HP ProLiant XL230a Gen9 User instructions

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HP ProLiant XL230a Gen9 Server
The HP ProLiant XL230a Server delivers 2P performance, while taking advantage of the Apollo 6000 System's modular flexibility
and rack-scale efficiency. This server leverages Intel’s latest Xeon E5-2600 v3 series processors increasing performance up to
70%, and DDR 4 HP SmartMemory, which boosts bandwidth and efficiency up to 50% over previous generation servers.
The modular HP Apollo a6000 Chassis accommodates up to 10 single slot XL230a server trays to address various workload needs.
Rack scale power efficiency is fueled by an external power shelf, with easy Advanced Power Management for rack, chassis, server
and component level management
Item Description
Front View Item Description
1.
Drive box 1, drive bay 2
2.
Drive box 1, drive bay 1
3.
SUV connector
4.
Drive box 2, drive bay 2
5.
Drive box 2, drive bay 1
6.
Server tray release lever
7.
Server tray release latch
8.
Power Button /Power LED
9.
Health LED
10.
NIC status LED
11.
UID button
12.
Serial label pull tab

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IO Module View Item Description
1.
x16 FlexibleLOM
2.
x8 FlexibleLOM
Top View Item Description
1. SFF hard drive bays
2. Internal PCI Express x16 slot option
3. Support for 2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 series processors
4. Support for 16 DDR4 DIMMs

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NOTE: For the Standard Features shipped in the Factory Integrated Models, please see the "Configuration Information - Factory
Integrated Models" section.
Processor
E5-2600 v3 series Processors
Model
CPU frequency
Cores
L3 Cache
Power
QPI
DDR4 Hz
E5-2698v3
2.3GHz
16
40MB
135W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2695v3
2.3GHz
14
35MB
120W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2690v3
2.6GHz
12
30MB
135W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2683v3
2.0GHz
14
35MB
120W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2680v3
2.5GHz
12
30MB
120W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2670v3
2.3GHz
12
30MB
120W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2660v3
2.6GHz
10
25MB
105W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2650v3
2.3GHz
10
25MB
105W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2643v3
3.4GHz
6
20MB
135W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2640v3
2.6GHz
8
20MB
90W
8.0GT/s
1866
E5-2637v3
3.5GHz
4
15MB
135W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2630v3
2.4Ghz
8
20MB
85W
8.0GT/s
1866
E5-2620v3
2.4GHz
6
15MB
85W
8.0GT/s
1866
E5-2609v3
1.9GHz
6
15MB
85W
8.0GT/s
1600
E5-2603v3
1.6GHz
6
15MB
85W
6.4GT/s
1600
E5-2650Lv3
1.8GHz
12
30MB
65W
9.6GT/s
2133
E5-2630Lv3
1.8GHz
8
20MB
55W
8.0GT/s
1866
Chipset
Intel® C610 Series Chipset
NOTE: For more information regarding Intel® chipsets, please see the following URL:
http://www.intel.com/products/server/chipsets/.
On System Management
Processor
HP iLO (Firmware: HP iLO 4)
NOTE: For more information, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/ilo.
Memory Protection
Advanced ECC (multi-bit error protection)
Memory Online Spare Mode (Rank Spare Mode)
Memory
Type
HP SmartMemory
DDR4 Load Reduced (LRDIMM), or Registered (RDIMM)
DIMM Slots Available
16 DIMM Slots available
Maximum DIMMs (per server tray)
512GB (16 x 32GB)
NOTE: HP memory from previous generation servers (DDR3) are not compatible with the HP ProLiant
XL230a Gen9 Server.
NOTE: To realize the performance memory capabilities listed in this document, HP SmartMemory is
required. For additional information, please see the HP SmartMemory QuickSpecs at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14225_na/14225_na.html.
NOTE: LRDIMM and RDIMM are distinct memory technologies and cannot be mixed within a server.
NOTE: Depending on the memory configuration and processor model, the memory speed may run at
2133MHz or 1866MHz. Please see Memory Population Table or the Online Memory Configuration Tool
at: http://h22195.www2.hp.com/MemoryTool/Home/Legal

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Network Controller
Network Module Option to support FlexibleLOM cards
HP Apollo 6000 Dual FlexibleLOM Riser
NOTE: The “HP Apollo 6000 Dual FlexibleLOM Riser” is required for the FlexibleLOM options below.
FlexibleLOM Ethernet Options
HP 1Gb Ethernet 4P 331FLR Adptr
HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366FLR Adapter
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2P 533FLR-T Adptr
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2P 534FLR-SFP+ Adptr
HP Ethernet 10Gb 2P 546FLR-SFP+ Adptr
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2P 556FLR-SFP+ Adptr
HP Ethernet 10Gb 2P 560FLR-SFP+ Adptr
HP Ethernet 10Gb 2P 561FLR-T Adptr
FlexibleLOM InfiniBand Options
HP IB FDR/EN 40Gb 2P 544+FLR-QSFP Adptr
HP IB QDR/EN 10Gb 2P 544+FLR-QSFP Adptr
HP IB FDR 2P 545FLR-QSFP Adptr
Additional Network Module Option
HP Apollo 6000 Dual 1GbE 364i FIO Kit
Expansion Slots
Expansion
Slot #
Technology
Bus
Width*
Connector Width
Form Factor
1
PCIe 3.0
x16
x16
Low profile
FlexibleLOM 1
PCIe 3.0
x16
N/A
FlexibleLOM
FlexibleLOM 2
PCIe 3.0
x8
N/A
FlexibleLOM
*Indicates the number of physical electrical lanes running to the connector.
NOTE: Expansion slot 1 requires ordering Apollo 6000 PCIe x16 Riser Kit 788126-B21
NOTE: FlexibleLOM slots 1 and 2 require ordering HP Apollo 6000 Dual FlexibleLOM Riser 757401-B21
NOTE: All PCIe slots are internal
HP Server ROM
HP ROM (Read Only Memory) is now digitally signed using the HP Corporate Signing Service. This
signature is verified before the flash process starts, reducing accidental programming and preventing
malicious efforts to corrupt system ROM.
HP ROM provides for essential initialization and validation of hardware components before control is
passed to the customer-installed operating system. The ROM also provides the capability of booting
from various fixed media (HDD, CD-ROM) and removable media (USB), to continue operation to the
operating system.
HP ROM performs very early configuration of the video controller, to allow monitoring of initialization
progress via an attached monitor. If configuration or hardware errors are discovered during this early
phase of hardware initialization, suitable messages are now displayed on the connected monitor.
Additionally, these configuration or hardware errors are logged to the Integrated Management Log
(IML) to assist in diagnosis.
The HP ProLiant ROM is used to configure the following:
Processor and chipset status registers
System memory, memory map, and memory initialization
System hardware configuration (Integrated PCI devices and optional PCIe cards).

