occur.
The IML records hundreds of events and stores them in an easy-to-view format. The IML time stamps each event with 1-minute
granularity. You can use several tools to view recorded events in the IML, including:
The Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors use faster clock speeds and have a higher maximum core count (up to 18 cores) than
previous processor versions. The Intel code name for the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 series processors is Haswell-EP.
In addition, the HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers use the faster HPE Smart Memory DDR4
memory DIMMs compared with the HPE Smart Memory DDR3 memory DIMMs used in HPE
ProLiant Gen8 servers.
The HPE Smart Memory DDR4 DIMMs have a clock speed of 2133 MHz compared with a
clock speed of 1866 MHz for the DDR3 DIMMs.
With the introduction of the HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers, HPE Smart Storage has evolved as well. HPE Smart Storage for Gen9
servers incorporates and updates several features that HPE introduced later in the Gen8 life cycle. It also adds new features and
storage choices that are available for the first time.
The opportunity to use an embedded dynamic Smart Array RAID controller or install an optional HPE Flexible Smart Array
Controller or Flexible Smart SAS Host Bus Adapter
AROC format - Daughter cards that can be installed on the DL380, DL360, and ML350 Gen 9 servers
BROC format - Mezzanine cards for the BL460 and BL660 Gen9 servers
p841
p244br
Given the name of the controller, you can see that is a daughter
card informally referred to as B-ROC (or Blade RAID On Chip).
B140i
The HPE Dynamic Smart Array B140i is the standard embedded storage controller for all ProLiant Gen9 servers, replacing the
B120i and B320i controllers that were on Gen8 servers. The B140i is the entry level storage controller for HPE Gen9 servers,
delivering a basic level of storage functionality and performance.
It is ideal for use to support OS boot devices or to provide basic protection for data that does not require significant storage
performance. The B140i acts as the default controller only if you do not install the more powerful Smart SAS HBA controller or
the HPE Smart Array controller in the system.
The B140i supports only 6 Gb/s SATA drives using the embedded SATA ports that are part of each ProLiant Gen9 server. On
Gen9 ML/DL systems it is capable of supporting the maximum of 10 SATA drives.
In addition to supporting individually attached SATA drives as standard AHCI devices, the B140i also supports RAID operation.
Using the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPSSA), you can configure the B140i and attached SATA drives for RAID 0, RAID
1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 operation. Unlike the more advanced HPE Smart SAS HBA and HPE Smart Array controllers, the B140i
uses driver-based software RAID. All of the RAID functions and calculations are performed by the OS drivers using server CPU
and memory resources.
The B140i does not feature write cache capability, and it uses a read cache that it carves from system memory. The B140i is also
dependent on the UEFI interface and will not operate in Legacy BIOS mode. Thanks to a UEFI driver included in the system
ROM, the B140i does support bootable RAID volumes.
Smart Storage Battery
The Smart Storage battery replaces the super capacity batteries installed in Gen8 and previous generations. It is a single battery
pack that installs in the chassis and connects to the system board. There are two battery form factors: Rack and Tower as shown
below or Blade.
Simple design to provide backup power for multiple Smart Array controllers and Flash devices (it will also support NVDIMMs
in the future)
Easy upgrade process for additional Smart Array controllers without need for cable routing
Supports much larger cache capacities on Smart Array controllers
Long life (7 years) Lithium ION batteries for Gen9 and future products that will be available
Eliminates thermal and connection issues
Gen9 I/O adapters
The following table shows the new I/O adapters and NICs that are part of the Gen9 September 2014 release.
Emulex
Broadcom
SolarFlare
FlexFabric = Software-defined network fabric adapter supporting Ethernet, iSCSI, and FCoE communication
StoreFabric = SAN fabric adapter
CNA = Converged Network Adapter
HPSN = HP Storage Network
FIO = Factory Integrated Option
The Apollo 2000 System updates the HPE ProLiant SL2500 Gen8 Scalable System. The SL2500 with other HP Scalable Systems
is rebranded to Apollo. The Apollo 2000 System joins the Apollo 6000 and Apollo 8000 Systems to provide a converged
infrastructure for cooling, power, and storage to support the server nodes.
The Apollo 2000 System offers two chassis differentiated by drive support. Both chassis support two or more servers up to (4) 1U
servers.
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2200 chassis which supports 12 LFF drives (May 2015 release)
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2600 chassis which supports 24 SFF drives (May 2015 release)
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2800 chassis which supports 24 SFF drives (July 2015 release, see next chapter)
The HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 System offers three chassis differentiated by the number of drives supported in the front drive cage.
