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What is the HPE Apollo 4200 Server?
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The HPE Apollo 4200 Server is a high-density, 2U rack-optimized platform designed for storage-intensive workloads, delivering scalable capacity, energy efficiency, and streamlined management for data-driven enterprises.
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Which workloads are best suited for HPE Apollo 4200?
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Ideal workloads include data analytics, object storage, backup and archive, content delivery, and distributed file systems, thanks to the Apollo 4200’s large capacity, high throughput, and low latency design.
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What storage capacity does the Apollo 4200 support?
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Each Apollo 4200 chassis accommodates up to 28 LFF or 54 SFF drives, supporting up to 630 TB raw capacity with 4 TB LFF drives or 270 TB with 4 TB SFF SSDs.
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How scalable is the HPE Apollo 4200 architecture?
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The modular design allows seamless expansion by adding additional chassis, scaling I/O, compute, and storage independently to meet growing data volume and throughput demands.
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What networking options are available on Apollo 4200?
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Built-in flexible LOM and optional PCIe adapters support up to 100 Gb Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for distributed storage and compute clusters.
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How does Apollo 4200 optimize power efficiency?
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Advanced power supplies, dynamic power capping, and high-efficiency cooling fans reduce energy consumption by up to 30% per TB compared to traditional rack servers.
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Which management tools are supported on Apollo 4200?
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HPE OneView provides unified server, storage, and network management with automated provisioning, firmware lifecycle, and monitoring to simplify large-scale deployments.
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Can I deploy containers on HPE Apollo 4200?
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Yes. The server supports container platforms like Docker and Kubernetes, leveraging its high I/O throughput and capacity for stateful microservices and big data workloads.
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What operating systems are certified for Apollo 4200?
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Certified OS options include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server, and CentOS, ensuring broad compatibility.
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How does the Apollo 4200 ensure data security?
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It features instant secure erase, TPM 2.0, firmware root of trust, drive-level encryption, and integration with HPE Secure Encryption to safeguard sensitive data.
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What expansion options does the Apollo 4200 offer?
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Up to six PCIe Gen4 slots support additional networking, GPU accelerators, or NVMe storage cards for enhanced compute and I/O acceleration.
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How does cooling work in the Apollo 4200?
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Front-to-back airflow, hot-swappable fans, and liquid-cooling ready design maintain optimal temperatures under heavy workloads, improving reliability and reducing thermal risk.
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What support and warranty cover the Apollo 4200?
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Standard coverage includes a three-year, next-business-day onsite warranty. Optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care services provide 24x7 support and rapid hardware replacement.
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How does Apollo 4200 compare to HPE Apollo 4510?
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The 4200 focuses on higher density in 2U, offering more drives per chassis, whereas the 4510 targets cost-optimized capacity in 4U with fewer but larger drives.
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What performance can I expect from the Apollo 4200?
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With dual Intel Scalable processors, up to 3 TB DDR4 memory, and NVMe options, you achieve over 200 GB/s throughput and sub-200 µs latency for data-intensive tasks.
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How easy is it to deploy the Apollo 4200?
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Tool-less rail installation, HPE Quick Setup, and OneView integration enable rack-mount, configuration, and provisioning in under one hour.
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What is the entry-level pricing model for Apollo 4200?
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Pricing starts with a base configuration including chassis, CPUs, memory, and minimal drives. Total cost varies by capacity, network, and support options. Contact HPE for customized quotes.
