HPE OneView – Infrastructure Automation & Management Platform

HPE OneView is infrastructure management software for HPE server, storage and networking environments, designed to standardise and automate delivery across data centre estates. It uses software-defined templates, automation and APIs to provision, configure and monitor lifecycle operations, helping teams reduce manual administration and keep HPE infrastructure consistent.

HPE OneView – Infrastructure Automation & Management Platform

HPE OneView Key Platform Specifications

  • Platform Type: Infrastructure Management
  • Primary Function: Infrastructure Automation
  • Deployment Model: Software Platform
  • Management Scope: Compute, Storage & Networking
  • Target Environment: Data Centre
  • Licensing Model: Subscription-Based
Starting from: £235.00 Ex. VAT
Request a free trial
SKU HPE-OneView Categories , Brand:
View all software in this series: Infrastructure Management & Monitoring

HPE OneView Overview

Central control of server, storage and network estates is essential when teams must standardise delivery, track hardware health and keep lifecycle tasks under control across production infrastructure.

Infrastructure Management for HPE Estates

HPE OneView is infrastructure management software for HPE server, storage and networking environments. It supports HPE Synergy, ProLiant, Apollo, Superdome Flex and supported HPE storage and networking platforms, giving operations teams a software-defined console for day-to-day administration.

Template-Led Provisioning and Lifecycle Control

It uses software-defined templates to standardise BIOS, firmware, network and storage settings when deploying new systems. That reduces variation across hosts and replaces device-by-device setup with repeatable profiles. For composable estates, its profile and resource model supports fluid assignment of compute, fabric and storage resources in HPE Synergy. REST APIs, Redfish and VMware vCenter integrations connect infrastructure actions into wider automation and service workflows.

Operational Outcomes

HPE OneView helps teams manage firmware baselines, inventory and health from one place, with clearer visibility across supported HPE systems. That supports baseline control, reduces configuration drift and makes compliance checks easier to prove during maintenance and audit activities.

If you are reviewing HPE OneView for infrastructure lifecycle management, our team can help you assess fit for your environment and operational workflows.

HPE OneView Key Features​

HPE OneView is infrastructure management software for HPE data centre environments, using software-defined templates, automation and APIs to help teams standardise physical infrastructure delivery and reduce manual administration across compute, storage and networking estates.

Standardise HPE Infrastructure Delivery

Template-Based Provisioning
Software-defined templates help teams provision repeatable server profiles across HPE Synergy, ProLiant and supported HPE infrastructure with less deployment variation.

Lifecycle Operations Automation
The platform automates configuration and lifecycle tasks for HPE server, storage and networking environments to reduce per-device administration across on-premises estates.

Composable Infrastructure Control
HPE Synergy environments can be managed through software-defined pools of compute, storage and fabric resources instead of fixed chassis-by-chassis configuration.

Cross-Domain Infrastructure Management
HPE OneView provides a single management layer for compute, storage and networking infrastructure so teams can coordinate delivery across multiple HPE platforms.

Improve Visibility And Compliance

Central Hardware Monitoring
The platform monitors HPE server, storage and networking health from a central console to support inventory visibility and faster operational response in data centre environments.

Firmware Baseline Tracking
Operations teams can track firmware and driver levels against approved standards to support compliance management before configuration drift becomes a service issue.

Automation API Integration
REST APIs, SDKs and Redfish integration expose HPE infrastructure actions to external workflows so provisioning and compliance processes can connect to broader IT automation tools.

Speak to an HPE Infrastructure Management Specialist

If you need to centralise HPE server, storage and networking operations, our HPE experts can help align templates, monitoring and API-driven workflows to your data centre management requirements.

HPE OneView Use Cases

Server Infrastructure Lifecycle Management

HPE OneView is used across HPE compute estates to manage server profiles, firmware baselines, inventory and health from a single software-defined infrastructure console, making it well suited to lifecycle control for on-premises HPE servers and reducing manual administration as environments change.

Template-Based Server Provisioning

When teams deploy repeatable server builds on HPE ProLiant, Synergy or Apollo platforms, HPE OneView templates standardise BIOS, firmware, network and storage settings so each host is provisioned consistently through policy-driven profiles rather than manual configuration.

Firmware and Compliance Management

During maintenance windows and audit reviews, HPE OneView compares supported HPE hardware against defined firmware and driver baselines, helping operations teams spot drift, maintain compliance and apply updates in a controlled way across servers, storage and networking infrastructure.

Composable Infrastructure Operations

For HPE Synergy and other compatible HPE composable platforms, HPE OneView’s profile and resource model lets teams assign compute, fabric and storage resources fluidly from the management console, supporting rapid infrastructure reconfiguration without rebuilding systems by hand.

Data Centre Hardware Monitoring

In on-premises server rooms and data centres, HPE OneView consolidates health, alerts and inventory for supported HPE servers, storage and networking into one console, giving operations teams clearer visibility than individual device interfaces and helping them respond to hardware issues faster.

Automation API Integration

For teams linking physical infrastructure to ITSM, orchestration or DevOps workflows, HPE OneView exposes server, storage and fabric actions through REST APIs, Redfish, SDKs and VMware vCenter integrations, making it a strong fit where HPE hardware provisioning and lifecycle tasks need to be automated at scale.

