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What is the HPE Apollo R2200 Server?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server is a 2U high‐density, dual‐socket rack server designed for HPC, big data analytics, and scale-out workloads, offering up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, flexible NVMe/HDD storage, and advanced management features.
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Which processors are supported by the HPE Apollo R2200 Server?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server supports Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 28 cores per CPU), delivering industry-leading performance and scalability for compute-intensive applications.
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How much memory can the HPE Apollo R2200 Server accommodate?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server accommodates up to 384 GB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots, optimizing data throughput and minimizing latency for memory-intensive workloads.
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What storage options are available in the HPE Apollo R2200 Server?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server offers up to eight hot-swappable 2.5″ NVMe/UFF drives or 12 SAS/SATA HDDs for high-performance data storage and flexible capacity scaling.
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How does the HPE Apollo R2200 Server handle networking?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server includes integrated FlexibleLOM slots for up to two 10/25/100 GbE adapters, supporting low-latency, high-bandwidth data transfer in clustered environments.
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What power and cooling features does the HPE Apollo R2200 Server include?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server uses redundant, hot-plug 800 W or 1600 W Titanium-rated power supplies and a high-efficiency airflow design to ensure reliable operation in dense deployments.
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Which management tools are integrated with the HPE Apollo R2200 Server?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server integrates HPE iLO 5 for remote server monitoring, automated firmware updates, health alerts, and secure out-of-band management.
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What operating systems are certified for the HPE Apollo R2200 Server?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server is certified for major OS platforms, including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi.
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How scalable is the HPE Apollo R2200 Server in cluster environments?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server supports scale-out clustering with up to 108 nodes per rack using HPE Apollo Node Director, delivering over 10,000 cores for large-scale HPC deployments.
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What are the key use cases for the HPE Apollo R2200 Server?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server excels in high-performance computing, AI model training, big data analytics, financial modeling, and scientific research workloads requiring low latency and high I/O throughput.
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How energy efficient is the HPE Apollo R2200 Server?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server features Titanium-rated power supplies, optimized cooling, and power capping, reducing data center power consumption by up to 30% compared to previous generations.
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Can the HPE Apollo R2200 Server support GPUs?
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Yes, the HPE Apollo R2200 Server supports up to two single-width GPUs in PCIe slots for accelerated computing, AI inference, and parallel processing workloads.
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What warranty and service options are available for the HPE Apollo R2200 Server?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server includes a standard 3-year limited warranty with optional HPE Pointnext services offering next-business-day response, installation, and proactive support bundles.
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How does the HPE Apollo R2200 Server ensure data security?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server provides Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, iLO security features, and optional self-encrypting drives to protect against unauthorized access and data tampering.
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What distinguishes the HPE Apollo R2200 Server from other HPE rack servers?
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The HPE Apollo R2200 Server is optimized for density and throughput, combining a compact 2U design, high core count, NVMe storage support, and advanced cooling for leading HPC and big data performance.