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HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 server – Rugged and Powerful
The HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 is a multi-workload powerhouse designed to drive your business into the next generation with workload support for virtualized radio access network (vRAN) for 5G, virtual cable modem termination systems (vCMTS), multi-access edge computing, and AI inferencing at the edge.
Overview
Rugged Without Compromise
Installed in the HPE ProLiant Compute EL9000 chassis, the HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 server enables Telco operators to support up to 2X the number of users per server over previous generations with enough cores and memory left over to add multi-tenancy workloads such as the HPE Juniper Cloud Native Router. Powered by the Intel Xeon 6 SoC with integrated AI acceleration including Intel vRAN Boost and Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX), the HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 provides a high-performance system optimized for rugged environments. Designed to exceed the rigorous NEBS Level 3 compliance standard and GR-3108 Class 1, the EL140 is efficiently optimized for size, weight, and power with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 55°C.
Designed with TCO in Mind
With support for up to 24 network ports and 72 cores, Telco operators can consolidate vRAN servers up to 2:1, cutting capital hardware expenditures in half. Because the EL140 Gen12 provides enough processing power and memory to support multi-tenancy, a virtual cell site router can be deployed in conjunction with the fronthaul traffic workload to eliminate the need for a standalone cell site router. This reduces not only hardware purchase costs but hardware maintenance costs as well. Integration of the Digital Phase Locked Loop (DPLL) timing and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) navigation modules provides a more cost-effective solution for timing holdover and location support than purchasing specialized NICs as in previous generations.
Enhanced Manageability and Security at the Edge
HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12, with HPE iLO 7 and Silicon Root of Trust, mitigates risk in mission-critical edge environments. With reduced IT skillsets in an increasingly vast edge environment, HPE manageability systems improve the ability to configure, monitor, and update your system from any location. By leveraging iLO 7 capability, managing your system with health monitoring and firmware management is easy. The Solid-State Drives are TCG Opal Compliant Self-Encrypting Drives (SED).
Standard Features
Processor
| Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel® Xeon® 6 SoC | CPU Base Frequency | Cores | L3 Cache | Power | DDR5 | Die |
| 6776P-B | 2.3 GHz | 72 | 288 MB | 325 W | 6400 MT/s | XCC |
Notes:
– For more information regarding Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, please see the following http://www.intel.com/xeon.
On System Management Chipset
- – HPE iLO 7 ASIC
Notes: Read and learn more in the iLO QuickSpecs
Memory
| Type | HPE DDR5 Smart Memory, Registered (RDIMM) |
| DIMM Slots Available | 8 DIMM slots, 8 channels |
| Maximum Capacity (RDIMM) | 1 TB 8 x 128 GB RDIMM @ 6400 MT/s |
Notes:
– For new Gen12 memory population rule whitepaper and optimal memory performance guidelines, please go to:
http://www.HPE.com/docs/memory-population-rules
– 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.
Memory Protection
For details on the HPE Server Memory Options RAS features, visit:
Memory RAS technologies for HPE ProLiant Gen12.
Network
- – Integrated Intel® Ethernet Controller E825-C – 8 x 25 GbE QSFP
- – Support for up to (2) OCP Dual Small Form Factor (DSFF) NICs providing (8) network ports each
- – Up to (24) 25 GbE network ports supported
Expansion Slots
| Option 1 – 2x16 FHHL PCIe Riser | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slot # | HPE Part Number | Technology | Bus Width | Connector Width | Slot Form Factor |
| 1 | P88802-B21 | PCIe 5.0 | x16 | x16 | Full-height, half-length |
| 2 | PCIe 5.0 | x16 | x16 | Full-height, half-length | |
| Option 2 – OCP 3.0 DSFF options | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slot # | HPE Part Number | Technology | Bus Width | Connector Width | Slot Form Factor |
| A | P89056-B21 | PCIe 5.0 | x16 | x16 | OCP NIC 3.0 Dual Small Form Factor (DSFF) |
| B | PCIe 5.0 | x16 | x16 | OCP NIC 3.0 Dual Small Form Factor (DSFF) | |
Maximum Storage
| Drive | Capacity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| NVMe M.2 SSD | 3.84 TB | 2 x 1.92 TB |
Notes:
– 2 x M.2 drives are supported by default on the server
– 2280 or 22110 form factors supported
Internal Storage Devices
- – M.2 Solid State Device
- None are shipped as standard
Software RAID Controller
- – Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC)
- – Intel® VROC NVMe is disabled by default. Requires licensing.
