HP 798152-B21 Getting Started Guide

Data sheet

HP ProLiant SL2500 Gen8

scalable system

Flexible compute and storage in a standard 2U chassis

In today’s ever-growing data centers, space is always

ata premium. To gain the most value from the space
you have, you need scalable, density-optimized
serversthat allow you to pack more processing power
into your existing footprint. That’s the HP ProLiantSL2500
scalable system. This density-optimized workhorse
isan ideal solution for data centers focused on
Webservices, hosting, mainstream computing, and
high-performance computing.

Make better use of your limited oor space

With up to four independent hot-pluggable servers in a standard 2U chassis, the
HP ProLiant SL2500 scalable system oers a very dense solution that is ideal for
your space-constrained data center. Each server node harnesses the performance
of dual Intel
power and cooling and ts in industry-standard racks with standard rear cabling.

The ProLiant SL2500 scalable system provides all the features you would expect in
an enterprise server with the added benet of optimization for eciency, density,
and exible congurations. With twice the density of standard rack servers, the
ProLiant SL2500 helps you make better use of your data center oor space, increase
performance, and reduce energy consumption.

Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors in a highly ecient package that shares

Key features and benets

Increase server and rack density

• Place up to four independent, hot-swappable server nodes in one chassis.

• Increase return on investment (ROI) on your existing investments by integrating the

latest processor technologies into your current rack-mount infrastructure.

• Double the compute density per “U” vs. standalone rack-mount servers with up
to 80 server nodes in a standard 42U rack.

• Choose from 12 large-form-factor (LFF) or 24 small-form-factor (SFF) drive options
to support demanding scale-out workloads.

Data sheet | HP ProLiant SL2500 Gen8 sc alable sys tem

Easily integrate and service the system

• Deploy the ProLiant SL2500 scalable system in your existing 19-inch standard racks with
rear cabling.

• Simplify integration with a server that works with existing hot aisle or cold aisle data
center layouts.

• Accelerate maintenance and upgrades with hot-pluggable servers and storage and support for
the latest processor technologies.

Reduce your operating costs

• Gain greater power eciency over standalone rack servers with a shared-infrastructure design
across power and cooling.

• Cut your costs with common slot power with 96 percent Titanium or dual 94 percent
Platinum certication.

• Leverage power-capping capabilities to limit power consumption per system.

Meet diverse application requirements with a highly congurable system

• Use both LFF and SFF drive cage options for high exibility and commonality with the rest
ofyour data center.

• Find the right-size CPU for your application with a choice of processor power ratings,
from 60 watts to 130 watts.

• Accelerate your applications with high-performance memory and Intel Xeon
E5-2600 v2 processors.

• Choose the optimum I/O conguration for your application with three PCIe Gen3 riser options.

• Congure two or four nodes per chassis.

• Leverage the exible LAN on motherboard (FlexibleLOM) feature for additional expansion.

Technical specications

Flexible congurations

The HP ProLiant SL2500 scalable system can be congured with four 1U nodes or two 2U nodes.
The nodes are based on the HP ProLiant SL210t Gen8 server.

HP ProLiant SL210t Gen8: 1U node

Chassis 2U chassis supporting up to four independent server nodes with individual node serviceability

Processor Dual processor ser ver node

Intel Xeon processors E5-2600 v2

Memory 16 sockets (per ser ver node)

HP Smar t Memory —DDR3 load reduced (LRDIMM), registered (RDIMM), or unbuered (UDIMM)

1333 MHz to 1866 MHz, 512 GB maximum

Storage controller Embedded HP Dynamic Smart Array B120i controller (RAID 0, 1, 10)

Smart Array PCIe upgrade

Networking HP NC362i Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter per node

FlexibleLOM (additional expansion)

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Technical specications (continued)

Ports Rear/per node—(1) SUV (1 serial B/2 USB/1 Video), (1) serial A/RJ-45, (2) NIC ports for LOM,

(1) dedicated NIC port for iLO, RCM connector on chassis for support SLAPM

Management HP iLO Management Engine (iLO 4)

Power redundancy Common slot power supplies

750 W: 94% Platinum Plus and 96% Titanium

1200 W: 94% Platinum Plus

48 V DC power supplies

Expansion slot PCIe x16 Gen3 (LP)

HP ProLiant SL210t Gen8: 2U node

Chassis 2U chassis supporting up to four independent server nodes with individual node serviceability

Processor Dual processor ser ver node

Intel Xeon processors E5-2600 v2

Memory 16 sockets (per ser ver node)

HP Smar t Memory —DDR3 load reduced (LRDIMM), registered (RDIMM), or unbuered (UDIMM)

1333 MHz to 1866 MHz, 512 GB maximum

Storage controller Embedded HP Dynamic Smart Array B120i controller (RAID 0, 1, 10)

Smart Array PCIe upgrade

Networking HP NC362i Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter per node

FlexibleLOM (additional expansion)

Ports Rear/per node—(1) SUV (1 serial B/2 USB/1 Video), (1) serial A/RJ-45, (2) NIC ports for LOM, (1) dedicated

NIC port for iLO, RCM connector on chassis for support SLAPM

Management HP iLO Management Engine (iLO 4)

Power redundancy Common slot power supplies

750 W: 94% Platinum Plus and 96% Titanium

1200 W: 94% Platinum Plus

48 V DC power supplies

Expansion slot Gen3:

PCIe x16 (FH/FL), x8* (FH/HL), x8* (LP)

PCIe x8 (FH/FL), x8 (FH/HL), x8 (LP)

PCIe x16 (FH/FL), x8 (LP)

*(x4 electrically)

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Leverage the expertise of HP Services

Customize your IT lifecycle management, from
acquisition of new IT, management of existing
assets, and removal of unneeded equipment.

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When technology works, business works

When you buy HP ProLiant options for your HP ProLiant servers, it’s a good time to think about
services. Service options include:

• Recommended HP Care Pack Services—Three-year HP 24x7 four-hour response, hardware
support onsite service or three-year HP 24x7 four-hour response, HP collaborative support,
HP ProLiant server hardware installation service.

All support services come with HP Insight Remote Support, providing 24x7 remote monitoring,
proactive notications, and problem resolution.

• Coverage

For ProLiant servers, HP Care Pack services provide coverage for HP-branded hardware
options qualied for the server, purchased at the same time or afterward, internal to the
enclosure, as well as external monitors up to 22 inches and tower UPS products. These items
are covered at the same service level.

HP Factory Express

HP Factory Express provides customization and deployment services along with your
storageand server purchases. You can customize hardware to your exact specications in
thefactory—helping speed deployment. hp.com/go/factoryexpress

Customer technical training

Gain the skills you need with ExpertOne training and certication from HP. With HP training, you
will accelerate your technology transition, improve operational performance, and get the best
return on your HP investment. Our training is available when and where you need it, through
exible delivery options and a global training capability. hp.com/learn/proliant

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