HPE iLO 6 ships with Gen11 servers, replacing iLO 5 (Gen10). Key improvements include faster web UI, improved security, and Redfish enhancements. Feature iLO 5 (Gen10) iLO 6 (Gen11) Web UI Speed Standard 2-3x faster Secure Boot Optional Default + Silicon Root of Trust Redfish v1.6 v1.12+ HPE upgrade guides
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Multi-Vendor Server Support: Why One Provider for Dell, HPE, and Lenovo
Most data centers run mixed-vendor environments. Managing separate OEM contracts for Dell, HPE, and Lenovo is expensive and complex. Here is why a single multi-vendor provider makes sense. The Problem 3 separate OEM contracts = 3 separate renewal dates, SLAs, and support teams OEM pricing increases 15-30% per year on older generations OEM drops support […]
HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10: Tower Server Parts and Upgrade Guide
The HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 is a tower/rack-convertible server supporting 2x Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, 24 DDR4 DIMMs, and up to 24 SFF or 8 LFF drive bays. Why Tower? No rack needed — floor/desk placement Lower noise than rack servers Same enterprise specs as DL380 HPE upgrade guides | Find ML350 parts
HPE ProLiant Naming Convention: DL, ML, BL, XL Series Explained
HPE ProLiant uses two-letter prefixes to identify server form factors. Here is the breakdown. Series Guide Prefix Form Factor Examples DL Density Line (rack) DL360, DL380, DL560 ML Modular Line (tower) ML30, ML110, ML350 BL Blade (in c7000 chassis) BL460c, BL660c XL Scale-out / HPC XL170r, XL230a Number format: first digit = rack units or […]
HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10: 4-Socket Server Specifications
The HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 is a 2U 4-socket server packing enterprise-grade compute density into a compact form factor. Ideal for virtualization, databases, and SAP HANA. Specifications Spec Value CPU 4x Intel Xeon Scalable Gen1/2 Memory 48 DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 6TB Storage 8 SFF or 4 LFF bays PCIe Slots 6 DL560 Gen10 […]
HPE DL380 Gen11: DDR5 Memory Guide and Maximum Configuration
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 supports DDR5-4800 memory across 32 DIMM slots, reaching up to 4TB maximum capacity. This is a significant upgrade from Gen10’s 3TB DDR4. Gen10 vs Gen11 Memory Feature Gen10 Gen11 Type DDR4 DDR5 Slots 24 32 Max Speed 2666MHz 4800MHz Max Capacity 3TB 4TB DL380 Gen11 parts | Upgrade guide
Server Parts Naming Conventions: How to Read Dell, HPE, and Lenovo Part Numbers
Understanding part number formats helps you quickly identify what a component is and what it fits. Each brand uses a different convention. Dell Part Numbers 5-character alphanumeric (e.g., 0GYH9V, 3XWJ8) — Dell internal PNs 3-digit dash format (e.g., 338-BSTD, 400-ATIN) — Dell option PNs (338=CPU, 400=Storage, 405=RAID) HPE Part Numbers 6-digit dash 3-digit (e.g., 815100-B21) […]
HPE Nimble Storage End of Sale: Migration to Alletra
HPE Nimble Storage arrays (AF and HF series) have reached end of sale, replaced by HPE Alletra. Support continues until July 2028, but new purchases are no longer possible. Nimble Migration Map Nimble Model End of Support Replacement HF20/HF40/HF60 Jul 31, 2028 Alletra 5000 AF20/AF40 Jul 31, 2028 Alletra 5000/6000 AF60/AF80 Jul 31, 2028 Alletra […]
HPE DL360 Gen10 vs DL380 Gen10: 1U vs 2U ProLiant Comparison
Both the DL360 and DL380 Gen10 use the same Intel Xeon Scalable platform, but in 1U and 2U form factors. The DL380 offers more expansion at the cost of rack space. Key Differences Feature DL360 (1U) DL380 (2U) Drive Bays 4-10 SFF 8-24 SFF / 8 LFF Max Memory 3TB DDR4 3TB DDR4 GPU Support […]
HPE Gen11 Server Lineup: DL360, DL380, DL560, ML350 Complete Guide
HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers launched with 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC 9004 processors. Here is the complete Gen11 lineup. Gen11 Models Model Form CPU Max Memory Drives DL320 Gen11 1U 1x Xeon 1TB DDR5 8 SFF DL360 Gen11 1U 2x Xeon 4TB DDR5 10 SFF DL380 Gen11 2U 2x Xeon 4TB DDR5 […]