United States
Q
What is the HPE Apollo D6500 Server?
A
The HPE Apollo D6500 Server is a high-density, data-intensive platform designed for analytics, big data, and object storage, delivering massive storage capacity and compute performance in a compact 4U chassis.
Q
What are the key features of HPE Apollo D6500 Servers?
A
Key features include up to 60 NVMe or 48 SFF drive bays per chassis, Intel Xeon Scalable processors, HPE InfoSight predictive analytics, redundant power supplies, and modular network fabric for flexible deployment.
Q
Which processors are supported by the HPE Apollo D6500?
A
HPE Apollo D6500 supports Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (1st and 2nd Gen), providing up to 28 cores per CPU, hardware-accelerated security, and optimized performance for data-heavy workloads.
Q
What storage options are available in the HPE Apollo D6500?
A
Storage options include up to 60 NVMe drives for ultra-low latency, up to 48 SAS/SATA SFF drives for balanced cost and performance, and up to 24 LFF drives for high-capacity archiving.
Q
Which workloads is the HPE Apollo D6500 optimized for?
A
The HPE Apollo D6500 excels in high-performance computing, large-scale analytics, AI training, machine learning, and distributed object storage, where dense storage and parallel processing are critical.
Q
How scalable is the HPE Apollo D6500 Server?
A
The HPE Apollo D6500 scales from a single 4U chassis to multi-chassis configurations, supporting up to 1,200 drives and thousands of cores across a unified management domain for massive growth.
Q
What networking options are supported by HPE Apollo D6500?
A
Networking options include 1/10/25/40/100 GbE FlexLOM adapters, 100GbE InfiniBand HDR, and chassis-level Ethernet fabrics, enabling low-latency, high-throughput interconnects for demanding cluster environments.
Q
What is the maximum memory capacity of HPE Apollo D6500?
A
Each HPE Apollo D6500 node supports up to 3 TB of DDR4 memory using 12 DIMM slots, delivering high bandwidth and large in-memory datasets for advanced analytics and AI workloads.
Q
How energy efficient is the HPE Apollo D6500?
A
The HPE Apollo D6500 implements 94% efficient Titanium-rated power supplies, adaptive cooling with hot-swap fans, and chassis-level airflow optimization to minimize data center power consumption.
Q
How does the HPE Apollo D6500 handle high-performance computing workloads?
A
By combining dense NVMe storage, Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, optional GPU acceleration, and low-latency network fabrics, the HPE Apollo D6500 delivers optimized throughput for HPC simulations and data analysis.
Q
What management tools are available for HPE Apollo D6500?
A
HPE Apollo D6500 is managed via HPE iLO for embedded server control, HPE OneView for unified infrastructure management, and HPE InfoSight for AI-driven predictive analytics and proactive support.
Q
What warranty and support options are available?
A
HPE Apollo D6500 includes a standard 3-year HPE warranty with 24x7 support, and optional HPE Pointnext Services for Proactive Care, installation, and customized hardware and software support agreements.
Q
What security features are built into HPE Apollo D6500?
A
Security features include Silicon Root of Trust secure boot, firmware validation, secure erase for drives, HPE iLO Advanced for encryption, and integrated TPM 1.2/2.0 for hardware-based key protection.
Q
What form factor does the HPE Apollo D6500 use?
A
The HPE Apollo D6500 uses a 4U chassis housing up to eight half-width server nodes and up to 60 drives, delivering extreme density without sacrificing serviceability or expandability.
Q
What cooling solutions does HPE Apollo D6500 use?
A
HPE Apollo D6500 employs front-to-back airflow, redundant hot-swap fans, and optional direct liquid cooling to maintain optimal temperatures in high-density deployments and reduce operating costs.
