HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 8SFF 2x Xeon E5-2630 v4 256GB DDR4

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 8SFF Server

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is a 2U rack-mount server system built for virtualisation, database and general compute workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2630 v4 processors running at 2.2GHz, each providing ten cores. A total of 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed across the available DIMM slots. The chassis supports up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays and includes an HPE Smart Array P440 SAS controller. Integrated graphics and HPE iLO Advanced remote management are standard. Dual 500W Flex Slot power supplies provide redundancy.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This server suits organisations that need a dense, two-socket platform with high memory capacity and flexible storage options in a standard rack form factor. The eight-bay 2.5-inch chassis allows a mix of SAS and SATA drives behind the P440 controller. Buyers who require 3.5-inch drive bays, a single-socket configuration, or a tower form factor should consider a different platform. The integrated GPU covers basic display output only, so graphics-intensive workloads need a separate accelerator card.

The specification that decides fit

The defining specification is the 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory installed across two Xeon E5-2630 v4 CPUs. This capacity and memory type determine whether the system can hold your working set and meet ECC requirements for data integrity. The platform supports a maximum of 3TB DDR4 when fully populated with compatible modules. Verify that your application licensing and workload sizing align with this memory configuration before purchase.