HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U Rack Server Dual Xeon 5416s 256GB DDR5 30.72TB SAS

Hybrid-ready 2U rack server

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 is a 2U rack-mount server built for hybrid workloads. It ships with dual Xeon Gold 5416s processors, each offering 16 cores at 2.00 GHz with up to 4.00 GHz turbo. The system includes 256GB of DDR5-4800 ECC buffered memory across eight 32GB modules. Storage capacity reaches 30.72TB via four 7.68TB enterprise SAS 12Gb/s SSDs.

Virtualisation hosts needing turnkey deployment

This configuration suits teams running databases, virtualization clusters or multiple simultaneous applications that benefit from PCIe Gen5 bandwidth and redundant power. Buyers who need the drives and memory pre-installed and validated should look elsewhere, as both ship separately and require manual installation. Organisations without rack infrastructure or in-house hardware expertise will also find deployment challenging.

Assembly required for storage and memory

The server chassis, processors, rail kit and iLO 6 remote management arrive assembled, but the eight DDR5 DIMMs and four 2.5-inch SAS SSDs must be installed before use. Installation follows standard hot-plug procedures for memory and drive bays. The most common issue is forgetting to seat all modules firmly, which prevents the system from posting or recognising the full 30.72TB capacity.