The HPE ProLiant is a server line built on Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with a maximum of 1536 GB of DDR5 memory. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a compact desktop computer with Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The two products serve different roles: the ProLiant is a rack-mountable server for data centres, while the Treo is a small desktop unit for office, kiosk and embedded use.
HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen11 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen11 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th 1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel 4th or 5th Gen Xeon Scalable | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 1536 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 8 LFF or 16 SFF drive bays | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Rack-convertible server, 5.5U rack space | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The ProLiant supports up to 1536 GB of RAM. The Treo supports up to 64 GB.
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The ProLiant has 8 LFF or 16 SFF drive bays for bulk storage. The Treo stores data on an M.2 SSD of up to 2 TB.
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The Treo is a mini PC that sits on a desk or mounts to a VESA bracket. The ProLiant is a server that converts to a rack, using 5.5U of rack space.
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The Treo has 4 USB 3.2 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 4 front USB 2.0 ports, HDMI and VGA outputs, and 1000 Mbps Ethernet, with Wi-Fi 5 dual band on the wireless variant.
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The Treo Ultra 5 125U model has 12 cores and dual LAN ports, and it includes an RS485 option.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen11 if you need a rack-mounted server with large memory capacity and many drive bays for data centre workloads. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact, low-footprint desktop or embedded computer with Intel Core processing, up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice of operating systems.
