HPE ProLiant XL260a Gen9 User instructions

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HPE ProLiant XL260a Gen9 Server
The
HPE ProLiant XL260a Server delivers Intel Xeon Phi performance, while taking advantage of the Apollo 6000
System's modular flexibility and rack
-scale efficiency. This server leverages Intel’s Intel Xeon Phi x200 series
processors
and DDR 4 HPE SmartMemory.
The modular
HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis accommodates up to 10 single slot XL260a server trays to address various
workload needs
.
Rack scale power efficiency is fueled by an external power shelf, with easy
Apollo Platform Management for rack,
chassis, server and component level management
Item Description
Front View Item Description
1.
Drive 2
2.
Drive 1
3.
SUV connector
4.
Drive 4
5.
Drive 3
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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Top View Item Description
1. SFF hard drive bays
2. Support for 1 Intel Xeon Phi x200 series
3. Support for 2 High Speed Fabric Mezzanine Cards
4. Support for up to 6 DDR4 DIMMs

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Processor
Intel Xeon Phi x200 Series
Model TDP Frequency Cores
Mesh
Frequnec
y
Power DDR4 Hz MCDRAM
7290 1.5GHz 72 1.7GHz 245W 2400 16GB
7250
1.4GHz
68
1.7GHz
215W
2400
16GB
7230 1.3GHz 64 1.7GHz 215W 2400 16GB
7210
1.3GHz
64
1.6GHz
215W
2133
16GB
On System
Management
Processor
HPE iLO (Firmware: HPE iLO 4)
NOTE: For more information, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/ilo.
Memory
Protection
Advanced ECC (multi-bit error protection)
Memory
Type
HPE SmartMemory
DDR4 Load Reduced (LRDIMM), or Registered (RDIMM)
DIMM Slots Available
6 DIMM Slots available
Maximum DIMMs (per server
tray)
384GB (6 x 64GB maximum capacity per DIMM slot)
NOTE: HPE memory from previous generation servers (DDR3) are not compatible with the HPE
ProLiant XL260a Gen9 Server.
NOTE: To realize the performance memory capabilities listed in this document, HPE
SmartMemory is required. For additional information, please see the HPE SmartMemory
QuickSpecs at:
https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c04111535
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 2400Mhz or 2133MHz. Please see Memory Population Table or the Online Memory
Configuration Tool at: https://h22195.www2.hpe.com/DDR4memoryconfig/Home/LEGAL
Networking
Embedded 1x Intel 563i 10Gb SFP
Ethernet Options
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562SFP+ Adapter
HPE Ethernet 10G 2-port 546SFP+ Adapter
InfiniBand Options
HPE Apollo IB EDR 100Gb 840z FIO Adapter
Omni-Path Options
HPE Apollo 6000 OPA Mezzanine FIO Kit (Intel)
I/O Module kit options
HPE 10Gb Ethernet PCIe I/O Module FIO Kit
HPE InfiniBand EDR/Intel Omni-Path Architecture Single Fabric
HPE InfiniBand EDR/Intel Omni-Path Architecture Dual Fabric
Expansion Slots
Expansion
Slot #
Technology
Bus
Width*
Form Factor
External PCIe
PCIe 3.0
X4
Low profile
HPE Server ROM
HPE ROM (Read Only Memory) is now digitally signed using the HPE Corporate Signing Service.
This signature is verified before the flash process starts, reducing accidental programming and
preventing malicious efforts to corrupt system ROM.

