Recently, HPE introduced a new server model, the AMD EPYC 8004, named the HPE ProLiant DL145. This 2U edge server, tailored for field deployment, marks an interesting step in server technology.
HPE ProLiant DL145 Server Launch: Advancing Edge Computing with AMD EPYC 8004
The HPE ProLiant DL145 server, a compact unit at 17 inches deep, accommodates AMD EPYC Siena processors ranging from 8 to 64 cores. It provides various EDSFF storage configurations and multiple PCIe expansion slots, offering significant customization capabilities.
An intriguing aspect of the server is the design placing the power supplies, I/O, and drive bays all conveniently at the front, enhancing accessibility and maintenance ease.
That leaves not much for the rear. Instead, the rear is mostly just fans and vents.
At 50% load, the acoustics of the HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11 is only 40dba, making this potentially as quiet as many of the mini PCs we review, instead of the typical loud rackmount server.
The idea is that instead of using a more custom box like the HPE Edgeline EL8000, the HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11 will be used for the same use cases when all of the fast field swappability is not needed.
Operating temperatures range up to 55C and HPE says this server is ruggedized as well. Management options of course include iLO.
Final Words
This particular application of the AMD EPYC Siena platform is something we expected would be more prominent since its release a year ago. It’s encouraging to observe these EPYC processors being integrated into these system types. In our extensive server CPU analyses, we frequently mention how 400-500W processors and sockets are becoming increasingly impractical for edge applications. The AMD EPYC 8004 Siena serves as a robust low-power option, which justifies its expanding presence in edge computing markets.
We look forward to potentially reviewing one of these systems soon.
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