HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2670 v3 12C 2.3GHz 8GB DDR4 2× 4TB SAS H240ar

Dual twelve-core Xeon E5-2670 v3 server

This HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 2U rack server ships with two Xeon E5-2670 v3 processors, each providing twelve cores at 2.3GHz for a total of 24 physical cores. It is built for organisations that need dense compute in a standard rack footprint and can scale memory or storage as workloads grow. The Intel C610 chipset and 24 DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 3TB of registered ECC memory when fully populated. Buyers who only need a single processor or fewer drive bays should look at smaller configurations.

Sustained load behaviour with Smart HBA H240ar

Under continuous demand the dual 500W redundant hot-swap power supplies share the load and keep the system running if one unit fails. The Smart HBA H240ar controller manages the two installed 4TB 7.2K 3.5-inch SAS drives and supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 across up to twelve large-form-factor bays. Twelve gigabit SAS and six gigabit SATA links from the controller provide steady throughput for database, virtualisation or archival workloads. The Matrox G200eH2 graphics controller handles basic console output only.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your rack provides 2U of vertical space and sufficient depth for a full-length server chassis. Confirm that your network infrastructure can connect to the onboard interfaces supplied with the Intel C610 platform. Plan for DDR4 registered ECC DIMMs if you intend to expand beyond the factory 8GB, noting that memory speed depends on the installed processors. Ensure your operating environment can accommodate the heat output of dual 12-core CPUs and twelve drive bays under full utilisation.