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HPE 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.
HPE 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 HPE 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).
•Customer-specific BIOS configuration (using the HPE ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU).
NOTE: For further information, please refer to the HPE RBSU (ROM based setup utility) user
guide: http://www.hp.com/support/rbsu.
HPE Server
Unified
Extensible
Firmware
Interface (UEFI)
or Legacy Mode
The HPE ProLiant XL260a Gen9 BIOS complies with v2.4 of the UEFI Specification (available at
http://www.uefi.org/specifications) and is a UEFI Class 3 implementation which supports UEFI
boot mode only.
NOTE: For UEFI boot operation, boot environment and OS image installations should be
configured properly to support UEFI.
NOTE: For more information on Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ProLiant System BIOS and UEFI,
see the UEFI Information Library: http://www.hp.com/go/uefi/docs.
To modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press F9 in the HPE 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 HPE ProLiant servers. Some of the features that UEFI enables and that the HPE
ProLiant XL260a Gen9 can support include:
•Secure Boot - A 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
additional features when 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 HPE Smart Array.
•UEFI Shell - Provides a pre-
boot environment for running scripts and tools. The 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
Storage
Controller
Smart Array Controller
HPE Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller (Embedded)

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Host Bus Adapter
HPE H241 Smart HBA(Optional)
NOTE: The H241 controller and the embedded B140i will operate in UEFI mode only. For legacy
support, AHCI mode is required.
Internal Storage
Devices
Optional M.2
Optional Micro SD
741279-B21
Maximum
Internal Storage
Hot Plug SFF SATA HDD
8TB
4 x 2TB
Hot Plug SFF SSD
7.68TB
4 x 1.92TB
Interfaces
KVM
Serial USB Video Port (SUV)
676277-B21
MicroSD
1
USB Ports
2 (external via SUV)
HPE iLO Remote
Management Network
Port
Aggregated via HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis
Health LED
1
Power
1
UID
1
Industry
Standard
Compliance
ACPI 6.0b Compliant
PCIe 3.0 Compliant
WOL Support
PXE Support
USB 1.1 and 2.0 Compliant
SMBIOS 3.0.0
Power
Specifications
To review typical system power ratings use the HPE Power Advisor which is available via the online
tool located at URL:
http://www.hp.com/go/proliant-energy-efficient
or
http://www.hp.com/go/hppoweradvisor.
NOTE:
Power Specification and Technical Content for supported power supplies can be found at:
http://h18000.www1.hpe.com/products/QuickSpecs/14209/14209.html
Operating
Systems and
Virtualization
Software Support
for ProLiant
Servers
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server (SLES)
NOTE:
Only 64-bit versions of these operating systems are supported.
NOTE:
For more information on the HPE 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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, 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)

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•1920 x 1200 (16 bpp)
HPE
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 XL260a Gen9 Server is a single-slot tray for the HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis.
NOTE: There are various XL260a server trays
Embedded
Management
HPE Integrated Lights
Out
Monitor your servers for ongoing management, service alerting, reporting
and remote management with iLO. Learn more
at http://www.hp.com/go/ilo.
UEFI
Configure and boot your servers securely with industry standard Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). Learn more
at http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiant/uefi.
HPE RESTful API
RESTful API is an application programming interface. RESTful Web
Service API served by iLO’s web
server http://www.hp.com/go/restfulapi.
Intelligent Provisioning
Provision servers by discovering and deploying 1 to few servers with
Intelligent Provisioning. Learn more
at http://www.hp.com/go/intelligentprovisioning.

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Server Utilities
HPE Smart Update
Optimize firmware and driver updates with HPE Smart Update
solutions. Learn more at http://www.hp.com/go/smartupdate.
HPE Systems Insight
Manager (HPE SIM)
HPE SIM allows you to monitor the health of your HPE ProLiant
Servers and HPE Integrity Servers, and also provides you with basic
support for non-Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers. HPE SIM also
integrates with HPE SUM to provide quick and seamless firmware
updates. Learn more at http://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 HPE Scripting Tool Kit for Windows and Linux or
HPE Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell. Learn more
at http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiantSTK
or http://www.hp.com/go/powershell.
HPE RESTful
Interface Tool
HPE RESTful API tool is a scripting tool to provision servers using
RESTful API Interface to discover and deploy servers at scale. Learn
more at http://www.hp.com/go/restfulapi
HPE 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: http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/mobileapp
HPE Insight Online
HPE Insight Online, available at no additional cost as part of your
Hewlett Packard Enterprise warranty, Care Pack or contractual
support agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise , is a
personalized dashboard for simplified tracking of IT operations and
support information from anywhere, anytime. Learn more
at http://www.hp.com/go/insightonline/info.
Embedded
Management
HPE Integrated Lights
Out
Monitor your servers for ongoing management, service alerting,
reporting and remote management with iLO. Learn more
at http://www.hp.com/go/ilo.
HPE Insight
management
software
HPE Service Pack
for ProLiant (SPP)
HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) and HPE Smart Update Manager
(HPE 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise server
hardware launches. By enabling firmware to be updated online and
integrating firmware and system software updates in one operation, HPE
SUM and the SPP offer faster updates of individual servers and
dramatically faster updates of entire HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis. Further
improving system uptime and stability is the fact that Hewlett Packard
Enterprise provides 12 months of support for each Service Pack for
ProLiant release (may vary by region).
The user experience around HPE 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 HPE
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 HPE 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