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Customer-specific BIOS configuration (using the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU).
NOTE: For further information, please refer to the HP RBSU (ROM based setup utility) user guide:
www.hp.com/support/rbsu.
HP Server Unified
Extensible Firmware
Interface (UEFI) or
Legacy Mode
HP's ProLiant System BIOS is an EDK2 UEFI solution, and adheres to the latest revisions of UEFI Class 2
specifications which supports both legacy boot and UEFI boot operation. The HP ProLiant XL230a Gen9
defaults to UEFI boot operation and can be factory or field configured for Legacy boot operation.
NOTE: For UEFI boot operation, boot environment and OS image installations should be configured
properly to support UEFI.
NOTE: For more information on HP's ProLiant System BIOS and UEFI, see the UEFI Information Library:
http://www.hp.com/go/uefi/docs.
NOTE: HP Legacy FIO Mode Setting (758959-B22) can be selected to configure the system in UEFI mode
in the factory.
To modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press F9 in the HP ProLiant POST screen to
enter the UEFI System Utilities screen. By default, the System Utilities menus are in the English
language.
UEFI enables numerous new capabilities, including both industry standard functionality and features
specific to HP ProLiant servers. Following are some of the features that UEFI enables and that the HP
ProLiant XL230a Gen9 can support when configured for UEFI boot operation:
Secure Boot - A new feature in which the system firmware, option card firmware, operating
systems, and software collaborate to greatly enhance platform security.
Operating system specific functionality - Microsoft Windows 2012 supports several features
only when installed in UEFI mode.
Support for > 2.2 TB (using GPT) boot drives - Such drives could previously only be used for
boot drives when using RAID solutions such as HP Smart Array.
UEFI Shell - Provides a pre-boot environment for running scripts and tools. The HP ProLiant
UEFI Shell provides both standard capabilities as well as numerous enhancements.
PXE boot support for IPv6 networks.
PXE Multicast Boot allowing for faster PXE deployments for large numbers of servers.
Boot support for option cards that only support a UEFI option ROM.
NOTE:
When the server is configured for UEFI Boot Mode, PXE servers must be configured with a UEFI
boot image.
When the server boots in UEFI mode, it does not boot media with a legacy OS installation. This
includes DOS targets and Windows or Linux systems installed in Legacy mode. The reverse is
also true for servers that boot in Legacy mode.
If Microsoft Windows 2008 or Windows 2008 R2 is used in UEFI Boot Mode, UEFI Optimized
Mode must be disabled (this option is enabled by default). This is required to work around an
issue in Windows 2008 / 2008 R2 that requires legacy BIOS components necessary for video
operations in Windows.
Storage Controller
Smart Array Controller
HP Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller
HP Smart Array P440 Controller*
Host Bus Adapter
HP H240 Smart HBA
Storage Controller Cable Kits (for 6G server tray)
HP XL230a B140i Cable FIO Kit*
HP Apollo 6000 Mini-SAS H240 Cable*

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Storage Controller Cable Kits (for 12G server tray)
HP XL230a Mini-SAS B140i 12G FIO Cable*
HP XL230a Mini-SAS H240 12G Cable*
HP XL230a Mini-SAS P440 12G Cable*
Other Storage Controller Options
HP P440 Smart Storage Battery (12W)*
*Note: Some features are not available on specific models
Note: The H240 controller and the embedded B140i will operate in UEFI mode only. For legacy
support, AHCI mode is required.
Internal Storage Devices
Internal MicroSD slot
Maximum Internal
Storage
Hot Plug SFF SAS (12G) HDD
8TB
4 x 2TB
Hot Plug SFF SAS (12G) SSD
7.68TB
4 x 1.92TB
Hot Plug SFF SATA (6G) HDD
8TB
4 x 2TB
Hot Plug SFF SATA SSD
3.2TB
4 x 800GB
Non-Hot Plug SFF SATA (6G)
4TB
4 x 1TB
Interfaces
KVM
Serial USB Video Port (SUV)
MicroSD
1 (internal)
USB Ports
2 (external via SUV)
HP iLO Remote
Management Network
Port
Aggregated via HP Apollo a6000 Chassis
Health LED
1
Power
1
UID
1
Industry Standard
Compliance
ACPI 2.0b Compliant
PCIe 3.0 Compliant
WOL Support
Microsoft® Logo certifications
PXE Support
USB 1.1 and 2.0 Compliant
SMBIOS 2.6.1
Power Specifications
To review typical system power ratings use the HP Power Advisor which is available via the online tool
located at URL: www.hp.com/go/proliant-energy-efficient or www.hp.com/go/hppoweradvisor.
NOTE: Power Specification and Technical Content for supported power supplies can be found at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14209_na/14209_na.html
Operating Systems and
Virtualization Software
Microsoft Windows Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

