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What is the HPE Apollo 4520 Server?
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The HPE Apollo 4520 Server is a 2U, high-density storage platform optimized for software-defined storage, big data analytics, and scale-out workloads.
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Which processors power the HPE Apollo 4520?
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The Apollo 4520 supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors up to 205W TDP, delivering up to 56 cores per node for intensive compute tasks.
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How much memory can the Apollo 4520 accommodate?
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It offers up to 12 DDR4 DIMM slots per node, supporting a maximum of 3 TB of memory with Intel Optane persistent memory options.
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What storage options are available on the Apollo 4520?
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The server supports 20 hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives or 20 NVMe drives in a 2U chassis, enabling up to 288 TB raw capacity in a single enclosure.
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Which workloads are ideal for the Apollo 4520 Server?
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It excels in software-defined storage, Hadoop and Spark analytics, archive backup, and high-performance compute clusters.
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How does the Apollo 4520 handle networking?
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It includes two 10/25 GbE onboard ports and offers optional FlexibleLOM or PCIe network adapters for 40/100 GbE connectivity.
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What management tools are supported on the Apollo 4520?
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HPE iLO 5 provides agentless remote management, firmware updates, hardware monitoring, and RESTful API integration.
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What power and cooling features does the Apollo 4520 offer?
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The server uses redundant 1600W Titanium-level power supplies and front-to-rear optimized airflow to maintain efficient cooling in dense deployments.
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Is the Apollo 4520 scalable for large clusters?
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Yes, the 2U architecture and standard management interfaces enable easy scale-out by adding multiple nodes in rack configurations.
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Which operating systems are compatible with Apollo 4520?
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It supports major Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE) and Windows Server 2016/2019, with certified drivers for VMware vSphere.
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How do I configure RAID on the Apollo 4520?
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Use the onboard HPE Smart Array Controller with the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) to configure RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60.
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What deployment options are available for the Apollo 4520?
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You can deploy as a standalone node, in a cluster with HPE OneView, or in HPE GreenLake for managed on-premises private cloud.
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How does the Apollo 4520 support data protection?
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It integrates with HPE StoreOnce and third-party backup solutions, offering snapshot, replication, and encryption at rest.
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What monitoring capabilities are built into iLO 5?
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iLO 5 features automated alerts, health dashboards, remote console, RESTful telemetry and power/thermal analytics for proactive management.
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What are the key benefits of deploying Apollo 4520?
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You gain simplified scale-out storage, lower TCO with energy-efficient design, high throughput for analytics, and flexible deployment models.
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Where can I find documentation and support for the Apollo 4520?
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Access user guides, deployment guides, firmware, and drivers on the HPE Support Center website or via HPE iLO remote management.