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reports. By providing the option of multiple local or shared repositories
which can be easily updated from hp.com, HPE SUM provides the tools to
optimize stability and consistency throughout the company. While HPE
SUM and the SPP recommend the combinations of firmware and system
software that Hewlett Packard Enterprise
has found to be the best practice,
the application gives customers the flexibility to set their own specific
baseline.
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 HPE Apollo a6000 chassis.
This testing ensures the highest quality as well as providing the input for
HPE 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 HPE SUM) can be
downloaded from http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download. More
information can be
found: http://www.hp.com/go/SmartUpdate, http://www.hp.com/go/spp
and http://www.hp.com/go/hpsum
Security
Power-on password
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 or 2.0 option
UEFI Secure Boot
Warranty
This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Services and a worldwide network of Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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 HPE 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(AMS,EMEA) and 3-3-
3(APJ) 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise replace Optional CSR parts at no charge. Additional
information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:
http://h18004.www1.hpe.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

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HPE Insight
management software
HPE Insight Control
HPE 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.
HPE Insight Control includes one year of 24 x 7 HPE Software
Technical Support and Update Service ensuring rapid access to
Hewlett Packard Enterprise support staff and proactive delivery of
software updates. For more information about this service,
see: http://www.hpe.com/services/insight.
HPE iLO Advanced
HPE 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 HPE 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.
HPE iLO Scale-Out
The HPE 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 HPE iLO Scale-
Out license HPC customers now have
a server management package solely design and priced for their
massive data environments. HPE iLO Scale-Out is available on all
HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers. For more information,
see: http://www.hp.com/go/iLO/scale-out.
HPE Matrix Operating
Environment
The HPE 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 HPE Matrix OE includes the automated provisioning,
optimization, and recovery management capabilities for HPE
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.

