HPE Cray EX2500 Supercomputer/HPC Server Node

HPE Cray EX2500 Supercomputer/HPC Server Node

Brand: HPE | Category: Servers

SKU: R8S16A | Part #: R8S16A | MPN: R8S16A

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About the HPE Cray EX2500 Supercomputer/HPC Server Node

The HPE Cray EX2500 is a purpose-built supercomputer node engineered for national-scale HPC and AI workloads requiring liquid cooling, high-speed fabric interconnects, and extreme parallel performance.

At a glance — key specifications

Part NumberR8S16A
ManufacturerHPE
Chassis StandardEIA-310 19-inch rack
PSU RedundancyRedundant hot-swap supported
DrivesHot-swap NVMe / SAS / SATA (configurable)
ManagementiDRAC / iLO / XCC / IPMI 2.0 (vendor-specific)

Perfect for

  • VMware / Hyper-V / Proxmox virtualisation hosts
  • Database and SAP HANA production
  • AI / ML training and inference
  • Hyperconverged infrastructure (Nutanix, VxRail, Azure Stack HCI)
  • Edge and branch deployments

Frequently asked questions

Can you ship the HPE Cray EX2500 Supercomputer/HPC Server Node configured to my BOM?

Yes. Submit your CTO BOM (CPU SKU, memory layout, drives, NIC, GPU, OS preload) in the RFQ and we return a configured-to-order quote with realistic lead time.

Do you offer Dell ProSupport / HPE Foundation Care alongside the hardware?

Yes — OEM support-contract options can be quoted alongside the hardware on request. We recommend a 3-year minimum for production.

Is rack installation available in Dubai and the GCC?

Yes in Dubai, and on quotation for the broader GCC. Includes rack-and-stack, cable management, OS install, and post-install verification.

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Technical Specifications

BrandHPE
CategoryServers
SKUR8S16A
Part NumberR8S16A
ConditionNew
Chassis StandardEIA-310 19-inch rack
PSU RedundancyRedundant hot-swap supported
Manufacturer Part NumberR8S16A
Form Factor2U Rack
ProcessorIntel Xeon Platinum (3rd Gen EPYC alternative)
Memory TypeDDR4 / DDR5 ECC (configurable)
Max Memory2 TB
Drive Bays16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (hot-swap)
Network Interface2 x 10GbE RJ45
Power Supply2 x 1100W (80+ Platinum, redundant)
PCIe Slots3 x PCIe 4.0 (full height/length)
CoolingHot-swap redundant fans
Operating Temperature10–35°C
Security FeaturesTPM 2.0, Secure Boot, iLO Advanced security

Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Cray EX2500 Supercomputer/HPC Server Node

Is rack installation available in Dubai / GCC?

Yes in Dubai, and on quotation for the broader GCC. Includes rack-and-stack, cable management, OS install, and post-install verification.