HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Provisioning virtualised workloads across separate compute, storage, and networking stacks increases operational complexity and complicates backup and recovery. HPE SimpliVity consolidates all three into a single all-flash appliance — the 2U 380 for data centre and general-purpose virtualisation, and the 1U 325 for edge and space-constrained deployments — with inline deduplication, built-in data protection, and VM-centric management as standard.

Both appliances scale by adding nodes and are managed through a single interface across primary and distributed sites.

HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure Quick Specs & Key Features

Integrated Compute and Storage: Combines server and storage resources in a single system, eliminating the need for separate storage arrays and simplifying infrastructure design.
Data Efficiency Engine: Uses inline deduplication and compression to reduce storage consumption and minimise the physical capacity required for workloads.
VM-Centric Management: Manages infrastructure at the virtual machine level, allowing administrators to control resources and policies directly from the hypervisor interface.

Built-in Data Protection: Provides integrated backup and replication at the virtual machine level to simplify recovery and reduce reliance on external tools.
Node-Based Scalability: Expands capacity by adding additional nodes, increasing compute and storage resources together in a predictable manner.
Rapid Deployment Model: Delivered as pre-integrated systems that reduce setup complexity and allow environments to be operational in a shorter timeframe.

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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 SimpliVity 380 Gen11 Hyperconverged System	★ ★ ★	Data Centre	Hyperconverged Infrastructure	2U	Intel	Xeon Scalable 4th Gen	2	8 TB	32	3	View
HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen11 Hyperconverged System	★ ★ ★	Data Centre	Hyperconverged Infrastructure	1U	AMD	EPYC 4th Gen	1	3 TB	12	1	View

HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure Deployment Scenarios and Industries

Finance

Finance teams run core platforms where uptime and data consistency are essential. HPE hyperconverged systems consolidate infrastructure into a single platform, simplifying operations while maintaining availability across branch and central environments.

Healthcare

Healthcare providers manage clinical systems and patient data across sites where downtime affects care delivery. Hyperconverged infrastructure keeps applications and data local, reducing disruption and simplifying management for distributed environments.

Retail

Retail teams operate stores with limited IT presence while running transactions, stock systems, and analytics. HPE SimpliVity is suited to these environments by combining infrastructure into a single platform that can be deployed and managed remotely.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing operations require local systems for production and analytics where latency affects output. Hyperconverged platforms support virtualised workloads on-site, allowing teams to manage applications and data together without central reliance.

Professional Services

Professional services firms run client applications and internal systems that must scale without complex infrastructure. Hyperconverged platforms provide a consistent environment that simplifies deployment and ongoing management across office locations.

HPE Hyperconverged 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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Designing & Supporting HPE Hyperconverged 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 Hyperconverged Infrastructure FAQ

How do HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure systems differ?

HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure systems differ by node size, storage capacity, and scaling range. The SimpliVity 325 is a compact, single-socket platform for smaller deployments, while the SimpliVity 380 provides higher capacity and expansion. This allows infrastructure to scale from edge locations to core workloads.

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

HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure is a better fit than traditional server and storage architectures when systems need to be managed as a single platform. This reduces operational complexity and removes the need for separate storage arrays. It also supports faster deployment of virtualised environments.

What workloads run on HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure?

HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure supports workloads such as virtual machines, business applications, and private cloud environments. The SimpliVity 325 suits smaller sites or remote locations, while the SimpliVity 380 supports higher-density virtualisation. This enables consistent infrastructure across different deployment sizes.

How does HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure scale?

HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure scales by adding nodes that combine compute and storage. The SimpliVity 325 provides a compact starting point, while the SimpliVity 380 supports larger clusters and higher capacity. This allows growth without redesigning the infrastructure.

How is security handled in HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure?

HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure includes hardware-based security such as silicon root of trust and secure firmware validation. Data protection is also integrated through built-in backup and recovery. This provides consistent protection across the platform.

What financing options are available for HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure?

Steel City Consulting offers a trade-in scheme to offset the cost of HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure by exchanging existing hardware. This helps reduce upfront investment when moving to a hyperconverged model. HPE trade-in programmes may also be available for limited periods, depending on current vendor promotions. Ask our team about vendor promotions today.

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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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