HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10
The HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10 System is an enterprise multi-node high-density 2U platform that accommodates up to four independent server nodes with shared power and cooling. Utilizing ProLiant XL170r or XL190r Gen10 nodes with Intel Xeon Scalable processors, it delivers high computing density for HPC clusters, financial modeling, and cloud hosting in standard rack environments.
Also written as: Apollo 2000 G10, Apollo r2000 Gen10
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | Apollo |
| Form factor | 2U 4-node |
| Released | Mar 2018 |
| End of sale | Jun 2021 |
| Chassis form factor | 2U shared infrastructure chassis (r2600 / r2800) |
| Nodes supported | Up to 4 ProLiant XL170r or 2 ProLiant XL190r Gen10 server trays |
| Cpu platform | Intel Xeon Scalable 1st and 2nd Gen processors per node |
| Memory per node | 16 DDR4 DIMM slots per node |
| Drive bays | Up to 24 SFF or 12 LFF shared drive bays |
| Power supply | Up to 2x 800W, 1600W, or 2200W Flex Slot Platinum |
Generations
- Next generation: HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10 Plus
Works together
How the HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
P9D94A HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
P9M76A HPE StoreFabric SN1600Q 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Q0L13A HPE StoreFabric SN1600E 32Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Q0L14A HPE StoreFabric SN1600E 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Switches
HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 1U rack
HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 1U rack
HPE StoreFabric SN6700B 1U rack
Brocade G-Series G630 2U
Storage
HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage HF20 4U rack adaptive flash array
HPE MSA 1050 2U rack entry SAN
HPE MSA 2050 2U rack enterprise SAN
HPE Primera 600 4U rack mission-critical array
HPE MSA 1060 2U rack entry SAN
HPE MSA 2060 2U rack
Optics
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16Gb Shortwave SFP+ Optical Transceiver
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32Gb Longwave 10km SFP28 Optical Transceiver
57-1000487-01 Brocade 32Gb Shortwave SFP28 Optical Transceiver
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
P08443-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 BCM57414 Adapter
P10111-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 MCX562A-ACAI OCP3 Adapter
P10112-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 MCX512F-ACHT Adapter
P10115-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 BCM57414 OCP3 Adapter
Switches
HPE Aruba CX 8325-48Y8C 1U rack
HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 8400 8-slot modular chassis
HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 8320 1U fixed switch
HPE Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C 1U rack
Storage
- HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage HF20 4U rack adaptive flash array
- HPE MSA 2050 2U rack enterprise SAN
- HPE Primera 600 4U rack mission-critical array
- HPE MSA 1060 2U rack entry SAN
- HPE MSA 2060 2U rack
HPE MSA 2062 2U rack hybrid SAN
Optics
QSFP-100G-SR4 Arista 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
SFP-10G-SR-AR Arista 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Optical Transceiver
SFP-25G-SR Arista 25GBASE-SR SFP28 Optical Transceiver
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
804398-B21 HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 12G SAS External Controller
Storage
- HPE MSA 2060 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge MX5016s blade
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE2000H 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
- P08443-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 BCM57414 Adapter
- P10111-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 MCX562A-ACAI OCP3 Adapter
- P10112-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 MCX512F-ACHT Adapter
- P10115-B21 HPE Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 BCM57414 OCP3 Adapter
Switches
- HPE Aruba CX 8325-48Y8C 1U rack
- HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 8400 8-slot modular chassis
- HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 8320 1U fixed switch
- HPE Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C 1U rack
Storage
HPE Alletra Storage MP 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3000H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5000H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM7000H 3U rack
Dell Unity XT 380F 2U rack
Dell Unity XT 380XT 2U rack
Optics
- QSFP-100G-SR4 Arista 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
- SFP-10G-SR-AR Arista 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Optical Transceiver
- SFP-25G-SR Arista 25GBASE-SR SFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- HPE SPOCK (HPE storage compatibility) hpe.com
Check compatibility with HPE
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that HPE has tested with the HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10.
- Compatibility HPE SPOCK (storage, SAN and host compatibility)
- Part lookup HPE PartSurfer (spare and option part numbers)
- Support HPE Support Center
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How many servers fit into the Apollo 2000 Gen10 chassis?
It houses up to 4 half-width 1U XL170r Gen10 server trays or up to 2 half-width 2U XL190r Gen10 server trays.
Can nodes in the Apollo 2000 Gen10 be serviced independently?
Yes, each node is hot-pluggable and can be serviced from the rear without interrupting neighboring nodes.
Buying or selling Apollo 2000 Gen10?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10 System QuickSpecs, checked 2026-10-27