The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 is a tower server with an ultra mini tower form factor. It can be placed flat, placed vertically or wall-mounted. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which is a compact desktop system rather than a server. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th 1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Xeon (E-2434 and 6300-series options) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 8 GB (as configured) |
| Storage | Up to 4000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Ultra mini tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which is higher than the 32 GB maximum of the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel i3-1315U has 6 cores, which is more than the 4 cores of the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11.
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The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 supports up to 4000 GB of storage, which is more than the 2 TB SSD maximum of the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
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The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 is designed as a server with Intel Xeon processors and supports four LFF drive bays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and does not have drive bays.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen11 if you need a server with drive bays and up to 4000 GB of storage. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact desktop system with up to 64 GB of RAM, 6 cores and a choice of operating systems.
