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    The HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 is an 8-way GPU server built for the growing demands of enterprise AI.

    It supports NVIDIA & AMD GPU accelerators in a standard 5 U form factor for DLC and 6 U for Air. Powered by 5th Generation AMD EPYC™ Processors and cutting-edge GPUs, the HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 server offers a complete, scalable solution for AI & HPC customers everywhere, with flexibility of fabric, memory, storage, and operating system. HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 provides maximum performance for Large Model AI Training and Deep Learning. Built with high-speed networking technologies, integrated storage, a robust software portfolio, and management tools, HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 systems enable customers to innovate and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

    Overview

    Image

    Front View*

    Item

    Description

    Item

    Description

    1.

    USB 3.0 port

    7.

    Power On/Standby button and system power LED

    2.

    mLAN port

    8.

    Half-height, half length PCIe slots

    3.

    Quick removal access panel

    9.

    Full height, half length PCIe slots

    4.

    UID button/LED

    10.

    Drive Box 1 (EDSFF drives)

    5.

    NIC status LED1

    11.

    Full height, half length PCIe slots

    6.

    Health LED



    image

    Internal View

    Notes: *DLC Chassis Shown

    Item

    Description

    Item

    Description

    1.

    Internal USB 3.0 port

    5.

    DDR5 DIMM slots (support up to 24 DIMMs)

    2.

    2 processors (cold plates showing)

    6.

    PCIe Retimers (non-configurable)

    3.

    System Fans

    7.

    EDSFF drive bay

    4.

    Hot-plug power supplies



    What’s New

    • - Supports NVIDIA & 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 iLO6
    • - Offered in Air and Direct Liquid Cooling

    Standard Features

    Platform Information

    Form Factor

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

    System

    • − PCIe Expansion: 8x HHHL PCIe x16 Gen 5 slots, 4x FHHL PCIe x16,
    • − 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


    Image 3

    5th Generation AMD EPYC Processor Family


    CPU Frequency

    Cores

    Cache (MB)

    Power

    DDR5

    AMD EPYC 9645

    2.0-2.2 GHz

    96

    256 MB

    320 W

    6400 MT/s

    AMD EPYC 9655

    2.6 GHz

    96

    384 MB

    400 W

    6400 MT/s

    AMD EPYC 9565

    3.0-3.2 GHz

    72

    384 MB

    400 W

    6400 MT/s

    AMD EPYC 9535

    2.1-2.3 GHz

    64

    256 MB

    300 W

    6400 MT/s

    AMD EPYC 9555

    3.2 GHz

    64

    256 MB

    360 W

    6400 MT/s

    AMD EPYC 9455

    2.9-3.1 GHz

    48

    256 MB

    300 W

    6400 MT/s

    AMD EPYC 9365

    3.2-3.4 GHz

    36

    192 MB

    300 W

    6400 MT/s

    AMD EPYC 9355

    3.2-3.4 GHz

    32

    128 MB

    210 W

    6400 MT/s

    AMD EPYC 9575F

    3.3 GHz

    64

    512 MB

    400 W

    6400 MT/s

    On System Management Chipset

    HPE iLO6 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.

    Type

    HPE DDR5 Smart Memory, Registered (RDIMM)

    DIMM Slots Available

    24 DIMM slots (12 DIMM slots per processor),

    12 channels per processor (6 channels with 2 DIMM slots)

    Maximum capacity (RDIMM) for EPYC 5th Gen

    6.0 TB (24 x 256 GB RDIMM @6400 MT/s, 1DPC)

    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

    Drive

    Capacity

    Configuration

    Hot Plug EDSFF NVMe PCIe SSD

    122.88 TB

    8 x 15.36 TB

    Hot Plug EDSFF NVMe PCIe SSD with Storage Controller

    184.32 TB

    12 x 15.36 TB

    Hot Plug EDSFF NVMe PCIe SSD with Storage Controller and Highest capacity M.2 Boot drive

    185.2 TB

    12 x 15.36 TB + 2 x 960 GB M.2 in RAID 1

    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.

    Interfaces

    VGA Port

    1 standard (front)

    Network Ports

    8x HHHL PCIe Gen 5.0, 4x FHHL PCIe Gen 5.0

    HPE iLO Remote Management Network Port

    1 Gb dedicated (front)

    USB 3.0

    3 (front)

    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.


