DL380

HPE ProLiant DL380 - The flexibly scalable 2U rack server

As demands on professional server solutions increase, complex IT environments often require adaptation to changing conditions. The ProLiant DL380 rack servers from HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise), with their 19" 2U chassis and a wide range of configuration options, often provide the ideal prerequisites for the efficient expansion of modern server infrastructures. As with all servers in the HPE DL series, the systems are available in a range of generations, performance levels and chassis options to provide optimised solutions for businesses of all sizes and in all industries.

• ProLiant DL380 base servers

As a cost-effective and reliable option for less complex workloads or smaller infrastructures, HPE DL380 base models often provide enough performance today and can grow with your business with later upgrades.

• ProLiant DL380 performance servers

For higher requirements, the performance models are often ideal for demanding applications that benefit from more powerful components for increased computing power.

• ProLiant DL380 storage servers

DL380 storage servers offer a wide range of configurations with different chassis options to provide the storage capacity needed for applications with high storage requirements. Different drive cages can be equipped with 3.5" LFF (Large Form Factor) or 2.5" SFF (Small Form Factor) hard disks to meet individual storage requirements.

Overview of HPE ProLiant DL380 server generations

The main difference between server generations is the compatibility of components, which often can only be used in certain generations due to hardware standards. The manufacturer's technical documentation provides important information that should be followed to avoid problems with later upgrades. The devices also support iLO (Integrated Lights-Out), a proven remote maintenance solution that is implemented in specific versions depending on the generation and simplifies the administration and monitoring of the systems.

HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8

• Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2600 or E5-2600v2 CPUs
• Memory: DDR3 ECC RAM in 24 DIMM slots
• PCI Express generation: PCIe 3.0

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9

• Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2600v3 or E5-2600v4 CPUs
• Memory: DDR4 ECC RAM in 24 DIMM slots
• PCI Express generation: PCIe 3.0

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10

• Processors: 2x Intel Xeon Scalable CPU first or second generation
• Memory: DDR4 ECC RAM in 24 DIMM slots
• PCI Express generation: PCIe 3.0

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus

• Processors: 2x Intel Xeon Scalable third-generation CPUs
• Memory: DDR4 ECC RAM in 32 DIMM slots
• PCI Express generation: PCIe 4.0

Versatile expandability of the HPE ProLiant DL380 server for individual configurations

Because server hardware requirements vary widely by application, the HPE DL380's extensive configuration options enable customisation for a wide range of workloads. This includes virtualised environments as well as databases and enterprise applications. The most powerful systems can also be used for high performance computing (HPC). However, different configurations not only change performance, but also power consumption and the temperature generated by the components. The power supply and cooling of the servers are therefore crucial factors for reliable continuous operation at consistently high performance. To achieve this, systems can be equipped with redundant power supplies at different power levels, and CPU heatsinks and chassis fans designed to handle the heat generated by the hardware ensure optimised temperature control.

• Processors

The motherboard supports up to two processors, with the HPE ProLiant DL380 using models from the Intel Xeon family. The CPUs (central processing units) are available in different performance classes that differ in the number of cores and the clock speed that can be achieved, and require specific processor sockets for installation depending on the chip generation.

• Memory

For high application performance, servers also need sufficient amounts of high-performance main memory. The ProLiant DL380 models feature a large number of DIMM slots (Dual In-line Memory Module), which can be equipped with DDR RAM modules (Random Access Memory) and support ECC (Error Correcting Code) to reduce memory errors. Depending on the server generation, different memory standards can be used and the number of available slots may vary depending on the model and generation.

• PCI Express expansion slots

To meet specific infrastructure requirements, the servers can be equipped with expansion cards to optimise connectivity, storage management or graphics performance:

• Network cards to integrate the servers into the existing network environment
• Controllers for storage management or remote access
• Graphic cards and computing accelerators to optimise performance

Installation is done on PCI Express riser cards, which vary by model and generation in the number of slots, PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 standards, and support for PCIe cards of different lengths and heights.
For example, a compatible Smart Array RAID controller (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) can be used to manage the installed hard drives. Depending on the model, different transfer protocols are supported for a wide range of HDD (hard disk drive) and SSD (solid state drive) hard disks:

• SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
• SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express)

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