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High Performance
Clusters
HPE Cluster Platforms
HPE 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
HPE HPC Interconnects
High Performance Computing (HPC) interconnect technologies are
available for this server as part of the HPE Cluster Platform portfolio.
These high-speed InfiniBand and Gigabit interconnects are fully
supported by Hewlett Packard Enterprise when integrated within an
Hewlett Packard Enterprise cluster. Flexible, validated solutions can
be defined with the help of configuration tools.
http://www.hpe.com/techservers/clusters/ucp/index.html
HPE Insight Cluster
Management Utility
HPE Insight Cluster Management Utility (CMU) is an Hewlett
Packard Enterprise -licensed and Hewlett Packard Enterprise -
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
HPE Insight Online
HPE Insight Online is a new addition to the HPE Support Center for one stop, secure access to
product and HPE support information personalized to your IT environment. Insight Online can
automatically display devices remotely monitored by HPE 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. http://www.hp.com/go/insightonline
HPE Apollo Platform
Manager
The HPE Apollo Platform Manager (HPE APM) is an optional rack level solution. HPE 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.
HPE 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.
Service and Support
The XL260a tray is part of the HPE Apollo a6000 chassis. Support for this tray needs to
be purchased at a chassis level. Please refer to HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis quick spec
documentation for details.
HPE Technology Services for Apollo Systems
HPE
Technology Services delivers confidence, reduces risk and helps customers realize agility
and stability. Connect to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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.
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HPE 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
Hewlett Packard
Enterprise to improve
your support
experience
Connecting products to Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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
HPE Support Center
Personalized online support portal with access to information, tools and experts to support
Hewlett Packard Enterprise business products. Submit support cases online, chat with Hewlett
Packard Enterprise experts, access support resources or collaborate with peers. Learn
more http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc
The HPE 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.
HPE Insight Remote Support and HPE Support Center are available at no additional cost with a
Hewlett Packard Enterprise warranty, HPE Care Pack or Hewlett Packard Enterprise
contractual support agreement.
*The HPE Support Center Mobile App is subject to local availability.
Parts and Materials
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will provide Hewlett Packard Enterprise-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
QuickSpecs, 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise due to malfunction
For more information
To learn more on HPE ProLiant servers, please contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales
representative or Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorized Channel Partner. Or
visit: http://www.hpe.com/services/proliant
To find the full list of Care Pack SKUs for the HPE Apollo family of products, go to:
http://www.hpe.com/services/ssc and in step 2 select HPE ProLiant, then select HPE Apollo
family
Configuration Infomration – Factory Integrated Models
NOTE: This section lists some of the steps required to configure a Factory Integrated Model. To ensure only valid
configurations are ordered, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the use of an Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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: HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis and HPE Apollo 6000 Power Shelf are required to support the server. Refer to
their QuickSpecs for additional information.
HPE Apollo 6000 Power Shelf
https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04293375

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HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis
https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04293373
Step 1: Base Configuration (Choose one of the CTO Models below)
HPE CTO
Model
HPE Proliant XL260a Gen9 Compute Tray
846781-B21
Step 2: Choose Required Options (only one from each category unless otherwise noted)
HPE
Processors
HPE XL260a Gen9 7290 FIO Processor Kit
865989-L21
HPE XL260a Gen9 7250 FIO Processor Kit
865991-L21
HPE XL260a Gen9 7230 FIO Processor Kit
867224-L21
HPE XL260a Gen9 7210 FIO Processor Kit
867223-L21
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.
Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) – DDR4-2400
HPE 8GB 1Rx8 PC4-2400T-R Kit
805347-B21
HPE 16GB 1Rx4 PC4-2400T-R Kit
805349-B21
HPE 16GB 2Rx4 PC4-2400T-R Kit
836220-B21
HPE 32GB 2Rx4 PC4-2400T-R Kit
805351-B21
Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs) –DDR4-2400
HPE 32GB 2Rx4 PC4-2400T-L Kit
805353-B21
HPE 64GB 4Rx4 PC4-2400T-L Kit
805358-B21
NOTE: A maximum of 6 DIMMs are supported per XL260a server tray.
NOTE: LRDIMM and RDIMM are distinct memory technologies and cannot be
mixed within a server.
NOTE: HPE memory from previous generation servers (DDR3) is not
compatible with this server. HPE SmartMemory is required to realize the
memory performance improvements and enhanced functionality listed in this
document for Gen9. For additional information, please see the HPE
SmartMemory QuickSpecs at:
https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04111535
NOTE: Depending on the memory configuration and processor model, the
memory speed may run at 2400 Mhz, 2133MHz. Please see Memory Population
Table or the Online Memory Configuration Tool
at: http://h22195.www2.hpe.com/MemoryTool/Home/Legal
HPE FIO Enable Smart Array 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).
Host Bus Adapter(Optional)
HPE H241 12Gb 2-ports Ext Smart Host Bus Adapter
726911-B21
HPE
Networking
Network Module Options
HPE 10Gb Ethernet PCIe I/O Module FIO Kit
867279-B21
HPE InfiniBand EDR/Intel Omni-Path Architecture Single Fabric
863662-B21
HPE InfiniBand EDR/Intel Omni-Path Architecture Dual Fabric
867280-B21
Ethernet Options
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562SFP+ Adapter
727055-B21
HPE Ethernet 10G 2-port 546SFP+ Adapter
779793-B21

