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HPE DL380 Gen9 4LFF 2x Xeon E5-2698v3 512GB DDR4 rack server
A 2U rack server with dual 2.3 GHz Xeon processors, 512 GB DDR4 memory and four 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SAS or SATA storage
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2698 v3 CPUs deliver 32 cores for heavy workloads
- 512GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation clusters
- HPE Smart Array P440 controller enables flexible SAS and SATA arrays
- Four 3.5-inch drive bays provide high-capacity storage expansion
- HPE iLO Advanced gives full remote server management
HPE DL380 Gen9 4LFF chassis
The HPE DL380 Gen9 4LFF chassis is a 2U rack server built for virtualization and database workloads that demand high core counts and large memory footprints. It ships with two Xeon E5-2698v3 processors running at 2.3GHz, each providing 16 cores and 40MB cache. The 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory supports demanding multi-tenant environments. Four 3.5-inch drive bays are ready for SATA or SAS storage.
Installation and common issues
The unit arrives with BIOS and firmware updated to the latest stable version and has passed full diagnostics and burn-in testing. A P440 PCIe SAS controller manages the drive bays, so storage installation follows standard SAS/SATA cabling to the backplane. The 2x 500W Flex Slot power supplies are hot-pluggable and provide redundancy. Remote management via HPE iLO allows headless configuration and monitoring before an operating system is loaded. Rail kits are available on request but are not included by default.
Sustained load behaviour
Under continuous load the dual 16-core processors maintain their 2.3GHz base frequency across all 32 threads, while the DDR4 ECC memory corrects single-bit errors without interruption. The P440 controller offloads RAID parity calculations, keeping CPU cycles available for application work. Dual 1GB Ethernet ports on the 332T adapter handle steady network traffic without saturating the PCIe bus. Redundant 500W power supplies share the load evenly, reducing thermal stress on any single module during extended operation.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2698 v3 CPUs deliver 32 cores for heavy workloads
- 512GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation clusters
- HPE Smart Array P440 controller enables flexible SAS and SATA arrays
- Four 3.5-inch drive bays provide high-capacity storage expansion
- HPE iLO Advanced gives full remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Series | ProLiant |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.3GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 16,00 |
| Storage Controller | HPE Smart Array P440 SAS Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | HPE iLO Advanced |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
How can I verify the dual Xeon E5-2698v3 processors and 512GB DDR4 are recognised after first boot?
Enter the BIOS or iLO interface; both will show two CPUs at 2.3GHz with 16 cores each and 512GB registered ECC memory across all slots.
The listing says no drives are installed — what exactly ships in the box and what must I source myself?
The chassis arrives with two 500W power supplies, a P440 SAS controller, a 2-port 332T 1GbE adapter, and rails on request; you must supply up to four 3.5" SATA drives.
Should I choose the 4LFF chassis with 512GB RAM or a smaller memory configuration for virtualisation?
The 512GB DDR4 configuration fills many DIMM slots and leaves room to reach the 3TB maximum, giving headroom for dense VM workloads.
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