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Support for ProLiant
Servers
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
Canonical Ubuntu
VMware
CentOS
Fedora
OpenSUSE
Asianux
NOTE: Only 64-bit versions of these operating systems are supported.
NOTE: For more information on the HP Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and
Virtualization Software and latest listing of software drivers available for your server including how to
purchase from HP, please visit our OS Support Site at: http://www.hp.com/go/ossupport and our
driver download page: http://www.hp.com/support
Graphics
Integrated Matrox G200 video standard
1280 x 1024 (32 bpp)
1920 x 1200 (16 bpp)
HP iLO 4 On System Management Memory
16 MB Flash
256 MB DDR 3 with ECC (112 MB after ECC and video)
Form Factor
The ProLiant XL230a Gen9 Server is a single-slot tray for the HP Apollo a6000 Chassis.
NOTE: There are various XL230a server trays
Embedded Management
HP Integrated Lights Out
Monitor your servers for ongoing management, service alerting, reporting
and remote management with iLO. Learn more at www.hp.com/go/ilo.
UEFI
Configure and boot your servers securely with industry standard Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). Learn more at
www.hp.com/go/ProLiant/uefi.
HP RESTful API
RESTful API is an application programming interface. RESTful Web Service
API served by iLO’s web server.www.hp.com/go/restfulapi .
Intelligent Provisioning
Provision servers by discovering and deploying 1 to few servers with
Intelligent Provisioning. Learn more at
www.hp.com/go/intelligentprovisioning.

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Server Utilities
HP Smart Update
Optimize firmware and driver updates with HP Smart Update solutions.
Learn more at www.hp.com/go/smartupdate.
HP Systems Insight
Manager (HP SIM)
HP SIM allows you to monitor the health of your HP ProLiant Servers and HP
Integrity Servers, and also provides you with basic support for non-HP
servers. HP SIM also integrates with HP SUM to provide quick and seamless
firmware updates. Learn more at www.hp.com/go/sim
Scripting Tool Kit and
Windows PowerShell
Provision 1 to many servers using your own scripts to discover and deploy
them with HP Scripting Tool Kit for Windows and Linux or HP Scripting Tools
for Windows PowerShell. Learn more at www.hp.com/go/ProLiantSTK or
www.hp.com/go/powershell.
HP RESTful Interface
Tool
HP RESTful API tool is a scripting tool to provision servers using RESTful API
Interface to discover and deploy servers at scale. Learn more at
www.hp.com/go/restfulapi
HP iLO Mobile
Application
Enables the ability to access, deploy, and manage your server anytime from
anywhere from select smartphones and mobile devices. For additional
information please visit: www.hp.com/go/ilo/mobileapp
HP Insight Online
HP Insight Online, available at no additional cost as part of your HP
warranty, Care Pack or contractual support agreement with HP, is a
personalized dashboard for simplified tracking of IT operations and support
information from anywhere, anytime. Learn more at
www.hp.com/go/insightonline/info.
Embedded Management
HP Integrated Lights Out
Monitor your servers for ongoing management, service alerting, reporting
and remote management with iLO. Learn more at www.hp.com/go/ilo.
HP Insight management
software
HP Service Pack for
ProLiant (SPP)
HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) and HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM)
provide a comprehensive approach to firmware and system software
maintenance. Together they provide better operating stability and ensure
maximum uptime. The SPP will be updated at a predictable cadence,
typically coinciding with new HP server hardware launches. By enabling
firmware to be updated online and integrating firmware and system
software updates in one operation, HP SUM and the SPP offer faster
updates of individual servers and dramatically faster updates of entire HP
Apollo a6000 Chassis. Further improving system uptime and stability is the
fact that HP provides 12 months of support for each Service Pack for
ProLiant release (may vary by region).
The user experience around HP SUM and the SPP has been improved in
several ways, starting with the web download. A single web page provides
access to a single download containing both the latest version of HP SUM
and the latest SPP. Optional smaller subsets with only specific types of
servers or specific operating systems are offered to save on download
time. The HP SUM application provides a straightforward, intuitive user
interface that guides the user through the steps of discovery, analyses and
update, providing comprehensive information on available updates,
criticality and interdependencies. This information is also available in
reports. By providing the option of multiple local or shared repositories
which can be easily updated from hp.com, HP SUM provides the tools to
optimize stability and consistency throughout the company. While HP SUM
and the SPP recommend the combinations of firmware and system
software that HP has found to be the best practice, the application gives
customers the flexibility to set their own specific baseline.

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The Service Pack for ProLiant has been rigorously tested with specific
attention for interaction between firmware, drivers and agents both within
the server as well as in interaction with the HP Apollo a6000 chassis. This
testing ensures the highest quality as well as providing the input for HP
SUM to deploy updates taking into account all interdependencies, when
determining the correct updates and order of update deployment.
NOTE: The Service Pack for ProLiant (which includes HP SUM) can be
downloaded from www.hp.com/go/spp/download. More information can
be found: http://www.hp.com/go/SmartUpdate, www.hp.com/go/spp and
http://www.hp.com/go/hpsum
Security
Power-on password
Keyboard password
QuickLock, Network Server Mode
Serial interface control
Administrator's password
iLO 4 (Integrated Lights-Out 4) has 12 customizable user accounts and SSL encryption
iLO 4 can be disabled via a Global Setting
iLO Advanced supports directory services integration
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 1.2 option
Warranty
This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide
network of HP Authorized Channel Partners (may vary by region). Hardware diagnostic support and
repair is available for one year from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is
available for 90 days from date of purchase. Enhancements to warranty services are available through
HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements. Hard drives have either a one year or three
year warranty.
NOTE: Server Warranty includes 1 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year on-site support with next business
day response. Warranty repairs may be accomplished through the use of Customer Self Repair (CSR)
parts. These parts fall into two categories: 1) Mandatory CSR parts are designed for easy replacement.
A travel and labor charge will result when customers decline to replace a Mandatory CSR part; 2)
Optional CSR parts are also designed for easy replacement but may involve added complexity.
Customers may choose to have HP replace Optional CSR parts at no charge. Additional information
regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html.
NOTE: In Asia Pacific, Japan and China, Server Warranty includes 3 year Parts, 3 year Labor, 3-year On-
site support with next business day response

