Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has launched eight new ProLiant Gen12 servers, designed to offer advanced security, optimized performance, and increased operational efficiency. These servers, featuring the upcoming Intel Xeon 6 processors, are tailored for data centers and edge computing environments.
Krista Satterthwaite, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Compute at HPE, commented, “As businesses handle more data-heavy workloads, our new ProLiant Gen12 servers provide the power, security, and intelligence required to run efficiently while managing costs and sustainability targets. This platform is built to address the needs of today’s hybrid world, keeping businesses ahead of security threats and performance demands.”
Enhanced Security with Built-In Protections
The HPE ProLiant Gen12 series sets a high standard for security, incorporating protective measures from manufacturing through to deployment. These servers feature HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) 7, which includes a dedicated secure enclave. This exclusive security processor helps defend against cyber threats and ensures compliance with advanced encryption standards like FIPS 140-3 Level 3.
HPE also strengthens its servers’ security with chip-based features that embed trust into the hardware. These features prevent firmware attacks and ensure secure oversight of the supply chain. Moreover, HPE’s Onsite Decommission Services offer secure lifecycle management, including environmentally responsible recycling of outdated hardware.
AI-Driven Automation and Operational Efficiency
The HPE Compute Ops Management platform allows enterprises to automate and optimize server performance through AI-driven insights. This cloud-based service boosts energy efficiency, predicts power usage, and helps with real-time cost management, supporting businesses in reducing both operational overhead and their environmental impact.
Global map-based monitoring simplifies server management by providing real-time visibility into system health. Seamless third-party integrations help minimize downtime, cutting annual server outages by up to 4.8 hours. For companies planning future infrastructure investments, HPE Power Advisor delivers data on power consumption, operational costs, and carbon footprints.
Optimized for High-Performance Workloads
The ProLiant Gen12 servers are designed to support high-performance workloads such as AI, data analytics, hybrid cloud, and edge computing. These servers offer up to 41% better performance per watt compared to previous models, improving efficiency and cutting power consumption by up to 65% annually. One Gen12 server provides the same computational power as seven Gen10 servers, freeing up data center resources and reducing operational expenses.
William Bell, Executive Vice President of Products at phoenixNAP, said, “Partnering with HPE has allowed us to offer state-of-the-art IT solutions to our customers. By being the first to deploy HPE ProLiant Gen12 servers, we saw immediate improvements in performance, efficiency, and security—helping businesses scale with confidence.”
Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers
To address the demand for energy-efficient data centers, HPE is introducing optional direct liquid cooling (DLC) for its Intel-based ProLiant Gen12 servers. DLC technology removes heat up to 3,000 times more efficiently than traditional air cooling, significantly reducing energy consumption.
With over 50 years of expertise and more than 300 patents in DLC technology, HPE continues to lead in sustainable computing, providing the world’s fastest liquid-cooled supercomputers. Six of the eight new ProLiant Gen12 servers—including DL320, DL340, DL360, DL380, DL380a, and ML350—will be available in the first quarter of 2025, with additional models launching in Summer 2025.
Flexible Purchasing and IT Support
Customers can purchase the new servers as standalone products or through HPE GreenLake, which offers flexible, scalable, and cost-effective IT infrastructure. HPE Services provides expert advisory, operational support, and asset management to help businesses maximize the value of their IT investments.
