HPE Moonshot System

Massively-parallel, software-defined servers that are designed specifically for the applications that they run.

Specialized workloads and optimized hardware

Get the right tool for the job. Moonshot software-defined servers are designed for specific workloads and can be customized to individual needs for maximum efficiency. Moonshot's high-density 4.3U chassis carries 45 server cartridges and two network switches—which drives vast amounts of data between nodes and off chassis—and allows you to mix and match different cartridges to fit your specific needs. Moonshot offers significantly lower power consumption, less cabling and flexible scale-out.

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Swiss trading firm boosts mobile app performance

Fortune favors the fast, particularly regarding floor traders for whom every second counts. Sberbank Switzerland implemented HPE Moonshot Trader Workstation with Citrix XenDesktop to centralize compute for traders and simplify maintenance. Moonshot succeeded where other solutions failed. Check out this video to see why and how you can deliver your apps and desktops with continuous high performance while cutting watts-per-user in half and consuming up to 80% less data center space.

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Moonshot solutions

Pick the right HPE Moonshot software-defined server solution tailored for your workload.

Digital Workspace
Secure delivery of applications, data, and hosted desktops.
Media Processing
Redefine the economics of multiscreen content creation and delivery including video transcoding.
High Performance Computing
Gain in performance, cost, and responsiveness.

Moonshot technical overview

Compute
Intel Xeon technology with integrated graphics acceleration options

Storage
Up to 4 TB on a cartridge. Different options of SSD, SATA, NVMe

Memory

Up to 120GB and up to 4 SODIMM up to 4 DDR4 RDIMM slots

Networking
From Dual 1GbE to Dual 10GbE with RoCE, 45 ports per switch module

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Success in action

Japanese University optimizes urban traffic control

Kyushu University applied advanced graph analysis to analyze traffic patterns in Fukuoka, Japan, to optimize signaling and routing. It shows how IoT can be used to redesign urban infrastructures and improve quality of life.

Detron launches a unique, scalable, and energy efficient performance solution

CSP Detron moved to a new server system that decreased energy consumption by 69% and data center space requirements by 79%.

Mutualink accelerates public safety interoperability

CSP Mutualink created a virtual network that enables emergency response communications across disparate systems, yet gives each organization complete control.

DS Virgin Racing on track to win with HPE

Trackside, real-time race analytics and post-win playback and analytics help DS Virgin Racing to compete in the first Formula E electric car championship.

HPE IoT Innovation Labs

IoT Innovation Labs provide secure and confidential access to Edgeline Systems and Moonshot Systems for customers and partners. This hands-on environment allows testing and benchmarking of your specific application on the most innovative technology provided by HPE.

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