The HPE Synergy 480 Compute Module is a two-socket compute node for HPE Synergy infrastructure. Powered by Intel Xeon processors with DDR5 memory and flexible I/O, it delivers scalable compute for enterprise workloads.
Guide price: Price range: £2,403.20 through £3,050.96 Ex. VAT
Modern application platforms require flexible compute resources that can be provisioned dynamically as infrastructure requirements change.
The HPE Synergy 480 Compute Module delivers enterprise compute performance powered by Intel Xeon Scalable processors. The module supports large memory configurations and high-speed networking to run virtualised and enterprise application workloads. Support for modern memory, storage, and I/O keeps application, database, and virtualisation workloads responsive as utilisation rises and data movement increases across the platform.
Integrated with the HPE Synergy platform, compute resources can be dynamically allocated to workloads using software-defined management through HPE OneView. Because compute capacity can be composed through the wider Synergy frame, administrators can align processor, memory, and fabric resources to changing workload needs without overprovisioning standalone servers. Organisations that need pooled compute, fabric, and management across a full composable environment may also consider the HPE Synergy 12000 Composable Infrastructure , rather than adding compute capacity alone with the Synergy 480 Compute Module.
Composable infrastructure enables organisations to provision compute capacity rapidly while maintaining efficient resource utilisation across shared infrastructure environments. Faster provisioning supports new services more quickly and helps the business use shared infrastructure more efficiently as application priorities change.
Our specialists can design and deploy HPE Synergy 480 Compute Module solutions aligned with composable infrastructure deployments.
The HPE Synergy 480 Compute Module delivers flexible compute resources for composable infrastructure environments, enabling dynamic allocation of compute capacity within HPE Synergy platforms.
Dual-Socket Server Module
Supports enterprise processors designed for demanding workloads.
Flexible Storage Configuration
Supports SFF drive configurations depending on compute module generation.
High-Speed Fabric Connectivity
Provides high-bandwidth connectivity to the Synergy fabric infrastructure.
Composable Resource Integration
Designed to operate within the HPE Synergy composable infrastructure platform.
HPE OneView Management
Supports centralised provisioning and lifecycle management.
Software-Defined Infrastructure Integration
Supports automation and programmable infrastructure environments.
Scalable Compute Deployment
Allows compute resources to be dynamically allocated across workloads.
Whether deploying composable infrastructure or expanding enterprise compute capacity, we help design HPE Synergy environments that deliver flexible data centre infrastructure.
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| Product Series | 480 |
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| Deployment | Composable Infrastructure |
| Primary Use Case | Virtualisation |
| Product Tier | Standard |
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| Power Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSUs |
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The HPE Synergy 480 Compute Module is designed for organisations that need a general-purpose two-socket compute building block inside HPE Synergy composable infrastructure. Across the Gen11 and Gen12 variants in your SKU set, it is best suited to environments where mainstream enterprise compute needs to run inside a Synergy frame, rather than as standalone rack servers, and where broader workload coverage matters more than specialist AI or scale-up platforms.
The Synergy 480 works well as a virtualisation host inside Synergy estates where compute capacity is scaled by adding modules into a shared frame. It is a stronger fit than standalone rack hosts when the infrastructure strategy is based on pooled composable resources rather than separate server silos.
Private cloud platforms and mainstream business applications often need balanced compute, memory, and I/O rather than a specialist server profile. The Synergy 480 suits these deployments because it provides that general-purpose role inside the Synergy 12000 frame rather than acting as the composable platform itself.
Data centres supporting virtual machines, middleware, databases, and development platforms often need one compute module that can serve many roles without being tuned to just one. The Synergy 480 is well matched to those environments where workload variety matters more than niche acceleration or large-memory scale-up design.
The Gen11 module is a strong fit for existing Synergy environments that need capable two-socket compute for mainstream production workloads without changing the broader composable operating model. It suits organisations standardising on mature Synergy deployments and extending them with current-generation enterprise compute.
The Gen12 module is the clearer choice where newer production workloads need more CPU headroom, faster DDR5 memory, and stronger PCIe 5.0 connectivity inside the same Synergy architecture. It is well matched to refresh projects where the frame stays in place but the compute layer needs a more capable generation step.
Our team can help design and deploy HPE Synergy 480 compute infrastructure for virtualisation, private cloud, and mainstream composable enterprise workloads.
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