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HP Insight management
software
HP Insight Control
HP Insight Control, a product option, delivers essential infrastructure
management that can help save time and money by making it easy to
deploy, migrate, monitor, remote control, and optimize your IT
infrastructure through a single, simple management console. For more
information, see: http://www.hp.com/go/insightcontrol.
HP Insight Control includes one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical
Support and Update Service ensuring rapid access to HP support staff and
proactive delivery of software updates. For more information about this
service, see: http://www.hp.com/services/insight.
HP iLO Advanced
HP Integrated Lights-Out Advanced License a product option, providing
smart remote server management without compromise. iLO Advanced
unlocks the full set of remote administration functionality for all HP
ProLiant servers by activating the full Virtual Keyboard Video and Mouse
remote console, multi-user collaboration, console record and replay, GUI-
based and scripted virtual media and virtual folders, and enhanced security
and power management functionality. For more information, see:
http://www.hp.com/go/iloadvance.
HP iLO Scale-Out
The HP iLO Scale-Out license ideal for web/hosting/cloud service providers
and High Performance Computing environments. This license is a specific
subset of iLO Advanced functionality, provides fast remote access through
Text Console via SSH, lower operational cost with Dynamic power capping,
and faster time to resolution through Email-based Alerting and proactive
notifications. With this newly designed HP iLO Scale-Out license HPC
customers now have a server management package solely design and
priced for their massive data environments. HP iLO Scale-Out is available
on all HP ProLiant Gen9 servers. For more information, see:
http://www.hp.com/go/iLO/scale-out.
HP Matrix Operating
Environment
The HP Matrix Operating Environment (Matrix OE) for ProLiant and Integrity
servers is an integrated command center that helps you instantly adjust to
dynamic business demands. This advanced infrastructure management
software lets you reduce the cost of common data center tasks by up to 40
percent while keeping pace with your changing business.
The HP Matrix OE includes the automated provisioning, optimization, and
recovery management capabilities for HP CloudSystem Matrix, the ideal
platform for private cloud and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
NOTE: For more information, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/matrixoe.
High Performance
Clusters
HP Cluster Platforms
HP Cluster Platforms are specifically engineered, factory-integrated large-
scale ProLiant clusters optimized for High Performance Computing, with a
choice of servers, networks and software. Operating system options
include specially priced offerings for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server, as well as Microsoft Windows HPC Server. A Cluster
Platform Configurator simplifies ordering. http://www.hp.com/go/clusters
HP HPC Interconnects
High Performance Computing (HPC) interconnect technologies are available
for this server as part of the HP Cluster Platform portfolio. These high-
speed InfiniBand and Gigabit interconnects are fully supported by HP when
integrated within an HP cluster. Flexible, validated solutions can be defined
with the help of configuration tools.
http://www.hp.com/techservers/clusters/ucp/index.html

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HP Insight Cluster
Management Utility
HP Insight Cluster Management Utility (CMU) is an HP-licensed and HP-
supported suite of tools that are used for lifecycle management of
hyperscale clusters of Linux ProLiant systems. CMU includes software for
the centralized provisioning, management and monitoring of nodes. CMU
makes the administration of clusters user friendly, efficient, and effective.
http://www.hp.com/go/cmu
HP Insight Online
HP Insight Online is a new addition to the HP Support Center for one stop, secure access to product and
HP support information personalized to your IT environment. Insight Online can automatically display
devices remotely monitored by HP Insight Remote Support. With Insight Online's easy navigation you
can efficiently track your IT support contracts and device status from anywhere and at any time.
www.hp.com/go/insightonline
HP Advanced Power
Manager
The HP Advanced Power Manager (HP APM) is an optional rack level solution. HP APM will
automatically discover hardware components and enable bay level power on and off, server metering,
aggregate dynamic power capping, configurable power-up dependencies and sequencing,
consolidated Ethernet access to all resident iLOs, and asset management capabilities.
HP APM features rack level event logging, RADIUS authentication, integrated serial concentrator, up to
11 local user accounts, read only service port, and supports SNMP, SSH, Syslogd, telnet.

