HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 8SFF 2x Xeon E5-2650L v3 256GB DDR4 rack server

Dual Xeon rack server for virtualisation workloads

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 chassis holds two Xeon E5-2650L v3 processors, each running at 1.8 GHz with twelve cores and 30 MB cache. A total of 256 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed across the twenty-four DIMM slots. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays connect through an HPE Smart Array P440 SAS controller that supports both SAS and SATA drives. Integrated graphics and dual 500 W flex-slot power supplies complete the base configuration.

Tool-less rails and front-access bays simplify

The 2U rack unit slides into standard rails that are available on request, and the eight small-form-factor bays are reached from the front without removing cables. Memory and processor trays use tool-less latches, so upgrades only require releasing the retention clips. The most common issue is forgetting to populate the DIMM slots in the correct bank order, which prevents the system from posting until the sequence matches the documented layout.

Verify drive selection

No drives are included, so confirm the quantity and capacity of 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives required for your RAID layout. The onboard Intel I350 and X540 adapters provide two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports; ensure your switch and cabling support the desired link speeds. Check that the rack depth accommodates the 36-inch chassis and that the power distribution units can supply two 500 W connections.