HPE Proliant DL380 G9 Servers

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is a powerful and flexible 2U rack server engineered to deliver outstanding performance, expandability, and reliability for enterprise workloads. Designed to support a wide range of applications—from virtualization and private cloud to high-performance computing and large-scale storage environments—the DL380 Gen9 offers dual-processor capabilities, generous memory capacity, and versatile storage configurations. With a focus on scalability and efficiency, it is ideal for businesses seeking a robust infrastructure platform that grows with their evolving IT needs.

Performance

The DL380 Gen9 is powered by up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors, offering configurations with up to 22 cores per CPU, for a total of 44 physical cores and 88 threads. These processors feature Intel technologies such as Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost, and Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX2), delivering high throughput and energy-efficient performance. Clock speeds reach up to 3.5 GHz with turbo boost, making the DL380 Gen9 well-suited for compute-heavy workloads, database applications, and dense virtualization environments.

Memory and Scalability

The DL380 Gen9 supports up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, enabling a total memory capacity of up to 3.0TB when using 128GB LRDIMMs (with select models). It offers support for ECC memory, ensuring high reliability through automatic error correction. With speeds up to 2400MT/s, the server provides low-latency memory access for demanding workloads. Memory protection features include memory mirroring, sparing, and lockstep, ideal for mission-critical environments where data integrity and uptime are paramount.

Storage Flexibility

The DL380 Gen9 offers some of the most versatile storage configurations in its class:

• Supports up to 26 x 2.5” or 12 x 3.5” hot-plug SAS/SATA drives
• Optional support for NVMe drives and rear drive configurations
• HPE Smart Array controllers (e.g., P440ar, P840) supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
• Optional M.2 boot devices, SD card options, and NVDIMMs
  

This flexibility allows the DL380 Gen9 to support everything from traditional file serving and bulk data storage to high-speed transactional applications. NVMe and SSD support provide the IOPS needed for performance-critical workloads like databases and virtualization.

I/O and Expandability

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 supports up to 6 PCIe Gen 3.0 expansion slots, offering room for network adapters, GPUs, storage controllers, or NVMe expansion kits. It also features:

• HPE FlexibleLOM slots for modular NIC upgrades (1GbE/10GbE/25GbE)
• Multiple USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
• VGA, serial, and dedicated iLO management port
  

This high level of expandability ensures that the DL380 Gen9 can adapt to changing business requirements, from enhanced networking to GPU compute.

Virtualization and Use Cases

The DL380 Gen9 is optimized for dense virtualization and supports all major hypervisors:

• VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and KVM
• Ideal for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), ERP/CRM systems, and high-transaction databases
• Perfect for hybrid cloud, big data, and HPC workloads
  

Its balance of compute power, memory scalability, and I/O bandwidth makes it a go-to platform for medium to large enterprises seeking a centralized, virtualized infrastructure.

Management and Automation

The server includes HPE iLO 4 (Integrated Lights-Out) management engine for full remote administration, featuring:

• Remote console and virtual media
• Firmware and BIOS management
• Power Metering and thermal monitoring
• Integration with HPE Insight Control, OneView, and Smart Update Manager
  

These tools streamline IT operations by automating deployment, monitoring health, and maintaining firmware consistency across server fleets.

Energy Efficiency

The DL380 Gen9 is built for energy-efficient operations:

• Supports 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium-certified power supplies
• Offers HPE Power Discovery Services and dynamic power capping
• Compatible ASHRAE A3 and A4 thermal standards, allowing use in higher-temperature data center environments
  

These features reduce power consumption, lower cooling requirements, and support long-term operational savings.

Reliability and Availability

Enterprise reliability is central to the DL380 Gen9 design:

• Hot-pluggable drives, fans, and power supplies
• Redundant PSU support (N+1 configurations)
• Advanced memory protection and predictive failure analysis
• Optional Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC) or Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) for RAID controllers
  

These high-availability features are critical for businesses running production workloads and require maximum uptime and data protection.

Key Features at a Glance:

• Compute Power Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 CPUs, up to 44 cores total
• Memory Capacity: Up to 3.0TB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 DIMMs
• Storage Options: Up to 26 x 2.5” or 12 x 3.5” drives; support for NVMe, M.2, and SD boot
• I/O Expandability: 6 PCIe Gen 3.0 slots + FlexibleLOM network modularity
• Virtualization Support: Certified for VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix, and more
• Management Tools: HPE iLO 4, Insight Control, OneView, Smart Update Manager
• Energy Efficiency: High-efficiency PSUs, thermal tuning, ASHRAE A3/A4 compliant
• Reliability: Hot-swap components, redundant power, predictive diagnostics
  

Business Value

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 provides a compelling solution for enterprises that require performance, flexibility, and resilience in a scalable 2U form factor. Whether you're building a virtualized data center, deploying hybrid cloud infrastructure, or running mission-critical workloads, the DL380 Gen9 delivers the computing muscle and operational efficiency to meet modern business demands. With robust remote management, energy-saving features, and enterprise-grade reliability, it offers a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and long-term value for IT environments of all sizes.