HPE brings new systems, NS5 X5 and NS9 X5, to the fault-tolerant HPE Nonstop Compute solution.
HPE has introduced additional systems to its established line of fault-tolerant HPE Nonstop Compute solutions, further strengthening its position as a leader in high-availability infrastructure for mission-critical business applications. The newly introduced HPE Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and flagship NS9 X5 systems are engineered to deliver greater power, flexibility, and reliability, addressing the evolving needs of enterprises that demand uninterrupted operations.
Optimized for High Availability and Modern Workloads
The HPE Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 are designed to support critical enterprise operations such as payment processing, fraud detection, and smart manufacturing execution systems (MES). These systems are now available, bringing a host of hardware and networking enhancements that enable organizations to accelerate business processes and modernize their workloads for today’s data center environments.
Casey Taylor, General Manager of HPE Nonstop, emphasized the trust customers place in HPE Nonstop solutions for powering mission-critical workloads. He cited the example of a leading auto manufacturer that has relied on HPE’s fault-tolerant systems for over 35 years without experiencing a single outage. Taylor underscored HPE’s ongoing commitment to delivering an architecture purpose-built for fault tolerance and high performance, empowering customers to scale their businesses and innovate with confidence.
Industry-Leading Uptime, Enhanced Performance, and Expanded Memory
HPE Nonstop Compute solutions are recognized for their industry-leading uptime, with IDC classifying them as AL4 systems, delivering 99.999% or even 99.9999% availability. The new NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 models build on this legacy, offering significant improvements in processing power, memory capacity, system-interconnect bandwidth, and networking performance.
Both systems are powered by the latest Intel Xeon processors, providing up to 15% more performance capacity. The entry-class NS5 X5 features Intel Xeon Bronze 3400 series processors, while the flagship NS9 X5 is equipped with Intel Xeon Gold 6400 series processors. HPE has doubled the memory capacity for both models, now supporting up to 8 TB, which enables customers to handle larger datasets and boost overall productivity.
Designed for up to 25 SAS SFF drives per enclosure and up to 2,700 drives per system. The drive enclosures connect to storage controllers referred to as HPE Nonstop Compute storage CLIMs. The NS9 X5 system is designed for up to 56 CLIMs (a combination of Storage, IP, and Telco CLIMs). A minimum of two storage CLIMs is required.
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Technical specifications HPE Nonstop Compute |
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| Model |
NS5 X5 |
NS9 X5 |
| Processor type | Intel | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel® Xeon® Bronze 3400 Series | Xeon® Gold 6400 series |
| Processor core available | 2, 4, or 6-core software licensing available | |
| Drive type | SAS SFF (2.5 in) Solid State Drive (SSD), Enterprise storage system (ESS) with HPE XP8 storage array | SAS SFF (2.5 in) Solid State Drive (SSD). Enterprise storage system (ESS) with HPE XP8 storage array. |
| Drive description | Designed for up to 25 SAS SFF drives per enclosure and up to 100 drives per system. The drive enclosures connect to storage controllers referred to as HPE Nonstop Compute Entry Class Storage CLIMs. The NS5 X5 is designed for up to four Storage CLIMs. | Designed for up to 25 SAS SFF drives per enclosure and up to 2,700 drives per system. The drive enclosures connect to storage controllers referred to as HPE Nonstop Compute storage CLIMs. The NS9 X5 system is designed for up to 56 CLIMs (a combination of Storage, IP, and Telco CLIMs). A minimum of two storage CLIMs is required. |
| Nonstop Compute | Entry Class Storage CLIMs. The NS5 X5 is designed for up to four Storage CLIMs. | |
| Network controller | Designed for 4×10 GbE and 1×1 GbE ports per network controller. A network controller can be an HPE Nonstop Compute Entry Class IP or Telco CLIM. The NS5 X5 is designed for up to four IP or Telco CLIMs. | Designed for 4×25 GbE and 1×1 GbE ports per network controller. A network controller can be an HPE Nonstop Compute IP or Telco CLIM. The NS9 X5 system is designed for up to 56 CLIMs (a combination of Storage, IP, and Telco CLIMs). A minimum of two IP or Telco CLIMs are required. |
