Chassis and servers are optimised for the edge, and validated for harsh and remote environments across retail, manufacturing and national security-related deploymentsIn an era where businesses, regardless of their size or location, are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) and mission-critical workloads, the need for robust and resilient IT infrastructure is more pronounced than ever. This is particularly true in highly distributed and harsh environments where traditional IT structures may not be practical. Recognizing this growing demand, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has broadened its ProLiant edge portfolio to cater to these unique needs, ensuring workload durability even under the most severe conditions.
HPE’s expansion comes as organizations are increasingly pushing towards the edge for AI inferencing and remote operations. Edge environments, by their very nature, are often widely distributed, lightly staffed, and physically exposed. This makes them a challenging terrain for many industries. However, HPE’s ProLiant Compute EL2000 chassis, the foundation for two new Gen12 servers, and the enhanced HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11, are designed to thrive in these complex environments and disconnected operations.
The HPE ProLiant Compute EL2000 chassis is purpose-built for some of the most rugged and size-, weight- and power-constrained environments. These include sectors such as national security, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications. The platform, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, is ideal for demanding edge environments. It supports up to two HPE ProLiant Compute EL220 Gen12 servers or one EL240 Gen12 server, delivering rugged performance and modular flexibility.
The servers, available only with the HPE ProLiant Compute EL2000, offer scalability from 8 up to 144 Intel Xeon 6 cores. They also support space-saving central processing unit Thermal Design Power up to 350 watts, ensuring higher performance. These servers are designed to operate reliably in extreme temperatures ranging from -40 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius, and up to 95% humidity. They also offer durability in environments with heavy vibration from aircraft or ground vehicles, environmental contaminants, and electromagnetic interference.
The range also comes with Nvidia RTX Pro 4500 or Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Server Edition graphics processing units (GPUs), the latter only on EL240 Gen12 servers. Additionally, there is support for Nvidia AI Enterprise, with government-ready software to meet rigorous security standards and high-assurance environments.
HPE is also introducing an enhanced version of the HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server, now powered by the upcoming AMD EPYC 8005 series processors – with the working brand name Sorano. This compact 2U system, designed to support distributed and harsh telco environments, delivers up to 84 cores. It is particularly suitable for quiet deployments from industries such as manufacturing and retail.
In conclusion, as businesses continue to push the boundaries of AI and mission-critical workloads, the need for robust and resilient IT infrastructure that can withstand harsh environments is paramount. HPE’s expanded ProLiant edge portfolio is a testament to the company’s commitment to meeting these needs, offering durable and secure services engineered for edge deployments, complex environments, and disconnected operations.
