HPE ProLiant servers use a “Gen” naming convention — Gen8 through Gen11. Each generation introduces new CPU support, memory capacity, and management features via iLO.
Generation Timeline
| Generation | CPU Platform | Memory | iLO | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen8 (2012) | Xeon E5-2600 | DDR3 1600MHz | iLO 4 | Legacy |
| Gen9 (2014) | Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 | DDR4 2133/2400MHz | iLO 4 | Retired |
| Gen10 (2017) | Xeon Scalable Gen1/2 | DDR4 2666MHz | iLO 5 | Retired |
| Gen10+ (2020) | Xeon Scalable Gen3 | DDR4 3200MHz | iLO 5 | Retired |
| Gen11 (2022) | Xeon Scalable Gen4 | DDR5 4800MHz | iLO 6 | Current |