All options available for our Smart Template base configurations are tested, certified, and listed in the Broadcom Compatibility Guide, eliminating the guesswork from building vSAN ReadyNode configurations. These HPE configurations are based on the published VMware vSAN ReadyNode Profiles. HPE offers Smart Template configurations for all currently shipping ProLiant systems with VMware vSAN Express Storage Architecture , as well as options for all-flash SAS, SAS/SATA, and SATA SSDs. HPE also has configurations optimized for either virtualization, data management and processing, accelerated infrastructure, or data warehousing, to provide ideal performance based on the customer’s workload.

Notes: The use of Smart Templates does not enforce rules on changes to devices or options that the user could make. Any changes must be validated against the Broadcom Compatibility Guide. Please review CLIC warnings for further verification.

A complete list of supported and certified ProLiant servers is available either in the Hewlett Packard Enterprise support matrix at http://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert or in the Broadcom Compatibility Guide (“BCG”).

For vSAN Original Storage Architecture ReadyNodes please visit: this link for HPE Servers .

For vSAN Express Storage Architecture ReadyNodes please visit this link for HPE Servers .

What's New

• - Broadcom has released an updated compatibility guide with new “Simplified BOM” for vSAN ReadyNodes.
• - HPE has added multiple new server platforms and NVMe devices to the vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) list.
• - vSAN Tracking SKUs (2) for both “OSA” and “ESA” Architecture
• - Reference Builds are now called “Smart Templates” – In One Config Advanced (OCA) there is a new section for locating best-use vSAN ReadyNode configurations. While in OCA go to “Select From Smart Template”, look for “Compute” and “Hyperconverged” and then search for available UCID’s.
• - New vSAN Express Storage Architecture (“ESA”) builds for all new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers including HPE ProLiant Compute DL320 Gen12, HPE ProLiant Compute DL325 Gen12, HPE ProLiant Compute DL340 Gen12, HPE ProLiant Compute DL345 Gen12, HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12, and HPE ProLiant Compute DL380 Gen12.
• - HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 Servers will not support vSAN Original Storage Architecture.
• - HPE ProLiant Servers for vSAN ESA do not support the use of Multi-Vendor Mainstream NVMe SKUs for either Read Intensive (RI) or Mixed Use (MU). The use of these SKUs will create an unsupported configuration.

At A Glance

HPE vSAN ReadyNodes provide customers with the fastest path to optimized workloads, delivered on platforms that provide broad scalability and flexibility for each unique environment. The end-to-end solutions are covered by HPE Tech Care support and can be sourced entirely from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Key features and benefits include:

• - HPE now offers Smart Template configurations that target mainstream use cases and forward-looking technology such Express Storage Architecture (“ESA”) as higher bandwidth networking and NVMe for next-gen storage. HPE maintains the list of supported platforms and devices on the Broadcom Support Compatibility Matrix.
• - Optimized solutions – vSAN ReadyNode offerings are optimized to provide ideal performance on the from a range of workloads including VDI, SQL, and more.
• - Custom and scalable build- All nodes default to a configuration optimized for both cost and performance; however, each has a full suite of options to upgrade. The customer can tailor each server to fit their specific environment.
• - All Smart Templates use HPE NS204i as boot source (also available with the newer SED options).
• - Factory built -The hardware is assembled and configured in the HPE factory using extensively tested configuration guidelines.
• - Solution-level support - Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers its HPE 4-hour 24x7 Tech Care Service as base support, with options for Tech Care Advanced as well as Complete Care. This solution-level support experience is designed to accelerate time to resolution and is delivered by an HPE Center of Excellence capable of supporting the complete solution, including the HPE hardware, software, VMware software, and Microsoft software. HPE solution support experts are well versed in all aspects of the offering. Customers also have the ability to select from various service level options such as HPE 6-Hour Call-to-Repair Hardware Support, or options for defective media retention.
• - Tracking SKUs for OSA and ESA servers (AMD and Intel). For HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 Servers there will be only the vSAN ESA tracking SKU.
• - Current Gen11 HBA Controllers available for vSAN:

  • Notes:
  • 1. These controllers are only to be used in Gen11 Servers if you are building OSA ReadyNodes or BYO. This is unsupported in HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 Servers with vSAN OSA.
  • 2. The use of Tri-Mode controllers attached to NVMe devices is NOT supported by vSAN – DO NOT use the below controllers with NVMe devices as NVMe SSD is only allowed via direct attach. See “VMware by Broadcom Web Sites” section below for more information.
  • - HPE MR416i-p Gen11 16 Internal Lanes/8GB Cache SPDM PCI Plug-in Storage Controller P47777-B21
  • - HPE MR416i-o Gen11 16 Internal Lanes/8GB Cache SPDM OCP Storage Controller P47781-B21
  • - HPE MR216i-p Gen11 16 Internal Lanes/No Cache SPDM PCI Plug-in Storage Controller P47785-B21
  • - HPE MR216i-o Gen11 16 Internal Lanes/No Cache SPDM OCP Storage Controller P47789-B21
  • - HPE MR408i-o Gen11 8 Internal Lanes/4GB Cache SPDM OCP Storage Controller P58335-B21
  • - HPE SR932i-p Gen11 32 Internal Lanes/8GB Wide Cache SPDM PCI Plug-in Storage Controller P47184-B21
  • - HPE SR416ie-m Gen11 x16 Lanes 4GB Cache SPDM Mezzanine Storage Controller P39959-B21

