HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers deliver secure, high-performing, and efficient compute for modern enterprises and data centres. Whether running virtualisation, database, AI/ML, or mixed workloads, Gen11 accelerates operations while reducing risk and scaling seamlessly in hybrid infrastructures.
As a trusted HPE partner, we bring decades of expertise in enterprise servers and solutions. Our team has an extensive technical understanding of HPE’s product portfolio – enabling us to assess, integrate, and optimise solutions for even the most complex or high-demand environments.
Expert guidance for the right fit
We don’t just sell IT hardware. Every HPE solution we recommend is assessed against your specific security concerns, performance requirements, and both current and future infrastructure plans. This consultative approach ensures that our guidance is aligned with your bespoke needs, so that you can invest in new servers with complete confidence.
Exclusive access and strategic advantages
Through our partnership with HPE, your business will gain access to partner-only promotions, bundled solutions, and live demos. Combined with our technical expertise and ongoing support, this ensures your HPE hardware is secure, cost-optimised, and future-ready.
Expert Server Solutions
When you buy HPE from Steel City Consulting, you’ll receive expert deployment and maximum benefits. We also provide support in the following specialist areas:
As an official HPE partner, we help enterprises unlock flexible financing options that align IT investment with business goals.
Through HPE Financial Services, we can help your business to:
Unlock smart HPE financing, built for enterprise scale.
Experience smart savings and enhanced sustainability with HPE Renew.
This circular initiative provides top-quality remanufactured HPE hardware, fully-certified and backed by warranty.
Industry-leading quality meets unbeatable value. Upgrade your infrastructure while minimising spend.
As a certified partner, we can unlock exclusive HPE promotions for your business, providing enhanced resilience and efficiency across your network at unbeatable discounts.
When HPE ProLiant servers power your infrastructure, that’s just the beginning.
HPE delivers a full spectrum of server solutions – combining performance, availability, and cloud-native operations. With the right platforms, software, and services, you can create a scalable IT strategy built for enterprise demands. Explore HPE service options below.
What is HPE iLO?
iLO is HPE’s embedded management engine for remote server control, monitoring, and automation.
Standard features are included with every HPE ProLiant server, while the advanced license unlocks full remote console, security, and fleet capabilities.
What is HPE GreenLake?
HPE GreenLake is a subscription-based IaaS model that brings the cloud experience to your enterprise or data centre.
GreenLake delivers HPE hardware, software, and services on-premises or at the edge, granting full visibility and control. With pay-per-use consumption, businesses gain cloud-like agility while retaining the performance and security of on-site infrastructure.
What is HPE CloudPhysics?
HPE CloudPhysics is a subscription-based SaaS platform, with pricing based on environment size and usage. Utilising deep analytics, CloudPhysics rapidly uncovers performance bottlenecks, capacity gaps, and optimisation opportunities across VMware and hybrid cloud estates.
What is HPE OneView?
HPE OneView is infrastructure management software that brings software-defined intelligence to your hardware stack.
OneView centralises server, storage, and networking lifecycle operations—and enables automation through APIs and a unified dashboard.
What HPE OneView licenses are available?
With so much choice, we strive to bring clarity and precision to our customers’ subscription and licensing decisions.
Our experts will assess your capacity needs, usage patterns, and priorities to prevent overspend or underuse – ensuring your HPE licensing fits perfectly today and scales with you tomorrow.
Talk to a certified HPE expert. We’ll help you choose the right combination of hardware, licenses, and services.
Considering upgrading to HPE Gen11 servers? Our FAQ contains 6 common questions and comparisons.
Q1. How does Gen11 performance compare to Gen10 HPE ProLiant servers?
Gen11 ProLiant servers deliver significant performance gains over Gen10. See our table below for technical features and improvements.
Q2. Is Gen11 more energy-efficient than Gen10?
Yes. ProLiant Gen11 servers are engineered for performance-per-watt efficiency. With smarter power management and advanced thermal design, they allow higher workload consolidation onto fewer machines. According to HPE, Gen11 delivers:
This means fewer servers can support the same or greater workloads, lowering long-term operating costs compared to ProLiant Gen10.
Q3. What are the risks of staying on Gen10 HPE servers instead of upgrading?
Remaining on Gen10 limits access to modern technologies such as DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5, and newer CPU instruction sets. Gen10 hardware is also closer to end-of-life, which reduces long-term firmware and security update availability. Over time, this increases the likelihood of hitting performance bottlenecks and support gaps, especially for production workloads.
Q4. Can I reuse Gen10 components (such as memory) in a Gen11 ProLiant server?
Gen11 introduces new platform standards that prevent direct reuse of many Gen10 parts:
Q5. Do Gen11 ProLiant servers support third-party drives and add-in cards?
While third-party drives or cards may function, they are usually flagged as “unsupported” in management tools like iLO. This means firmware validation, LED indicators, and predictive diagnostics may not work, and HPE support will not cover issues until unsupported parts are removed. For production workloads, HPE-certified drives and options are recommended.
Q6. Have there been changes in system management between Gen10 and Gen11?
Yes. Gen11 continues to use HPE iLO for remote management but introduces updates in usability and automation. Customers gain deeper telemetry for performance, health, and security monitoring, plus integration with HPE GreenLake and Silicon Root of Trust protection. These enhancements give IT teams more control and visibility compared to Gen10 systems.
