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What is the HPE ProLiant XL170r server?
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The HPE ProLiant XL170r is a 1U half-width, single-socket rack server powered by AMD EPYC™ Genoa CPUs, engineered for high-performance computing, cloud scaling and exascale workloads.
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Which processors are supported by the HPE ProLiant XL170r?
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The XL170r supports AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series (Genoa) processors with up to 96 cores per socket, delivering world-class throughput, low latency and advanced security features.
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What memory capacity and type does the XL170r offer?
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It provides up to 2 TB of DDR5 SmartMemory across 32 DIMM slots, enabling up to 5 200 MT/s speeds, enhanced bandwidth and error mitigation for data-intensive tasks.
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Which storage options are available in the HPE ProLiant XL170r?
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The XL170r supports up to four hot-plug NVMe/U.2 drives or eight SATA/SAS SSDs, plus an optional M.2 boot card, delivering flexible, low-latency storage for AI/ML and HPC.
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How does the XL170r handle networking?
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It features two OCP 3.0 slots supporting 100 GbE/200 GbE or InfiniBand HDR/NDR adapters, plus a dedicated 10 GbE FlexibleLOM for management and data traffic separation.
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What management tools are included with the XL170r?
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HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) 6 provides firmware management, remote diagnostics and OneView integration for single-pane-of-glass monitoring and automation.
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What workloads are ideal for the HPE ProLiant XL170r?
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It excels in HPC, AI/ML training, computational fluid dynamics, genomics, weather modeling and large-scale simulations requiring extreme compute density and memory bandwidth.
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How energy efficient is the XL170r?
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With 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies, advanced power capping and dynamic power optimization, the XL170r reduces energy costs in high-density data centers.
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Can the XL170r scale in large clusters?
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Yes. Its blade-like half-width design and OCP 3.0 fabric modules enable linear scaling in HPE Cray EX and HPE Apollo cluster architectures for exascale performance.
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What security features does the HPE ProLiant XL170r offer?
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Built-in AMD Secure Processor, silicon root of trust, secure boot, firmware validation and HPE’s runtime firmware verification help safeguard data and platform integrity.
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Which operating systems are supported on the XL170r?
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It supports major Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) and container platforms, plus VMware ESXi, enabling flexible deployment across enterprise and HPC environments.
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How does the XL170r integrate with HPE OneView?
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Integration with HPE OneView offers infrastructure as code, template-based provisioning, health monitoring and policy-driven updates for streamlined operations.
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What warranty and support options are available for the XL170r?
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Standard 3-year HPE Foundation Care with next-business-day parts replacement is included; optional HPE Proactive Care and Datacenter Care deliver enhanced SLAs and proactive monitoring.
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How does the XL170r optimize cooling in dense racks?
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Its front-to-back airflow design, variable-speed fans and thermally tuned airflow paths maintain optimal inlet temperatures even in high-density configurations.
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Can I customize the XL170r for GPU or accelerator cards?
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Yes. The half-width chassis supports select low-profile accelerators or GPUs via OCP 3.0 mezzanine cards, enabling hybrid CPU–GPU compute nodes for AI and simulation.
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What makes the XL170r cost-effective for HPC clusters?
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High core density, efficient DDR5 memory, low-latency networking and shared infrastructure reduce total cost of ownership while maximizing compute per watt.
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How do I order the right XL170r configuration for my workload?
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Consult HPE’s QuickSpecs online to select processor, memory, storage and networking modules. Engage an HPE sales specialist to optimize configurations for your performance targets.