Supported HPE OneView Environments & Integrations

HPE Infrastructure Environments

HPE OneView supports Synergy, ProLiant, Apollo, Superdome Flex, Alletra, Primera, 3PAR, Nimble and HPE networking infrastructure from one console.

Server Profiles & Template-Based Provisioning

HPE OneView applies software-defined templates to standardise BIOS, firmware, network and storage settings across repeatable server deployments.

Firmware Baselines & Compliance Management

HPE OneView compares supported HPE hardware against approved firmware and driver baselines to expose drift during maintenance and audit checks.

Composable Infrastructure Operations

HPE OneView manages Synergy and compatible HPE platforms with profile-based resource control for compute, storage and fabric assignment.

VMware vCenter Integration

Integrates with VMware vCenter so physical server, storage and fabric operations can connect into virtualisation workflows.

Redfish, REST APIs, SDKs & Automation Tools

HPE OneView exposes Redfish, REST APIs and SDKs for automation platforms that orchestrate provisioning, monitoring and lifecycle tasks.

HPE OneView Licensing Options

OneView Standard

HPE OneView Standard is included at no additional charge with supported ProLiant, Synergy compute, Apollo and BladeSystem c7000 systems, and provides inventory, health monitoring, firmware compliance and read-only access.

OneView Advanced

HPE OneView Advanced is a paid licence for per-server or per-enclosure use that adds server profile templates, automated provisioning, storage and SAN management, and full REST API automation.

Advanced for Composable Operations

HPE OneView Advanced is required for Synergy composable infrastructure, BladeSystem c7000 lifecycle automation and server-profile-based deployment across managed HPE environments.

Licence Model

HPE OneView is licensed per physical server and, for Synergy and BladeSystem c7000, per enclosure, with perpetual and subscription options available alongside 24×7 software support on perpetual terms.

Separately Licensed Add-Ons

HPE OneView may require separate licensing for HPE iLO Advanced, HPE InfoSight for OneView, HPE Compute Ops Management and HPE OneSphere or HPE GreenLake Central.

Licence Review & Optimisation

Our team can help assess server counts, Synergy and BladeSystem footprint, automated firmware compliance needs, provisioning requirements, support coverage and perpetual versus subscription alignment.

HPE OneView Implementation and Support

Solution Design & Planning

We help assess HPE OneView requirements across ProLiant, Synergy and other HPE estates so your team can define the right deployment approach, operating model and infrastructure priorities before configuration begins.

Deployment & Configuration

Our team can assist with HPE OneView setup and configuration, including initial platform preparation, profile standards and monitoring preferences, so administrators have a consistent foundation for managing HPE infrastructure.

Integration with Existing Environments

We support HPE OneView integration with VMware vCenter, Redfish-enabled systems, REST APIs and supporting HPE networking infrastructure, helping physical infrastructure management align with existing operational and automation workflows.

User Adoption & Operational Readiness

We help infrastructure teams prepare for HPE OneView administration by aligning handover, monitoring practices and day-to-day processes so operations staff can take ownership with clearer procedures and responsibilities.

Ongoing Support & Lifecycle Management

Our team can assist with ongoing HPE OneView support, licence alignment, renewal planning and lifecycle review so your managed HPE server estate remains properly covered as requirements and support terms evolve.

Commercial Optimisation & Support for HPE OneView

Subscription & Licence Reviews

We help review HPE OneView licensing against the number of servers and enclosures being managed, so Standard, Advanced and any required add-ons remain aligned to the level of HPE infrastructure control you need.

Commercial Portfolio Alignment

Our team can assess how HPE OneView fits alongside wider HPE investments such as GreenLake, Compute Ops Management and support contracts, helping you keep subscription structures and platform coverage easier to track.

Commercial Optimisation

Where relevant, we can review whether the selected edition still matches requirements for template-based provisioning, firmware compliance, Synergy automation and other paid capabilities, so your investment stays focused on what is being used.

Renewal Planning & Lifecycle Management

We support proactive renewal planning by reviewing changing server, enclosure and support needs over time, helping keep HPE OneView coverage and commercial commitments aligned as the estate evolves.

Adoption & Value Realisation

Successful infrastructure management depends on more than licence coverage alone, and our team can help maximise value from HPE OneView through adoption planning, usage review and ongoing lifecycle guidance.

Related solutions for HPE OneView

The software and technologies listed here support different requirements and are often used together as part of a wider IT stack.

As an official partner to vendors including Cisco, Juniper, HPE and Fortinet, we can help confirm which software or combination provides the capabilities your team needs, while avoiding under- or over-licensing.

You may also like…

Not sure which software or licensing tier you need?

Speak to our team for help matching the right solution and licence level to your requirements.

Speak to a specialist

Need a clearer view of your software costs?

We can review your current setup, licensing and renewal cycle to check whether your software is still doing what you need, where costs can be reduced, and where administration can be simplified.
Speak to a specialist
Can’t find what you’re looking for? We have more products available - just reach out to us directly! Found a better price elsewhere? Let us know - we’re happy to discuss price matching.