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What is the HPE Apollo R2600 Server?
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The HPE Apollo R2600 is a 2U, dual-socket rack server designed for high-density computing workloads such as HPC, AI inference, and big data analytics.
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Which processors does the HPE Apollo R2600 support?
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The Apollo R2600 supports 2nd and 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, offering up to 40 cores per socket for maximum parallel compute performance.
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What is the maximum memory capacity of the HPE Apollo R2600?
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The server accommodates up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, delivering a maximum of 6 TB of memory when using 256 GB LRDIMM modules, enabling large-scale in-memory workloads.
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What storage options are available on the Apollo R2600?
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You can configure up to 12 front-loading 2.5-inch NVMe drives or 24 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, plus two rear-loading SATA drives, for flexible mix-and-match storage density.
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Which workloads are best suited for the HPE Apollo R2600?
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The Apollo R2600 excels in HPC simulations, AI inference clusters, data analytics, edge computing, and telecommunications infrastructure requiring high compute density.
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Does the Apollo R2600 support GPU acceleration?
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Yes, it supports up to three low-profile or two full-height GPUs per server, delivering enhanced parallel processing for AI, ML, and graphics-intensive applications.
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What networking options does the HPE Apollo R2600 offer?
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Choose from integrated 1/10/25 GbE LOMs or optional FlexibleLOM and PCIe Mezzanine cards offering up to 100 GbE connectivity for high-speed, low-latency networking.
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How energy efficient is the HPE Apollo R2600?
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The server’s 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies, advanced thermal design, and Smart Cooling feature deliver up to 94% efficiency, reducing data center power and cooling costs.
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What remote management features come with the Apollo R2600?
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It includes HPE iLO 5 for embedded remote administration, automated firmware updates, health monitoring, and secure out-of-band management via a web interface or API.
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How scalable is the HPE Apollo R2600?
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Its modular design allows seamless scale-out with HPE Apollo chassis and racks, supporting thousands of nodes for growth in HPC clusters and converged systems.
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What reliability features are built into the Apollo R2600?
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It offers HPE’s redundant hot-plug power supplies and fans, soldered CPUs with fault tolerance, and HPE SmartMemory for proactive error detection and correction.
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Which operating systems are supported on the Apollo R2600?
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HPE certifies major Linux distributions (Red Hat, SUSE, CentOS), VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, and leading HPC operating environments.
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What rack form factor does the Apollo R2600 use?
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The server fits standard 19-inch racks in a 2U chassis and integrates with HPE’s Apollo 2000 and EZ-Kit rack systems for simplified deployment.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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HPE offers a standard 3-year warranty with next-business-day parts replacement and extended support plans, including HPE GreenLake and Proactive Care services.
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How does the Apollo R2600 integrate with HPE OneView?
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HPE OneView provides a unified dashboard for inventory, firmware management, and automation templates, enabling simplified lifecycle management of Apollo R2600 fleets.
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What are the key cost considerations for the Apollo R2600?
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Total cost of ownership is optimized through high compute density, energy-efficient components, and reduced data center footprint, lowering both capital and operational expenses.
