HPE ProLiant Gen12 delivers breakthrough performance, hardened security, and efficiency for modern hybrid environments. Whether driving virtualisation, AI workloads, or edge deployments, Gen12 gives you higher density, lower power, and smarter management built for the most demanding infrastructure.
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:
| Our services | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Server Installation and Configuration |
+ On-premise or hybrid deployment + Operating system installation (Windows Server, Linux, VMware) + Active Directory and DNS configuration + Network & storage integration |
| Server Maintenance |
+ Real-time performance and security monitoring + Patch management and update scheduling + Disk space, CPU, and RAM tracking + Automated alerts and incident response |
| Server Virtualisation |
+ Physical-to-virtual (P2V) migrations + Virtual machine provisioning and configuration + Optimised storage, memory, and CPU allocation + High availability, load balancing, and clustering support |
| Server Tuning and Optimisation |
+ Resource analysis and system tuning + CPU, memory, and disk I/O optimisation + Software and kernel-level configuration + Caching, database, and web server performance enhancements + Security and patching best practices |
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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.
| Features of HPE iLO | iLO Standard | iLO Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Access | Basic power control, health monitoring, limited console. | Full KVM, virtual media, console record/playback. |
| Security | SSL/TLS, basic auth, silicon root of trust. | Directory/LDAP integration, 2FA, runtime firmware verification. |
| Fleet Management | Health telemetry, SNMP alerts. | iLO Federation: group updates, power control, firmware management. |
| Power & Thermal | Real-time sensor monitoring. | Dynamic power capping, trend analysis, usage dashboards. |
| Provisioning & Automation | Intelligent Provisioning, API access. | Scripted workflows, remote media/templates, maintenance windows. |
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.
| GreenLake Subscriptions | Features | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Solutions | On-demand compute, storage, and networking on a pay-per-use model, with hybrid observability via OpsRamp. | Scale instantly without over-provisioning and monitor hybrid estates in one view. |
| Private Cloud | Self-service or fully managed private cloud with support for VMs, containers, and bare metal. | Secure, compliant, and cloud-native ready — full control with cloud-like agility. |
| AI & Data Analytics | High-density all-NVMe file storage tuned for AI, ML, and large-scale data lake workloads. | Run data-intensive workloads at peak throughput and ultra-low latency. |
| Storage (Block / File / Object) | Alletra Storage MP and GreenLake File Storage with dense NVMe, modular scale-out options. | Match storage type to workload — from transactional databases to unstructured data. |
| Observability & Automation | Consumption analytics, cost reporting, and AI-driven incident detection with automated remediation. | Optimise resources, prevent outages, and streamline IT operations. |
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.
| Feature | Advantages |
|---|---|
| Workload & VM Analytics | Explore VM configuration, performance, and change history with issue alerts and up to 30 days of visibility. |
| Right-Sizing & Optimisation | Identify overprovisioned workloads, optimise resource allocations, and reduce wasted capacity. |
| Scenario Modelling & Migration Planning | Simulate moves to new infrastructure or cloud, project performance impact, and forecast TCO. |
| Custom Analytics & Dashboards | Build tailored dashboards and metrics (“cards”) for workload-specific insights. |
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.
| OneView Capability | Features | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Lifecycle & Firmware Management | Automates firmware updates, firmware compliance tracking, and configuration changes. | Reduces risk, ensures consistency, and cuts overhead costs in large-scale environments. |
| Unified Hardware View | Offers visibility across servers, enclosures, storage arrays, and networking in one console. | Eliminates tool sprawl and lets you see dependencies in real time. |
| Software-Defined API Control | Exposes a RESTful API and infrastructure as code capabilities for provisioning and orchestration. | Enables automation and integration with DevOps pipelines and hybrid cloud tools. |
| Monitoring & Alerts | Tracks health, capacity, and performance with alerts & event logging. | Helps you preempt issues, maintain SLAs, and streamline troubleshooting. |
What HPE OneView licenses are available?
| License Tier | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard | Built-in with many HPE servers/enclosures. Provides basic monitoring, inventory, health status, and limited firmware updates. |
| Advanced | Adds group firmware/driver updates, server profile templates, automation (REST API/Ansible), federation, and deeper lifecycle management. Includes 3 years of support. |
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 Gen12 servers? Our FAQ contains 5 common questions and comparisons.
Q1. How does ProLiant Gen12 compare to older generations?
Gen12 delivers up to 41% more performance per watt and up to 65% annual power savings compared to HPE Gen10. DDR5 memory, modern Xeon 6 processors with up to 144 cores, and optional direct liquid cooling mean that Gen12 servers can deliver the throughput of multiple legacy systems in a smaller footprint. This makes them denser, more efficient, and cost-effective to run.
Q2. What cooling and deployment options are available for Gen12?
HPE ProLiant Gen12 offers both air cooling and direct liquid cooling (DLC) across 1U and 2U rack models. Form factors range from dense rack servers to tower options, with flexible configurations for storage, networking, or accelerators. This flexibility allows IT teams to optimise for traditional workloads, edge deployments, or AI/ML clusters.
Q3. How secure are ProLiant Gen12 servers?
Security is built into the silicon with HPE iLO 7 and a secure enclave, enabling hardware-rooted trust from supply chain to end of life. HPE ProLiant Gen12 includes quantum-resistant cryptography features and is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified, making it suitable for regulated industries and future-threat environments.
Q4. How are firmware and driver updates handled on Gen12?
Gen12 servers are supported via the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP), which bundles validated firmware, drivers, and utilities. Using SPP ensures compatibility across system components, prevents version drift, and simplifies lifecycle management, reducing risk during upgrades.
Q5. Can Gen12 servers support GPU and accelerator workloads?
Yes. Gen12 includes PCIe Gen5 slots for high-throughput devices, enabling support for modern GPUs and accelerators. This makes them well-suited for virtualization with passthrough, VDI deployments, AI/ML, and HPC workloads that benefit from GPU offload.
