HPE Unveils ProLiant Compute Gen12 Servers with AI Enhancements

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) has launched eight new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers, designed to provide enhanced security, optimize performance for complex workloads, and boost productivity with AI-driven management features. These servers, which will feature the upcoming Intel Xeon 6 processors, are built for data center and edge environments, introducing industry-first security capabilities that meet the needs of modern enterprises.

Krista Satterthwaite, Senior VP and General Manager of Compute at HPE, highlighted the increasing demand for high-performance servers to support data-intensive workloads across industries like finance, healthcare, and more. The new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers are tailored to deliver powerful performance and advanced management insights while helping businesses meet sustainability goals and manage costs.

The new servers come with HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) 7, which introduces an enhanced security processor known as secure enclave, designed to safeguard against evolving threats. The secure enclave offers quantum computing-resistant readiness and meets the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cryptographic security standard. These built-in security features protect against firmware attacks and provide full visibility from the factory through HPE’s trusted supply chain, ensuring comprehensive protection throughout the product lifecycle.

AI-driven insights offered by HPE Compute Ops Management help automate server environments and improve operations by enhancing energy efficiency. The cloud-based software platform forecasts power usage, allowing organizations to set thresholds that control costs and carbon emissions. By offering map-based visibility and third-party tool integration, HPE can help reduce downtime by up to 4.8 hours annually, improving overall server performance.

The HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers are optimized for AI, data analytics, edge computing, and hybrid cloud applications. With up to 41% better performance per watt compared to legacy systems, these servers deliver up to 65% in annual power savings. One Gen12 server can provide the same compute performance as seven Gen10 servers, offering significant energy and cost efficiency for data center operations.

For organizations looking to further optimize data center cooling, HPE offers optional direct liquid cooling (DLC) on Intel-based HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers. DLC removes heat more efficiently than traditional air cooling, enabling better thermal management and reducing energy consumption. HPE’s expertise in liquid cooling technology, backed by over 300 patents and five decades of experience, positions the company as a leader in thermal management solutions.

The first six new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers, featuring Intel Xeon 6 processors, will be available in Q1 2025, with the DL320, DL340, DL360, DL380, DL380a, and ML350 Gen12 servers available for purchase. The HPE Synergy 480 and DL580 Gen12 servers are expected to launch in Summer 2025. These servers are available as standalone products or through HPE GreenLake, offering scalable, cost-effective IT solutions. Customers can purchase through authorized channel partners, with HPE Services providing advisory, professional, and asset management support to help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure.