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Enterprise scale-up server: BullSequana SH

Modular, reliable, secure high-memory compute to confidently manage AI and critical workloads

BullSequana SH series is a next-generation family of x86 servers powered by Intel® Xeon® processors. 

Designed to power critical applications, accelerate analytics, and manage in-memory databases and AI workloads, BullSequana SH delivers high performance, security by design, seamless scalability, and eco-efficient architecture for modern enterprises.

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Latest certification

The BullSequana SH81, is now certified for SAP HANA in both scale-up and scale-out configurations.

Key features

On-demand scalability

2 to 16 processors in a single system, scale up in 2-socket increments to provide tailored data solutions.

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High performance

Powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, or 4th and 5th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors.

easy-installationSimplified serviceability & manageability

Modular architecture, PCIe hotplug blades, components redundancy, OpenBMC-based management, and unified automation tools reduce maintenance effort and improve system availability.

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Large memory capacity

512 GB to 64 TB of DDR5 memory 

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Combining full supply chain transparency, advanced hardware protection, platform firmware resiliency and trusted execution technologies with root-of-trust without compromising performance.

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Maximised compute density with intelligent power management and efficient cooling for optimal resource utilisation and energy efficiency.

The right choice for modern computing needs

In-memory database and data analytics

Accelerate data processing with high throughput and optimised memory bandwidth delivering instant, actionable insights across your most demanding in memory workloads, such as SAP HANA.

Critical applications & data management

Ensure performance and reliability for critical applications with secure, scalable data management and high availability.

Virtualisation

Run dense virtual environments efficiently with powerful compute, optimised performance, and simplified management across leading virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere and Vates XCP-NG.

Consolidation

Enable IT infrastructure consolidation by hosting multiple workloads on a powerful, scalable platform that reduces complexity, costs, and operational overhead.

Cloud infrastructure

Support cloud infrastructure deployments by providing a scalable, secure platform optimised for virtualisation, automation, and hybrid cloud integration.

Artificial intelligence

Enable in-memory AI workloads by leveraging Intel Xeon 6 AI accelerators, delivering efficient inference and analytics.

Appliance compatibility and certifications

Technical specifications of BullSequana SH

Processors type

Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, or 4th and 5th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors.

Number of processors

Up to 16.

Processor speed

1.7 to 4.0 GHz.

Memory type

16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 96 GB, 128 GB DDR5 RDIMM
Or 256 GB DDR5 RDIMM-3DS

Memory slots

16 DIMM slots per processor, maximum 256 DIMM slots in a 16-socket system

Maximum memory

Up to 64 TB

Management software

Ansible® playbooks and Zabbix™ templates, OneBSM

Security

Platform Firmware Resiliency, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, Root-of-Trust, Trusted Execution Architecture; Intel® Software Guard Extensions (SGX) and Trust Domain Extension (TDX) Connect; Intel® Multi-Key Total Memory Encryption (MKTME); Vector AES, SHA2-256 extensions, VPMADD52

Power supply type

2200W Titanium or 3000W Titanium

PCIe slots

Up to 8 PCIe Gen 5 slots per 2-socket chassis

Network controllers

1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 100GbE, 200GbE, 400GbE optional add-in PCIe cards, 1 x OCP slot available per 2-socket chassis

System fan features

Hot-swappable N+1 redundant fans

Form factor

From 2U to 19U

Warranty

Standard 3 years CRU, extension under specific contract.

Compliance

Global: CB, RoHS, REACH, WEEE
Per country: CE, ErP Lot 9, CSA, ICES-003, FCC, BIS, BSMI, VCCI, KC, RCM, ... (consult Bull sales representative for exhaustive list)

Storage drives description

2x M.2 (for boot) and up to 8 EDSFF E1.S NVMe SSDs per 2-socket chassis

Technical specifications

  • BullSequana SH technical specifications (PDF)
  • BullSequana SH series 2023 technical specifiaction (PDF)
  • BullSequana S technical specifiaction (PDF) 

 

Warranty

  • BullSequana SH warranty
  • BullSequana S warranty

Resources

  • Whitepaper - Unlock the value of your sensitive data while minimizing risk
  • List of Bull certified hardware for SAP on Linux

 

Recommended products and solutions

  • Server monitoring and management
  • SAP HANA solutions
  • Oracle infrastructure solutions
  • Bare Metal as a Service
  • European sovereign virtualisation platform
  • Customer server solutions and pre-integrated infrastructure

Recommended services

  • Customisation
  • Installation & Commissioning
  • Maintenance
  • Support
  • Enterprise Computing Consulting
  • Training Enterprise Computing
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SAP HANA Solutions

Boost SAP HANA performance, ensure availability, security, and optimize infrastructure and operations costs with the leading SAP HANA infrastructure.

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Oracle Infrastructure Solutions

Optimize Oracle® performance, ensure critical database availability and protect your costs and investments.

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Bare Metal as a Service

Master bare metal at scale with secure, high-performance end-to-end infrastructure, software, and services.

Related resources

Technical specifications
Warranty
Resources
Recommended products and solutions
  • Server monitoring and management
  • SAP HANA solutions
  • Oracle infrastructure solutions
  • European sovereign virtualisation platform
  • Customer server solutions and pre-integrated infrastructure
Recommended services
  • Consulting
  • Lifecycle services
  • Managed services
  • Training & support
Technical specifications

Warranty
Resources

FAQ

A scale-up server increases computing power by adding resources (such as CPUs and memory) within a single system, making it ideal for workloads that require large shared memory and high performance. Scale-out servers, on the other hand, add more nodes to a distributed system, which is better suited for horizontal scalability and cloud-native applications. 

 BullSequana SH servers are engineered for mission-critical applications that demand high reliability, scalability, and performance. They support large memory configurations, advanced virtualisation, and high availability features, making them ideal for ERP systems, large databases, and in-memory computing. 

 If your workloads involve large databases, real-time analytics, or applications requiring significant shared memory and compute power, a scale-up server is often the best choice. These servers simplify management by consolidating resources into fewer systems, reducing complexity compared to scale-out architectures.

 Yes. BullSequana SH servers can be deployed in scale-out configurations, enabling organisations to combine the benefits of high-performance scale-up architecture with the flexibility of distributed computing for large-scale workloads. 

 BullSequana SH series can scale up to 16 CPUs thanks to advanced Node Controller technology, which ensures efficient interconnection and resource sharing across multiple nodes within a single system. 

Ready to scale-up your resilience?

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