HPE 128GB Persistent Memory Module

Unlock transformative performance in your data center with the HPE 128GB Persistent Memory Module. Designed for enterprise workloads that demand speed, scalability, and non-volatile resilience, this module blends memory-like performance with persistent storage capabilities. It’s ideal for large-scale analytics, real-time data processing, and memory-centric architectures where data must survive power interruptions while remaining instantly accessible to applications. With 128GB of non-volatile memory per module, you gain ample headroom for hot datasets, memory-resident analytics, and fast in-memory databases, all while reducing PCIe bottlenecks, minimizing I/O latency, and accelerating time-to-insight. HPE’s trusted reliability, firmware optimization, and seamless server integration ensure that your deployment remains predictable, secure, and easy to manage across the lifecycle of your infrastructure.

• High-capacity, non-volatile memory with 128GB per module delivers substantial headroom for memory-resident workloads and large analytical datasets, enabling faster query responses and reduced data movement.
• Byte-addressable persistent memory that enables direct access by applications without traditional storage I/O bottlenecks, accelerating in-memory processing and real-time analytics.
• Versatile operating modes supports both Memory mode (to augment DRAM capacity) and App-Direct mode (for explicit data placement and software-managed persistence), offering flexibility across diverse workloads.
• Enterprise-grade reliability with ECC protection, robust firmware, and server-ready integration for HPE ProLiant systems, ensuring data integrity and predictable performance at scale.
• Optimized for analytics and databases designed to reduce latency, boost throughput, and improve cost efficiency in structured data environments, big data platforms, and real-time processing pipelines.

Technical Details of HPE 128GB Persistent Memory Module

• Capacity: 128 GB per module
• Memory type: Non-volatile persistent memory designed to complement DRAM in data-center servers
• Form factor: DIMM for supported enterprise servers
• Memory modes supported: Memory mode and App-Direct mode to suit different workloads and software ecosystems
• Interface and compatibility: Integrated with server memory subsystem; designed for compatibility with HPE ProLiant platforms and other enterprise servers that support persistent memory technologies
• Reliability features: ECC protection and enterprise-grade firmware to ensure data integrity and system resilience
• Management and administration: Managed via standard server management tools and HPE firmware utilities for health monitoring and firmware updates
• Power and thermal characteristics: Designed for stable operation within data-center environmental specs; follows standard enterprise memory thermal guidelines

How to Install HPE 128GB Persistent Memory Module

Installing a persistent memory module is straightforward when you follow server-compatible procedures. Before you begin, verify your server model supports persistent memory and that firmware, BIOS, and drivers are up to date. Ensure you have appropriate maintenance windows to perform a safe upgrade or expansion in your data center.

• Prepare the server: Power down the system, unplug from all power sources, and discharge static electricity. Open the chassis and locate the available DIMM slots designated for persistent memory modules in your server’s hardware guide.
• Insert the module: Align the 128GB persistent memory module with the slot and firmly seat it until the retention latches click into place. Confirm a proper connection by checking slot indicators or management tools per your server model.
• Close and power up: Re-seat any removed components, close the chassis, reconnect power, and boot the server. Enter the BIOS/UEFI setup to verify the module is detected and recognized as part of the memory subsystem.
• Configure memory mode or app-direct mode: In the BIOS/UEFI, select the desired persistent memory mode (Memory or App-Direct) based on your workload. If you plan software-managed persistence, enable App-Direct and allocate memory regions accordingly in your OS or hypervisor tooling.
• Update and verify: Apply the latest firmware and management tools from HPE. Boot the operating system and use the server management console to confirm the module’s health, capacity, and mode configuration. Run representative workloads to validate performance improvements and data accessibility.

Frequently asked questions

• What is a persistent memory module? A persistent memory module is non-volatile, memory-like storage that can be directly addressed by software. It retains data after power loss and offers memory-speed access to accelerate analytics, databases, and memory-centric workloads while providing options for both raw persistence and software-managed data placement.
• What workloads benefit most from the HPE 128GB Persistent Memory Module? In-memory databases, real-time analytics, large-scale data processing, and workloads that require fast warm-starts, fast snapshots, or reduced I/O latency benefit most. It’s especially valuable where data volumes exceed conventional DRAM capacity and where data persistence reduces recovery time after outages.
• How do I choose between Memory mode and App-Direct mode? Memory mode expands effective memory capacity by using persistent memory as an extension of DRAM, while App-Direct mode exposes persistent memory to software for explicit data placement and persistence. Choose based on your software stack, persistence requirements, and performance goals.
• Is this module compatible with all servers? Compatibility depends on server model and BIOS/firmware support. The HPE 128GB Persistent Memory Module is designed for HPE ProLiant systems and other enterprise servers that support persistent memory; always verify with your hardware vendor and ensure firmware is up to date.
• What are the maintenance implications? With enterprise-grade firmware and management tools, monitoring health, applying updates, and validating performance are streamlined. Regular firmware updates help maintain reliability, security, and optimal performance for memory-centric workloads.