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Service and Support
The XL230a tray is part of the HP Apollo a6000 chassis. Support for this tray needs to be
purchased at a chassis level. Please refer to HP Apollo a6000 Chassis quick spec documentation for
details.
HP Technology Services for Apollo Systems
HP Technology Services delivers confidence, reduces risk and helps customers realize agility and
stability. Connect to HP to help prevent problems and solve issues faster. Our support technology lets
you to tap into the knowledge of millions of devices and thousands of experts to stay informed and in
control, anywhere, any time.
Protect your business beyond warranty with HP Care Pack Services
HP Care Pack Services enable you to order the right service level, length of coverage and response
time as you purchase your new server, giving you full entitlement for the term you select.
Get connected to HP to
improve your support
experience
Connecting products to HP will help prevent problems with 24x7monitoring, prefailure alerts,
automatic call logging, and parts dispatch. With Connected products, you can have a dashboard to
manage your IT anywhere, anytime, from any device
HP Support Center
Personalized online support portal with access to information, tools and experts to support HP
business products. Submit support cases online, chat with HP experts, access support resources or
collaborate with peers. Learn more http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc
The HP Support Center Mobile App*allows you to resolve issues yourself or quickly connect to an
agent for live support. Now, you can get access to personalize IT support anywhere, anytime.
HP Insight Remote Support and HP Support Center are available at no additional cost with a HP
warranty, HP Care Pack or HP contractual support agreement.
*The HP Support Center Mobile App is subject to local availability.
Parts and Materials
HP will provide HP-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to maintain the covered
hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available and
recommended engineering improvements.
Parts and components that have reached their maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum
usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual, product quick-specs, or the
technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of these services.
The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives
replaced by HP due to malfunction
For more information
To learn more on HP ProLiant servers, please contact your HP sales representative or HP Authorized
Channel Partner. Or visit: http://www.hp.com/services/proliant
To find the full list of Care Pack SKUs for the HP Apollo family of products, go to:
http://hp.com/go/lookuptool and in step 2 select HP ProLiant, then select HP Apollo family.

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NOTE: This section lists some of the steps required to configure a Factory Integrated Model. To ensure only valid configurations
are ordered, HP recommends the use of an HP approved configurator. Contact your local sales representative for information on
configurable product offerings and requirements.
NOTE: FIO indicates that this option is only available as a factory installable option.
NOTE: HP Apollo a6000 Chassis and HP Apollo 6000 Power Shelf are required to support the server. Refer to their QuickSpecs for
additional information.
HP Apollo 6000 Power Shelf
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14976_na/14976_na.html
HP Apollo a6000 Chassis
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14974_na/14974_na.html
Step 1: Base Configuration (Choose one of the CTO Models below)
HP CTO Model
HP ProLiant XL230a Gen9 Compute Tray (6G)
785996-B21
HP ProLiant XL230a Gen9 Compute Tray (12G)
789917-B21
HP ProLiant XL230a Gen9 NHP Compute Tray (12G)
785695-B21
NOTE: Select one “-L21” processor and a matching “-B21” processor in step 2.
Step 2: Choose Required Options (only one from each category unless otherwise noted)
HP Processors
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2698v3 (2.3GHz/16-core/40MB/135W) FIO Processor Kit
790710-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2695v3 (2.3GHz/14-core/35MB/120W) FIO Processor Kit
768604-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2690v3 (2.6GHz/12-core/30MB/135W) FIO Processor Kit
768600-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2683v3 (2.0GHz/14-core/35MB/120W) FIO Processor Kit
768602-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2680v3 (2.5GHz/12-core/30MB/120W) FIO Processor Kit
768598-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2670v3 (2.3GHz/12-core/30MB/120W) FIO Processor Kit
768596-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2660v3 (2.6GHz/10-core/25MB/105W) FIO Processor Kit
768594-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2650v3 (2.3GHz/10-core/25MB/105W) FIO Processor Kit
768592-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2643v3 (3.4GHz/6-core/20MB/135W) FIO Processor Kit*
799859-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2640v3 (2.6GHz/8-core/20MB/90W) FIO Processor Kit
768590-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2637v3 (3.5GHz/4-core/15MB/135W) FIO Processor Kit*
799861-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2630v3 (2.4GHz/8-core/20MB/85W) FIO Processor Kit
768588-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2620v3 (2.4GHz/6-core/15MB/85W) FIO Processor Kit
768586-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2609v3 (1.9GHz/6-core/15MB/85W) FIO Processor Kit
768582-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2603v3 (1.6GHz/6-core/15MB/85W) FIO Processor Kit
768560-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2650Lv3 (1.8GHz/12-core/30MB/65W) FIO Processor Kit
768618-L21
HP XL2x0 Gen9 Intel® Xeon® E5-2630Lv3 (1.8GHz/8-core/20MB/55W) FIO Processor Kit
768614-L21
NOTE: All processors within the server must be identical.
NOTE: Mixing different processor models are not supported.
NOTE: The letter "L" following the processor model number denotes lower wattage.
*NOTE: Some processors will limit the system’s inlet ambient support to 25°C
NOTE: The processor model as well as the memory configuration determines the
maximum speed memory can operate. Please see the see the "Memory" section later in
this document.
NOTE: For the maximum supported memory speeds for each processor listed above,
please reference the 'Memory Speed by Processor Model' table in the Memory section of
the QuickSpecs.
NOTE: DDR4 speed is the maximum memory speed of the processor. Actual memory
speed may depend on the quantity and type of DIMMs installed.

