HPE Composable Infrastructure

Maintaining separate infrastructure stacks for virtualised, containerised, and bare metal workloads creates resource silos that overprovision capacity and slow provisioning when demand changes. HPE Composable Infrastructure addresses this — pooling compute, storage, and networking into shared resources managed through software via the HPE Synergy platform and HPE OneView.

Infrastructure is provisioned using templates and a unified API, reducing manual configuration and allowing resources to be reallocated across workloads without reconfiguring physical hardware.

HPE Composable Infrastructure Quick Specs & Key Features

Fluid resource pools: Compute, storage, and networking are held in central shared pools and redirected to any workload on demand, so capacity is never left idle on one system while another is under strain.
API-driven provisioning: Infrastructure changes are scripted and scheduled via API, meaning teams can build, modify, and tear down environments using the same automation tools they already use for application deployment.
Template-based deployment: All hardware configuration, firmware, and connectivity settings are saved as a reusable profile, so a known-good environment can be reproduced on any compatible node in minutes without manual setup.

Unified management: Every resource across the composable estate — compute, storage, and networking — is administered from a single console, removing the need to switch between separate management tools.
Mixed workload support: Physical, virtualised, and containerised workloads all run on the same shared hardware, so separate infrastructure silos for each environment are not required.
On-demand GPU assignment: GPU capacity is pooled and allocated to whichever workload needs it, rather than being permanently tied to a single server where it may sit underused.

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Model	Popularity	Deployment	Primary Use Case	Form Factor	CPU Vendor	Processor Platform	Maximum CPUs Supported	Maximum Memory Capacity	Memory Slots	Maximum GPUs Supported
HPE Synergy 480 Compute Module	★ ★ ★	Composable Infrastructure	Virtualisation	Half-Height Blade	Intel	Xeon Scalable 4th Gen	2	8 TB	32	2	View
HPE Synergy 12000 Composable Infrastructure	★ ★ ★	Composable Infrastructure	Virtualisation	10U	Intel	Synergy 480 Modules	2 per module	8 TB per module	32 DIMMs per module	2 per module	View

HPE Composable Infrastructure Deployment Scenarios and Industries

Healthcare

Hospital IT teams run clinical and administrative workloads with varying compute demands. Reserving dedicated hardware for each leads to over-provisioning. HPE Synergy allows resources to be pooled and reallocated between workloads through software, without physical reconfiguration.

Financial Services

Banks and insurers manage transaction processing, risk modelling, and analytics workloads with different resource profiles. HPE Synergy consolidates these into shared pools that are recomposed through software, reducing hardware sprawl while maintaining workload isolation.

Telecommunications

Telecoms operators run network, billing, and customer systems on infrastructure that must scale to meet fluctuating demand. HPE Synergy allows resource pools to be extended without hardware changes, reducing the time between a capacity decision and deployment.

Manufacturing

Manufacturers running development, simulation, and production systems on shared infrastructure face resource allocation conflicts. HPE Synergy allows compute and storage to be assigned between workloads as demand changes, without affecting production systems.

Automotive

Automotive manufacturers run design, simulation, and production systems that compete for the same physical infrastructure. HPE Synergy allows compute and storage to be reassigned between workloads through software, without physical changes.

HPE Composable Infrastructure Management and Licensing Options

HPE iLO

iLO provides full remote control — console access, power management, firmware updates, and hardware health monitoring — independent of the server OS. The Advanced licence adds fleet-wide group management, KVM console, 2FA, and directory integration, reducing travel costs and unplanned downtime.

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HPE OneView

Replace fragmented tools with a single interface across HPE servers, storage, and networking. Template-driven provisioning cuts deployment time from hours to minutes, firmware compliance dashboards surface critical updates at scale, and full API access integrates with your existing DevOps and automation frameworks.

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HPE InfoSight

Move from reactive support to proactive infrastructure management. InfoSight’s AI analyses data from over 150,000 systems globally, predicting and auto-resolving 86% of issues before they impact your environment. Organisations report 73% fewer support tickets and 85% less time spent resolving issues.