    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 visithttp://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

    Optional Features

    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

    Service and Support

    HPE Services

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    Consulting Services

    No matter where you are in your journey to hybrid cloud, experts can help you map out your next steps. From determining what workloads should live where, to handling governance and compliance, to managing costs, our experts can help you optimize your operations.

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


    HPE Managed Services

    HPE runs your IT operations, providing services that monitor, operate, and optimize your infrastructure and applications, delivered consistently and globally to give you unified control and let you focus on innovation.

    HPE Managed Services | HPE


    Operational services

    Optimize your entire IT environment and drive innovation. Manage day-to-day IT operational tasks while freeing up valuable time and resources. Meet service-level targets and business objectives with features designed to drive better business outcomes.

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

    HPE Complete Care Service

    HPE Complete Care Service is a modular, IT environment service designed to help optimize your entire IT environment and achieve agreed upon IT outcomes and business goals through a personalized experience. All delivered by an assigned team of HPE Services experts. HPE Complete Care Service provides:

    • - 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

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


    HPE Tech Care Service

    HPE Tech Care Service is the operational support service experience for HPE products. The service goes beyond traditional support by providing access to product specific experts, an AI driven digital experience, and general technical guidance to not only reduce risk but constantly search for ways to do things better. HPE Tech Care Service delivers a customer-centric, AI driven, and digitally enabled customer experience to move your business forward. HPE Tech Care Service is available in three response levels. Basic, which provides 9x5 business hour availability and a 2-hour response time. Essential which provides a 15-minute response time 24x7 for most enterprise level customers, and outage management response for severity 1 incidents.

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    HPE Lifecycle Services

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    • - 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:

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

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    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 service 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 QuickSpecs, 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:

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    • - Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find services at https://ssc.hpe.com/portal/site/ssc/

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    • - Scale quickly, meet unpredictable demand
    • - Simplify IT operations across your data centers and clouds

    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

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    Configuration Information

    This section lists some of the steps required to configure a Factory Integrated Model. To ensure only valid configurations are ordered, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the use of an HPE approved configurator. Contact your local sales representative for information on configurable product offerings and requirements.

    • - Factory Integrated Models must start with a CTO Server.
    • - FIO indicates that this option is only available as a factory installable option.
    • - All Factory Integrated Models will be populated with sufficient hard drive blanks based on the number of initial hard drives ordered with the server.
    • - Some options may not be integrated at the factory. Contact your local sales representative for additional information.

    Step 1: Base Configuration

    CTO Server Models

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 Server

    SKU Number

    S4Q28A (Air) or S4R96A (DLC) or S6Y07A (B300 DLC)

    TAA SKU*

    S4Q28A#GTA or S4R96A#GTA (DLC) or S6Y07A#GTA (B300 DLC)

    Processor

    Not included as standard

    DIMM Slots

    24 DIMM slots

    Storage Controller

    Choice of PCIe plug-in controller

    PCIe

    8x HHHL Slots, 4x FHHL Slots (x16 PCIe Gen 5.0)

    Drive Cage

    Not included as standard

    Network Controller

    1 HPE SR932i-p Gen11 x32 Lanes 8 GB Wide Cache PCI SPDM Plug-in Storage Controller

    Fans

    6 dual-rotor redundant system fans

    Management

    HPE iLO with Intelligent Provisioning (standard), iLO Advanced

    HPE iLO Advanced (may require licenses)

    USB

    3 USB 3.0 (front)

    Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

    Embedded TPM

    Step 2: Choose Accelerator

    Please select one accelerator from below.

    Notes:

    - H200/B200 DLC Accelerator must be selected with XD685 DLC Chassis(S4R96A)

    − B300 DLC Accelerator can only be selected on XD685 DLC High Power server (S6Y07A)

    - When selecting a DLC Accelerator, the matching DLC Cooling Kit must also be selected

    Description

    SKU

    NVIDIA HGX H200 141 GB 8-GPU FIO Accelerator for HPE Cray XD

    NVIDIA HGX H200 141 GB 8-GPU Direct Liquid Cooling FIO Accelerator for HPE Cray XD685

    NVIDIA HGX B300 288 GB 8-GPU Direct Liquid Cooling FIO Accelerator for HPE ProLiant Compute XD

    AMD Instinct MI355X 288 GB 8-GPU Direct Liquid Cooling FIO Accelerator for HPE

    S3P89A

    S4X53A

    S3W20A

    S4W08A

    S6J64A

    Step 2a: Choose Processors

    Please select two processors from below.

    Notes:

    - HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 only supports dual processor configurations, not single processor configurations.