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NOTE: HT indicates that the processor model supports Intel® Hyper-Threading
Technology.
NOTE: All processors support Intel® Hyper-Threading and Intel® Turbo Boost
Technologies except the E5-2603 v3 and E5-2609 v3.
NOTE: Turbo indicates the maximum potential frequency when using Intel® Turbo Boost
Technology. The frequency boost increment is dependent on the processor SKU and the
number of active cores. In general, a higher boost increment is obtained when fewer
cores are active.
NOTE: For the Intel® C610 Chipset E5-2600 v3 Series, the letter preceding the model
number indicates the Product Line (E3, E5, E7); 2600x, 2 = number of CPUs in a Node, 6 is
socket/segment designation, 00 = Processor SKU, and x = L for low power SKUs.
Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) - E5-2600 v3 series Processors
HP Memory
HP 8GB (1x8GB) Single Rank x4 DDR4-2133 CAS-15-15-15 Registered Memory Kit
726718-B21
HP 8GB (1x8GB) Dual Rank x8 DDR4-2133 CAS-15-15-15 Registered Memory Kit
759934-B21
HP 16GB (1x16GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR4-2133 CAS-15-15-15 Registered Memory Kit
726719-B21
HP 16GB (1x16GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR4-2133 CAS-15-15-15 Registered Memory Kit
810744-B21
Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs) - E5-2600 v3 series Processors
HP 32GB (1x32GB) Quad Rank x4 DDR4-2133 CAS-15-15-15 Load Reduced Memory Kit
726722-B21
HP 16GB (1x16GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR4-2133 CAS-15-15-15 Load Reduced Memory Kit
726720-B21
NOTE: Minimum 2 DIMMs are required.
NOTE: A maximum of 16 DIMMs are supported per XL250a server tray (or 8 DIMMs max
per processor).
NOTE: LRDIMM and RDIMM are distinct memory technologies and cannot be mixed within
a server.
NOTE: HP memory from previous generation servers (DDR3) is not compatible with this
server. HP SmartMemory is required to realize the memory performance improvements
and enhanced functionality listed in this document for Gen9. For additional information,
please see the HP SmartMemory QuickSpecs at:
http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetHTML.aspx?docname=c04111535
NOTE: Depending on the memory configuration and processor model, the memory speed
may run at 2133MHz, 1866MHz, or 1600MHz. Please see Memory Population Table or the
Online Memory Configuration Tool at:
http://h22195.www2.hp.com/MemoryTool/Home/Legal
Storage Controller Cable Kits (for 6G Hot Plug server tray) - 785996-B21
HP Storage
Controllers
HP Apollo 6000 B140i Cbl
786621-B21
HP Apollo 6000 Mini-SAS H240 Cbl
776883-B21
Storage Controller Cable Kits (for 12G Hot Plug server tray) - 789917-B21
HP XL230a Mini-SAS B140i 12G FIO Cbl
794945-B21
HP XL230a Mini-SAS H240 12G Cbl
792551-B21
HP XL230a Mini-SAS P440 12G Cbl
792549-B21
Embedded SATA Controller
HP FIO Enable B140i Setting
NOTE: Embedded SATA controller operates in AHCI mode by default. Select this option to
enable RAID and hot-plug features (Embedded SATA controller will operate in Dynamic
Smart Array B140i mode).
784308-B21
Host Bus Adapter

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HP H240 Smart HBA
726907-B21
HP H240 FIO Smart HBA
761873-B21
Smart Array Controller
HP Smart Array P440/4G Controller
726821-B21
HP XL2xx Smart Array P440/4G 12W FIO Kit
786087-B21
Other Storage Controller Options
HP XL2xx 12W w/plg Smart Storage Battery
782961-B21
NOTE: The XL230a Gen9 Non-Hot Plug Compute Tray, 785695-B21 cannot support Smart
Array Controllers
Network Module Option to support FlexibleLOM cards
HP Networking
HP Apollo 6000 Dual FlexibleLOM Riser Kit
NOTE: The HP Apollo 6000 Dual FlexibleLOM Riser requires at least one FLexibleLOM
adapter to be selected, a maximum of 2 FlexibleLOM adapters can be selected module.
757401-B21
Additional Network Module Option
HP Apollo 6000 Dual 1GbE 364i FIO Kit
757404-B21
FlexibleLOM InfiniBand Options
HP IB FDR/EN 40Gb 2P 544+FLR-QSFP Adptr
764285-B21
HP IB QDR/EN 10Gb 2P 544+FLR-QSFP Adptr
764286-B21
HP IB FDR 2P 545FLR-QSFP Adptr
702212-B21
FlexibleLOM Ethernet Options
HP 1Gb Ethernet 4P 331FLR Adptr
629135-B22
HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366FLR Adapter
665240-B21
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2P 533FLR-T Adptr
700759-B21
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2P 534FLR-SFP+ Adptr
700751-B21
HP Ethernet 10Gb 2P 546FLR-SFP+ Adptr
779799-B21
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2P 556FLR-SFP+ Adptr
727060-B21
HP Ethernet 10Gb 2P 560FLR-SFP+ Adptr
665243-B21
HP Ethernet 10Gb 2P 561FLR-T Adptr
700699-B21
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional information:
www.hp.com/go/ProLiantNICs
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional information:
www.hp.com/go/ProLiantNICs
Step 3: Choose Additional Factory Integrated Options
NOTE: Some options may not be integrated at the factory. To ensure only valid configurations are ordered, HP recommends the
use of an HP approved configurator. Contact your local sales representative for additional information.
HP Hard Drive
12G SAS 10K Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Enterprise Hard Drive
3yr Warranty Hard Drives
HP 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
781518-B21
HP 900GB 12G SAS 10K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
785069-B21
HP 600GB 12G SAS 10K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
781516-B21
HP 300GB 12G SAS 10K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
785067-B21
12G SAS 15K Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Enterprise Hard Drive
3yr Warranty Hard Drives
HP 600GB 12G SAS 15K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
759212-B21
12G SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Hard Drive
1yr Warranty Hard Drive
HP 2TB 12G SAS 7.2K 2.5in 512e SC HDD
765466-B21
HP 1TB 12G SAS 7.2K 2.5in 512e SC HDD
765464-B21