- – RAID support – 0/1, depending on licensing options.
- – For additional details refer to: Intel VROC for HPE ProLiant QuickSpecs
Power Supply
Refer to the HPE ProLiant Compute EL9000 QuickSpecs: https://www.HPE.com/psnow/doc/a50009257enw
System Fans
- – (2) PSU fans included per chassis
- – (1) 6x fan kit required to support each server
Interfaces
- – 1 Gb RJ45 Dedicated HPE iLO Remote Management Network Port
- – 1 USB Type-C Front iLO Service Port
- – 1 USB 3.0 Type-A Port
- – 1 SMA Port for GNSS Antenna
- – 4 SMA Ports for 10 MHz /ePPS Input/Output
- – Server Power On/Standy Button and System Power LED
Supported Operating Systems:
- – RHEL 9.7, 10.01
- – SLES SP7, SLES16
- – Ubuntu 24.04.x (6.8), 26.04
- – Wind River 25.09.100
HPE Server UEFI
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is an industry standard that provides better manageability and more secure configuration than legacy ROM while interacting with your server at boot time. HPE ProLiant Gen12 servers have a UEFI Class 3 implementation to support UEFI Mode.
Notes: The UEFI System Utilities tool is analogous to the HPE ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) of legacy BIOS. For more information, please visit https://www.HPE.com/support/hpeuefisystemutilities-quicklinks.
UEFI enables numerous new capabilities specific to HPE ProLiant servers such as:
- – Secure Boot and Secure Start enabled 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:
- – Embedded 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, the boot environment and OS image installations should be configured properly to support UEFI.
Form Factor
The 2U HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 plugs into the 2U HPE ProLiant Compute EL9000 System. Up to two servers are supported in each chassis.
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.
Intelligent Provisioning
Hassle free server and OS provisioning for 1 or few servers with Intelligent Provisioning.
Learn more at http://www.HPE.com/servers/intelligentprovisioning
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:
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.
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). Learn more at
https://www.HPE.com/servers/smart-update.html.
iLO Amplifier Pack
Designed for large enterprise and service provider environments with hundreds of HPE servers, the iLO Amplifier Pack is a free, downloadable open virtual application (OVA) that delivers the power to discover, inventory and update Gen8, Gen9, Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and Gen11 HPE servers at unmatched speed and scale. Use with an iLO Advanced License to unlock full capabilities.
Learn more at http://www.HPE.com/servers/iLOamplifierpack.
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 (iLOREST) 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.
Scripting Tools
Provision one to many servers using your own scripts to discover and deploy with Scripting Tool (STK) for Windows and Linux or Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell. Learn more at http://www.HPE.com/servers/powershell.
Security
Experience unparalleled security benefits with HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers, designed to enhance your infrastructure's security and performance. These servers come equipped with cutting-edge embedded security features, ensuring robust protection for your critical data and applications. Key features include:
- – HPE Integrated Lights-Out (HPE iLO 7): This product offers advanced embedded security features for monitoring, service alerting, reporting, and remote management.
- – Enhanced Server Data Security: Encryption and key management, iLO Managed Encryption, UEFI-managed encryption, and self-encrypting drives (SED) for enhanced data-at-rest protection.
- – Sanitize Data with One-Button Secure Erase: This method complies with NIST SP 800-88 guidelines for media sanitization, ensuring the secure decommissioning of servers.
- – Expanded Industry Security Compliance: Adherence to standards such as FIPS 140-3, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and NIST SP 800-88.
- – HPE Compute Ops Management: Provides an intuitive cloud operating experience, ensuring streamlined and highly secure operations.
- – Physical Security Options: System maintenance switch, USB security, Kensington lock, rack and power security, and chassis intrusion detection switch.
Please refer to the HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 Embedded Security QuickSpecs document for more detailed information at https://www.HPE.com/psnow/doc/a50009218enw
HPE Trusted Platform Module
HPE Trusted Platform Module 2.0 is embedded on the server motherboard and can be enabled and disabled using the BIOS.
Notes: The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a microcontroller chip that can securely store artifacts used to authenticate the server platform. These artifacts can include passwords, certificates and encryption keys.
