HPE Synergy 480 Gen11 Compute Module
The HPE Synergy 480 Gen11 Compute Module delivers composable two-socket computing powered by 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 mezzanine fabrics. Providing iLO 6 management and up to 64 cores per socket, it extends composable infrastructure into modern AI inference, massive virtualization, and hybrid cloud data center operations.
Also written as: Synergy 480 G11, Synergy 480Gen11
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | Synergy |
| Form factor | blade |
| Released | Apr 2023 |
| Form factor detail | Half-height compute module for Synergy 12000 Frame |
| Cpu sockets | 2 |
| Cpu platform | 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors up to 64 cores |
| Memory slots | 16 |
| Memory type | DDR5-4800 / DDR5-5600 SmartMemory RDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 4,096 |
| Mezzanine slots | 3 mezzanine slots supporting PCIe 5.0 and high-speed fabrics |
| Drive bays | Up to 2 SFF hot-plug SAS/SATA/NVMe or EDSFF E3.S |
Generations
- Previous generation: HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Plus Compute Module
Works together
How the HPE Synergy 480 Gen11 Compute Module 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 SN6700B 1U rack
HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 1U rack
HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 1U rack
Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9396V 2RU
Storage
HPE Alletra Storage MP 2U rack
HPE Alletra 6000 4U rack
HPE Alletra 9000 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
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 Aruba CX 8100 1U fixed switch
HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 9300 1U fixed 400G switch
HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 10000 1U distributed services switch
HPE Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C 1U rack
Storage
- HPE Alletra Storage MP 2U rack
- HPE Alletra 6000 4U rack
- HPE Alletra 9000 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
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6400H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6600H 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5084 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 Aruba CX 8100 1U fixed switch
- HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 9300 1U fixed 400G switch
- HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 10000 1U distributed services switch
- HPE Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C 1U rack
Storage
- HPE Alletra Storage MP 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3010H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DG5000 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 4U rack
Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3200T 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 Synergy 480 Gen11 Compute Module.
- 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
What memory type does the Synergy 480 Gen11 use?
It uses high-speed DDR5 SmartMemory running at speeds up to 5600 MT/s across 16 DIMM slots.
Is the Synergy 480 Gen11 backwards compatible with existing Synergy 12000 Frames?
Yes, it installs directly into existing HPE Synergy 12000 Frames alongside older Gen10/Gen10 Plus modules.
Buying or selling Synergy 480 Gen11 Compute Module?
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 Synergy 480 Gen11 Compute Module QuickSpecs, checked 2026-10-27