What’s New

• − Supports NVIDIA and AMD GPUs.
• − Launching the 5th Generation AMD EPYC™ Series Processors
• − Launching the 6400 MT/s memory DIMMs to support the new 5th Generation AMD EPYC™ Series Processors
• − Supports iLO 6
• − Available in air-cooled and direct liquid cooling (DLC) configurations

Platform Information

Form Factor

• – 5U Chassis Platform for DLC and 6U for Air

System

• – PCIe Expansion: 8x HHHL PCIe x16 Gen 5.0 slots (GPU-attached), 4x FHHL PCIe x16 (fabric/NIC/DPU)
• – Storage: 8x EDSFF NVMe E3.S Read-Intensive and Mixed-Use SSDs and RAID M.2 Boot Drives, additional (4) EDSFF NVMe E3.S SSD slots available when storage controller is installed
• – 1-port MLAN (1 GbE), 1x VGA, 3x USB 3.0, PWR Button/Reset/ID Button/Status LEDs.

Processors

– Two-processor AMD compute motherboard, models listed below

Notes: For more information regarding AMD EPYC processors, please see the following:

https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/server/epyc.html

On System Management Chipset

HPE iLO 6 ASIC

Read and learn more in the iLO QuickSpecs.

Memory

One of the following depending on model:

Notes: The maximum memory speed is limited by the processor selection. 6400 MT/s is 1DPC only, often dropping to 6000/5600 at 2PDC.

Graphics

Integrated Video Standard

• − Video modes up to 1920 x 1200@60 Hz (32 bpp)
• − 16 MB Video Memory

HPE iLO 6 on system management memory

• − 64 MB Flash
• − 8 Gbit DDR 4 with ECC protection

Maximum Internal Storage

Power Supply

• − HPE 3000 W CRPS Titanium Hot Plug Power Supply Kit
• − The PSU model will differ based on total number of PSU in the system.

For information on power specifications and technical content visit

https://www.HPE.com/psnow/doc/4AA6-6836ENW.

Storage Controllers

NVMe Boot Devices

• − HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device
• Notes:
• − Bus Width Indicates the number of physical electrical lanes running to the connector.
• − Two 480 GB M.2 NVMe SSDs or Two 960 GB M.2 NVMe SSDs are included for RAID 1 OS boot.
• − Configured to be front accessible.
• − Does not occupy PCIe slots on the HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 server

Software RAID is not supported on AMD Gen 11 servers.

Tri-Mode Controller

• − HPE MR416i-p Gen11 12G Controller
• Notes:
• − When using a storage controller, only 4 drives will be connected to it (Bays 9 through 12). The other SSDs are connected to the PCIe switches and will be seen as individual NVMe devices.

Accelerators

• − NVIDIA H200 Air or DLC
• − NVIDIA B200 DLC
• − NVIDIA B300 DLC
• − AMD MI355X DLC

Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Support for HPE Servers

HPE servers are designed for seamless integration with partner Operating Systems and Virtualization Software. By collaborating closely with our partners, we ensure that their products are optimized, certified, and fully supported within your HPE server environment.

• − Access the certified and supported servers for each of the OS and Virtualization software: HPE Servers Support and Certification Matrices

HPE Server UEFI

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is an industry standard that provides better manageability and more secured configuration than the legacy ROM while interacting with your server at boot time. HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers have a UEFI Class 3 implementation and support UEFI Mode only.

Notes: The UEFI System Utilities tool is analogous to the HPE ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) of legacy BIOS. For more information, please visit http://www.HPE.com/servers/uefi.

UEFI enables numerous new capabilities specific to HPE ProLiant servers such as:

• − Secure Boot and Secure Start enable for enhanced security
• − Embedded UEFI Shell
• − Operating system specific functionality
• − Mass Configuration Deployment Tool using iLO RESTful API that is Redfish API Conformant
• − Support for > 2.2 TB (using GPT) boot drives
• − PXE boot support for IPv6 networks
• − USB 3.0 Stack
• − Workload Profiles for simple performance optimization

UEFI Boot mode only

• − TPM 2.0 Support
• − iSCSI Software Initiator Support.
• − NVMe Boot Support
• − HTTP/HTTPs Boot support as a PXE alternative.
• − Platform Trust Technology (PTT) can be enabled.
• − Boot support for option cards that only support a UEFI option ROM

Notes: For UEFI Boot Mode, boot environment and OS image installations should be configured properly to support UEFI.