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InfiniBand Options
HPE A10 IB EDR/EN 100Gb 2P Adapter
843400-B21
OmniPath Options
HPE OPA 100Gb 1P 860z FIO Adapter
851226-B21
Step 3: Choose Additional Factory Integrated Options
NOTE: Some options may not be integrated at the factory. To ensure only valid configurations are ordered, Hewlett
Packard Enterprise recommends the use of a Hewlett Packard Enterprise approved configurator. Contact your local sales
representative for additional information.
6G SATA Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Hard Drive
1yr Warranty Hard Drives
HPE 1TB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5in 512e SC HDD
765453-B21
HPE 2TB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5in 512e SC HDD
765455-B21
6G SATA Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Mixed Use Solid State Drive
3yr Warranty Solid State Drives
HPE 200GB 6G SATA MU-2 SFF SC SSD
804613-B21
HPE 800GB 6G SATA MU-2 SFF SC SSD
804625-B21
HPE 1.6TB 6G SATA MU-2 SFF SC SSD
804631-B21
HPE 480GB 6G SATA MU-2 SFF SC SSD
832414-B21
HPE 120GB 6Gb SATA 2.5 MU-PLP SC S2 SSD
816965-B21
HPE 240GB 6G SATA MU-3 SFF SC SSD
816975-B21
HPE 480GB 6G SATA MU-3 SFF SC SSD
816985-B21
HPE 960GB 6G SATA MU-3 SFF SC SSD
816995-B21
HPE 1.92TB 6G SATA MU-3 SFF SC SSD
817011-B21
HPE 1TB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5in SC MDL HDD
655710-B21
M.2 Options
HPE XL260a Gen9 PCIe/SATA M.2 Riser Kit
863661-B21
HPE 120GB 6G SATA RI M.2 2280 SSD
777262-B21
HPE 340GB 6G SATA RI M.2 2280 SSD
777264-B21
HPE Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Kit
745823-B21
For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, please use the Online DDR4 Memory Configuration Tool:
http://h22195.www2.hpe.com/MemoryTool/Home/Legal
Memory Subsystem Architecture
Each Intel® Xeon® PHi
family processor socket contains six memory channels that support one DIMM each for a total
of six (6) DIMM.
Memory Population Rules and Guidelines:
•The platform does not support mixing of DIMM types- either the processor socket is populated with all
RDIMMS or all LRDIMMS.
•Mixing of DDR4 operating frequencies is not valida
ted by Intel. If DIMMs with different frequencies are mixed,
all DIMMs will run at the common lowest frequency.
•There needs to be an equal population of DIMMs across the two memory controllers( one for slots 0-2; one for
slots 3-5) when both are enabled. (If no slots are populated on a memory controller, then the other memory
controller can accept any of eight possible population configurations in its three slots.)
•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, HPE SmartMemory is required. For
additional information, please see the HPE SmartMemory QuickSpecs
at: https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/gethtml.aspx?docname=c04111535
•For memory population rules and additional memory guidelines, please see the HPE ProLiant XL260a Gen9
user guide at http://www.hpe.com/support.

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Supported Memory Bandwidth on Intel® PHI
DIMM
Capacity
8GB
16 GB
16 GB
32GB
32GB
64GB
Supported
Options
1R RDIMM,
1R RDIMM,
2R- RDIMM
2R- RDIMM
2R-LRDIMM
4R
LRDIMM
SLOTS THAT CAN BE POPULATED
6 slots
6
6
6
6
6
6
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (GB)*
6 slots
48
96
96
192
192
384
DIMM MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED (MT/s)
1 DIMM Per
Channel
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
*Maximum dimm operating speed is a function of the processor model
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
•64GB = 65,536MB
Memory options part number decoder