Configuration Information
For the most up-to-date information on HPE Services, please refer to the HPE Services – Supplemental QuickSpecs, which provides a comprehensive and regularly updated overview of available services.
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 a Hewlett Packard Enterprise approved configurator. Contact your local sales representative for information on configurable product offerings and requirements.
If you want to configure a server blade only, proceed to Step 2.
Step 1: Base Configuration (Choose System) | |
| HPE ProLiant Compute EL9000 Chassis | SKU |
| HPE ProLiant Compute EL9000 2U Configure-to-order Front Cabling Chassis | P88817-B21 |
| Notes: – Refer to the HPE ProLiant Compute EL9000 documentation for details on how to configure the chassis. https://www.HPE.com/psnow/doc/a50009257enw | |
Step 2: Select ProLiant Compute Server and Fan Kit | |
| HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 Server (Min:0, Max:2) | SKU |
| HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 Configure-to-order Server | P88818-B21 |
| HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 6x Fan Kit | P88814-B21 |
| Notes: – Each blade operates independently – The EL140 Gen12 CTO server contains one Intel® Xeon® 6776P-B Processor – One Fan Kit is required for each server | |
Step 3: Choose Required Options (per server) | |
| Memory Options (Min: 1, Max: 8) | SKU |
| HPE 32GB (1x32GB) Dual Rank x8 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit | P69727-B21 |
| HPE 64GB (1x64GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit | P69728-B21 |
| HPE 96GB (1x96GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit | P69729-B21 |
| HPE 128GB (1x128GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR5-6400 CAS-52-52-52 EC8 Registered Smart Memory Kit | P69730-B21 |
| Notes: – Quantity of memory DIMMs selected must be 1, 2, 4, 8 – Mixing Single Rank and Dual Rank DIMM is not allowed – For more detailed information regarding memory population rules, please refer to https://www.HPE.com/docs/server-memory – For additional information, please see the HPE DDR5 Smart Memory QuickSpecs | |
| PCIe Riser and OCP Cage Options | SKU |
| HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 2x16 FHHL PCIe Riser Kit | P88802-B21 |
| HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 DSFF OCP Cage Kit | P88805-B21 |
| HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 DSFF OCP Module Kit | P89056-B21 |
| Notes: – Either select the PCIe Riser Kit (P88802-B21) to support two (2) PCIe cards, or the DSFF OCP Cage Kit (P88805-B21) with DSFF OCP Module Kit (P89056-B21) to support DSFF OCP cards. – Up to one (1) PCIe Riser Kit can be supported per server blade. – Up to two (2) DSFF Module Kitscan be supported per server blade. – The DSFF Cage Kit is required to support the DSFF OCP Module Kits. | |
| Solid State Drives | SKU |
| HPE 480GB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Read Intensive M.2 2280 PE9010 SSD | P80318-B21 |
| HPE 960GB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Read Intensive M.2 2280 PE9010 SSD | P80321-B21 |
| HPE 1.92TB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Read Intensive M.2 2280 PE9010 SSD | P80324-B21 |
| HPE 960GB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Read Intensive M.2 2280 Self-encrypting PE9010 SSD | P80327-B21 |
| HPE Edgeline 1.92TB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Mixed Use M.2 22110 Extended Temp PM9A3 SSD | P49023-B21 |
| Notes: – Max QTY = 2 – Both 2280 and 22110 M.2 drives are supported – Mixing of M.2 is not allowed when VROC is selected | |
Step 4: Choose Additional Options | |
| Choose additional options from sections below | |
| Factory Configuration Settings | |
| iLO Common Password | SKU |
| HPE iLO Common Password FIO Setting | P08040-B21 |
| 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. | |
| NEBS-Compliant Setting | SKU |
| HPE NEBS-compliant FIO Trigger System Setting | P40010-B21 |
| Disabling USB Port | SKU |
| HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12 USB FIO Trigger System Setting | P88811-B21 |
| Notes: To disable the USB Ports for security purposes, select the USB FIO Trigger System Setting. | |
| CPU-Based RAID Controller (Intel® VROC) | SKU |
| Intel Virtual RAID on CPU RAID 1 FIO Software for HPE | S3Q19A |
| Intel Virtual RAID on CPU Premium FIO Software for HPE | R7J57A |
