Server Transfer speed significantly higher then expected ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus

proitspecialist — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:34:54 GMT

Trynig to find out why server is pretty slow still working the kinks but i got this error can find what driver or what to do to get it remove

Re: Server Transfer speed significantly higher then expected ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 P

Mamatha_J — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:26:35 GMT

Hi @proitspecialist

Start with known HPE causes of slow server performance
HPE clearly documents that slow response or transfer performance is typically not driver-only, but due to underlying system conditions:
Low or full disk capacity
Encryption overhead
Storage controller background operations (rebuild/recovery)
Official reference:
HPE – Server response time is slow
From HPE:
Ensure at least 15% free disk space and verify no recovery operation is running.
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=a00117735en_us&page=GUID-8B0F8046-7001-44AD-B606-A0385F76D3FD.html

Check for unsupported or misconfigured hardware (very common root cause)
HPE explicitly highlights that non-supported drives, controllers, or adapters can cause abnormal performance:
Unsupported disks / SSDs
PCIe adapters (NVMe/SATA)
RAID / AHCI misconfiguration
Cabling or power issues
Official reference:
HPE – New hardware issues troubleshooting
From HPE:
Verify hardware is supported in QuickSpecs and properly installed.
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=a00117735en_us&docLocale=en_US&page=GUID-6A2AAB19-9011-4919-BB58-0D941C135D88.html
This is critical for MicroServer Gen10 Plus — it is known to be sensitive to non-HPE drives/controllers.

Firmware / driver mismatch is a primary cause
HPE consistently recommends:
Update System ROM (BIOS)
Update iLO firmware
Update storage controller firmware
Use HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP)
Official reference (same troubleshooting guide):
HPE – Fans or system behavior abnormal (firmware guidance)
From HPE:
“Update the server to the latest firmware version”
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=a00117735en_us&page=GUID-06E24002-17C0-48BF-B903-61C8294A11BD.html
Even though that section mentions fans, this is a global HPE recommendation for abnormal system behavior, including performance issues.

Storage subsystem is usually the bottleneck
From HPE troubleshooting categories:
Drive issues → slow response time
Logical drive state impacts performance
RAID initialization or rebuild severely reduces throughput
Official reference:
HPE – Internal system issues (drive/performance section)
HPE groups “server response time is slow” under drive issues, confirming storage is the most common cause.
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=a00117735en_us&docLocale=en_US&page=GUID-DF3027A4-7F87-4E88-808F-4B41B6A66292.html

What You Should Check (Practical Steps)
✔ Storage / RAID
Check if RAID initialization / rebuild is running
Verify controller via Smart Storage Administrator (SSA)
Confirm disks are HPE supported models
✔ Drivers & Firmware
Install latest:
SPP (Service Pack for ProLiant)
Chipset + storage drivers (HPE customized, not generic OS)
Avoid inbox OS drivers for RAID/NIC if possible
✔ Disk & OS health
Ensure:
≥15% free space
No heavy encryption overhead
No 100% disk utilization conditions
✔ Hardware validation
Remove / test:
Non-HPE SSDs or HDDs
PCIe adapters (especially NVMe cards)
Re-seat cables and components

important Insight
In MicroServer Gen10 Plus deployments, the most frequent root causes are:
Using non-HPE drives
Using consumer SSDs with RAID
Missing proper HPE storage drivers
RAID running in degraded or rebuild state
These lead to very low transfer speeds (even <20 MB/s) despite healthy CPU/network.

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Thanks & Regards,

Mamatha

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