HPE Alletra Storage Server 4120 (2U Dual-Xeon, All-NVMe Data-Centric)
Ultra-dense 2U data-centric server for software-defined storage.
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Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Configuration Options
Core specifications for this system. Every component is configurable to your workload — request a quote for a tailored build.
Optional GPU/FPGA for in-storage data services
Single or dual 4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable, up to 48 cores each
Up to 32 DDR5 DIMM slots, multi-TB capacity
28 LFF, or 48 SFF, or EDSFF NVMe combinations; all-NVMe option
Overview
The HPE Alletra Storage Server 4120 is a standard-depth 2U platform configured for data-centric workloads that balance capacity, throughput, and processing, built on dual 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Each system is specified to your drive and fabric mix, tested, and delivered through authorized HPE channels with full warranty coverage.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Capacity meets throughput
Up to 1000 Gbps networking and dense NVMe bays balance scale-out capacity with high data-in-flight performance.
Flexible drive topology
Mixed LFF, SFF, and EDSFF NVMe bay options adapt the platform to capacity- or performance-led storage tiers.
Hardened data security
Configuration Lock, Secure Boot, and FIPS 140-2 encryption protect data and the platform itself.
Typical Business Use Cases
Scale-out file and object storage
Analytics data lakes
Active archives and data protection
ML and NoSQL data stores
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
The Alletra 4120 uses single- or dual-socket 4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with PCIe Gen5 connectivity to NVMe, SAS, and SATA media across a flexible 2U bay architecture. It delivers up to 125 GB/s of network bandwidth and 225.6 GB/s of drive bandwidth, managed by HPE iLO 6 with Silicon Root of Trust.
| CPU | Single or dual 4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable, up to 48 cores each |
| Accelerator | Optional GPU/FPGA for in-storage data services |
| Memory | Up to 32 DDR5 DIMM slots, multi-TB capacity |
| Storage | 28 LFF, or 48 SFF, or EDSFF NVMe combinations; all-NVMe option |
| Networking/Fabric | Up to 125 GB/s (1000 Gbps) via PCIe Gen5 NICs |
| Form Factor | Standard-depth ultra-dense 2U rack |
| Management | HPE iLO 6 with Silicon Root of Trust |
| Security | Configuration Lock, Secure Boot, FIPS 140-2 encryption, bezel lock |
| Warranty | HPE 3-year parts/labor with support upgrades |
Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.
Warranty, Support & Fulfillment
Every system ships from an authorized channel, configured and tested, with the documentation enterprise buyers need — backed by warranty and a dedicated account team.
Enterprise Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty with optional on-site, next-business-day support and extended coverage.
Authorized Channel
Sourced through Tier-1 distribution and OEM partners — never grey market. Asset & warranty records included.
Lead Time & Deployment
48-hour quotes, then configured, burn-in tested, and delivered on a committed schedule.
Nationwide Fulfillment
Coordinated logistics, rack-and-stack, and delivery wherever your infrastructure lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alletra 4120 a storage array or a server?
It is a data-centric storage server: a standard x86 platform with dense drive bays and high bandwidth, ideal for software-defined storage stacks like Ceph, VAST, or WEKA that we can pre-configure.
How much capacity and bandwidth does it deliver?
The 2U chassis supports up to 28 LFF or 48 SFF drives with EDSFF NVMe options, up to 1000 Gbps of network bandwidth, and up to 225.6 GB/s of drive bandwidth.
When should I choose the 4120 over the 1U 4110?
Choose the 2U 4120 when you need higher raw capacity and dual-socket processing for analytics and archive tiers; the 1U 4110 favors maximum density-per-rack-U for performance-first all-NVMe workloads.
Hardware Assistance
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