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What are the key specifications of the HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen9/Gen10 server?
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The HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen9/Gen10 is a 4U tower server featuring up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, 192 GB (Gen9) or 512 GB (Gen10) DDR4 memory, up to eight LFF or sixteen SFF drives, and integrated HPE iLO management.
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Which processors are supported by the ML110 Gen9/Gen10?
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Gen9 supports Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3/v4 CPUs, while Gen10 supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable family processors, offering up to 28 cores per socket for enhanced compute performance.
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How much memory can the ML110 Gen9/Gen10 support?
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The ML110 Gen9 supports up to 192 GB of DDR4 UDIMMs across six slots; Gen10 supports up to 512 GB of DDR4 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs across eight slots for demanding applications.
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What storage options are available for the ML110 Gen9/Gen10?
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Both generations offer flexible storage: choose up to eight LFF (3.5”) drives or sixteen SFF (2.5”) drives, plus optional NVMe or SATA SSDs for cache and high performance.
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How many PCIe expansion slots does the ML110 Gen9/Gen10 include?
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The server provides up to eight PCIe Gen3 slots (Gen9) or six Gen4 slots (Gen10) for RAID controllers, network cards, GPUs, or HBA adapters.
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What network connectivity does the ML110 Gen9/Gen10 offer?
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Standard onboard features include four 1 GbE ports; optional FlexibleLOM or PCIe adapters support 10/25 GbE, Fibre Channel, and converged Ethernet for high-speed networks.
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Does the ML110 Gen9/Gen10 include HPE iLO management?
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Yes, HPE iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) is standard, providing remote monitoring, firmware updates, power management, and automated alerting via a secure web interface.
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What power supply options are available for the ML110 Gen9/Gen10?
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Choose hot-plug redund ant or non-redundant 350 W and 500 W Platinum or Titanium power supplies to optimize efficiency and ensure uptime.
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Is the ML110 Gen9/Gen10 suitable for virtualization?
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Yes, with up to 28 CPU cores, hundreds of gigabytes of RAM, and fast network I/O, the ML110 is ideal for VMware, Hyper-V, and container workloads.
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Which operating systems are compatible with ML110 Gen9/Gen10?
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Supported OSes include Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat and SUSE Linux distributions, VMware ESXi, and Citrix XenServer, with validated drivers and automated deployment tools.
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How do I migrate from ML110 Gen9 to Gen10?
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Back up data, replace the motherboard or server chassis with the Gen10 model, update firmware, reinstall OS/drivers, and restore workloads using HPE migration tools.
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What security features are integrated in the ML110 Gen9/Gen10?
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Built-in HPE Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Secure Boot, Runtime Firmware Validation, and silicon root of trust protect firmware, OS, and data from unauthorized changes.
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What warranty and support options are offered for the ML110?
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Standard 3-year parts, labor, and onsite support; optional HPE Foundation Care, Proactive Care, and Datacenter Care contracts extend coverage and include rapid response SLAs.
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How energy-efficient is the HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen9/Gen10?
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Equipped with HPE Power Discovery Services, Platinum/Titanium PSU, and advanced power capping, it delivers up to 94% efficiency and reduces cooling costs.
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Can the ML110 Gen9/Gen10 be configured for high availability?
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Yes; combine redundant power supplies, RAID arrays, dual NICs, and optional HPE StoreEasy or remote clustering solutions for continuous operation.
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What are the typical use cases for the ML110 Gen9/Gen10?
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Ideal for small to medium business file/print services, remote office deployments, web hosting, virtualization, and light database or application workloads.
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How can I optimize performance on the ML110 Gen9/Gen10?
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Install certified Intel Xeon CPUs, max out DDR4 RAM, enable Smart Array RAID with SSD caching, update firmware via iLO, and use HPE OneView for ongoing tuning.