    - Mixing of 2 different processor models is NOT supported.

    - DDR5 speed is the maximum memory speed of the processor. Actual memory speed may depend on the quantity and type of DIMMs installed.

    Description

    SKU

    AMD EPYC 9645 2.3 GHz 96-core 320 W Processor for HPE

    AMD EPYC 9655 2.6 GHz 96-core 400 W Processor for HPE

    AMD EPYC 9565 3.15 GHz 72-core 400 W Processor for HPE

    AMD EPYC 9535 2.4 GHz 64-core 300 W Processor for HPE

    AMD EPYC 9555 3.2 GHz 64-core 360 W Processor for HPE

    AMD EPYC 9455 3.15 GHz 48-core 300 W Processor for HPE

    AMD EPYC 9365 3.4 GHz 36-core 300 W Processor for HPE

    AMD EPYC 9355 3.6 GHz 32-core 280 W Processor for HPE

    AMD EPYC 9575F 3.0 GHz 64-core 320 W Processor for HPE

    P73356-B21

    P73357-B21

    P73358-B21

    P73359-B21

    P73360-B21

    P73361-B21

    P73362-B21

    P73364-B21

    P73377-B21

    Step 3: Choose Memory Options

    Please select memory kits from below.

    For memory population rule whitepaper and optimal memory performance guidelines, please go to:

    HPE Memory Population Rules

    Notes:

    - Rank mixing is not allowed.

    - No x4 mixing with x8 across a socket.

    - 6400 MT/s memory SKUs offer a transfer rate of up to 6400 MT/s at 1 DIMM per channel and The maximum memory speed and capacity is a function of the memory type, memory configuration, and processor model.

    - HPE Server Memory compatibility for a specific server platform may vary or be limited within a server platform depending upon the specific configuration being requested. Because each server environment and requirements can vary, memory compatibility is based not only upon the server family but may also be affected by the amount and type of additional hardware options installed within a specific server configuration. For this reason, some HPE memory DIMMs may be qualified for an HPE server model or family and yet occasionally not be supported with some configurations within that server family.

    Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs)

    SKU

    HPE 64GB (1x64 GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit

    HPE 96GB (1x96 GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit

    HPE 128GB (1x128 GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD 256GB (1x256 GB) Quad Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-60-52-52 R 3DS Smart Memory Kit

    P64986-H21

    P64987-H21

    P64988-H21

    S5F74A

    Step 4: Choose Storage Options

    Notes: Mixing of storage controllers is not supported. Maximum of 8 NVMe drives unless controller is selected.

    HPE Tri-Mode Controllers

    SKU

    Notes:

    - All tri-mode controllers require the selection of either the Smart Storage Battery (P01367-B21) or Smart Hybrid Capacitor (P02381-B21), which support multiple devices and are sold separately.

    - MegaRAID tools cannot be used to script and configure SmartRAID controllers.

    - Mixing of storage controllers is not supported.

    HPE SR932i-p Gen11 x32 Lanes 8 GB Wide Cache PCI SPDM Plug-in Storage Controller

    P47184-B21

    Notes: Maximum quantity = 1


    HPE Energy Packs


    HPE 96 W Smart Storage Lithium-ion Battery with 260 mm Cable Kit

    HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor with 260 mm Cable Kit

    P01367-B21

    P02381-B21

    HPE Boot Controller


    HPE ProLiant Compute XD NS204i-u 960 GB Boot Device

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD NS204i-u 2x 960 GB Boot Device

    S4R99A

    S6A36A

    Step 5: Choose Power Supplies

    Notes:

    − MI355X requires 12 power supplies.

    − B200 with HPE XD685 B200 Pwr Expansion Kit (S6V19A) requires 12 Power Supplies

    − XD685 High Power Server fits 12 Power Supplies and requires all 12.

    − PSU Model will be determined by total number of PSUs in the system.