Industry Standard Compliance

• − ACPI 6.3 Compliant
• − Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
• − Active Directory v1.0
• − DMTF Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware Command Line Protocol (SMASH CLP)
• − IPMI 2.0
• − PCIe 3.0 Compliant
• − PCIe 4.0 Compliant
• − PCIe 5.0 Compliant
• − PXE Support
• − Redfish API
• − Secure Digital 4.0
• − SMBIOS 3.2
• − SNMP v3
• − TLS 1.2
• − TPM 2.0 Support
• − Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES)
• − UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Forum) 2.6
• − USB 2.0 Compliant
• − USB 3.0 Compliant
• − VGA Port

Embedded Management

HPE Integrated Lights-Out (HPE iLO)

Monitor your servers for ongoing management, service alerting, reporting and remote management with HPE iLO.

Learn more at http://www.HPE.com/info/ilo.

UEFI

Configure and boot your servers securely with industry standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).

Learn more at http://www.HPE.com/servers/uefi.

iLO RESTful API

iLO RESTful API is Redfish API conformance and offers simplified server management automation such as configuration and maintenance tasks based on modern industry standards. Learn more at http://www.hpe.com/info/restfulapi

Server Utilities

Active Health System

The HPE Active Health System (AHS) is an essential component of the iLO management portfolio that provides continuous, proactive health monitoring of HPE servers. Learn more at http://www.hpe.com/servers/ahs.

Active Health System Viewer

Use the Active Health System Viewer, a web-based portal, to easily read AHS logs and speed problem resolution with HPE self-repair recommendations, to learn more visit: http://www.hpe.com/servers/ahsv.

Smart Update

Keep your servers up to date with the HPE Smart Update solution by using Smart Update Manager (SUM) to optimize the firmware and driver updates of the Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP).

HPE iLO Mobile Application

Enables the ability to access, deploy, and manage your server anytime from anywhere from select smartphones and mobile devices. For additional information please visit: http://www.hpe.com/info/ilo/mobileapp.

RESTful Interface Tool

RESTful Interface tool (iLO REST) is a single scripting tool to provision using iLO RESTful API to discover and deploy servers at scale. Learn more at http://www.HPE.com/info/resttool.

Security

• − UEFI Secure Boot and Secure Start support
• − Tamper-free updates – components digitally signed and verified
• − Immutable Silicon Root of Trust
• − Ability to rollback firmware
• − FIPS 140-2 validation
• − Secure erase of NAND/User data
• − Common Criteria certification
• − iLO Security Modes
• − Granular control over iLO interfaces
• − Configurable for PCI DSS compliance
• − TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 option
• − Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) on browser
• − Support for Commercial National Security Algorithms (CNSA)
• − Secure Recovery – recover critical firmware to known good state on detection of compromised firmware

Warranty

This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HPE Services and a worldwide network of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorized Channel Partners resellers. Hardware diagnostic support and repair is available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HPE Services operational services or customized service agreements. Hard drives have either a one year or three year warranty; refer to the specific hard drive QuickSpecs for details.

Notes: Server Warranty includes 3-Year Parts, 3-Year Labor, 3-Year Onsite support with next business day response. Warranty repairs may be accomplished using Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts. These parts fall into two categories: 1) Mandatory CSR parts are designed for easy replacement. A travel and labor charge will result when customers decline to replace a Mandatory CSR part; 2) Optional CSR parts are also designed for easy replacement but may involve added complexity. Customers may choose to have Hewlett Packard Enterprise replace Optional CSR parts at no charge. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: https://www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties

Server Management

HPE iLO Advanced

HPE iLO Advanced licenses offer smart remote functionality without compromise, for all HPE ProLiant servers. The license includes the full integrated remote console, virtual keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM), multi-user collaboration, console record and replay, and GUI-based and scripted virtual media and virtual folders. You can also activate the enhanced security and power management functionality.

Cooling Options

These optional cooling technologies are compatible with both air cooled and liquid cooled HPE servers.

HPE Adaptive Rack Cooling System (ARCS)

This cooling solution supports up to 4 full racks (servers, networking or storage) and manages 100% of the server heat in a completely enclosed cluster. It provides cool air for inlet side and manages exhaust heat, transferring it to facility water cooling. When servers with DLC are added to ARCS, the highest rack density is possible, with 100% heat transfer to facility water.

Learn more at http://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a00051240enw

HPE Rear Door Heat Exchanger (RDHX)

This cooling solution attaches to the back of a single rack (servers, networking or storage) and neutralizes the hot air existing the rack by transferring the heat to facility water cooling. When servers with DLC are added to RDHX, the highest rack density is possible, with 100% heat transfer to facility water.

