HPE Synergy is a flexible, easy-to-manage blade server system from Hewlett Packard Enterprise that lets IT teams quickly adjust compute, storage, and networking resources for hybrid cloud setups.
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What is HPE Synergy?
HPE Synergy is a software-defined platform that combines compute, storage, and networking components into a single framework. Managed through HPE OneView, it enables IT teams to deploy infrastructure in minutes using predefined templates or automation scripts.
HPE Synergy, launched in 2016 as the first composable blade server, connects traditional IT to modern cloud-native apps, offering flexibility, scalability, and efficiency for workloads like virtualization, HPC, and DevOps.
Key Components of HPE Synergy
HPE Synergy is made up of the following core components:
HPE Synergy Frames (Chassis)
The HPE Synergy 12000 Frame acts as the foundation for Synergy’s modular design, integrating compute, storage, and networking resources.
Technical Specifications:
Form Factor: 10U rack-mounted chassis
Device Bays: Up to 12 half-height compute modules or 6 full-height compute modules
Interconnect Bays: 6 bays supporting Ethernet and Fibre Channel
Cooling: 10 hot-plug fans for optimal airflow
Power Supply: Up to 6 hot-plug power supplies with N+N or N+1 redundancy
Management Modules: 2 bays for HPE Synergy Composer or Image Streamer
Frame Link Modules: 2 slots for inter-frame communication
Networking Support: Integrated 10GbE, 25GbE, or 40GbE
Physical Dimensions: 44.45 cm x 44.55 cm x 83.82 cm, ~102 kg (fully configured)
The HPE Synergy 12000 Frame is designed with scalability in mind, ensuring your data center can expand without major disruptions.
Use Case: The HPE Synergy 12000 Frame is ideal for data centers requiring flexible, scalable infrastructure that supports hybrid cloud setups and evolving workloads.
HPE Synergy Compute Modules (Blade Servers)
Compute modules (blade servers) provide the processing power within HPE Synergy and are available in multiple configurations to match various workloads.
Feature | HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Plus | HPE Synergy 620 Gen10 Plus | HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Plus |
Form Factor | Half-height | Half-height | Full-height |
CPU Support | Intel Xeon Scalable Gen3 (up to 40 cores) | Intel Xeon Scalable Gen3 (up to 40 cores) | Intel Xeon Scalable Gen3 (up to 80 cores) |
Memory Capacity | Up to 4TB DDR4 | Up to 2TB DDR4 | Up to 6TB DDR4 |
Memory Slots | 16 DIMM slots | 12 DIMM slots | 24 DIMM slots |
Drive Bays | Up to 2 SFF drives | Up to 1 SFF drive | Up to 3 SFF drives |
GPU Support | Optional GPU support | Limited GPU support | Enhanced GPU support for intensive workloads |
I/O Expansion Slots | 3 mezzanine slots | 2 mezzanine slots | 3 mezzanine slots |
Power Efficiency | Standard | Optimized for power efficiency | High-performance efficiency |
Did You Know?
HPE Synergy compute modules include HPE iLO 5 (Integrated Lights-Out), enabling secure remote server management.
Memory bandwidth optimizations ensure faster data flow for intensive workloads.
Use Cases:
HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Plus: General-purpose workloads, virtualization, and VMs.
HPE Synergy 620 Gen10 Plus: Dense computing, lightweight cloud workloads, or branch office setups.
HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Plus: HPC, databases, and resource-intensive workloads requiring maximum CPU and memory capacity.
HPE Synergy Storage Modules
Storage modules expand storage capacity within the HPE Synergy ecosystem, supporting both SSDs and HDDs.
HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module Specifications:
Form Factor: Half-height module (fits directly into Synergy Frames)
Drive Bays: Supports up to 40 x 2.5” SFF drives
Total Capacity: Up to 76.8TB (using 1.92TB SSDs)
Drive Support: SATA, SAS, and NVMe
RAID Support: Software-defined RAID for flexibility
Connectivity: Internal cabling to connect directly with Synergy compute nodes
With the HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module, organizations can scale capacity without adding complexity.
Use Case: The D3940 Storage Module is ideal for virtualization, containerized applications, and database workloads requiring fast storage performance.
HPE Synergy Networking Modules (Fabric Modules)
Networking modules manage communication between compute and storage nodes.
Feature | HPE Synergy Virtual Connect SE 100Gb F32 | HPE Synergy 10Gb Interconnect Link Module |
Maximum Bandwidth | Up to 100Gbps | Up to 10Gbps |
Port Types | QSFP28 (40Gb or 100Gb links) | SFP+ (10GbE connectivity) |
Maximum Connections | Up to 32 x 100Gb ports | Up to 12 x 10Gb ports |
Latency Optimization | Optimized for low latency HPC workloads | Designed for general-purpose networking |
Scalability | Ideal for multi-frame Synergy deployments | Best for single-frame setups |
Management Integration | Managed via HPE OneView | Managed via HPE OneView |
Pro Tip: For maximum performance in HPC environments, combining the Virtual Connect SE 100Gb F32 with multiple compute modules ensures low latency and high throughput.
HPE Synergy Management Software: HPE OneView
HPE OneView is the centralized management platform for HPE Synergy. It simplifies infrastructure setup, monitoring, and updates.
Key Features:
Automates hardware setup with API-driven templates
Centralized management interface for compute, storage, and networking
Predictive analytics with HPE InfoSight integration
Dynamic resource allocation for optimized performance
Use Case: HPE OneView is ideal for businesses seeking to streamline infrastructure management while ensuring scalability and performance.
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