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12G SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Mainstream Endurance Enterprise Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty H2 Solid State Drives
HP 800GB 12G SAS ME 2.5in SC EM SSD
741146-B21
12G SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Mainstream Endurance Enterprise H2 Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty H2 Solid State Drives
HP 1.6TB 12G SAS ME 2.5in EM SC H2 SSD
779176-B21
HP 800GB 12G SAS ME 2.5in EM SC H2 SSD
779172-B21
HP 400GB 12G SAS ME 2.5in EM SC H2 SSD
779168-B21
HP 200GB 12G SAS ME 2.5in EM SC H2 SSD
779164-B21
12G SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Write Intensive Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty Solid State Drives
HP 800GB 12G SAS WI 2.5in SC SSD
802586-B21
HP 400GB 12G SAS WI 2.5in SC SSD
802582-B21
HP 200GB 12G SAS WI 2.5in SC SSD
802578-B21
12G SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Read Intensive Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty Solid State Drives
HP 1.92TB 12G SAS RI 2.5in SC SSD
802891-B21
12G SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) High Endurance Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty Solid State Drives
HP 800GB 12G SAS HE 2.5in EP SC SSD
741159-B21
HP 400GB 12G SAS HE 2.5in EP SC SSD
741155-B21
HP 200GB 12G SAS HE 2.5in EP SC SSD
741151-B21
6G SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Midline Hard Drive
1yr Warranty Hard Drives
HP 500GB 6G SAS 7.2K 2.5in SC MDL HDD
652745-B21
HP 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K 2.5in SC MDL HDD
652749-B21
6G SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Enterprise Hard Drive
1yr Warranty Hard Drives
HP 900GB 6G SAS 10K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
652589-B21
HP 600GB 6G SAS 10K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
652583-B21
HP 450GB 6G SAS 10K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
652572-B21
HP 300GB 6G SAS 10K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
652564-B21
HP 300GB 6G SAS 15K 2.5in SC ENT HDD
652611-B21
6G SATA Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Midline Hard Drive
1yr Warranty Hard Drives
HP 1TB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5in SC MDL HDD
655710-B21
HP 500GB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5in SC MDL HDD
655708-B21
6G SATA Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Hard Drive
1yr Warranty Hard Drives
HP 2TB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5in 512e SC HDD
765455-B21
HP 1TB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5in 512e SC HDD
765453-B21
6G SATA Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Mainstream Endurance Enterprise Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty Solid State Drives
HP 800GB 6G SATA ME 2.5in SC EM SSD
691868-B21
HP 400GB 6G SATA ME 2.5in SC EM SSD
691866-B21
HP 200GB 6G SATA ME 2.5in SC EM SSD
691864-B21
HP 100GB 6G SATA ME 2.5in SC EM SSD
691862-B21
6G SATA Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Value Endurance Enterprise Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty Solid State Drives
HP 1.6TB 6G SATA VE 2.5in SC EV SSD
757339-B21
HP 600GB 6G SATA VE 2.5in SC EV SSD
739898-B21
HP 300GB 6G SATA VE 2.5in SC EV SSD
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6G SATA Non-Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Midline Hard Drive
1yr Warranty Hard Drives
HP 1TB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5in TL MDL HDD
751969-B21
HP 500GB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5in TL MDL HDD
751967-B21
6G SATA Non-Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Mainstream Endurance Enterprise Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty Solid State Drives
HP 800GB 6G SATA ME 2.5in TL EM SSD
751955-B21
HP 200GB 6G SATA ME 2.5in TL EM SSD
751951-B21
6G SATA Non-Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Value Endurance Enterprise Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty Solid State Drives
HP 600GB 6G SATA 2.5in TL VE SSD
751963-B21
HP 300GB 6G SATA 2.5in TL VE SSD
751961-B21
HP 480GB 6G SATA VE 2.5in TL EV SSD
792256-B21
HP 240GB 6G SATA VE 2.5in TL EV SSD
792253-B21
NOTE: Hard drives have either a one year or three year warranty.
NOTE: The hard drive options are not required when configuring a Drive-less Model.
NOTE: The H240 controller is required when ordering SAS drives
NOTE: The components of a storage subsystem (e.g. the drive, the HBA/controller, firmware, and the server
backplane) should operate at the same data transfer rate or the system bandwidth will be negotiated down to
an acceptable level for all components.
HP PCIe
Workload
Accelerators
HP 3.2TB VE PCIe Workload Accelerator
763838-B21
HP 1.6TB VE PCIe Workload Accelerator
763836-B21
HP 2.6TB LE PCIe Wrkld Accelerator
775670-B21
HP 1.3TB VE PCIe Workload Accelerator
763834-B21
HP 1.0TB LE PCIe Wrkld Accelerator
775666-B21
High
Performance
Clusters
HP Cluster Management Utility
HP Insight Cluster Management Utility 1yr 24x7 Flexible License
QL803B
HP Insight Cluster Management Utility 3yr 24x7 Flexible License
NOTE: These part numbers can be used to purchase one certificate for multiple licenses and
support with a single activation key. Each license is for one node (server). Customer will
receive a printed end user license agreement and license entitlement certificate via physical
shipment. The license entitlement certificate must be redeemed online in order to obtain a
license key. Customer will also receive a support agreement.
BD476A
HP Insight Cluster Management Utility Media
BD477A
NOTE: For additional license kits please see the QuickSpecs at:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12612_div/12612_div.html
HP Rack
Options
HP USB BFR with PVC Free Keyboard/Mouse Kit
HP USB BFR with PVC Free US Keyboard/Mouse Kit
631341-B21
HP USB BFR with PVC Free UK Keyboard/Mouse Kit
631344-B21
HP USB BFR with PVC Free FR Keyboard/Mouse Kit
631346-B21
HP USB BFR with PVC Free ES Keyboard/Mouse Kit
631348-B21
HP USB BFR with PVC Free DE Keyboard/Mouse Kit
631358-B21
HP USB BFR with PVC Free JP Keyboard/Mouse Kit
631360-B21
HP USB BFR with PVC Free IT Keyboard/Mouse Kit
631362-B21
HP USB BFR with PVC Free CN Keyboard/Mouse Kit
631364-B21
HP USB BFR with PVC Free AE Keyboard/Mouse Kit
638212-B21
HP USB BFR with PVC Free RU Keyboard/Mouse Kit
638214-B21