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HPE Ezmeral

Run AI, ML, and analytics workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and edge environments without rebuilding your infrastructure. Ezmeral’s enterprise Kubernetes platform supports cloud-native and legacy applications with unified data management, multi-tenant security, and self-service provisioning.

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HPE Synergy 12000 Composable Infrastructure
Price range: £300.00 through £4,000.00 Ex. VAT
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HPE Synergy 480 Compute Module
Price range: £2,403.20 through £3,050.96 Ex. VAT
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Designing & Supporting HPE Composable Infrastructure Solutions

Backed by decades of expertise in the IT sector, our specialists support every stage of your deployment — from initial selection through to long-term lifecycle management.

Tailored Server Selection: Our specialists assess your specific environment from the outset — rack space, power budget, thermal constraints, connectivity requirements, and compliance considerations all factored into our recommendation. You get the right server for your sites, not a data centre model shoehorned into an edge deployment.
Deployment & Integration: Our engineers handle end-to-end server installation and stack integration — networking, storage, IoT devices, and existing infrastructure — configured and tested by us so your team can focus on operations from day one.
Rugged & Remote Environments: Our team has proven experience deploying and commissioning servers in physically demanding locations — industrial facilities, outdoor enclosures, mobile platforms, and sites without permanent IT presence. We configure and secure edge servers to perform reliably where standard deployments would fail.

AI & IoT Enablement: Our consultants provide practical guidance on GPU-accelerated server configurations, real-time inferencing workloads, and IoT data ingestion — helping your team move from raw data collection to actionable operational insight without building the server architecture from scratch.
Lifecycle Support & Services: We provide proactive server monitoring, firmware management, and support packages built around edge infrastructure — with our remote resolution capability and response times matched to the criticality of your deployments.
Strategy Roadmapping: Our consultants run structured sessions to assess your workload requirements, evaluate server platforms, and build a clear deployment roadmap — whether you’re commissioning your first edge server or scaling an existing distributed estate.

HPE Composable Infrastructure FAQ

How does HPE Composable Infrastructure differ?

HPE Composable Infrastructure in this category is built around the Synergy 12000 frame and Synergy 480 compute modules. The Synergy 12000 provides the shared infrastructure for compute, storage, and networking, while the Synergy 480 delivers the processing power within that frame. This separates physical hardware from how resources are used, allowing systems to be allocated as needed.

When is HPE Composable Infrastructure a better fit than traditional infrastructure?

HPE Composable Infrastructure is a better fit when systems need to be deployed and changed quickly without manual reconfiguration. It allows compute, storage, and networking to be assigned through software rather than physical setup. This reduces deployment time and supports environments where workloads change frequently.

What workloads run on HPE Composable Infrastructure?

HPE Composable Infrastructure supports workloads such as virtual machines, container platforms, and private cloud environments. The Synergy 480 modules provide the compute for these workloads, while the Synergy 12000 frame manages shared resources. This allows multiple applications to run on a single, flexible platform.

How does HPE Composable Infrastructure improve deployment speed?

HPE Composable Infrastructure uses templates to define how systems are built and deployed. Once created, these templates can be reused to deploy new workloads without manual setup. This reduces provisioning time and ensures consistent configuration across environments.

How is security managed in HPE Composable Infrastructure?

HPE Composable Infrastructure includes hardware-based security and centralised management controls. These ensure that system configurations are applied consistently and can be validated over time. This helps maintain control across shared infrastructure resources.

When should organisations choose HPE Synergy over standalone servers?

HPE Synergy systems such as the Synergy 12000 and Synergy 480 are used when infrastructure needs to be pooled and reused across multiple workloads. This reduces the need to dedicate hardware to single applications and allows resources to be reassigned as demand changes. It improves utilisation and reduces the time required to deploy new services.

Need a different solution?

If these options aren’t the right fit for your environment, we provide a wide portfolio of product series and solutions that may better suit your infrastructure. Explore below, or speak to our team and we’ll help you find the right match.

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