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HPE Cray XD2000

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HPE Cray XD20002U 4-node chassis

The HPE Cray XD2000 is a dense 2U shared infrastructure chassis designed for high performance computing and scale-out scientific simulation clusters. The chassis accommodates up to four independent XD220v dual-socket Intel or XD225v dual-socket AMD server nodes with front-accessible drive bays and rear-accessible power supplies, providing high compute density and energy efficiency for research laboratories and academic supercomputing centers.

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Specifications

BrandHPE
FamilyCray
Form factor2U 4-node chassis
ReleasedNov 2022
Chassis form factor2U 4-node multi-node chassis
Supported nodesHPE Cray XD220v (Intel) or XD225v (AMD EPYC 9004)
Node densityUp to 4 half-width dual-socket server nodes
Storage optionsUp to 24 SFF SAS, SATA, or NVMe SSDs per chassis
CoolingDirect liquid cooling or high-efficiency air cooling modules
InterconnectIntegrated support for InfiniBand NDR and HPE Slingshot

Generations

Works together

How the HPE Cray XD2000 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

Fibre Channel SANiSCSI and NVMe/TCP over EthernetDirect-attached SASFile storage (NFS and SMB)

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)

Switches

Storage

Optics

Fibre Channel SAN: how it fits together

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)

Switches

Storage

Optics

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

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)

Storage

Direct-attached SAS: how it fits together

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)

Switches

Storage

Optics

File storage (NFS and SMB): how it fits together

Plan and size it

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 Cray XD2000.

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FAQ

How does the Cray XD2000 differ from the legacy Apollo 2000?

The XD2000 features updated Cray chassis management, native support for HPE Slingshot 11 fabrics, and next-generation PCIe Gen5 server sleds.

Are the server nodes hot-swappable?

Yes, each server node can be cabled and removed from the rear of the chassis while adjacent nodes remain powered on.

Buying or selling Cray XD2000?

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.

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