HPE will continue to promote server technology innovation from 2024 to 2025, focusing on high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing and green sustainable development, while deepening market cooperation and strategic adjustments. The following is a comprehensive analysis of the latest industry trends:
I. Core products and technological breakthroughs
Upgrade of key business servers
HPE launched a new generation of Integrity i6 servers based on Intel Itanium 9700 processors (Kittson), supporting HP-UX 11i v3 2017 operating system, reducing database licensing costs by 50%, and plans to integrate NVMe technology to improve storage performance. This product provides a roadmap for key businesses to migrate from Itanium to x86, and ensures customers' smooth transition to x86 architecture after 2025 through Linux container technology.
AI and HPC Solutions
Cray Supercomputers: The HPE Cray EX4252 Gen 2 compute blade is equipped with 8 fifth-generation AMD EPYC processors, supporting 98,304 cores in a single cabinet, suitable for HPC; the EX154n accelerator blade integrates 224 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and uses the GB200 Grace Blackwell super chip, which is expected to be available by the end of 2025.
ProLiant Compute XD Series: Optimized for AI training, the XD680 supports 8 Intel Gaudi 3 accelerators, and the XD685 is compatible with NVIDIA H200/Blackwell and AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs, providing liquid cooling options to improve energy efficiency.
Networking and Storage: Slingshot Interconnect 400 provides 400 Gbps speed to support large-scale workloads; Cray E2000 storage system I/O performance doubles to reduce CPU/GPU idle time.
Edge computing and energy efficiency innovation
ProLiant Gen12 series: The new generation of servers uses Intel Xeon 6 processors, supports quantum resistance (FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification), and achieves a 41% performance per watt improvement through liquid cooling technology, saving 65% electricity per year.
ML350 Gen11: Refreshed 6 energy efficiency world records in the SPECpower_ssj2008 test, supports - 5°C to 55°C wide temperature operation, suitable for edge and harsh environments.
2. Sustainable development and industry trends
Green computing
HPE promotes data center decarbonization through liquid cooling technology, energy efficiency optimization (such as ML350 Gen11) and circular economy initiatives. For example, Gen12 servers support closed-loop liquid cooling kits and can be deployed without modifying the water and electricity structure.
Edge and AI integration
HPE Aruba Networking launched the CX 8325P switch, which supports nanosecond time synchronization and is suitable for low-latency scenarios such as autonomous driving and smart manufacturing. At the same time, edge AI inference solutions help telecom operators open up new revenue sources.
Quantum resistance and security
The ProLiant Gen12 series has become the world's first server to meet FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification, resisting future quantum attacks and meeting the long-term security needs of the government and financial industries.