| Notes: Maximum QTY = 1 | |
| RAID Settings | SKU |
| HPE RAID 0 Drive 1 FIO Setting | 339777-B21 |
| HPE RAID 1 Drive 1 FIO Setting | 339778-B21 |
| HPE Customer Defined RAID Setting Service | 389692-B21 |
| Notes: – RAID must be selected if both Factory Installed OS and VROC is present. – If Customer Defined RAID (389692-B21) is selected, then:
| |
GNSS Module and Timing Modules | |
| SKU | |
| HPE M.2 GNSS Module | P83776-B21 |
| HPE M.2 4-hour DPLL Module | P83777-B21 |
| HPE M.2 8-hour DPLL Module | P87250-B21 |
| Notes: – Max QTY of GNSS Module = 1. – The GNSS Module (P83776-B21) is required to enable the GNSS receiver functionality via the GNSS SMA connector on the EL140 server. – Max QTY of Timing Module = 1. – The Timing Module (P83777-B21 or P87250-B21) is required to enable the DPLL functionality on the EL140 server. | |
HPE Networking | |
| PCIe Adapters | |
| 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters | SKU |
| Intel E810-XXVDA2 Ethernet 10/25GB 2-port SFP28 Adapter for HPE | P08443-B21 |
| Intel E810-XXVDA4 Ethernet 10/25GB 4-port SFP28 Adapter for HPE | P08458-B21 |
| Intel E830-XXVDA4F Ethernet 10/25GB 4-port SFP28 Adapter for HPE | P86491-B21 |
| 100 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters | SKU |
| Intel E810-CQDA2 Ethernet 10 GB 2-port QSFP28 Adapter for HPE | P21112-B21 |
| Intel E810-2CQDA2 Ethernet 100GB 2-port QSFP28 Adapter for HPE | P41611-B21 |
| Mellanox MCX623106AS-CDAT Ethernet 100GB 2-port QSFP56 Adapter for HPE | P25960-B21 |
| OCP Adapters | SKU |
| Intel E830 Ethernet 10/25 GB 8-port SFP28 OCP3 Adapter for HPE | 84529-B21 |
| Accelerator / GPU Options | SKU |
| Qualcomm X100 5G RAN GNSS Accelerator for HPE | S1C90C |
| Qualcomm X100 5G RAN Accelerator for HPE | S1C91C |
| NVIDIA L4 24GB PCIe Accelerator for HPE | S0K89C |
Technical Specifications
System Unit
Server Dimensions
- – Height: 8.33 cm / 3.28 in.
- – Width: 17.1 cm / 6.73 in.
- – Depth 37.97 cm / 14.95 in:
Weight (approximate)
- – Maximum: CTO server with all components installed: 1x processor, 2x DSFF OCP cards, 8x memory DIMMs, 2x M.2 SSDs: 4.34 kg / 9.55 lbs.
System Inlet Temperature
- – Standard Operating Temperature
- HPE ProLiant Compute EL9000 Chassis with HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12: Typical range is 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 305 m (1.8°F per every 1000 ft.) above sea level to a maximum of 3050 m (10,000 ft.), no direct sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is 20°C/hr. (36°F/hr.). The upper limit and rate of change may be limited by the type and number of options installed. System performance during standard operating support may be reduced if operating with a fan fault or above 30°C (86°F).
- – Extended Ambient Operating Temperature
- HPE ProLiant Compute EL9000 Chassis with HPE ProLiant Compute EL140 Gen12: For approved hardware configurations, the supported system inlet range is extended to be: 5° to 10°C (41° to 50°F) and 35° to 40°C (95° to 104°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 175 m (1.8°F per every 574 ft.) above 900 m (2953 ft.) to a maximum of 3050 m (10,000 ft.). The approved hardware configurations for this system are listed at the URL: http://www.HPE.com/servers/ashrae. For approved hardware configurations, the supported system inlet range is extended to be: 40° to 45°C (104° to 113°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 125 m (1.8°F per every 410 ft.) above 900 m (2953 ft.) to a maximum of 3050 m (10,000 ft.). The approved hardware configurations for this system are listed at the URL: http://www.HPE.com/servers/ashrae. This document will be updated as we achieve certifications for NEBS Level 3 and ETSI with configuration rules for compliant systems. System performance may be reduced if operating in the extended ambient operating range or with a fan fault.
- – Non-operating
- -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F). Maximum rate of change is 20°C/hr. (36°F/hr.)
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:
https://support.HPE.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=c03471072
Environment-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 EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) 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.
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