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HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2609 v3 1.9GHz 96GB DDR4 2× 1TB SAS P440 4GB FBWC 16-bay SFF

SKU CH-A0VJ-FSJR2

2U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2609 v3 CPUs, 96GB DDR4, two 1TB SAS drives and P440 RAID controller in a 16-bay SFF chassis

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon E5 v3
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Dual Xeon E5-2609 v3 processors provide 12 cores at 1.9GHz
  • 96GB DDR4 memory installed across 24 DIMM slots
  • Smart Array P440 controller with 4GB FBWC supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Two 1TB 7.2K SAS drives in 16-bay 2.5-inch chassis
  • Redundant 500W hot-swap power supplies ensure continuous operation

Dual Xeon E5-2609 v3 server

The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is a 2U rack server equipped with two six-core Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3 processors running at 1.9 GHz. It ships with 96 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 24 DIMM slots. The Smart Array P440 controller with 4 GB flash-backed write cache manages two 1 TB 7.2 K SAS drives in 16 small-form-factor bays. Redundant 500 W hot-swap power supplies support continuous operation in data-centre racks.

Thermals and power in normal use

Dual 500 W redundant power supplies share the load, keeping each unit well within its efficiency curve during typical workloads. Hot-swap fans adjust speed to match inlet temperature, so acoustic output stays low when the chassis runs idle or handles light virtualisation tasks. The 2U form factor allows front-to-rear airflow without additional ducting, helping the system maintain stable component temperatures under everyday demand.

Behaviour under sustained load

When all twelve cores run at full utilisation, fan speeds ramp to move the higher heat volume through the 2U chassis. The P440 controller’s 4 GB FBWC protects write data during extended RAID rebuilds or heavy database streams. Memory bandwidth scales with the installed DDR4 2400 MT/s modules, and the 16-bay SAS backplane sustains 12 Gb/s per drive lane for continuous sequential throughput.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon E5-2609 v3 processors provide 12 cores at 1.9GHz
  • 96GB DDR4 memory installed across 24 DIMM slots
  • Smart Array P440 controller with 4GB FBWC supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Two 1TB 7.2K SAS drives in 16-bay 2.5-inch chassis
  • Redundant 500W hot-swap power supplies ensure continuous operation

Specifications

BrandHP
SeriesProLiant
ModelProliant DL380 G9
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon E5 v3
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size96GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity96GB
Memory Features24 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 Slots24
Storage ControllerHP Smart Array P440/4GB FBWC Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Media DrivesNone
GPU TypeMatrox G200eH2
Video Memory16MB
Remote ManagementiLO Management (standard).
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsPrimary 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 SystemNo
Compatible/Certified OSMicrosoft 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
Weight63.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Xeon E5-2609 v3 processors in the 2U rack server, and which step is often missed?

Align the CPU with the socket triangle markers, lower the retention lever fully, then attach the heatsink using the captive screws in a diagonal pattern; the step often missed is applying thermal compound evenly before seating the heatsink.

What maintenance or replacement will the Smart Array P440 4GB FBWC controller need later?

The flash-backed write cache module contains a super-capacitor that degrades over time; replace the FBWC pack when the controller logs a cache health alert or after several years of continuous operation.

What limit appears first under sustained use with the 500W redundant power supplies?

Total power draw from both CPUs, 96GB DDR4, and up to 16 SAS drives can approach the 500W per supply rating, so the combined load limit is reached before thermal throttling occurs.

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