HPE Web Sites

• - Alliance page: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/alliance/vmware.html
• - Support Matrix: http://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert

VMware by Broadcom Web Sites

• - Design and Sizing Guide
• - “BCG” :
• - “What you can (and Cannot) Change in vSAN ESA” :
• - “Guidance regarding NVMe devices used in vSAN environments:”

Supported Media for vSphere 8/vSphere 9

Acquire your choice of Hewlett Packard Enterprise supported and qualified media. Please note that all devices will need to be imaged for vSphere 8 / vSphere 9:

• - Any HPE hard drive.
• - HPE NS204i-p x2 Lanes NVMe PCIe3 x8 OS Boot Device.
• - HPE NS204i-p v2 x2 Lanes NVMe PCIe3 x8 OS Boot Device.
• - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device.
• - HPE NS204i-d Gen11 Synergy Gen11 Boot Controller.

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• A complete coverage approach -- edge to cloud
• An assigned HPE team
• Modular and fully personalized engagement
• Enhanced Incident Management experience with priority access
• Digitally enabled and AI driven customer experience

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HPE Lifecycle Services provide a variety of options to help maintain your HPE systems and solutions at all stages of the product lifecycle. A few popular examples include:

• Lifecycle Install and Startup Services: Various levels for physical installation and power on, remote access setup, installation and startup, and enhanced installation services with the operating system.
• HPE Firmware Update Analysis Service: Recommendations for firmware revision levels for selected HPE products, taking into account the relevant revision dependencies within your IT environment.
• HPE Firmware Update Implementation Service: Implementation of firmware updates for selected HPE server, storage, and solution products, taking into account the relevant revision dependencies within your IT environment.
• Implementation assistance services: Highly trained technical service specialists to assist you with a variety of activities, ranging from design, implementation, and platform deployment to consolidation, migration, project management, and onsite technical forums.
• HPE Service Credits: Access to prepaid services for flexibility to choose from a variety of specialized service activities, including assessments, performance maintenance reviews, firmware management, professional services, and operational best practices.

Notes: To review the list of Lifecycle Services available for your product, go to:

https://www.hpe.com/services/lifecycle

For a list of the most frequently purchased services using service credits, see the HPE Service Credits Menu

Other Related Services from HPE Services:

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Defective Media Retention

An option available with HPE Complete Care Service and HPE Tech Care Service and applies only to disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives replaced by HPE due to malfunction.

Consult your HPE Sales Representative or Authorized Channel Partner of choice for any additional questions and services options.

Parts and Materials

HPE will provide HPE-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to maintain the covered hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available and recommended engineering improvements.

Parts and components that have reached their maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual, product quick-specs, or the technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of these services.

How to Purchase Services

Services are sold by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorized Service Partners:

• Services for customers purchasing from HPE or an enterprise reseller are quoted using HPE order configuration tools.
• Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find services at https://ssc.hpe.com/portal/site/ssc/

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Sign into the HPE Support Center experience, featuring streamlined self-serve case creation and management capabilities with inline knowledge recommendations. You will also find personalized task alerts and powerful troubleshooting support through an intelligent virtual agent with seamless transition when needed to a live support agent.

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• Get faster time to market
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To learn more about HPE Services, please contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales representative or Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorized Channel Partner. Contact information for a representative in your area can be found at "Contact HPE" https://www.hpe.com/us/en/contact-hpe.html

For more information

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How to order

Customers can purchase VMware vSAN ReadyNodes directly from Hewlett Packard Enterprise or through Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized resellers. There is a dedicated VMware vSAN solutions catalog within our Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales and authorized partner ordering tool One Config Advanced (OCA). Within the catalog, customers can use vSAN Ready Node Solution menus for vSAN ESA from the OCA catalog and all profiles and workload optimized solutions are listed within ‘Smart Templates’.

Notes: The use of vSAN Ready Node Solution menus for vSAN ESA from the One Config Advanced (OCA) catalogue uses rules controls (for profile sizing) and certified NVMe devices (from the Broadcom Compatibility Guide) only. The use of Smart Templates is a reference starting point, and can be modified although it does not enforce rules controls or restrict to only certified devices (always refer to BCG for updated components list if using this build option).

Guidance for vSAN ESA

KB article 90343

vSAN ESA ReadyNode Hardware Guidance

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