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What are the key specifications of the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus?
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The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus features Intel Xeon E or Pentium Gold processors, up to 32 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM memory, four LFF drive bays (SATA/SAS), two 1 GbE ports, optional FlexLOM for 10 GbE, HPE iLO 5 management and a 200 W power supply.
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Which processors are supported by the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus?
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It supports Intel Xeon E-2224, E-2124, E-2134 or Pentium Gold G5420 processors, delivering up to 71 W TDP for balanced performance and energy efficiency.
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How much memory can the MicroServer Gen10 Plus accommodate?
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It supports up to 32 GB of DDR4 ECC UDIMM across two memory slots, ensuring data integrity and reliability for small business workloads.
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What storage options are available in the Gen10 Plus MicroServer?
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The chassis houses four LFF hot-plug SATA/SAS drive bays, supports up to 32 TB raw capacity, and offers optional M.2 NVMe for cache acceleration.
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What networking capabilities does the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus offer?
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Standard networking includes two integrated 1 GbE ports, with an optional FlexLOM slot for 10 GbE or 25 GbE connectivity to scale performance as needed.
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Does the Gen10 Plus MicroServer include remote management?
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Yes. It includes HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) for remote server provisioning, health monitoring and secure firmware updates.
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Is the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus suitable for virtualization?
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Absolutely. With support for VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer, it can host multiple virtual machines in small office environments.
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Which operating systems are compatible with the Gen10 Plus MicroServer?
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It supports Windows Server 2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware ESXi, ensuring broad software compatibility.
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What security features are built into the MicroServer Gen10 Plus?
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Security is delivered via TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, System ROM safeguards and HPE iLO 5 Secure Recovery to protect firmware and data integrity.
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How energy-efficient is the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus?
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Designed for SMB environments, it features a 200 W Platinum Plus power supply and intelligent power management, reducing operational costs.
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How upgradeable is the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus?
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You can upgrade CPU, memory up to 32 GB, add FlexLOM network cards and install optional M.2 NVMe or PCIe expansion for future growth.
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What small business use cases are ideal for the Gen10 Plus MicroServer?
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It’s ideal for file/print services, backup and disaster recovery, network-attached storage, and remote/branch office infrastructure.
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How does the Gen10 Plus differ from the previous Gen10 model?
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Gen10 Plus adds Intel Xeon E support, HPE iLO 5, Optional 10 GbE FlexLOM, M.2 NVMe cache and improved thermal design for better performance.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Standard warranty is 3-year parts, labor and onsite support with optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care services for enhanced SLAs.
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How do I configure HPE iLO 5 on the MicroServer Gen10 Plus?
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Access the iLO network port, log in using default credentials from the back label, run the iLO Quick Setup wizard and apply network and security settings.
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What is the expected return on investment (ROI) for the Gen10 Plus MicroServer?
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With low entry cost, energy-efficient design, integrated management and scalability, customers typically recoup investment within 12–18 months.
