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HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2643 v3 3.4GHz 128GB DDR4 B140i
2U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2643 v3 3.4GHz CPUs, 128GB DDR4, B140i SATA RAID and 8 SFF drive bays
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon E5 v3
- MAX Processors2
- ChipsetIntel C610
- Dual Xeon E5-2643 v3 CPUs deliver 12 cores at 3.4 GHz
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory fills all 24 DIMM slots
- B140i controller provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for SATA drives
- Dual 500 W hot-swap power supplies ensure continuous uptime
- 2U rack chassis offers 8 SFF bays for 2.5-inch storage
2U rack server for dense compute
The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 fits a standard 2U rack slot and ships with two Xeon E5-2643 v3 processors running at 3.4GHz. Each CPU provides six cores and twelve threads, giving 24 threads total for virtualization or database workloads. The system includes 128GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 24 DIMM slots, reaching the maximum capacity supported by this configuration.
Upgrade from single-socket or lower-core systems
Moving from a single-processor box or a dual-socket platform with fewer cores adds up to 36 total cores when fully populated with compatible v3 or v4 Xeons. The jump is worth it when licensing costs scale per socket and you need higher thread density in the same rack height. The B140i controller handles RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for SATA drives only, so existing SAS arrays will need a different controller.
Check power, drive bays and memory speed
Dual 500W hot-swap supplies provide redundancy but require compatible PDU outlets. The chassis offers eight 2.5-inch SFF bays; two trays with screws are included but no drives are installed. Memory runs up to 2400MT/s depending on the processor capability, so verify that any additional DDR4 modules match the supported speeds and registered ECC requirement.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2643 v3 CPUs deliver 12 cores at 3.4 GHz
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory fills all 24 DIMM slots
- B140i controller provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for SATA drives
- Dual 500 W hot-swap power supplies ensure continuous uptime
- 2U rack chassis offers 8 SFF bays for 2.5-inch storage
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 | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128GB |
| 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 | B140i Software RAID |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| 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
What rack-mount dimensions does this 2U server require?
It occupies 2U of vertical space in a standard rack enclosure and includes rails for front and rear mounting.
How are the two 500W power supplies installed, and what step is often missed?
Slide each hot-swap unit into its rear bay until the latch clicks; the step often missed is connecting both supplies to separate power circuits for true redundancy.
What memory modules are needed to reach the 128GB maximum, and how many slots remain free?
All 24 DIMM slots are already populated with DDR4 ECC Registered modules; to change capacity you must replace existing sticks rather than add more.
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