HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 server 960 GB Tower 32 GB DDR5 Intel Xeon E-2436

The HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 server 960 GB Tower 32 GB DDR5 Intel Xeon E-2436 is a tower-class server designed for small to medium businesses that require reliable on-premises compute and expandable storage. It is powered by an Intel Xeon E-2436 processor with a base frequency of 2.9 GHz, equipped with 32 GB of DDR5 system memory and a total storage capacity of 960 GB. The server uses a 4U tower chassis finished in black and supports a 1600 W power supply with options for redundancy to maintain availability.

Advantages

The server combines a modern Intel Xeon E-series CPU with DDR5 memory to deliver balanced single-socket performance for business applications, virtualization, and file services. With 32 GB of DDR5 installed and support for up to 128 GB maximum internal memory, it allows straightforward memory upgrades to meet growing workloads. RAID support and 960 GB total storage provide data protection and capacity for typical SMB workloads, while the tower (4U) chassis and 1600 W power design offer room for expansion and stable power delivery.

Suitable for

• Small office file and print servers
• Light virtualization and application hosting
• Database instances for small to medium workloads
• Backup and on-premises storage consolidation

Key specifications

• Processor family: Intel Xeon E (model: E-2436, base frequency 2.9 GHz)
• Internal memory: 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM
• Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
• Total storage capacity: 960 GB
• RAID support: Yes
• Power supply: 1600 W (supports redundancy options)
• Chassis type: Tower (4U)
• Product colour: Black
• Weight: 12.5 kg

How to use

Install the server in a well-ventilated area suitable for a 4U tower chassis. Connect AC power to the 1600 W supply and enable redundancy if multiple power modules are available. Populate additional memory modules to increase capacity up to the supported 128 GB following HPE installation guidelines. Configure RAID using the server's management utilities or BIOS/RAID controller interface to set up desired levels of data protection for the 960 GB storage. Install your operating system and management software, then integrate the server into the network and apply standard security and update procedures.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, use ECC-certified DDR5 modules approved for the platform, maintain firmware and driver updates from HP Enterprise, and keep the server in an environment with controlled temperature and airflow. Plan storage and RAID configurations according to workload performance and redundancy needs, and scale memory if virtualization or heavier applications are deployed.