HPE’s secure server infrastructure powers AI and automation

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. is addressing the growing demands of AI, cloud-native applications and evolving security threats with the launch of its latest generation of compute solutions. The HPE ProLiant Gen12 portfolio is designed to deliver security, performance and efficiency at scale, reinforcing the need for secure server infrastructure in an increasingly complex IT landscape.

As organizations shift toward a strategic balance between cloud and on-premises environments — nearly evenly splitting deployments — HPE is focusing on automation, AI-driven insights and built-in security to ensure businesses can operate securely and efficiently.

HPE’s Krista Satterthwaite and John Carter talk with theCUBE about the new ProLiant Gen12.

“When we design ProLiant, we design around three tenets, and that’s secured, optimized and automated,” said Krista Satterthwaite (pictured, right), senior vice president and general manager of mainstream compute at HPE. “We’re taking and advancing all of those. Today, we’re announcing our HPE ProLiant Gen12 portfolio, which delivers the performance, efficiency and security that customers deserve, and I say ‘deserve’ for a reason. They deserve to get servers that work as hard as they do and to get a return on investment on their time, their space and their budgets.”

Satterthwaite and John Carter (left), vice president of server product, quality and technical pursuit at HPE, spoke with theCUBE’s Rob Strechay and Savannah Peterson at the “Get Future Ready, NOW!” event, during an exclusive broadcast on theCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s livestreaming studio. They discussed how ProLiant Gen12 addresses modern IT challenges, from security and automation to AI-driven efficiency. (* Disclosure below.)

Secure server infrastructure from silicon to cloud

As cyber threats grow in complexity, security can no longer be an afterthought — it must be built into every layer of IT infrastructure. HPE prioritizes security in its secure server infrastructure, embedding protection from silicon to software, according to Carter. It begins with HPE’s Integrated Lights-Out management system, which enables remote monitoring and management with embedded security features. Introducing Silicon Root of Trust ensures that every ProLiant server has a unique cryptographic fingerprint, making it nearly impossible for malicious firmware to execute. Additionally, Gen12 introduces a secure enclave, an isolated vault for encryption keys and system secrets, adding an extra layer of protection.

“We’ve already talked about some of the things that are changing in the world … things like edge proliferation,” Carter said. “It’s not a matter of if you need a more secure system at this point; it’s a matter of when you’re going to need it. We really boot up at HPE around building a security-first system, and that really all centers around the innovation that goes into HPE iLO.”

Further enhancing security, HPE has implemented quantum-resistant encryption algorithms, ensuring long-term data protection against future threats, according to Carter. The ProLiant Gen12 servers also meet Federal Information Processing Standards 140-3 Level 3 security standards, making HPE the first original equipment manufacturer to achieve this level of certification at the baseboard management controller level.

“We will be pursuing those certifications, as well as a lot of other things we do,” Carter noted. “We have a secure supply chain program that makes sure that we protect the customer’s environment from manufacturing through shipping, all the way to their door. So, a lot of great stuff we do holistically around our systems when you think about security.”

AI, automation and performance at scale

Beyond security, HPE has significantly boosted performance and efficiency within its secure server infrastructure. One ProLiant Gen12 server delivers the performance of seven Gen10 servers while using 65% less power, according to Satterthwaite. The efficiency gains for customers running older infrastructure are even greater — one Gen12 unit replaces 14 Gen9 servers or 26 Gen8 servers. These improvements mean fewer servers are required, saving energy and physical space.

“Just because you can run an old server in your data center doesn’t mean that you should run an old server in your data center,” Satterthwaite said. “Old servers waste time, they waste space, they waste power. They don’t have the latest security, they don’t have the latest management tools and it’s hard to keep the software — the old software, the old open-source software — maintained. The case for refresh has never been stronger.”

Automation is another critical component of modern secure server infrastructure, allowing businesses to streamline IT operations and reduce costs. HPE Compute Ops Management, known internally as “Calm,” allows organizations to manage distributed environments at scale, according to Carter. IT teams can remotely monitor, update and secure fleets of servers, whether they’re located in data centers, retail branches or across the globe. The AI-driven platform also provides predictive energy consumption and carbon emissions analytics, enabling proactive sustainability strategies.

“We’ve just introduced some new features around actually taking AI models and providing insights into how we project that your energy usage will happen over the next six months so you can make proactive decisions around environmental, social and governance,” Carter explained. “We really plan out our power environment because we all know power’s not getting any cheaper, so it gives you that kind of capability to think ahead in your environment. We’ve also introduced some new features around a global map so you can see where your systems live in the world.”

As organizations navigate increasingly complex IT landscapes, HPE’s latest compute innovations blend security, performance and automation to meet modern demands. By leveraging secure server infrastructure, businesses gain not just an upgrade, but a future-proof foundation for AI-driven infrastructure, according to Satterthwaite and Carter.

Here’s the complete video interview, part of SiliconANGLE’s and theCUBE Research’s coverage of the “Get Future Ready, NOW!” event:

(* Disclosure: TheCUBE is a paid media partner for the “Get Future Ready, NOW!” event. Neither Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., the sponsor of theCUBE’s event coverage, nor other sponsors have editorial control over content on theCUBE or SiliconANGLE.)

Photo: SiliconANGLE

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