HPE-ProLiant DL360 Gen9

Description

The HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9 is a high-density, enterprise-class 1U rack server designed to deliver a strong balance of performance, scalability, reliability, and energy efficiency. Its compact chassis makes it particularly suitable for organizations that need substantial computing resources while maximizing rack-space utilization.

The DL360 Gen9 is part of HPE’s ninth-generation ProLiant server platform and incorporates enterprise management and reliability technologies designed for continuous data-center operation.

Powerful Intel Xeon Processing

The DL360 Gen9 supports Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 series processors.

With two processor sockets, the server can be configured with one or two Xeon CPUs depending on workload and budget requirements. High-core-count processor options provide substantial processing capacity for virtualization, databases, enterprise applications, and highly parallel workloads.

Supported processor configurations can include Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 models with varying core counts and clock frequencies, allowing organizations to optimize the server for either high single-thread performance or multi-core workloads.

Large DDR4 Memory Capacity

The DL360 Gen9 provides 24 DDR4 DIMM slots across its two processor sockets.

Depending on the installed processors and supported memory modules, the platform can support up to 1.5TB of DDR4 memory using compatible LRDIMM configurations.

Available memory technologies include:

• DDR4 Registered DIMMs (RDIMM)
• DDR4 Load-Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMM)
• ECC memory
• Up to 24 DIMM slots

The large memory capacity makes the DL360 Gen9 suitable for virtualization hosts, databases, in-memory workloads, and applications requiring significant RAM.

Flexible Storage Options

The DL360 Gen9 is available in several storage configurations depending on the chassis and backplane installed.

Supported storage technologies include:

• SAS hard drives
• SATA hard drives
• SAS SSDs
• SATA SSDs
• Hot-plug drive configurations

Depending on the selected chassis, the server can accommodate 8 SFF drives or other supported drive configurations.

HPE Smart Array controllers provide hardware RAID capabilities for supported storage configurations.

HPE Smart Array RAID

The DL360 Gen9 supports HPE Smart Array storage controllers, providing enterprise RAID functionality.

Depending on the installed controller, supported RAID levels can include:

• RAID 0
• RAID 1
• RAID 5
• RAID 6
• RAID 10
• RAID 50
• RAID 60

The exact RAID levels and features depend on the specific Smart Array controller installed.

High-Density 1U Rack Design

The DL360 Gen9 is designed around a 1U rack form factor, making it ideal for high-density data-center deployments.

Its compact design allows organizations to deploy multiple servers within a standard 42U rack while conserving valuable rack space.

Approximate dimensions are:

• Height: 4.32 cm / 1.70 in
• Width: 43.46 cm / 17.11 in
• Depth: approximately 70.74 cm / 27.85 in

Actual depth and weight vary according to the installed drive and hardware configuration.

Enterprise Networking

The DL360 Gen9 supports a variety of HPE FlexibleLOM and PCIe network adapters.

Depending on configuration, networking options can include:

• 1Gb Ethernet
• 10Gb Ethernet
• Fibre Channel adapters
• FlexibleLOM networking
• Additional PCIe network adapters

This allows the server to be integrated into conventional Ethernet networks as well as high-performance storage-area networks.

PCIe Expansion

Despite its compact 1U design, the DL360 Gen9 provides PCIe expansion capability for additional network adapters, storage controllers, Fibre Channel HBAs, and other compatible expansion cards.

The exact number and type of available PCIe slots depend on the selected riser and processor configuration.

HPE iLO 4 Remote Management

One of the key enterprise features of the DL360 Gen9 is HPE Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4).

iLO provides remote server-management functionality, allowing administrators to remotely:

• Monitor server health
• Access the server console
• Control power
• Review hardware status
• Manage firmware
• Troubleshoot system issues

This allows IT teams to manage servers remotely without requiring physical access to the rack.

Enterprise Reliability

The DL360 Gen9 incorporates several features designed for reliable data-center operation, including:

• ECC memory
• Hot-plug storage options
• Redundant power-supply configurations
• HPE Smart Array RAID
• HPE iLO 4 management
• Enterprise-class server components
• Tool-less serviceability on supported components

These features make the platform suitable for business-critical infrastructure and continuous operation.

Power Supply Options

The DL360 Gen9 supports several HPE power-supply options, including Flex Slot hot-plug power supplies.

Depending on configuration, power supplies can be installed redundantly to improve availability and allow a failed PSU to be replaced without shutting down the server.

Ideal Applications

The HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9 is suitable for:

• Server virtualization
• VMware environments
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• Database servers
• Web hosting
• Application servers
• File and print services
• Enterprise applications
• Backup infrastructure
• Private cloud environments
• High-density data centers
• General-purpose server workloads

Key Specifications

*Maximum memory depends on the processor generation and supported LRDIMM configuration.

Configuration Note

The HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9 was sold in many configurations. The exact CPU model, number of processors, RAM capacity, RAID controller, drive bays, installed drives, network adapters, power supplies, and operating system can vary considerably.