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HPE Edgeline EL8000

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The HPE Edgeline EL8000 Converged Edge System is a rugged 5U short-depth modular chassis designed for harsh operating environments, military edge command, and telco open RAN deployments. It holds up to four independent e910 or e920 compute blades powered by Intel Xeon Scalable processors, combined with support for full-length enterprise GPU accelerators and NEBS Level 3 compliance for resilience under extreme vibrations and temperature swings.

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Specifications

BrandHPE
FamilyEdgeline
Form factor5U ruggedized edge system
ReleasedFeb 2019
Blade slots4
Blade modelsHPE Edgeline e910 or e920 Compute Blade
Cpu supportIntel Xeon Scalable 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen
Accelerator supportUp to 4 high-power full-length PCIe GPUs
Chassis height5U rack mount with 432mm depth
ComplianceNEBS Level 3, ETSI 300 019, shock and vibration certified
CoolingFront-to-back high-flow hot-swappable cooling fans

Generations

Works together

How the HPE Edgeline EL8000 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 Edgeline EL8000.

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FAQ

What makes the EL8000 suitable for open RAN deployments?

Its compact depth, DC power support, NEBS Level 3 certification, and high PCIe density accommodate virtualized baseband processing cards and accelerators.

Can blades be removed individually?

Yes, each compute blade is individually serviceable and features dedicated power, management, and network connections.

Buying or selling Edgeline EL8000?

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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