HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9 8SFF rack server 2x Xeon E5-2690 v4 384GB DDR4

HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9 8SFF dual Xeon server

This rack-mount server ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 processors running at 2.6 GHz and 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It supports up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays and includes an HPE Smart Array P440 SAS controller with two 500 W flex-slot power supplies. The system is aimed at businesses that need a configurable platform for virtualisation, database or general compute workloads.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous demand the dual 14-core CPUs with 35 MB cache each maintain 2.6 GHz across all cores while the P440 controller manages RAID across SATA or SAS drives. Dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE ports from the Intel I350/X540 adapter keep network throughput steady, and HPE iLO Advanced provides remote monitoring and firmware updates without taking the host offline.

Pre-order setup checks

Verify that your rack provides at least 36 inches of depth and can support a 40 lb unit with the included rail kit. Confirm the facility can deliver redundant power to the two 500 W supplies and that the SAS or SATA drives you plan to install match the 8SFF backplane. No drives are included, so budget for storage and any additional memory up to the 1536 GB maximum.