HPE-ProLiant DL380 Gen9

Description

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is an enterprise-class 2U rack server designed to provide scalable computing, storage, and networking capabilities for demanding data-center environments.

Its flexible architecture allows organizations to configure the server for virtualization, databases, enterprise applications, private cloud, backup, and general-purpose server workloads. The DL380 Gen9 is particularly well suited to organizations looking for a balance between processing power, storage capacity, and expansion capability.

Intel Xeon E5 Processing

The DL380 Gen9 supports Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 series processors.

The server features two processor sockets, allowing it to operate with one or two CPUs depending on workload requirements.

With appropriate Xeon processors installed, the DL380 Gen9 can provide substantial multi-core processing performance for:

• Virtualization
• Databases
• ERP systems
• Business applications
• Cloud infrastructure
• Data analytics
• Server consolidation
• High-performance computing

The broad range of supported processors allows configurations to be optimized for either core density or clock speed.

High-Capacity DDR4 ECC Memory

The DL380 Gen9 features 24 DDR4 DIMM slots and supports ECC Registered DIMMs and Load-Reduced DIMMs.

Depending on processor and memory configuration, the platform can support up to 3TB of DDR4 memory.

Large memory configurations are useful for:

• Virtualization hosts
• Large databases
• In-memory applications
• Data analytics
• Enterprise applications
• Multi-user workloads

ECC technology provides memory error detection and correction, helping maintain system stability and data integrity.

Flexible Storage Architecture

The DL380 Gen9 is available with a variety of storage configurations, including both Small Form Factor (SFF) and Large Form Factor (LFF) drive options.

Supported storage technologies include:

• SAS HDDs
• SATA HDDs
• SAS SSDs
• SATA SSDs
• Hot-plug storage

The available drive configuration depends on the selected chassis and backplane.

The combination of SFF and LFF options makes the DL380 Gen9 suitable for both performance-focused and capacity-oriented deployments.

HPE Smart Array RAID

The DL380 Gen9 supports HPE Smart Array controllers, providing enterprise RAID functionality and storage management.

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

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

The exact RAID features depend on the Smart Array controller and installed storage configuration.

Extensive PCIe Expansion

The DL380 Gen9 provides multiple PCIe expansion slots for additional hardware.

Expansion options can include:

• Network adapters
• Fibre Channel HBAs
• Storage controllers
• Graphics cards
• GPU accelerators
• High-speed networking adapters
• Specialized PCIe devices

This allows the server to be customized for virtualization, storage, networking, graphics, and specialized enterprise workloads.

Advanced Networking

The server supports HPE networking solutions through FlexibleLOM and PCIe adapters.

Depending on configuration, networking options can include:

• 1Gb Ethernet
• 10Gb Ethernet
• Fibre Channel
• High-speed network adapters

This makes the DL380 Gen9 suitable for traditional enterprise networks as well as virtualization and storage-area-network environments.

HPE iLO 4 Remote Management

The DL380 Gen9 includes HPE Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4).

iLO allows IT administrators to remotely:

• Monitor server health
• Access the remote console
• Control server power
• Review hardware status
• Manage firmware
• Troubleshoot hardware
• Perform remote administration

This is particularly useful for servers deployed in data centers where physical access may be limited.

Enterprise Reliability

The DL380 Gen9 incorporates enterprise-class reliability and serviceability features, including:

• ECC memory
• Hot-plug drives
• Redundant power supply options
• Hot-plug cooling fans
• HPE Smart Array RAID
• HPE iLO 4
• Redundant cooling
• Tool-less serviceability for supported components

These features help organizations maintain availability while simplifying maintenance.

2U Rack-Mount Design

The 2U rack form factor provides a balance between computing density, storage capacity, and expansion capability.

Compared with 1U servers, the DL380 Gen9 provides additional internal space for storage devices and expansion hardware while still allowing multiple systems to be installed within a standard data-center rack.

Ideal Applications

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is well suited for:

• Enterprise virtualization
• VMware environments
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• Database servers
• ERP applications
• Web and application servers
• File servers
• Backup and recovery
• Private cloud
• Data analytics
• Server consolidation
• Enterprise applications
• General-purpose data-center workloads

Key Specifications

Configuration Note

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 was offered in many different configurations. The exact Xeon processor, number of CPUs, RAM capacity, drive backplane, installed drives, Smart Array controller, network adapters, PCIe cards, power supplies, and operating system can vary substantially.