HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2 Ultra Micro Tower Server

The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2 Ultra Micro Tower Server is a compact, entry-level server designed for small businesses, remote offices, and home offices that require a reliable and cost-effective solution for managing workloads such as file storage, data sharing, and virtualization. It provides excellent performance and scalability while maintaining a small physical footprint. Here’s an overview of its key features:

Key Features:

1. Compact and Space-Efficient Design:

• The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2 is designed as an ultra-compact, micro tower server, making it ideal for environments with limited space. Despite its small size, it packs a lot of power and flexibility, providing high-performance computing in a small form factor.

2. Processor Options:

• It is powered by Intel Xeon E-series processors (such as Intel Xeon E-2224 or E-2236), designed for performance in entry-level server environments. These processors offer a balance of multi-core power and reliability, ensuring the server can handle a variety of business tasks such as virtualization, file serving, and hosting applications.
• The system also supports Intel Core i3 processors as an alternative option, offering flexibility based on your specific performance needs.

3. Memory and Storage:

• The Gen10 Plus v2 supports up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC (Error-Correcting Code) RAM, ensuring high reliability by automatically detecting and correcting memory errors, which is crucial for businesses that need to avoid downtime.
• For storage, the server has four drive bays supporting SATA and NVMe SSDs or hard drives. It can be configured with RAID for redundancy and increased performance, making it flexible for different storage needs (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10).
• The internal storage can be expanded through additional drives or external storage, offering scalability for growing data needs.

4. I/O and Connectivity:

• The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2 includes four USB 3.0 ports for high-speed external connectivity, as well as two USB 2.0 ports for legacy peripherals.
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports allow for robust networking performance, ideal for file sharing, remote access, and supporting a small workgroup.
• The server also features integrated graphics (Intel UHD 630), supporting basic visual output requirements, and it is capable of handling video and display tasks for management purposes.

5. Security Features:

• HPE’s Silicon Root of Trust technology provides a secure hardware foundation by protecting the server from firmware attacks and unauthorized access at the hardware level.
• The server also features iLO 5 (Integrated Lights-Out 5), HPE’s remote management tool, which allows administrators to monitor and manage the server remotely, reducing the need for on-site maintenance and improving overall system uptime.

6. Energy Efficiency:

• Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2 uses a low-power design and offers a 95% efficiency power supply, ensuring lower operational costs over time.

7. Operating System Support:

• The server supports a range of operating systems including Windows Server, Linux distributions, and VMware ESXi, making it flexible for different business and IT requirements.
• HPE also provides tools for easy OS installation, including a recovery partition and HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP).

8. Expandability and Flexibility:

• The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus v2 offers expandability with additional slots for PCIe devices, such as network cards or storage controllers, giving it the ability to evolve with changing business needs.
• The server can also support remote and local backup solutions, making it a reliable choice for backup and disaster recovery scenarios.

Use Cases:

• Small to Medium Businesses (SMBs): Ideal for SMBs requiring an affordable, reliable, and compact server to manage their IT infrastructure, run small applications, store files, and support remote work.
• Remote/Branch Offices: Perfect for branch offices that need a server for file sharing, printing, and basic IT services without needing a full-sized server.
• Home Labs/Developers: Excellent for home lab environments where developers and IT professionals need a versatile server for testing, development, and virtualization tasks.