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2200 chassis which supports 12 LFF drives (May 2015 release)
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2600 chassis which supports 24 SFF drives (May 2015 release)
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2800 chassis which supports 24 SFF drives (July 2015 release)
All three chassis support either one or two 2U servers or one to four 1U servers or one 2U server and two 1U servers.
This WBT covers the HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2800 chassis, also known as the HPE Apollo r2800 chassis. The
key difference between the HPE Apollo r2600 chassis and the HPE Apollo r2800 chassis is that the r2800 chassis allows the user
to customize the mapping of the drive bays to the servers in the system. For more information about the drive bay mapping, see
the Management topic.
Click to view the front and rear of the Apollo r2800 chassis.
Four 1U nodes
Two 1U nodes and one 2U node
Two 2U nodes
Management
HPE ProLiant Advanced Power Manager is a single point of contact for HPE ProLiant Scalable System administration.
The HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 System offers three chassis differentiated by the number of drives supported in the front drive cage.
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2200 chassis which supports 12 LFF drives (May 2015 release)
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2600 chassis which supports 24 SFF drives (May 2015 release)
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2800 chassis which supports 24 SFF drives (July 2015 release)
All three chassis support either one or two 2U servers or one to four 1U servers or one 2U server and two 1U servers.
This WBT covers the HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2800 chassis, also known as the HPE Apollo r2800 chassis. The
key difference between the HPE Apollo r2600 chassis and the HPE Apollo r2800 chassis is that the r2800 chassis allows the user
to customize the mapping of the drive bays to the servers in the system. For more information about the drive bay mapping, see
the Management topic.
Click to view the front and rear of the Apollo r2800 chassis.
Four 1U nodes
Two 1U nodes and one 2U node
Two 2U nodes
Management
HPE ProLiant Advanced Power Manager is a single point of contact for HPE ProLiant Scalable System administration.
The HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 System offers three chassis differentiated by the number of drives supported in the front drive cage.
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2200 chassis which supports 12 LFF drives (May 2015 release)
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2600 chassis which supports 24 SFF drives (May 2015 release)
HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2800 chassis which supports 24 SFF drives (July 2015 release)
All three chassis support either one or two 2U servers or one to four 1U servers or one 2U server and two 1U servers.
This WBT covers the HPE Apollo 2000 Gen9 server with the r2800 chassis, also known as the HPE Apollo r2800 chassis. The
key difference between the HPE Apollo r2600 chassis and the HPE Apollo r2800 chassis is that the r2800 chassis allows the user
to customize the mapping of the drive bays to the servers in the system. For more information about the drive bay mapping, see
the Management topic.
Click to view the front and rear of the Apollo r2800 chassis.
Four 1U nodes
Two 1U nodes and one 2U node
Two 2U nodes
Features
The HPE Apollo 600 System starts with a 5U Apollo a6000 chassis. Depending on the rack
height (42U or 48U), a fully populated system comprises of 7 or 8 chassis.
The server trays are front servicable with standard rear cabling.
Server support
Rack
42U 48U
Up to 140 servers Up to 160 servers
7 chassis 8 chassis
70 trays 80 trays
2 power shelves 2 power shelves
3 network port switches 4 network port switches
Power shelf
The HPE Apollo 6000 Power Shelf drives rack scale power efficiency, while the HP Advanced Power Manager provides real-time
power measurements and enables rack-level dynamic power capping.
The power shelf distributes 12 V DC power, providing up to 5700 W performance per chassis.
Power to the servers is provided by the 1.5U HPE Apollo 6000 Power Shelf. Each power shelf can support three to six chassis,
depending on power and redundancy configuration. Support for N, N+1, and N+N redundancy.
The BL460c Gen9 is the newer edition of the BL460c Gen8 Server Blade. Supporting up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
processors, it achieves a 70% performance gain over the previous Gen8 model. Also new in the Gen9 model are support for
DDR4 SmartMemory, optional 12 Gb/s SAS storage controller, 20 Gb FlexibleLOM NICs, and USB 3.0 on the internal connector
Designed for a wide range of configuration and deployment options, the HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen9 Server
Blade provides the flexibility to optimize core IT applications with right-sized storage for a lower TCO.
Supporting up to 2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 series processors, 16 slots for DDR4 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs, option
for 10 GbE or 20 Gb FlexFabric dual-port network adapters, and 2 mezzanine slots for expansion, the
BL460c Gen9 is a powerful configuration suitable for heavy workload environments.