HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen11 server 4 TB Rack 1U Intel Xeon E-2434 3.4 GHz 32 GB DDR5

HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen11 server is a compact 1U rack server with a short-depth 15.05-inch chassis, designed to deliver reliable compute in space-constrained environments. This configuration includes an Intel Xeon E-2434 CPU at 3.4 GHz, 32 GB DDR5 ECC memory and 4 TB of SATA storage, with a 290 W power supply and RPS support, suitable for small to medium business workloads that require a balance of performance, manageability and security.

Advantages

The server combines a small footprint and straightforward deployment with scalable performance provided by the Intel Xeon E processor family and DDR5 memory. Built-in HPE security features such as Silicon Root of Trust help protect firmware across the server lifecycle. Standard HPE services and remote power supply support contribute to predictable operation and simplified maintenance in rack environments.

Suitable for

• Small and medium business application servers
• File, backup and storage consolidation using 4 TB SATA capacity
• Edge and branch office deployments with limited rack depth
• Network services and virtualisation for modest workloads

Key specifications

• Processor family: Intel Xeon E (Intel Xeon E-2434, 3.4 GHz)
• Internal memory: 32 GB DDR5 ECC
• Total storage capacity: 4000 GB (SATA)
• Chassis type: Rack (1U), short-depth 15.05 inches
• Power supply: 290 W (with RPS support)
• Product colour: Black

How to use

Install the HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen11 into a standard 1U rack position using appropriate rails or mounting hardware. Connect power to the 290 W PSU and optional redundant power system if available, attach network cabling to the Ethernet ports, and configure BIOS/firmware using HPE iLO or on-board utilities. Deploy your operating system and applications, allocate storage from the 4 TB SATA drives, and configure memory and CPU-related settings according to workload requirements.

Recommendations

For consistent performance and reliability, use ECC-aware operating systems and enable HPE platform firmware updates. Place the server in a well-ventilated rack location, monitor power and thermal metrics via HPE management tools, and consider regular backups to external or network storage to protect data on the 4 TB drive.