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16 half-height PCIe slots (7 x16 slots and 9 x8 slots)
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12 slots with eight full-height slots (4 x16 slots and 4 x8 slots) + 4 half-height slots (1 x16 slot and 3 x8 slots)
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Compute-only configuration with no PCIe slots (expansion chassis only)
• The BaseIO includes four HDD/SSD drive bays, two 1GbE NIC ports, two 10GbE NIC ports, and four USB ports.
• A built-in DVD is included for system updates.
• The HPE Superdome Flex Server Error Analysis Engine provides system diagnostics and mission-critical reliability.
• HPE nPartitions: 4 socket to 16 socket and multiple nPartition configurations per rack are supported for greater
system reliability and licensing optimization.
• Depending on the number of chassis, HPE Superdome Flex Server administration uses either an embedded rack
management controller (eRMC) or a 1U rack-mounted RMC (required for partitioned systems).
For more information about features and supported configurations, see the
www.hpe.com/support/superdome-flex-
Post installation checklist
A Hewlett Packard Enterprise representative installs the system in your computer center. When the installation is
complete, it is up to you to complete the following tasks.
Prerequisites
NOTE: HPE Foundation Software is required for all operating systems except VMware and Microsoft Windows. See the
HPE Superdome Flex Server OS Installation Guide for additional information.
Procedure
1. Configure the HPE Superdome Flex Server on your site network. This manual, the HPE Superdome Flex Server User
Guide, explains how to complete this configuration task.
2. Install an operating system on the server.
3. Install the HPE Foundation Software on the server.
For information on installing an operating system and the HPE Foundation Software, see
HPE Superdome Flex Server overview
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