SynetoOS on HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers

Written By Alessandro Scarafile (Super Administrator)

Updated at March 11th, 2026

This article lists HPE ProLiant Gen10 supported server models and related certified components for installing SynetoOS (Software Only).

PREREQUISITES

To ensure optimal performance, the following system requirements must be met:

Memory: SynetoOS requires a minimum of 32 GB of dedicated RAM.
Storage: At least 20% of the total storage capacity must remain free.
VMware ESXi: The Boot Environment is mandatory.
Syneto Hyperion: Two SSDs dedicated to the Hypervisor are required. Alternatively, a Boot Environment can be used if present.

 

Validated Platforms

Model Format Official Datasheet
Proliant DL380 Gen10 Rack 2U HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server
Proliant DL360 Gen10 Rack 1U HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Server

 

Validated Components

Component Description Part Number
RAID Controller HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 804331-B21
RAID Controller HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 804338-B21
Embedded Systems Management ILO 5  
1Gb RJ45 (BASE-T) HPE Ethernet 1GB 4-port  331i Adapter - NIC - Embedded LOM  
10Gb RJ45 (BASE-T) HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 533FLR-T  
10Gb RJ45 (BASE-T) Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X550-T2  

 

Boot Environment

A boot environment on an x86 server consists of the hardware, firmware, and software components responsible for initializing the system and loading the operating system.
Syneto supports any of the boot environment options listed below. If a supported boot environment is available, the SynetoOS operating system will be installed on it.

Product Name Part Number Requirements Official Datasheet
HPE NVMe OS BOOT DEVICE - NS204i-p P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-P
ICY DOCK 2x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe MB842MP-B Requires purchase of 2x identical M2 NVMe drives ICY DOCK 2x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe
Icy Dock 1x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 x4 MB840M2P-B Requires purchase of 1x additional M2 NVMe drives Icy Dock 1x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 x4
Delock PCI Express x8 Card to 2x internal NVMe M.2 Key M 89045 Requires purchase of 2x identical M2 NVMe drives Delock PCI Express x8 Card to 2x internal NVMe M.2 Key M

⚠️ Selection requirement
Select only one of the boot environment options.
Do not select multiple components, as they are alternative solutions for the same purpose.