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD 3000 W 54VDC Power Supply

    S4R02A

    MAXIMUM POWER FOR A SINGLE POWER SUPPLY

    Rated Vin

    PMAX[W]

    200VAC

    2900

    208-227VAC

    3000

    Core Options

    Step 6: Choose additional options for Factory Integration from Core and Additional Options sections below

    HPE Solid State Drives

    For SSD selection guidance, please visit https://ssd.HPE.com/

    Read Intensive - NVMe - EDSFF - Solid State Drives


    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 1.92 TB NVMe Read Intensive E3.S EC1 CD8P SSD

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 3.848 TB NVMe Read Intensive E3.S EC1 CD8P SSD

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 7.68 TB NVMe Read Intensive E3.S EC1 CD8P SSD

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 15.36 TB NVMe Read Intensive E3.S EC1 CD8P SSD

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 7.68 TB NVMe Read Intensive E3.S EC1 FIPS CM7 SSD

    S4X28A

    S4X30A

    S4X32A

    S4X33A

    S4X36A

    Mixed Use - NVMe - EDSFF - Solid State Drives


    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 3.2 TB NVMe Mixed Use E3.S EC1 FIPS CM7 SSD

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 6.4 TB NVMe Mixed Use E3.S EC1 FIPS CM7 SSD

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 1.6 TB NVMe Mixed Use E3.S EC1 CD8P SSD

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 3.2 TB NVMe Mixed Use E3.S EC1 FIPS CM7 SSD

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 6.4 TB NVMe Mixed Use E3.S EC1 FIPS CM7 SSD

    S4X34A

    S4X35A

    S4X27A

    S4X29A

    S4X31A

    HPE Networking

    Console Networking


    1 Gigabit Ethernet adapters

    SKU

    Intel I350-T4 Ethernet 1 GB 4-port BASE-T Adapter for HPE

    P21106-B21

    10/25 Gigabit Ethernet adapters

    SKU

    Broadcom BCM57416 Ethernet 10 GB 2-port BASE-T Adapter for HPE

    Intel E810-XXVDA2 Ethernet 10/25 GB 2-port SFP28 Adapter for HPE

    Broadcom BCM57414 Ethernet 10/25G B 2-port SFP28 Adapter for HPE

    Mellanox MCX631102AS-ADAT Ethernet 10/25 GB 2-port SFP28 Adapter for HPE

    P26253-B21

    P08443-B21

    P26262-B21

    P42044-B21

    100 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters

    SKU

    Intel E810-CQDA2 Ethernet 100 Gb 2-port QSFP28 Adapter for HPE

    P21112-B21

    High Speed Networking

    400 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters

    SKU

    Broadcom 57608 Ethernet 400 GB 1-port QSFP-DD Adapter for HPE

    P74287-H21

    HPE Data Processing Units


    HPE Data Processing Unit InfiniBand NDR200/Ethernet 200 GB 2-port QSFP112 FHHL B3220 Adapter

    HPE Data Processing Unit InfiniBand NDR/Ethernet 400 GB 1-port QSFP112 HHHL B3140H Adapter

    P66386-H21

    P66387-H21

    HPE NDR/NDR200 InfiniBand/Ethernet Adapters

    HPE NDR/NDR200 InfiniBand/Ethernet Adapters

    SKU

    HPE InfiniBand NDR/Ethernet 400 GB 1-port OSFP PCIe5 x16 MCX75310AAS-NEAT Adapter

    HPE InfiniBand NDR200/Ethernet 200 GB 1-port OSFP PCIe5 x16 MCX75310AAS-HEAT Adapter

    HPE InfiniBand NDR200/Ethernet 200 GbE 2-port QSFP112 PCIe5 x16 MCX755106AC-HEAT Adapter

    P45641-H23

    P45642-H22

    P65333-H21

    Additional Options

    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.

    Embedded Management

    HPE iLO Common Password FIO Setting

    SKU

    HPE iLO Common Password FIO Setting

    P08040-B21

    HPE iLO Advanced

    SKU

    HPE iLO Advanced Electronic License with 1yr Support on iLO Licensed Features

    HPE iLO Advanced 1-server License with 1yr Support on iLO Licensed Features

    HPE iLO Advanced AKA Tracking License with 1yr Support on iLO Licensed Features

    HPE iLO Advanced Electronic License with 3yr Support on iLO Licensed Features

    HPE iLO Advanced 1-server License with 3yr Support on iLO Licensed Features

    HPE iLO Advanced AKA Tracking License with 3yr Support on iLO Licensed Features

    E6U59ABE

    512485-B21

    512487-B21

    E6U64ABE

    BD505A

    BD507A

    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)

    HPE Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)

    HPE Rack Options

    Memory

    Memory Population guidelines

    Image 5

    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

    HPE SKU P/N

    P64986-H21

    P64987-H21

    P64988-H21

    S5F74A

    SKU Description

    HPE 64 GB (1x64GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit

    HPE 96 GB (1x96GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit

    HPE 128GB (1x128GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit

    HPE ProLiant Compute XD 256 GB (1x256GB) Quad Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-60-52-52 R3DS Smart Memory Kit

