The HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 leverages a purpose-built architecture and is designed to accelerate large, complex AI model training and tuning workloads. Powered by eight of the latest accelerators from NVIDIA® or AMD, this server is optimized for use in large language model training, natural language processing, and multimodal training. Optional direct liquid cooling (DLC) helps organizations meet escalating power requirements, advance sustainability goals, and lower operational costs. Managed by HPE iLO, the server offers seamless management and robust security. HPE Services provides expertise for global installation and quick deployment of large AI clusters, offering stability and operational excellence.
Processor
Processor typeAMD
Processor family5th Generation AMD EPYC™ processors
Processor number2 processors
Processor core available32–96 cores, depending on processor
Processor speedUp to 5.0 GHz, depending on the processor
Processor cache128 MB–512 MB, depending on processor
Server Memory
Memory typeHPE DDR5 Standard Memory
Maximum memory6.1 TB with 256 GB DDR5
Memory slots24 DIMM Slots
Server Accelerator
AcceleratorsNVIDIA® H200 Air/DLC, NVIDIA Blackwell DLC, and AMD Instinct™ MI300X air
Server Cooling
System fan featuresAir and DLC (direct liquid cooling)
Server Expansions
Expansion slots8x HHHL PCIe Gen5 x16, 4x FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16
Server Form Factor
Form factor5U DLC Chassis, 6U Air-Cooled Chassis
Server Controllers
Network controller1 HPE SR932i-p Gen11 x32 Lanes 8GB Wide Cache PCI SPDM Plug-in Storage Controller
Storage controller1 HPE MR416i-p Gen11 x16 Lanes 8GB Cache PCI SPDM Plug-in Storage Controller
Server Drives
Drive supported8 E3.S Hot-swappable NVMe, additional drives available when storage controller is installed
Optical drive typeN/A
Server Power
Power supply type6x 3000W @54V Titanium Plus (N+1), 200 VAC–277 VAC input. Maximum 9 power supplies in DLC config with additional power shelf option
Maximum 9 in DLC
Management Software
Management Software
Infrastructure managementServer: HPE iLO6, BMC, Redfish APIs, 1GbE LAN (for BMC only)
Cluster: HPE Performance Cluster Manager
Security
SecurityHPE iLO6
Warranty
WarrantyThis product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HPE Services and a worldwide network of HPE authorized channel partners resellers. Hardware diagnostic support and repair are available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HPE Services operational services or customized service agreements. Hard drives have either a one-year or three-year warranty; see the specific hard drive QuickSpecs for details.
Notes: Server warranty includes 3-year parts, 3-year labor, 3-year on-site support with next business day response