Learn more at http://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a00039574enw

One Config Simple (OCS/SCE)

SCE is a guided self-service tool to help sales and non-technical people provide customers with initial configurations in 3 to 5 minutes. You may then send the configuration on for configuration help, or use in your existing ordering processes. If you require "custom" rack configuration or configuration for products not available in SCE, please contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Customer Business Center or an Authorized Partner for assistance. https://h22174.www2.hpe.com/SimplifiedConfig/Welcome

Rack and Power Infrastructure

The story may end with servers, but it starts with the foundation that makes compute go – and business grow. We’ve reinvented our entire portfolio of rack and power products to make IT infrastructure more secure, more practical, and more efficient. In other words, we’ve created a stronger, smarter, and simpler infrastructure to help you get the most out of your IT equipment. As an industry leader, Hewlett Packard Enterprise is uniquely positioned to address the key concerns of power, cooling, cable management and system access.

HPE G2 Advanced and Enterprise Racks are perfect for the server room or today’s modern data center with enhanced airflow and thermal management, flexible cable management, and a 10 year Warranty to support higher density computing.

HPE G2 PDUs offer reliable power in flexible form factors that operate at temperatures up to 60°C, include color-coded outlets and load segments and a low-profile design for optimal access to the rack and support for dense rack environments.

HPE Uninterruptible Power Systems are cost-effective power protection for any type of workload. Some UPSs include options for remote management and extended runtime modules so your critical dense data center is covered in power outages.

HPE KVM Solutions include a console and switches designed to work with your server and IT equipment reliably. We’ve got a cost-effective KVM switch for your first rack and multiple connection IP switches with remote management and security capabilities to keep your data center rack up and running.

Learn more about HPE Racks, KVM, PDUs and UPSs at HPE Rack and Power Infrastructure.

HPE Rack Information

• − S4H39A is required for 48U racks
• − S4H40A is required for 42U racks

HPE strongly recommends the use of HPE racks. If non-HPE racks are used, please be aware that cable bend radius requires the following to close the door of the rack:

• − 150 mm space in front of the rack
• − 100 mm space in the rear of the rack
• − Consideration of additional space required for PDUs and a DLC solution that will include manifolds

Some options may not be integrated at the factory. To ensure only valid configurations are ordered, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the use of an HPE approved configurator. Contact your local sales representative for additional information.

Notes:

− Replaces iLO default randomized password by an HPE defined common password. HPE highly recommends changing this password immediately after the initial onboarding process.

− Customers who want to choose their own custom iLO default password should use the HPE Factory Express Integration Services

HPE Racks

• − Please see the HPE Advanced Series Racks QuickSpecs for information on additional racks options and rack specifications. HPE G2 Advanced Series Racks
• − Please see the HPE Enterprise Series Racks QuickSpecs for information on additional racks options and rack specifications. HPE G2 Enterprise Series Racks

HPE Power Distribution Units (PDUs)

• − Please see the HPE Basic Power Distribution Units (PDU) QuickSpecs for information on these products and their specifications.
• − Please see the HPE Metered Power Distribution Units (PDU) QuickSpecs for information on these products and their specifications.
• − Please see the HPE Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (PDU) QuickSpecs for information on these products and their specifications.

HPE Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)

• − To learn more, please visit the HPE Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) web page.
• − Please see the HPE Direct Flow Three Phase Uninterruptible Power System QuickSpecs for information on these products and their specifications.
• − Please see the HPE Line Interactive Single Phase UPS QuickSpecs for information on these products and their specifications.

HPE Rack Options

• − Please see the HPE KVM Switches web pagefor information on these products and their specifications.

Memory Population guidelines

General Memory Population Rules and Guidelines:

• − To maximize performance, it is recommended to balance the total memory capacity between all installed processors.
• − When two processors are installed, balance the DIMMs across the two processors.
• − The maximum memory speed is a function of the memory type, memory configuration, and processor model.
• − The maximum memory capacity is a function of the number of DIMM slots on the platform, the largest DIMM capacity qualified on the platform, the number and model of installed processors qualified on the platform.
• − To realize the performance memory capabilities listed in this document, HPE DDR5 Smart Memory is required. For additional information, please see the: HPE DDR5 Smart Memory QuickSpecs
• − For General Server Memory Population Rules and Guidelines and HPE Server Memory speed, see details here:
• http://www.HPE.com/docs/memory-population-rules

DDR5 memory options part number decoder

Notes:

− Capacity references are rounded to the common gigabyte (GB) values.

• o 64GB = 65,536 MB
• o 96GB = 98,304 MB
• o 128GB = 131,072 MB
• o 256GB = 262,144 MB

For more information on memory, please see the Memory Quickspecs: HPE DDR5 Smart Memory

Memory Speed Table for HPE ProLiant Compute XD685

For details on the HPE Server Memory speed, please visit:

https://HPE.seismic.com/Link/Content/DCjjRTHfP6C8HGFRbjWJ7B37H43d