HPE P72994-005

Overview

The HPE P72994-005 is a 1U rack server designed to deliver dense compute power in a compact form factor. Powered by an Intel Xeon Gold 6530 processor with 32 cores running at 2.1 GHz and equipped with 128 GB of DDR5 memory at 5600 MT/s, it handles virtualization, container platforms, and data-intensive workloads with ease. Its flexible storage options and enterprise-grade management features make it a solid choice for data centers and edge environments where space and reliability are critical.

Key features

• Processor with 32 physical cores to support heavy multitasking and parallel processing demands
• High-speed DDR5 memory that keeps applications responsive under sustained load
• NVMe module dedicated to booting the operating system or hypervisor, freeing up drive bays for data storage
• Eight hot-swappable 2.5-inch drive bays compatible with SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives for versatile storage configurations
• Redundant power with two 1000 W hot-plug power supplies to minimize downtime risks
• Compact 1U chassis that maximizes rack density without sacrificing performance
• Four embedded Gigabit Ethernet ports for immediate network connectivity and integration
• Expansion capabilities through two PCIe Gen5 slots and an OCP 3.0 mezzanine bay for future upgrades such as faster networking or GPUs
• Seven high-airflow cooling fans engineered to maintain optimal operating temperatures during peak workloads
• HPE iLO management for secure, remote deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting

Key specs

• Processor: Intel Xeon Gold 6530, 32 cores, 2.1 GHz
• Memory: 128 GB DDR5 at 5600 MT/s
• Storage bays: Eight 2.5-inch hot-swappable bays supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe
• Boot storage: Onboard NVMe module
• Power supplies: Dual 1000 W hot-plug redundant units
• Network: Four embedded Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Expansion slots: Two PCIe Gen5 slots, one OCP 3.0 mezzanine bay
• Cooling: Seven high-airflow fans
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount chassis

Connectivity and compatibility

This server offers multiple network interfaces through its four embedded Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring reliable and flexible connectivity options for various network topologies. The PCIe Gen5 slots and OCP 3.0 mezzanine bay provide room for adding advanced networking cards, GPUs, or storage controllers, allowing the system to adapt as your infrastructure evolves. Its support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives means you can tailor storage performance and capacity to your specific workload requirements.

Performance and reliability

With a 32-core Intel Xeon processor and fast DDR5 memory, this server delivers the processing power needed for demanding applications such as private clouds, database management, and virtualization. The dual 1000 W power supplies provide redundancy to keep the system running smoothly even if one unit fails. The seven cooling fans maintain stable temperatures, protecting components during intensive tasks and extending hardware longevity.

Ideal uses and environments

The HPE P72994-005 fits well in environments where space is limited but high compute density is essential, such as colocation facilities, edge data centers, and enterprise server rooms. Its combination of processing power, flexible storage, and remote management capabilities makes it a strong choice for IT teams running virtualized workloads, containerized applications, or critical line-of-business services that require consistent uptime and quick maintenance access.

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