HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen10
The HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen10 brings hyperconverged virtualization to edge, remote, and branch offices in a compact 1U form factor powered by a single AMD EPYC 7002 series processor. Offering significant per-socket hypervisor licensing cost reductions compared to traditional dual-socket nodes, the 325 delivers all-flash storage performance, unified management, and enterprise data protection in distributed enterprise deployments.
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | SimpliVity |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Jun 2019 |
| End of sale | Sep 2021 |
| End of support | Sep 2026 |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount |
| Cpu sockets | 1 |
| Cpu architecture | AMD EPYC 7002 Series processor (up to 64 cores) |
| Memory capacity | Up to 2TB DDR4 ECC memory across 16 DIMMs |
| Storage drives | All-flash SSD storage array with usable capacity up to 10TB |
| Deduplication engine | Software-optimized OmniStack Data Virtualization Platform |
| Hypervisor | VMware vSphere |
Generations
- Next generation: HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen10 Plus v2
Works together
How the HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen10 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Hyperconverged cluster
Plan at least two 25GbE ports per node to two switches; all-NVMe clusters often move to 100GbE.
Adapters for the server
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 8360-32Y4C 1U rack
HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 10000 1U distributed services switch
HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 8400 8-slot modular chassis
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
- Hypervisor advisor: which platform fits you mrplanb.com
- VM platform Ledger: hypervisors scored mrplanb.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms 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 SimpliVity 325 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
Why is the single-socket architecture beneficial for HCI?
A single AMD EPYC processor provides up to 64 cores, halving VMware and operating system socket-based licensing fees while meeting VM compute requirements.
Can SimpliVity 325 nodes cluster with SimpliVity 380 nodes?
Yes, different SimpliVity models can coexist within the same federation and share global backup and replication targets.
Buying or selling SimpliVity 325 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 SimpliVity 325 Gen10 QuickSpecs (SimpliVity 325 Gen10 QuickSpecs), checked 2026-10-27
- HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen10 Overview and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27