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HP USB BFR with PVC Free IN Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-D63
HP USB BFR with PVC Free AP-Intl Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-373
HP USB BFR with PVC Free Intl Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-B33
HP USB BFR with PVC Free PT Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-133
HP USB BFR with PVC Free TR Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-143
HP USB BFR with PVC Free CZ Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-223
HP USB BFR with PVC Free FI Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-353
HP USB BFR with PVC Free SE Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-103
HP USB BFR with PVC Free CH Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-113
HP USB BFR with PVC Free KR Keyboard/Mouse Kit
672097-KD3
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional information:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13972_div/13972_div.html (Worldwide)
Security
Hardware
Trusted Platform Module
HP Trusted Platform Module Option
488069-B21
For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, please use the Online DDR4 Memory Configuration Tool:
http://h22195.www2.hp.com/MemoryTool/Home/Legal
Memory Subsystem Architecture
Each Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 family processor socket contains four memory channels that support two DIMMs each for a total of
eight (8) DIMM per installed processor or a grand total of sixteen (16) DIMMs for the server. Up to 32GB capacity DIMMs are
supported for 512GB of memory (16 DIMM slots x 32GB per DIMM).
Memory Population Rules and Guidelines:
White DIMM slots denote the first slot of a channel. For 1 DPC (DIMM per channel) populate white slots only.
Install DIMMs only if the corresponding processor is installed.
There are two channels per processor with two DIMM slots per channel.
Memory channel A consists of the two (2) DIMMs that are closest to the processor.
Memory channel B consists of the two (2) DIMMs that are furthest from the processor.
Populate DIMMs from heaviest load (quad-rank) to lightest load (single-rank) within a channel
Heaviest load (DIMM with most ranks) within a channel goes furthest from the processor
No support for RDIMMs; Non-ECC UDIMMs
DIMMs of different speeds may be mixed in any order; the server will select a common optimal speed.
The maximum memory speed is a function of the memory type, memory configuration, and processor model.
The maximum memory capacity is a function of the memory type and number of installed processors.
To realize the performance memory capabilities listed in this document, HP SmartMemory is required. For additional
information, please see the HP SmartMemory QuickSpecs at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14225_na/14225_na.html.
For memory population rules and additional memory guidelines, please see the HP ProLiant XL230 Gen9 user guide at
http://www.hp.com/support.
Supported Memory Bandwidth on Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 series Processors
DIMM Rank
Register DIMM (RDIMM)
Load Reduced (LRDIMMs)
Single Rank (1R)
Dual Rank (2R)
Quad Rank (4R)
DIMM Capacity
8GB
16GB
32GB

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Voltage
Std Voltage 1.2V
Std Voltage 1.2V
Std Voltage 1.2V
SLOTS THAT CAN BE POPULATED
16 slots
16
16
16
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (GB)*
16 slots
128
256
512
POPULATED DIMM SPEED (MT/s)
1 DIMM Per Channel
2133
2133
2133
2 DIMM Per Channel
2133
2133
2133
*Maximum Capacity will vary based on individual platform qualification schedule
Memory Speed by E5-2600 v3 Series Processor Model
Processor Models
Supported Memory
Speeds
E5-2690 v3, E5-2695 v3, E5-2697 v3, E5-2698 v3, E5-2699 v3, E5-2687W v3, E5-2683 v3, E5-2680 v3,
E5-2670 v3, E5-2667 v3 , E5-2660 v3, E5-2650 v3, E5-2650L, E5-2643 v3, E5-2637 v3
2133MHz
E5-2640 v3, E5-2630 v3, E5-2630L v3, E5-2623 v3, E5-2620 v3
1866MHz
E5-2609 v3, E5-2603 v3
1600MHz
NOTE: Capacity references are rounded to the common gigabyte (GB) values.
2GB = 2,048MB
4GB = 4,096MB
8GB = 8,192MB
16GB = 16,384MB
32GB = 32,768MB
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Item
Description
Definition
1
Capacity
8 GByte / 16 GByte / 32 GByte
2
Rank
1R=Single-rank / 2R = Dual-rank / 4R Quad-rank
3
Data Width
x4 = 4-bit / x8 =-bit
4
Memory Generation
DDR4
5
Max. Memory Speed
2133MT/s
6
CasLatency
P=15
6
DIMM type
R= RDIMM (registered)
L= LRDIMM (registered)
Following are memory options available from HP:
HP Memory
Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) –DDR4
HP 8GB 1Rx4 PC4-2133P-R Kit
726718-B21
HP 8GB 2Rx8 PC4-2133P-R Kit
759934-B21
HP 16GB 2Rx4 PC4-2133P-R Kit
810744-B21
HP 32GB 2Rx4 PC4-2133P-R Kit
728629-B21
Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs) –DDR4
HP 16GB 2Rx4 PC4-2133P-L Kit
726720-B21
HP 32GB 4Rx4 PC4-2133P-L Kit
726722-B21
NOTE: Minimum of 2 DIMMs are required per server.
NOTE: A maximum of 16 DIMMs are supported per XL250a server tray (or 8 DIMMs max per processor).
NOTE: LRDIMM and RDIMM are distinct memory technologies and cannot be mixed within a server.
NOTE: HP memory from previous generation servers (DDR3) is not compatible with this server. HP
SmartMemory is required to realize the memory performance improvements and enhanced functionality
listed in this document for Gen9. For additional information, please see the HP SmartMemory QuickSpecs at:
http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetHTML.aspx?docname=c04111535
NOTE: Depending on the memory configuration and processor model, the memory speed may run at
2133MHz or 1866MHz. Please see Memory Population Table or the Online Memory Configuration Tool at:
http://h22195.www2.hp.com/MemoryTool/Home/Legal