    DIMM Capacity

    64 GB

    96 GB

    32 GB

    32 GB

    DIMM Rank

    Dual Rank (2R)

    Dual Rank (2R)

    Dual Rank (2R)

    Dual Rank (2R)

    Voltage

    1.1 V

    1.1 V

    1.1 V

    1.1 V

    DRAM Depth [bit]

    4G

    6G

    8G

    8G

    DRAM Width [bit]

    x4

    x4

    x4

    x4

    DRAM Density

    16 Gb

    24 Gb

    32 Gb

    32 Gb

    CAS Latency

    46-45-45

    46-45-45

    46-45-45

    60-52-52

    DIMM Native Speed

    6400 MT/s

    6400 MT/s

    6400 MT/s

    6400 MT/s

    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

    Technical Specifications

    System Unit

    Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)

    • - Server
      • 1016 (L) x 448 (W) x 218.9 (H) DLC
      • 1016 (L) x 448 (W) x 261 (H) Air

    Weight (approximate)

    • - Empty:
      • 46.95 kg
    • - Fully Loaded:
      • 109.8 kg

    When moving the system, a lift and multiple people are recommended.

    Availability of a customer provided server-lift is required for Break-Fix Support activities on the system. When a server lift is not available, HPE Field Support Engineers may refuse to work on the system due to potential health and safety concerns.

    Input Requirements (per power supply)

    Rated Line Voltage

    • - For 3000 W (Titanium) Power Supply: 200-277 VAC

    BTU Rating

    Maximum

    - For 3000 W Power Supply: 6497 BTU/hr (at 200 VAC), 7230 BTU/hr (at 220 VAC), 7962 BTU/hr (at 240 VAC),


    Relative Humidity (non-condensing)

    • - Operating
      • 8% to 90% - Relative humidity (RH), 28°C maximum wet bulb temperature, non-condensing.
    • - Non-operating
      • 5 to 95% relative humidity (RH), 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-condensing.

    Altitude

    • Operating
    • 3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be limited by the type and number of options installed. Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min).
    • Non-operating
    • 9144 m (30,000 ft). Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min).

    Emissions Classification (EMC) – Regulatory Information

    To view the regulatory information for your product, view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center:

    http://www.HPE.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts


    Environmentally friendly Products and Approach End-of-life Management and Recycling

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers end-of-life product return, trade-in, and recycling programs, in many geographic areas, for our products. Products returned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.

    The European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive [EU WEEE] directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise web site. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as Hewlett Packard Enterprise OEM customers who integrate and re-sell Hewlett Packard Enterprise equipment.

    Summary of Changes

    Date

    Version History

    Action

    Description of Change

    20-Apr-2026

    Removed

    Removed outdated guidance related to selecting six power supplies for N+1 redundancy in three‑phase power delivery configurations.

    02-Feb-2026

    Changed

    Overview, Optional Features and Core Options sections were updated.

    Added

    Power Supply rules.

    Removed

    HPE InfiniBand obsolete SKU.

    01-Jan-2026

    Changed

    Standard Features section was updated.

    06-Oct-2025

    Changed

    New bullet added in Overview - What’s new for NVIDIA & AMD GPUs.

    Accelerators added in Standard features section. Notes added in Step 5 and deleted in Step 3.

    Added

    SKU S6J64A added in Step 2 - Configuration Information section

    04-Aug-2025

    Added

    This SKU was added in Configuration Information on page 15

    S4R99A and these in Core Options section on page 16: S4X27A

    S4X29A, S4X31A

    Removed

    This SKU P48183-B21 was removed in Configuration Information on page 15

    07-Jul-2025

    Changed

    Note was removed in the Standard Features section, under Power Supply on page 5.”The standard 6-foot IEC C-13/C-14 jumper cord (A0K02A) is included with each standard AC power supply option kit. If a different power cord is required, please check the ProLiant Power Cables web page”.

    12-Jun-2025

    Changed

    Core Options section was updated

    02-Jun-2025

    Changed

    Core Options section was updated

    12-May-2025

    Changed

    Overview, Optional Features Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated.

    03-Mar-2025

    Changed

    Overview, Standard Features Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated.

    19-Feb-2025

    Changed

    Core Options and Technical Specifications sections were updated

    03-Feb-2025

    Changed

    Standard Features section was updated.

    06-Jan-2025

    New

    New QuickSpecs

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