United States
Q
What is the HPE ProLiant XL450 server?
A
The HPE ProLiant XL450 is a 2U, high-density rack server designed for performance-intensive workloads in cloud, HPC, and enterprise applications.
Q
What are the key specifications of the HPE ProLiant XL450?
A
Key specs include dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 32 DDR4 DIMM slots (4.5 TB max), eight hot-swap SFF drives, and dual 10/25/100 GbE network options.
Q
Which processors are supported by the XL450?
A
The XL450 supports 1st and 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, offering up to 28 cores per socket for compute-heavy tasks.
Q
How much memory can the XL450 server handle?
A
It accommodates up to 32 DDR4 DIMM modules for a total of 4.5 TB of memory using 128 GB load-reduced DIMMs.
Q
What storage drives are compatible with the XL450?
A
The server supports up to eight hot-swap SFF SAS/SATA/SSD drives and NVMe drives via optional drive cages.
Q
Which networking options are available for the XL450?
A
It includes dual embedded 10 GbE LOM and optional FlexibleLOM or PCIe adapters for 25/40/100 GbE connectivity.
Q
Is the HPE ProLiant XL450 suitable for virtualization?
A
Yes, its multi-core Intel Scalable CPUs and large memory footprint make it ideal for VMware, Hyper-V, and containerized environments.
Q
What power efficiency features does the XL450 offer?
A
The XL450 uses HPE’s Flexible Slot Platinum power supplies, advanced power capping, and HPE Power Discovery Services to optimize energy usage.
Q
How do I manage the XL450 remotely?
A
Remote management is handled via HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO 5), providing firmware updates, health monitoring, and remote console access.
Q
Which operating systems are supported on the XL450?
A
The server supports HPE-certified versions of Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and other major OSes.
Q
How scalable is the HPE ProLiant XL450?
A
With dual CPUs, 32 DIMM slots, and eight drive bays, the XL450 scales to meet growing compute, memory, and storage demands in modular data centers.
Q
What warranty and support options are available?
A
HPE offers a 3-year limited warranty with optional HPE Pointnext Tech Care Services for 24×7 support, parts replacement, and Proactive Care.
Q
What is the typical price range for an XL450 server?
A
Pricing starts around $10,000 USD for entry configurations and can exceed $40,000 USD for fully loaded, high-capacity builds.
Q
How reliable is the HPE ProLiant XL450 series?
A
Built with error-correcting memory, redundant power supplies, and hot-swap drives, the XL450 delivers enterprise-grade reliability and uptime.
Q
Can I upgrade components in the XL450?
A
Yes, you can upgrade CPUs, memory DIMMs, storage drives, and network adapters without replacing the chassis.
Q
What are common use cases for the XL450?
A
Typical use cases include high-performance computing (HPC), database servers, virtualization clusters, AI/ML inference nodes, and private clouds.
Q
How do I secure the HPE ProLiant XL450?
A
Security features include Secure Boot, Silicon Root of Trust, TPM 2.0, chassis intrusion detection, and iLO Advanced Security.