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Technical Specifications
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System Unit
Server Dimensions
(L x W x D)
1.70 x 8.33 x 27.87 in (4.33 x 21.15 x 70.79 cm)
Shipping
Dimensions
(L x W x D)
37.63 x 15.13 x 9 in (95.5 x 38.4 x 22.8 cm)
Weight
(approximate)
Maximum
(four hard drives and
one
processor installed)
11.0 lb (4.99 kg)
System Inlet
Temperature
Standard Operating
Support
10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) at sea level with an
altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 305 m
(1.8°F per every 1000 ft) above sea level to a
maximum of 3050 m (10,000 ft), no direct
sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is
20°C/hr (36°F/hr). The upper limit and rate of
change may be limited by the type and number
of options installed.
Extended Ambient
Operating Support
System performance during standard operating
support may be reduced if operating with a fan
fault or above 30°C (86°F).
For approved hardware configurations, the
supported system inlet range is extended to be:
5° to 10°C (41° to 50°F) and 35° to 40°C (95° to
104°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of
1.0°C per every 175 m (1.8°F per every 574 ft)
above 900 m (2953 ft) to
a maximum of 3050 m
(10,000 ft). The approved hardware
configurations for this system are listed at the
URL:
http://www.hp.com/servers/ASHRAE
For approved hardware configurations, the
supported system inlet range is extended to be:
40° to 45°C (104° to 113°F) at sea level with an
altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 125 m
(1.8°F per every 410 ft) above 900 m (2953 ft)
to a maximum of 3050 m (10,000 ft). The
approved hardware configurations for this
system are listed at the URL:
http://www.hp.com/servers/ASHRAE
System performance may be reduced if
operating in the extended ambient operating
range or with a fan fault.
Non-operating
-30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F). Maximum rate of
change is 20°C/hr (36°F/hr).
Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
Operating
Minimum to be the higher (more moisture) of -
12°C (10.4°F) dew point or 8% relative
humidity. Maximum to be the lower (less

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moisture) of 24°C (75.2°F) dew point or 90%
relative humidity.
Non-operating
5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7°C
(101.7°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-
condensing.
Altitude
Operating
3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be limited
by the type and number of options installed.
Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457
m/min (1500 ft/min).
Acoustic Noise
Listed are the declared A-Weighted sound power levels (LWAd) and
measured average bystander position A
-Weighted sound pressure levels
(LpAm) when the product is operating in a 23°C ambient environment.
Noise emissions were measured in accordance with ISO 7779 (ECMA 74)
and declared in accordance with ISO 9296 (ECMA 109). The listed sound
levels apply to standard shipping configurations. Additional options may
result in increased sound levels.
Configuration
SKU
Entry Base Performance
Idle
LWAd
TBD
TBD
TBD
LpAm
TBD
TBD
TBD
LWAd
TBD
TBD
TBD
LpAm
TBD
TBD
TBD
Operating
LWAd
TBD
TBD
TBD
LpAm
TBD
TBD
TBD
Emissions
Classification
(EMC)
FCC Rating
Class A
Normative Standards
CISPR 22; EN55022; EN55024; FCC CFR 47,
Pt 15; ICES-003; CNS13438; GB9254;
K22;K24; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3; EN
60950-1; IEC 60950-1
NOTE: Product conformance to cited product specifications is based on
sample (type) testing, evaluation, or assessment. This product or family of
products is eligible to bear the appropriate compliance logos and statements.
nvironment-
friendly Products
and Approach
End-of-life
Management and
Recycling
Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers end-of-life Hewlett Packard Enterprise
product return, trade
-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas.
For trade
-in information, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green. To
recycle your product, please go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact
your nearest
Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales office. Products returned to
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a
responsible manner.
The EU
WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide
treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities.
This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the
Hewlett
Packard Enterprise
web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These
instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as
well as
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE OEM customers who
integrate and re-sell Hewlett Packard Enterprise equipment.

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Summary of Changes
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Date
Version History
Action
Description of Change
26-Sept-2016
Version 1
Created
Created the QuickSpecs for HPE ProLiant XL260a Gen9
Server
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