HPE’s little server that could, the MicroServer, has a new revision the Gen10 Plus. The new revision includes Intel processors compared to the Gen10 that featured AMD processors. The new models are half the height of the Gen8 and Gen10 models.
HPE is clearly targeting moderately small workloads in branch locations. The new Gen10 Plus limits RAM to 32GB (a disappointing limit for home lab uses) and features both Pentium and Xeon E processors in the servers.
Most of all, the Gen10 Plus adds back iLO capabilities that were missing in the Gen10 launch. That was the primary gripe I had in the Gen10 release. For a small server targeted at branch uses, the lack of out of band management is a deal breaker – or a least a major inconvenience for administrators. It was an odd decision to remove this, as the Gen8 included iLO.
With the size and price of the MicroServer Gen10 Plus, it is a handy model for branch caching and other local services in a branch. With security concerns over the last couple years with SuperMicro, I have seen a number of software vendors choosing HPE as their appliance partner of choice – including some use cases with the MicroServer Gen10 and Gen10 Plus as their entry model.
The Gen10 Plus unit features 4 large-form-factor drive bays, just like the Gen10. With an entry price of just above $500, the price is right for many small uses.
Specifications
Processor TypeIntel
Processor FamilyIntel® Xeon® E-2200 series, Intel® Pentium® Processor
Maximum Memory32 GB with 16 GB DDR4 UDIMM
Memory Slots2
Memory Protection FeaturesUnbufferred ECC
Drive Supported4 NHP LFF SATA HDD or 4 NHP SFF SATA SSD
Processor Core Available2 to 4 core, depending on processor
Processor Cache Installed4 to 8 MB L3, depending on processor
Processor NameIntel® Xeon® E-2200 series, Intel® Pentium® Processor
Processor Number1
Processor Speed3.8 GHz, maximum depending on processor
Memory TypeHPE DDR4 Standard Memory
NVDIMM TypeN/A
NVDIMM RankN/A
NVDIMM CapacityN/A
Power Supply Type180W external power adapter
Expansion Slots1x 16 PCIe Gen3 Slot
Network ControllerEthernet Controller 4-ports per controller
Storage Controller1 HPE Smart Array S100i
Form FactorMicroServer
Warranty Standard StatementServer Warranty includes 1-Year Parts, 1-Year Labor, 1-Year Onsite 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. 3) Non CSR parts must be serviced by a trained authorized service engineer. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h17007.www1.hpe.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/warranty/. NOTE: Warranty does not cover support for ClearOS. Support for ClearOS is provided by ClearCenter.
Weight (imperial)9.33 lb
Weight (metric)4.23 kg
Product Dimensions (imperial)4.58 x 9.65 x 9.65 in
Product Dimensions (metric)11.6 x 24.5 x 24.5 cm
