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HP ProLiant DL380 G9 2U rack server Xeon E5-2609 v3 1.9GHz 16GB DDR4 P440 4GB FBWC 24 SFF
2U rack server with single Xeon E5-2609 v3 1.9GHz, 16GB DDR4, P440 4GB FBWC RAID and 24 SFF bays
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon E5 v3
- MAX Processors2
- ChipsetIntel C610
- 2U rack form factor saves data-centre space
- Single Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core 1.9GHz processor handles core workloads
- 16GB DDR4 ECC registered memory protects data integrity
- Smart Array P440 with 4GB FBWC supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
- 24 SFF drive bays plus dual 500W redundant power supplies
2U rack server for dense storage
The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 occupies 2U of rack space and provides 24 small-form-factor drive bays. Dual 500 W hot-swap power supplies deliver redundancy. An embedded 1 Gb four-port 331i adapter handles network connectivity.
Suits capacity-focused workloads
Teams needing many local drives in a compact chassis will fit 24 SFF bays and RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 via the P440 controller with 4 GB flash-backed write cache. Buyers who need more than 16 GB of memory or a second processor from day one should evaluate other configurations.
Single E5-2609 v3 limits compute
One six-core Xeon E5-2609 v3 at 1.9 GHz is installed and the board supports a second CPU. The 16 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory fills only a fraction of the 24 DIMM slots. This CPU choice defines the performance ceiling for virtualization or database tasks.
Highlights
- 2U rack form factor saves data-centre space
- Single Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core 1.9GHz processor handles core workloads
- 16GB DDR4 ECC registered memory protects data integrity
- Smart Array P440 with 4GB FBWC supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
- 24 SFF drive bays plus dual 500W redundant power supplies
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Series | ProLiant |
| Model | Proliant DL380 G9 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon E5 v3 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Chipset | Intel C610 |
| Installed Memory Size | 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 16GB |
| Memory Features | 24 DIMM slots, 12 per processor. (4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB DDR4 up to 2400MT/s ECC Registered, actual memory speed dependent on the processor capability). |
| Number of Memory Slots | 24 |
| Storage Controller | HP Smart Array P440/4GB FBWC Controller |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 |
| Media Drives | None |
| GPU Type | Matrox G200eH2 |
| Video Memory | 16MB |
| Remote Management | iLO Management (standard). |
| LAN Ports | 4 x Ports |
| Expansion Slots | Primary Riser: 3 PCIe 3.0 Slots (1-3) available: 2x Full-Height Half Length, 1x Half-Lenth Full Height. Optional 3 additional slots (Slot 2 PCIe Riser and dual CPU required). |
| Operating System | No |
| Compatible/Certified OS | Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011/2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1/SP2, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2, Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Solaris |
| Weight | 63.0000LBS |
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Questions about this item
How do I install the second processor in the DL380 G9 and which step is often missed?
Install the second Xeon E5-2609 v3 into the empty socket, then populate its 12 DIMM slots with DDR4 modules; the step often missed is adding the second CPU heatsink and fan assembly before powering on.
What maintenance will the P440 4GB FBWC module need over time?
The flash-backed write cache uses a capacitor pack that degrades; plan to replace the FBWC capacitor module when the controller reports a cache health warning.
Which limit appears first when the 24 SFF bays run sustained write workloads?
The 12 Gb/s SAS backplane and P440 controller saturate at combined throughput near 12 Gb/s per lane, so aggregate write bandwidth hits the controller ceiling before the drive bays fill.
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