| Maximum memory | Designed for up to 512 GB in a four-HPE Nonstop Compute CPU system, with 128 GB per CPU | Designed for up to 8 TB in a 16 HPE Nonstop Compute CPU system, up to 512 GB per CPU |
| Memory type | HPE DDR5 memory | HPE DDR5 memory |
| Expansion slots | Compute and I/O expansion is possible by adding HPE Nonstop CPUs and Entry Class CLIMs to the system interconnect fabric. This fabric is based upon InfiniBand technology, delivering up to 100 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth throughout the system. | Compute and I/O expansion is possible by adding HPE Nonstop CPUs and CLIMs to the system interconnect fabric. This fabric is based upon InfiniBand technology, delivering up to 100 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth throughout the system. |
| Power supply type | Individual components with hot-swappable power supplies. Input PDU power: North America/Japan single phase or 3-phase, or International single phase or 3-phase. | Individual components with hot-swappable power supplies. Input PDU power: North America/Japan single phase or 3-phase, or international single phase or 3-phase. |
| Infrastructure management | HPE Open System Management (OSM) | HPE Open System Management (OSM) |
| System fan features | Redundant fans | Redundant fans |
| Form factor | 36U or 42U rack(s) | 36U or 42U rack(s) |
| Warranty | For HPE Nonstop Compute systems, 1 year hardware and 90 days software warranty period is applicable. For more warranty information refer to https://www.hpe.com/support/nonstop/globalwarranty. Additional HPE support and service coverage for your product can be purchased locally. For information on availability of service upgrades and the cost for these service upgrades, refer to the HPE website | For HPE Nonstop Compute systems, 1 year hardware and 90 days software warranty period is applicable. For more warranty information refer to https://www.hpe.com/support/nonstop/globalwarranty. Additional HPE support and service coverage for your product can be purchased locally. For information on availability of service upgrades and the cost for these service upgrades, refer to the HPE website |
The NS9 X5 also delivers 2.5 times more networking bandwidth compared to previous generations, along with improved fiber channel connectivity. These enhancements are particularly valuable for financial services organizations, allowing them to process more transactions per second and support high-volume, latency-sensitive workloads. In manufacturing, the increased capacity and bandwidth facilitate multi-plant integrations, delivering faster insights and more effective smart MES applications.
Seamless Scalability and Enhanced Security
A key advantage of the NS9 X5 is its ability to be clustered with the previous two generations of HPE Nonstop Compute solutions. This backward compatibility allows enterprises to expand their compute environments seamlessly, integrating new servers into existing multi-generation configurations without downtime. As a result, organizations can migrate and scale operations with confidence, maintaining continuous availability throughout the process.
Coinciding with the hardware launch, HPE has released an updated operating system that introduces new features, including support for multi-factor authentication (MFA). These enhancements help organizations meet stringent regulatory requirements such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 2, further safeguarding sensitive data and critical business operations.
Trusted Platform for the World’s Most Demanding Industries
The HPE Nonstop Compute platform is purpose-built for industries where uninterrupted operations are non-negotiable. For example, a major car rental company depends on HPE Nonstop to manage 80,000 reservations daily. In the financial sector, six of the world’s top ten full-service global retail banks rely on HPE Nonstop to process retail card payments, ATM transactions, and core banking functions, underscoring the platform’s reputation for reliability and performance.
These solutions are supported by specialized HPE Services, delivered by expert Nonstop Compute engineers who assist customers in migrating and managing complex, mission-critical workloads. The NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 are available as standalone systems or through HPE GreenLake, offering a flexible as-a-service consumption model that aligns with modern IT procurement strategies.
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